Connections NEWS and INFORMATION for AFS MEMBERS and CHAPTERS

MEMBER Spring 2018 Connections NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR AFS MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS

Inside From Your CEO...... 2 Jean Bye Elected President, First Woman To Lead AFS AFS Advocacy AFS Hosts Human Jean Bye was elected president of the American Foundry Society on Resources Conference...... 3 AFS Library Now a Free April 5 at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas, making Member Benefit...... 3 her the first woman in AFS history to hold the office. EPA Policy Victory: 'Once In, Bye is President and CEO of Dotson Iron Castings in Mankato, Min- Always In' Withdrawn...... 4 AFS Members Have nesota. Previously the Vice President of the AFS Board of Directors, she Access to Silica Resources succeeded President Patricio Gil, who is CEO of Blackhawk de Mexico as a Member Benefit...... 4 (Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico). AFS Leadership AFS Research: Moving the “I look forward to working with AFS staff and the Board of Directors Industry Forward...... 5 to continue to propel the society forward in technology, management, AFS Education and workforce development with industry action,” Bye said. “This is a Stormwater Compliance Seminar...... 6 critical time for the metalcasting industry to pull together and advance Practical Cupola one another into a new era of innovation.”Bye has been an AFS officer Operations Workshop...... 6 since 2016 and was a member of the AFS Directors Class of 2011 to AFS Releases Spanish-Language 2015. Jean Bye, e-Learning Modules...... 7 “The American Foundry Society welcomes Jean Bye as our incoming 2018—2019 AFS President AFS CEO Visits Lampe Reich...... 7 president,” AFS CEO Doug Kurkul said. “She brings great dedication to 2018 Metalcasting the AFS mission of advocacy, education, and innovation, as well as a strong leadership background to her new Congress...... 8&9 role. We also give our heartfelt thanks to Patricio Gil for his steady leadership over the past year.” AFS Membership Member Advantage...... 10 Also elected as board officers were Laempe Reich Director Peter C. Reich (vice president) and Michael L. New AFS Members...... 11 Lenahan, Vice President of Sales for Fairmount Santrol (2nd vice president). Gil is Immediate Past President. AFS Chapter Directory Bye delivered a keynote address April 3 at Metalcasting Congress titled “Disaster Recovery: - Every and Updates...... 12-13 Chapter Success Story...... 14 one’s Worst Nightmare.” The address was sponsored by the AFS Cast Iron Division and attended by Career Enriched by nearly 500 people. AFS Involvement...... 15 Join our private professional social network for all AFS Mobilize for Metalcasting at the AFS Government individual members CastingConnection Affairs Fly-In in Washington D.C.

Download our App Metalcasting needs you to help advocate The Fly-In is one of the most important events Metalcasting Newsstand for our industry at the AFS Fly-In, May 15-16 in for metalcasters to attend. It is your chance to Like us on Facebook Washington, D.C.! keep the momentum going as we work to keep American Foundry Society At the Fly-In, we will stand together as met- metalcasting front and center on Capitol Hill alcasters to let our elected officials know the with key federal officials. Join the Discussion castings you produce are critical to the country’s “We have both great challenges and oppor- Foundry and Diecaster Network defense, infrastructure, automotive, oil and gas, tunities before us,” said Mike Lenahan, Chair of construction and other industrial sectors. AFS Government Affairs Committee. “We need Follow us on Twitter “We’re not just going to lawmakers and say- you to help deliver our message. Please join us @AmerFoundrySoc ing we wish this or can’t you do that,” said Brad by making a difference for the industry we call Muller, a member of the AFS Board of Directors. our own.” “We back it up with the science and the technol- All metalcasting firms are encouraged to send ogy and the feasibility of a lot of what they want at least one representative for two days of policy to do.” briefings and visits with elected officials, Continued on Page 5

