Odlewnicza Izba Gospodarcza (Polish Foundry Chamber of Commerce) is the only nationwide, self-government organization of the foundry industry, whose voluntary members are leading foundries of cast iron, cast steel and non-ferrous metals, as well as suppliers of materials, machines and services for the foundry industry. Chamber represents this sector of industry in front of state authorities, other local government institutions and similar foreign organizations. Chamber lobbies for the protection of the interests of the Polish foundry industry, gives opinions on draft legal acts concerning the functioning of the economy and participates in the legislative process. Polish Foundry Chamber of Commerce takes an active part in national and international projects supporting and developing both Polish and European foundry industry. For associated companies, Chamber organizes economic and trade missions, enables the establishment of cooperation between domestic foundries and their domestic and foreign partners. Polish Foundry Chamber of Commerce is a member of Polish Chamber of Commerce (Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza) and the EFF – European Foundry Federation – (former CAEF).