The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF), founded in 1950 and headquartered at Kolkata, has completed 67 glorious years in the service of Indian foundry industry, and is accredited BMO (Business Member Organisation) under Gold Category by NABET/QCI under the initiative of Ministry of MSME and GIZ, Germany. IIF is also active member of World Foundry Organisation, CII, EEPC, BRICS Foundry Forum, Asia Foundry Forum and represents the Indian foundry industry in various international events and forums. IIF is actively engaged in dissemination of knowledge and promotion of latest productive and greener technology, skill development, business and export promotion and policy advocacy for the foundry sector. IIF also maintains and updates periodically large database, publishes Indian Foundry Directory, technical publications on various topics of interest to foundry industry, promotes efficient energy and resource management, lean manufacturing techniques and for sustainable growth of the foundry sector in India.

The IIF has four Regional Offices, three Centres of Excellence and 27 chapters across India. The over 4000 members of IIF come from leading foundries, equipment and material manufacturers, foundry consultants, service providers, academicians from leading institutions and students.