MOBILIZE FOR 1 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 www.afsinc.org METALCASTING From Your CEO A Career Enriched by AFS Involvement In one of my first conversations the student sees a Foundry-in-a- understand the value of this benefit, upon joining AFS, Board member Jim Box-type demonstration by an AFS and get plugged into AFS early in Frost (ACIPCO) explained the integral chapter, or learns about metalcast- their career. role of AFS, and the Foundry Educa- ing through Melting Point, an AFS One of the earliest connection- tional Foundation, during his career, publication/web site for students. points after graduation might be right back to his student days. Since As the student proceeds to col- chapter involvement at the local lev- then, fellow AFS Board member John lege, the connection to AFS and FEF el or participating in a committee of Grahek (Clow Valve/McWane) and will likely become stronger, with interest. Or it might be involvement numerous other AFS members have AFS student chapters, scholarships in Future Leaders in Metalcasting or shared a similar personal story. from AFS chapters and FEF, cast- Women in Metalcasting. Continuing At the recent Wisconsin Regional, ing competition, and attendance education is important at this stage, I delivered a variation of that mes- at Metalcasting Congress as key and AFS Institute courses and e-learn- sage in remarks to an audience that touchpoints. ing can help new employees become included mostly students and young When an AFS student member more successful more rapidly. professionals who are enthusiastical- graduates, it is important to transi- The decades inevitably pass faster ly considering, planning or starting tion smoothly into a career. AFS can than any of us can anticipate, and careers in metalcasting. At AFS, we play a major role. Graduates are along the way, there may be leader- call the message “A Career Enriched eligible for a free first-year individ- ship opportunities, awards, service- by AFS Involvement.” ual membership in AFS. Under the life membership status, and other In some cases, the earliest guidance of Technical Council Chair forms of involvement and recogni- exposure to AFS messages, and to Kathy Hayrynen (Applied Process) tion—each rewarding in its own way. our industry, may come during an and the Council, AFS is taking more How can you assist in this en- individual’s pre-college years, when assertive steps to ensure graduates deavor? Help us deliver the message of “A Career Enriched by AFS Involvement” in your interactions with students and employees at all stages of their careers. The chart on page 15 of this edition of Member Connections provides a helpful summary of some of the key elements of career enrichment that come from AFS involvement. 2018-19 AFS Officers AFS Senior Staff Leaders President CEO Vice President IT & Operations Jean Bye, President and CEO, Doug Kurkul, [email protected] Mike Lakas, [email protected] Dotson Iron Castings Vice President of Business & Director of Finance & Accounting Vice President Development Kris Drager, [email protected] Peter C. Reich, Director, Ben Yates, [email protected] Laempe Reich Director of Education Vice President Marketing & Shelly Dutler, [email protected] 2nd Vice President Communications Michael L. Lenahan, Vice President - Richard Jefferson, Director of Human Resources & Sales, Fairmount Santrol [email protected] Administrative Services Cathy Potts, [email protected] Immediate Past President Patricio Gil, CEO, Blackhawk de Mexico 2 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 AFS Advocacy AFS Hosts Human Resources Conference

Managers and supervisors gathered Administrative Services. “The presence of ership within Lodge Manufacturing in Clearwater Beach, Florida, in February all the participants helped to make this Company has always been willing to for the AFS Metalcasting Industry Human event a great success, and their enthusi- provide great support and service to Resources Conference, an event designed asm and willingness to share their experi- the industry in general,” Potts said. specifically for metalcasters. ences helped to make the time together Teresa Weber, Director of Human The conference, titled “Preparing for both productive and fun.” Resources, Atek Metal Technolo- the Metalcasting Workplace of Tomor- Several awards for dedication and gies, Outstanding Individual Service row,” covered topics such as the future service to the AFS HR division were pre- Award of performance management, employ- sented during the conference. Honored at • This award recognizes outstanding ment laws, how to recruit and build an Preparing for the Metalcasting Workplace achievements beyond the normal employer brand, creating a flexible work of Tomorrow were: duties of the chair by bringing new environment for shop floor employees, and fresh ideas to the committee succession plans, and more. Among the Lodge Manufacturing Company, and to the AFS Metalcasting Indus- attendees were HR professionals and Outstanding Organization Award try Human Resources Conference. metalcasters who fill that role in addition • This award recognizes an organi- “Teresa always demonstrates very to managing other duties. zation for being a long-standing positive leadership and professional- “The speakers provided in-depth in- member and great supporter of AFS ism as the chair of the AFS Human sight, as well as actionable and practical by attending and supporting a large Resources Division,” Potts said. tools on various topics that attendees number of AFS functions. Accepting “Teresa is also involved with Women could return to their organizations with on behalf of Lodge was Dave Shouse, in Metalcasting and serves as the and get started implementing,” said Cathy Lodge Senior Vice President of Orga- vice chair of the AFS Management Potts, AFS Director of Human Resources & nizational Development. “The lead- Council.”

