Winter 2019 AFS MEMBER Connections NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR AFS MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS

CastExpo 2019 Metalcasting success starts here t’s three years in the making: North IAmerica’s largest metalcasting trade show and congress. Now, CastExpo 2019 is nearly here. Produced by AFS, CastExpo 2019 is April 27-30 at the Georgia World Congress Cen- ter in Atlanta. Thousands are expected to attend, making it the continent’s biggest gathering of the metalcasting supply chain in 2019. CastExpo INSIDE on Page 7 is known for its huge show • CastExpo keynote floor featur- speaker profiles ing full-scale • Important demos from CastExpo dates hundreds of exhibitors. also showcase The show floor at CastExpo 2016 is packed with exhibitors and visitors. CastExpo 2019 is their capabilities in Cast in North Ameri- expected to attract huge crowds of buyers, metalcasters and other industry supply chain ca (CINA), where the continent’s leading representatives. Registration is open at CastExpo.com. metalcasters will do business. The CastExpo 2019 theme, “Metalcasting try – owners and executives, engineers and Success Starts Here,” speaks to the impor- technicians, buying agents and purchasers, tance of this once-every-three-years event. professors and students, suppliers and ser- CastExpo connects suppliers, buyers and vicers, office staff and sales managers, and metalcasters, attracting attendees from the entire $33 billion metalcasting indus- Please see CASTEXPO on Page 7

The AFS Metalcasting Management to take back to your workplace,” said AFS debuts and Development Summit is Feb. 7-8 in Cathy Potts, AFS HR director. Charleston, South Carolina. The theme Although hosted by the Human Re- management, of the summit is “Preparing our talent sources Committee, this event is de- and culture for the future,” and it will signed with more than HR personnel in cover contemporary workplace issues – mind. Front-line supervisors, managers, development everything from medical marijuana laws members of Women in Metalcasting and and the #metoo movement to ways to Future Leaders of Metalcasting, and any- summit retain top talent and identify leadership one looking to build their professional brand new summit from AFS blind spots. development skills will find the summit A promises to develop the leader- “The summit will help define your lead- ship savvy of metalcasters. ership skills and provide actionable items Please see SUMMIT on Page 7