lications such as Modern Casting, Metal AFS Library Casting Design & Purchasing, AFS Trans- actions and AFS conference proceedings. Now a Free Articles date from 1896 to today, giving Member Benefit users access to the wisdom of some of the industry’s most renowned experts of Several thousand searches of the the past and present. It provides world- world’s largest metalcasting technical li- class technical expertise and information brary have taken place since AFS launched to help foundries solve important techni- it as a member benefit this winter. cal issues and casting problems, and to The AFS Technical Library contains improve quality and productivity. more than 15,500 articles on research The AFS Technical Library works on and development in the metalcasting in- mobile devices and features a dynamic dustry. In January, it was made available search function. To access the AFS Techni- for free to all AFS members, both Corpo- cal Library, login at afsinc.org and select rate and individual. “Online Library.” The library includes material from pub-

www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 3 AFS Advocacy EPA Policy Victory: ‘Once In, Always In’ Withdrawn In a victory for industry, the U.S. Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the environment without wasting time Environmental Protection Agency in EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, said in and money on unnecessary red tape.” January eliminated the “once in, always a statement. AFS had long opposed the rule and in” policy under the Clean Air Act. The "once in, always in" policy welcomes the policy's withdrawal as a The policy required “major sourc- punished industry by keeping facilities positive step in encouraging the met- es”—facilities that release at least 10 under heavy regulation even if they alcasting industry to continue seeking tons per year of a single hazardous air made improvements. The policy change further reductions of air emissions. The pollutant or 25 tons of any combina- “will reduce the regulatory burden for incentives are in keeping with the indus- tion of HAPs each year—to comply with industries and the states, while continu- try's commitment to environmentally applicable maximum achievable control ing to ensure stringent and effective sustainable growth. technology (MACT) standards in perpe- controls on hazardous air pollutants,” If any AFS member foundries are tuity, even when they reduced emis- Wehrum said. receiving continued enforcement from sions below major-source thresholds. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), their state or regional EPA offices on Now, facilities can be reclassified as Chairman of the Senate Environment this issue, please contact AFS’s Senior smaller “area sources” subject to less Committee, said in a statement: “With- Environmental Health and Safety Techni- stringent requirements. drawal of this policy means manufactur- cal Director, Juliette Garesché, at (847) “This guidance is based on a plain ers, oil and gas operations, and other 824-0181, ext. 224 or jgaresche@afsinc. language reading of the statute that is types of industrial facilities will have org. To learn more about this change in in line with EPA's guidance for other greater incentive to reduce emissions. EPA policy, please visit www.afsinc.org. provisions of the Clean Air Act,” Bill Now these companies can help protect AFS Members Have Access to Silica Resources as a Member Benefit As a benefit to AFS members, you Through AFS, you have representa- have full access to a wide array of tion to regulators since AFS serves as resources designed to guide you toward the liaison to OSHA, asking questions compliance with OSHA’s new, more and getting answers. When the answers restrictive, crystalline silica rule: are made available to us, you’ll find The AFS Silica Compliance Timeline them on our website. describes all the elements of a compli- The AFS online bookstore also has ant silica program and includes interac- titles such as: Control of Silica Exposure tive resources. in Foundries, Managing the Foundry PowerPoint presentations explain the Indoor Air Environment, and PPE Guide silica program requirements, and each is for Metalcasting Operations, which followed with useful resources such as includes a chapter describing the op- checklists, templates and OSHA required tions for respiratory protection equip- forms. ment. AFS members receive discounts Monthly webinars are scheduled on books. through July 2018, each hosted by AFS members can log into Cast- industrial hygienists, engineers and ing Connection to see the full Silica panelists selected from foundries that Compliance Timeline and supporting have already met the new silica require- documents. The AFS webpage includes ments. There is no one solution that vital information on sampling, source will serve all foundries so come join the control, recordkeeping and more. All discussion. Questions are fielded during visitors to the AFS website may access these live events. some silica information but membership is required for full access.