Join our private professional Download our app Like us on Facebook at Join the discussion at Follow us on Twitter social network for all Metalcasting Newsstand American Foundry and @AmerFoundrySoc AFS individual members Society Diecaster Network CastingConnection From the CEO AFS Innovation Technical and research leadership at AFS EHS Division honors award-winners nique among its peers, the ty; Lost Foam; Investment ; Sand America’s premier foundry trade show, UAmerican Foundry Society is four Casting; and Additive Manufacturing. the event will also afford the first oppor- First Green Foundry Awards organizations in one: a) A professional tunity to see first-hand the impressive presented, Lenahan wins technical society, b) an industry advoca- "Traditionally, research new foundry equipment and innovations cy organization, c) a provider of quality for 2019 displayed by hundreds of elite Childress-Loebler educational services, and d) a publisher came primarily from just industry suppliers. of a broad variety of media content. two of the AFS technical Technical conferences in 2019 will new award for green foundries All four roles support the AFS mission, include the Advanced Waste and Byprod- Aand a lifetime achievement award which is to “advance the success of our divisions. Today, no fewer ucts Seminar on Feb. 19-20 in Schaum- for AFS 2nd Vice President Mike Lenahan members and the metalcasting industry than eight divisions are burg, IL; the Copper Alloy Workshop on were among the honors presented by the through advocacy, education, and inno- Sept. 18-19 in Schaumburg,IL; Safety EHS Division at the AFS 30th Environmen- vation.” Thanks to member involvement, involved in generating 101 in Charlotte, NC on Oct. 6-7; the EHS tal, Health & Safety Conference in Ohio AFS can be effective in all four roles. This research proposals." Conference in the same city Oct. 8-10; Oct. 9-11. month’s column focuses on our role as and the International Ferrous Melting The Green Foundry Case Study Awards the premier technical society for the $33 Conference Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Nashville, recognize AFS Corporate Members for billion metalcasting industry. AFS also has active technical commit- TN. achievements in sustainable industry, AFS today has 17 research projects un- tees in the areas of Copper, Molding Do you have technical questions? innovation and environmental engage- derway totaling $560,000. Our research Methods, Melting Methods, as well One great way to get industry feedback ment. This is the first year they have been is funded chiefly by corporate member as Engineering. Committees provide is by posting your question on Casting awarded. The winners are: AFS 2nd Vice President Mike Lenahan, left, is presented with the 2018 Childress-Loebler EHS dues, and updates are published regu- amazing opportunities to meet industry Connection. Another is by calling our • Kennedy Valve, a division of McWane, Lifetime Achievement Award by Dan Oman, chair of the EHS Division. larly in this newsletter and in Modern peers, grow professionally, and shape the technical experts on staff: Steve Robison, first prize in sustainable industry; Casting. Each project is selected by the AFS research agenda. Now is the perfect Frank Headington and Juliette Garesché. • Waupaca Foundry Inc., runner-up in • Erie Bronze & Aluminum, • U.S. Pipe Bessemer Works, AFS Research Board based on its poten- time to join an AFS technical committee, For foundry education courses, e-learn- sustainable industry; • J.R. Hoe & Sons Inc., • U.S. Pipe, tial to benefit AFS members and advance whether you are an industry newcomer ing, or customized training, contact Clar- • Amsted Rail Company, runner-up in • Metal Technologies-Auburn Casting • U.S. Pipe Mini Mill, and the industry. About half of the research or veteran: Contact Kim Perna or Ryan ence Trowbridge, Bo Wallace or Renee sustainable industry; Center, • Wabash Inc. is being performed at FEF universities, Davis at 800-537-4237. Berrigan. • Clow Valve, a division of McWane, • MetalTek International-Carondelet Di- Lenahan (KB Foundry Services) was hon- with the rest being done at foundries and Dozens of technical and management As always, thank you for your in- first prize in innovation; and vision, ored with the 2018 Childress-Loebler EHS other research labs. presentations will be offered at CastExpo volvement in AFS. We look forward to • Waupaca Foundry Inc., first prize in en- • MetalTek International-Wisconsin Lifetime Achievement Award for his many Concurrently, AFS is involved in about 2019 in Atlanta on April 27-30. As North serving you. vironmental engagement. Centrifugal Division, contributions to the industry. $2 million in government-funded re- Twenty-three plants won Safe Year • MetalTek International-Wisconsin In- Also at the conference, Brent Charlton search and additional research through Awards, granted to facilities that go a year vestcast Division, (Metal Technologies-Auburn) won the the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. without any lost-time incidents. They are: • Novis Works LLC, 2018 EHS New Member Award, and Eric Traditionally, research came primar- • Advanced Cast Products, • Oil City Iron Works Inc., Pylkas (Insight IH Consulting) and Paul ily from just two of the AFS technical • Alliant Castings, • Osco Industries-New Boston Division, Lynes (Finger Lynes Engineering) each won divisions. Today, no fewer than eight • Anvil International, • Pier Foundry & Shop Inc., the 2018 EHS Division Service Award. divisions are involved in generating • Aurora Metals Division LLC, • T.B. Wood's Inc., The conference attracted more than 160 research proposals: Steel; Cast Iron; Alu- • Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, • The Ford Meter Box Company Inc., metalcasters, making it AFS’ biggest EHS minum; Environment, Health and Safe- • Denison Industries, • U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co.-Bessemer, event in years.

AFS Advocacy Industry earns wins on water infrastructure, sweepers 2019 ADVANCED new water infrastructure law projects nation- AFS actively supported an extension VIEW online FOUNDRY WASTE & A and an agreement from OSHA on wide, as well as of the bill’s “Buy American” provision BYPRODUCTS non-HEPA sweepers highlight recent important im- See the AFS through FY2023, requiring all iron and policy victories for the metalcasting in- provements for Advocacy video at steel used in water infrastructure proj- SEMINAR dustry. drinking water www.AFSinc.org/ ects be American-made when funded A comprehensive infrastructure bill and wastewater AdvocacyVideo by the Drinking Water State Revolving AFS Headquarters backed by AFS won resounding support infrastructure. Fund. Additionally, investing in infra- Schaumburg, IL from Congress. America’s Water Infra- The bipartisan measure was signed structure was one of the priority issues February 19 - 20, 2019 structure Act (S. 3021) provides more into law by President Donald Trump in than $6 billion in funding for civil works October. Please see WINS on Page 15 2 | AFS Member Connections | afsinc.org | Winter 2019 Winter 2019 | afsinc.org | AFS Member Connections | 3 AFS Staff Employee Engagement