4 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 AFS Leadership AFS Research: Moving the Industry Forward AFS member dues help provide many years, but are still not common determining root causes of silica dust funding for breakthrough technologies in sand casting and many question still and defining areas of concern in the and new processes that will help the are unanswered about their potential as foundry. metalcasting industry survive and thrive green sand replacements. Researchers Powered Sweepers into the future. are testing each material using standard AFS is also funding a research project Mike Buyarski; The Federal Metal Co, Bedford green sand tests to ensure that the to establish whether powered floor OH; Chair, AFS Research Board new materials will provide the needed sweepers can be useful in reducing the The date for compliance with the compactability, permeability, mold overall exposure to silica dust. Under new silica regulations is right around hardness and other properties to make OSHA’s new silica standard, dry sweep- the corner, and AFS continues to assist effective green sand molds that can ing is discouraged where it contributes foundries in developing the tools that produce quality castings. Research will to employee crystalline silica expo- will be needed to work toward compli- also include: sure. To be able to use dry sweeping, ance. As most AFS Corporate Members • Iron casting trials to measure surface employers must demonstrate either know, a portion of corporate dues are finish and casting quality that wet sweeping/ HEPA vacuuming set aside for metalcasting research. • Measuring breakdown of the media are not feasible or that dry sweeping This year, AFS has devoted a significant to quantify material loss, which will does not contribute to exposure. The amount of this funding for research to be important to minimize the cost of goal of this research is to determine develop new methods and materials to new sand additions. the effect on the overall silica exposure help foundries deal with the issue of • Sand reclamation procedures to in the foundry when using powered silica dust exposure. Several research strip the clay binder from sand floor sweepers and validate whether projects are addressing this issue, each grains and validate that the mate- their use contributes or reduces overall coming at it from a slightly different rial can be returned to the core exposure. AFS researchers are test- perspective. The information below is room for use in producing chemi- ing silica exposure in the foundry both a summary of how AFS has used your cally bonded cores before, during and after sweeping with member dues to help fight this battle Silica Dust Sampling several different commercially-available and move the industry toward compli- AFS has also funded research to sweepers. Researchers are also test- ance with these new regulations. develop an improved air sampling ing sweepers that have been retrofit- Validating Alternate method for silica dust that can be used ted with new features that have been Non-Silica Materials to help identify root causes of exposure. developed to improve performance and Among the compliance options to The new regulation will require a lot minimize distribution of dust. If tests new regulations on silica dust, some of on-going testing, and there is not a demonstrate that powered sweepers do metalcasters may choose to move away commercially available sampling instru- not contribute to the exposure of silica for silica sand entirely and use non-silica ment that can directly measure silica dust, AFS will work with regulators to molding media in their casting process. exposure in real time. In this project, get sweepers approved for use under AFS is has funded two university-based investigators will combine existing the new standards. projects that are aimed to test and testing technologies to develop and Each of these four programs have characterize alternate non-silica mold- assemble a portable instrument, carried the potential to provide great benefit ing media for use in clay-bonded green by individual workers, that is capable of and new tools that will help foundries sand casting as a potential replacement measuring silica exposure. This has the as they move toward silica compliance. for silica sand. Researchers are charac- potential to minimize the need for lab This is another example of how AFS is terizing six different non-silica materials time to measure silica content in dust delivering practical help for member for potential use in green sand casting. samples. A real-time test can assist in foundries. Ceramic sands have been in use for

Mobilize for Metalcasting at the AFS ers, you will hear from keynote speak- and executive editor of Axios. Government Affairs AFS Fly-In in Wash- er Mike Allen, a veteran D.C. journalist Make your voice heard by register- ington D.C. (continued from page 1) with an insider’s view on Washington. ing for the AFS Government Affairs to stand together for pro-met- In his decades of experience, Allen was Fly-In right now at afsinc.org/flyin. alcasting public policies. the chief White House correspondent Along with other Washington insid- for Politico, and is now the co-founder www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 5 AFS Education STORMWATER Compliance Seminar 2018

May 8-9, 2018 Crowne Plaza Columbus Downtown in Columbus, OH

Topics to be covered include: • Fundamentals of the Clean Water Act • Stormwater overview • Identifying typical foundry pollutants • Stormwater permitting • State specific requirements • How to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan • Stormwater sampling procedures • Stormwater reference documents

Practical Cupola Operations Workshop

Cupola issues have you charged up? Learn and discuss best practices for your cupola operation. Among the topics to be covered: • Basic Principles • Charge Materials • Refractory Systems • Operation • Preparing for Startup • Tapping Out Class includes a tour of Waupaca Plants 1, 2, and 3.

To register, visit www.afsinc.org/practicalcupola

6 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 AFS Education AFS Releases Spanish-Language e-Learning Modules A total of 21 AFS Institute e-Learning modules are now available in Spanish, making it easier than ever to onboard and support the continuing education efforts of Spanish- speaking metalcasters. E-Learning modules are online, skills-based instructional programs covering everything from metalcasting basics to specific processes and materials. They’re interactive, cost- effective, and on-demand, making them perfect for busy schedules. The Institute launched Spanish e-Learning in November 2017 with translations of three of its most popular modules. Since then, 18 more Spanish-language modules have been added to the lineup. The Spanish catalog includes: Introduction to Metalcasting: Cast Iron: • Cast Iron Defects: Solidification • Big Picture of the Casting Process • Introduction to Cast Iron (Introduc- Shrinkage in Gray Cast Iron (Defectos (Panorama General del Proceso de ción al Hierro Fundido) en el Hierro Fundido: Contracción Fundición) • Introduction to Cast Iron Microstruc- por Solidificación en Hierro Gris) Casting Defect Analysis: ture (Introducción a la Microestruc- Green Sand: • Introduction to Casting Defect tura del Hierro Fundido) • Green Sand Raw Materials (Mate- Analysis (Introducción al Análisis de • Six Families of Cast Iron (Las Seis rias Primas de Arena Verde) Defectos de Fundición) Familias de Hierro Fundido) • Green Sand Preparation and Qual- • Gas Related Defects (Defectos Rela- • Elements in Cast Iron (Elementos en ity Control (Preparación de Arena cionados con el Gas) el Hierro Fundido) Verde y Control de Calidad) • Oxide Related Defects (Defectos • Introduction to Cast Iron Melting • Green Sand Molding Equipment Relacionados con el Óxido) (Introducción a la Fusión de Hierro (Equipo de Moldeo de Arena Verde) • Sand Related Defects (Defectos Rela- Fundido) • Green Sand Molding Process (Pro- cionados con la Arena) • Basic Melt Practices for Cast Iron ceso de Moldeo de Arena Verde) • Shrink Related Defects (Defectos (Prácticás Básicas de Fusion para • Green Sand Compaction (Compac- Relacionados con la Contracción) Hierro) tación de Arena Verde) • Casting Defect Analysis Practice and • Introduction to Cast Iron Heat Treat- • Introduction to Green Sand Defects Conclusion (Práctica para el Análisis ments (Introducción a los Tratamien- (Introducción a los Defectos de la de Defectos en Piezas y Conclusión) tos Térmicos de Fundición de Hierro) Arena Verde)

In all, the AFS Institute offers more than 90 e-Learning modules. To schedule a free e-Learning demo, please contact Neal Bender, AFS Business Development Specialist, at [email protected] or 800-537-4237 ext. 213. To see all the e-Learning modules available, please visit the AFS Store at afsinc.org.

AFS CEO Visits Members in Alabama AFS CEO Doug Kurkul visited Laempe Reich in Alabama while attending the AFS Environment Safety and Health Conference. He is shown here with AFS Vice President Peter Reich and Patti Buksa of Laempe Reich. Kurkul also toured ACIPCO during the trip with AFS Board member Jim Frost.

www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 7 April 3-5, 2018 Fort Worth, Texas METALCASTINGCONGRESS

at www.afsinc.org. Oman, vice president at Haley & Aldrich, Ann Arbor, Michi- gan, discussed changing perceptions of the metalcasting industry in his Hoyt memorial Lecture. Oman provided wonderful insights for promoting a positive image of the metalcasting industry. Moore, a CNN commentator and Distinguished Visiting Fel- low for the Project for Economic Growth at the Heritage Foun- dation, briefed the audience on his optimistic view of Ameri- can industry and the wider U.S. economy. Moore’s PowerPoint is also available for review at the AFS website. Past President Patricio Gill passes the torch to President Jean Bye. On the show floor, suppliers were joined by foundries in Global metalcasters from North America and other markets the Cast in North America area, while conference rooms were had positive responses to the 122nd Metalcasting Congress, filled—sometimes to standing-room-only capacity—for techni- April 3-5, Fort Worth, Texas. cal presentations, business and marketing courses, events Exhibitors reported good booth traffic on the floor. Con- aimed at students, and more. gress featured plenty of opportunities for metalcasters to learn and make new connections, with a big slate of speeches, technical and management sessions, networking events and exhibits. Highlights from Congress include compelling keynote presentations from Jean Bye, the new AFS president and the first woman to hold that office; Dan Oman, EHS expert; and Stephen Moore, Trump campaign senior economic adviser. Bye, president and CEO of Dotson Iron Castings in Mankato, Minnesota, detailed how Dotson workers unified for a significant team effort after a devasting fire at the foundry and began pouring again on schedule. Her PowerPoint is available The exhibit hall floor bustles.

Left: New AFS President Jean Bye speaks at her Tuesday morning keynote about disaster recovery. Middle: Dan Oman speaks at the Hoyt lecture on changing the perspective on the metalcasting industry. Right: Stephen Moore gives his Thursday keynote speech on the current economic and political situation in Washington.

8 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 AFS Presents Industry Awards at Metalcasting Congress

The American Foundry Society recognized leaders and lumi- naries in the field of metalcasting during the 122nd Metalcast- ing Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas. The AFS Board of Awards presented the metalcasting industry’s top honor, the Gold Medal Awards, to John R. Keough, P.E., and David V. Neff, Ph.D. The crowd focused on President Jean Bye's Keynote presentation. Keough, proprietor of Joyworks LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan), was awarded the Thomas W. Pangborn Gold Medal “for pio- Wisconsin; and Steve Sikorski, president of Magma Foundry neering efforts in the advancement of the marketing of metal Technologies, Schaumburg, Illinois. These awards recognize castings through the education of current and future custom- companies that “contribute a significant amount of their ers.” employees’ time and resources back to the Society through Neff, formerly the technical manager and director of involvement in the AFS technical committee structure, the management for Metaullics Systems (Cleveland, Ohio) before Institute and local chapters.” his retirement, won the John A. Penton Gold Medal “ for his The AFS Millionaires Safety Award, which recognizes AFS technical contributions to the metalcasting industry especially Corporate members for achieving a million or more safe-hours in the areas of research, publications, presentations and tech- worked without incurring a lost time injury or illness during nical education.” the calendar year, were presented to: The AFS Award of Scientific Merit was presented to Robin D. • Anvil International (Columbia, Pennsylvania): 3 million safe- Foley, Ph.D. Foley is an associate professor of materials science hours and engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. • MetalTek International–Wisconsin Centrifugal Division This award recognizes “service to the metalcasting industry (Waukesha, Wisconsin): 2 million safe-hours through research, process investigation, metal properties • Oil City Iron Works, Inc. (Corsicana, Texas): 2 million safe- exploration and foundry education.” hours Three AFS Service Citations were presented during Met- • AAM – Castings, Brewton Manufacturing Facility (Brewton, alcasting Congress. Alabama): 1 million safe-hours Kathy L. Hayrynen, Ph.D., won an AFS Service Citation “for • AAM – Castings, Columbiana (Columbiana, Alabama): 1 mil- service to the metalcasting industry through leadership roles lion safe-hours in various indus¬try activities on the national and chapter -lev • AAM – Castings, Ductile Iron Castings (New Castle, Indiana); els, for educating the industry on the capabilities of cast iron 1 million safe-hours and its viability, and for supporting the next generation of met- • AAM – Castings, Iron Mountain (Kingsford, Michigan): 1 alcasting professionals.” Hayrynen is vice president of research million safe-hours and development at Applied Process, Inc. (Livonia, Michigan). The prestigious Casting of the Year Award, presented by the Ed Marczyszak was presented with an AFS Service Citation AFS Marketing Division and Metal Casting Design & Purchasing “for his leadership and dedication to the local New England magazine, was presented to Oliver Johnson, president of TEI of Chapter and tireless support of the American Foundry Society Livonia, Michigan, for its cyclotron motorcycle swingarm. to advance education in the metalcasting industry.” Marzyszak The American Foundry Society is a dynamic technical and is a plant manager at Burndy LLC (Bethel, Connecticut). advocacy organization that serves and represents the $33 bil- Brad Steinkamp was awarded an AFS Service Citation “for lion metalcasting industry. AFS is the only association serving continuous support and leadership of a thriving Cast Iron the entire industry, including all metals and processes, with Division and his mentorship to new committee members.” a three-part focus on advocacy, education, and innovation. Steinkamp is technical manager of Charter Dura-Bar (Wood- AFS also publishes Modern Casting and Metal Casting Design stock, Illinois). & Purchasing magazines and presents Metalcasting Congress In addition to individuals, businesses also were recognized and CastExpo, the largest metalcasting trade events in North for their achievements in the field of metalcasting. America. Founded in 1896, the organization is based in Scha- AFS Corporate Contribution Awards were presented to umburg, Illinois, with an advocacy office in Washington, D.C. Tom Riordan, president and CEO of Neenah Foundry, Neenah, More information is available at afsinc.org.

www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 9 The AFS Corporate Member Advantage

Business Intelligence and Technical Resources Value

• Annual Economic Forecast – Free to Corporate Members $1,000 • Technical & Management Webinars – Free to Corporate Members $250 each • World Foundry Organization Annual Census – Free to Corporate Members Priceless • Wage & Benefit Survey – Free to Participating Corporate Members $700 • Member Connections $40 • International Journal of Metalcasting $199

Savings Value

• Trade Show Exhibit Discounts $ Hundreds • In-Plant Training Discounts $2,000 to $4,000 • Books on Metalcasting 50% Discount • Metalcasting Classroom Course Discounts $200/Student • Energy, Logistics, Casting Design & Insurance Savings $ Hundreds/Month

Exclusive Benefit Value

• E-Learning Company – Wide Subscriptions – Corporate Members Only Priceless • Event Sponsorships – Corporate Members Only Great Visibility • Referrals & Use of AFS Logo Leads & Credibility

Sustainability for Your Company Value

• Advocacy – Business Climate $ 1 Million + o Regulator Overreach o Fair Trade Policy o Infrastructure Investment o Pro-manufacturing workforce development • Developing Leaders and Employees Priceless o Student Chapters, Metalcasting Demonstrations for Students o Melting Point Website & Magazine for Young People o Future Leaders in Metalcasting • Research – 8% of Corporate Dues – Corp. Members Get First Access Priceless

For more information, contact Ben Yates at 800-537-4237 or [email protected].

10 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 AFS Welcomes 22 New Corporate Members

Alpha Foundry Co. Amsted Rail Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC

Black Cat Wear Parts Blastec Inc. Brokk Inc.

Chesapeake Specialty Products GE Additive Hayakawa USA Corp.

Hi-Vac HS Group HR Inc. Morris Bean & Co.

Northern Iron & Machine Oshkosh Corporation P&W Foundry Inc.

Powercast Mfg Inc. Production Pattern & Foundry Co. ProfitGuard LLC

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Tennetek Inc. www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 11 AFS Chapter Directory and Updates AFS provides the means for you to network with local metalcasters. Reach out to a chapter leader and get involved today.

Central Illinois Minnesota United States [email protected] Twin Cities R. Dusheke Alabama [email protected] J. Kranz Birmingham District Indiana The Twin Cities Chapter held a casting buyer’s [email protected] Central Indiana panel discussion at a February meeting. J. Pollard [email protected] The 85th Southeast Regional Conference was A. Torok hosted by the Birmingham Chapter March 7-8, Missouri Point Clear, Alabama. St. Louis Northern Indiana [email protected] California [email protected] D. Imrie L. Agness Southern California The Northern Indiana Chapter is hosting a [email protected] Mo Kan Spring Event, June 1, at a South Bend Cubs [email protected] J. Gutierrez game. V. Brock In March, the Southern California Chapter held it’s Vendors Night along with NADCA. Iowa New York Northern California Hawkeye Central New York [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] K. Boss A. Gonzalez J. Lisi The Iowa Chapter hosted it’s March meeting in Waterloo, Iowa. Connecticut Ohio New England Kansas Central Ohio [email protected] [email protected] Plain States E. Marczyszak E. Weiffenbach [email protected] In March, the Central Ohio Chapter held a Mini S. Sprueill Georgia Melt Seminar in Hilliard, Ohio. Piedmont Michigan [email protected] Toledo Central Michigan [email protected] J. McLimans [email protected] A. Croll D. Trahan Illinois Cleveland-Akron Canton Stateline Western Michigan [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] P. Berg D. Haun R. Chase The Stateline Chapter is holding a golf outing this June in Poplar Grove, Illinois. Southwestern Ohio Detroit Windsor [email protected] [email protected] D. Welsh Chicago D. Goettsch [email protected] N. Merens Oklahoma Saginaw Valley Tri-State Kim Carter and Juliette Garasché presented [email protected] [email protected] on OSHA’s silica rule at the March Chicago J. Lancaster D. Atkinson Chapter meeting held at AFS HQ. American Foundry Society 12 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 Oregon Texas Canada Oregon Texas Eastern Canada [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] C. Wachsmuth S. Hodges R. Mailhot The Texas Chapter held its first meeting of Pennsylvania 2018 at the Sam Houston Race Park in Hous- ton, Texas. Manitoba Northwestern Pennsylvania [email protected] [email protected] J. Brooks B. Lucas Utah Utah Ontario [email protected] Pittsburgh [email protected] R. Larson [email protected] N. McCain R. Pankiw In March, AFS VP of Business Development Washington Ben Yates gave a presentation at the Ontario Keystone Washington Chapter meeting. [email protected] [email protected] P. Snyder S. Morel British Columbia Stephanie Salmon, AFS Washington Office, will [email protected] present a Washington Update at the May 10 Wisconsin C. Chamberlain PFA-Penn State Metal Casting Conference in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. Wisconsin [email protected] R. Yrigoyen Chesapeake The Wisconsin Chapter, along with the [email protected] Stateline Chapter and Northeastern Wisconsin S. Cook Chapter hosted the 80th Wisconsin Regional, In February, the Chesapeake Chapter held the Feb. 14-16, Milwaukuee. Annual Shrimp, Bull & Oyster feast in Balti- more, Maryland. Northeastern Wisconsin [email protected] Tennessee C. Moder Tennessee [email protected] J. Bush Mexico North Mexico [email protected] J. Lobo

Getting involved in AFS Chapters makes all the difference.

Chapters are your opportunity to engage locally with the next generation of metalcasters. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own expertise and advance your career. Participat- ing in AFS Chapters is your chance to do all this and more.

www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 13 AFS Membership Chapter Success Story: AFS Saginaw Valley Chapter Inspires Next Generation of Metalcasters with Hands-on Demonstration The AFS Saginaw Valley Chapter has students at Havens Elementary in a goal of developing the next genera- Saginaw, Michigan, were treated to a tion of metalcasters through educa- metalcasting demonstration. tion. With the aid of volunteers, the “Our students loved learning about Michigan-based chapter has helped metalcasting!” said Havens Elementary spread awareness of what metalcasting fourth-grade teacher Lauren White. is and the number of diverse careers “Many students had very little prior within the industry. knowledge about the topic before the “We do two to three events a presentation, so they were eager to month. Mostly schools,” said Brian learn about the metalcasting process.” Smith, Saginaw Valley Chapter member Participants watched with fascina- and organizer of metalcasting demon- tion as volunteers poured molten stration events. tin into molds hand-picked by each For the Saginaw Valley Chapter, student. Once the tin cooled and was conducting a metalcasting demonstra- extracted from the sand, volunteers tion is an opportunity to educate the trimmed away excess metal before Valley Chapter members were able to next generation about careers in the handing them off. Each student got to share about this concept when pre- industry. During each metalcasting take home their new token of a fun day senting to students.” demonstration, the chapter uses “A spent learning about metalcasting. The Saginaw Valley Chapter’s prog- Career Enriched by AFS Involvement” The metalcasting demonstration was ress in educating the next generation poster to illustrate how rewarding a a large educational success as students has inspired others to take on the same metalcasting career in partnership with were enthralled with the Saginaw Val- commitment. With the help of Saginaw an AFS membership can be. ley Chapter’s presentation. Chapter Valley, the AFS Detroit/Windsor Chap- Since October 2013, the Saginaw members spoke on the importance of ter has begun hosting metalcasting Valley Chapter has held over 80 events. the $33 billion metalcasting industry demonstrations for students as well. That’s nearly 32,000 students the chap- and how so many of our everyday The chapter is conducting a metalcast- ter has helped introduce to metalcast- items come from foundries. ing demonstration at the annual Maker ing. “In social studies, all fourth-grade Girl Mania STEM Festival in April. “We only ask parents to volunteer classes had just been learning about The Saginaw Valley Chapter’s strong when we’re in the classrooms and for how Michigan's location and natural commitment to supporting the next donations to buy more tin,” said Smith. resources influenced its economic generation of metalcasters through On Jan. 17, fourth and fifth-grade development,” said White. “Saginaw education is helping grow the industry. With the success of the Havens Elementary event, the chapter has left a positive impression of metalcasting on both students and educators. “I would highly encourage other schools to get involved with their local AFS chapters. This was such an amaz- ing opportunity for students to learn something new from experts who live in their own community,” said White. “Overall, working with our local AFS chapter was incredible and we plan to bring this program back for students each year." 14 www.afsinc.org • AFS Member Connections • Spring 2018 AFS Membership

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Upcoming AFS Events Member Connections Staff We may be in your area – checkout Upcoming AFS Events below. Public Relations Specialist Joe Costin, May 1-2 | Practical Cupola Operation Workshop | Waupaca, WI [email protected] May 8-9 | AFS Stormwater Compliance Seminar | Columbus, OH Editor/Writer May 15-16 | AFS Government Affairs Fly-In | Washington, D.C. Katelyn Stanek, [email protected] August 13-14 | AFS Volunteer Leadership Training Conference | AFS/Schaumburg, IL Senior Graphic Designer August 20-21 | AFS Cast Iron Inoculation Conference | Louisville, KY Tyler Buchenot, [email protected] Upcoming Institute Courses Published by AFS, Schaumburg, Ill., May 2-3 | Casting Defect Analysis | AFS/Schaumburg, IL Member Connections is a newsletter May 8-10 | Foundry Process Improvement | Chattanooga, TN for all current AFS members. Send all in- quiries to Joe Costin at jcostin@afsinc. May 16-17 | Design & Optimization for 3D Sand Printing | Waterloo, IA org or 847-824-0181 ext. 276.

June 6-7 | Casting Supplier Auditing | St. Paul, MN For more information on upcoming June 12-13 | Gating & Riser Design 101 | AFS/Schaumburg, IL courses and events, visit www.afsinc.org/events.

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