others, and with an authentic look in the Improve your leadership IQ mirror an aware leader can begin to take A periodic feature in AFS Member Connections responsibility for that negative impact. Meet the AFS staff By Margaret Graziano, guest columnist Being aware of our negative behaviors, alone, is insufficient. Taking responsi- Editor's note: Talent management expert leaders must understand the systemic bility for the impact of those behaviors, Margaret Graziano of Keen Alignment impacts of their company "climate" and asking for forgiveness and working to Katie Matticks Senior Project Manager, [email protected] presented at the 2018 Future Leaders of be willing to look deeper to understand shift those limiting ways of being is Metalcasting Meeting in Mankato, Min- cultural norms that are impeding agility where your Leadership IQ begins. Once a Katie Matticks is Senior Project Manager at the American Foundry Society. She serves as the nesota. She will be a speaker at the FLM and innovation. They must have the fi- leader has mastered self-awareness they community manager for AFS’ private social network CastingConnection as well as staff liai- event at CastExpo at 1:30 p.m on April 28 nesse to weave the day-to-day task work optimize their ability to leverage situa- son to Women in Metalcasting and the Management Council. Her 10-year career at AFS has in Atlanta, GA. into the big picture and inspire their tional awareness; which is fundamental focused on developing and delivering technical, educational, library and online community people to give it their all for the sake of to assessing, evaluating and intervening services to association members and customers. Katie has a master’s degree from Dominican eing an effective leader of people the mission. Today’s leaders need to un- if need be, in the ebbs and flow of the University in library and information science, and a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University. Bin today’s world seems to be much derstand people at their like never climate and culture of their organization. more complicated before. 2. Executive Brain Function than in years past. In Your Leadership IQ relies on your Optimizing your Executive Brain func- the previous century, ability to grow, learn and master new tion is a secret weapon of Leadership for the vast majori- ways to lead people, and there are three IQ. The PFC, prefrontal cortex, is where ty, work was ap- tenets to consider when boosting it: the executive brain operates; it is like Sue Thomas Senior Technical Editor, [email protected] proached as a means Self-awareness, Executive Brain Function, the controls in a cockpit. This is the part for survival. The level and Response Agility. of our brain where strategic thinking, Sue Thomas has been part of the AFS staff for 28 years. Originally a student member of AFS, Sue’s of employee engage- 1. Self–Awareness collaboration, reasoning and creativity inspiration for entering came after a foundry tour sparked her interest. Sue earned ment did not dictate Self-Awareness begins with the curi- come from. The problem is most leaders a degree in materials engineering with a metallurgy specialty from the University of Illinois at how long they stayed Margaret osity and courage to hear what works learn over time to depend and lean on Chicago. Her career in metalcasting has ranged from metallurgy research and failure analysis, to in the role. That’s Graziano and does not work about your leadership one hemisphere and become complacent machine shop technical sales, to a past AFS/CMI instructor, to former executive editor ofModern different today, how- and the culture that exists in the organi- in allowing that hemisphere to run the Casting, to her current role as Senior Technical Editor for AFS Special Publications and Marketing. ever. Working class people are always zation. Once you become aware of your show. This limits the airplane’s ability to She also has represented AFS at various trade shows. on the look-out for more stimulating competitive talent advantages and your navigate through storms and soar to new and rewarding work, as well as inspiring talent barriers from the eyes of your heights. work environments where they can make people, you are equipped to take power- The left hemisphere of our brain is a difference and grow themselves and ful action. Self-awareness allows you to where our organization, categorizing, their careers. leverage your talent and intervene when reasoning, and strategizing come from. It Ryan Davis Technical Research Assistant, [email protected] Global workforce surveys report and where necessary to remove those is in the right hemisphere where brain- that highly qualified, motivated peo- personality ticks that are in the way of storming, innovation, collaboration, and Ryan Davis joined AFS in August 2018. As the Technical Research Assistant, Ryan plays an integral ple choose to work for companies that your true leadership potential. relationship abilities are housed. When a role in promoting the metalcasting industry’s valuable research. Ryan is the glue between AFS build a strong, inspiring culture and that Culture and climate awareness opens leader is aware of their goals and visions and corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies conducting research. With monitor and address both workplace the door for you to see what is really as well as in control (conscious) of their the new AFS digital library launching the past year, Ryan is there to assist AFS members in finding culture and climate issues as they arise. going on and intervene in the cultural thoughts, responses, and well-being— any of the 15,000 articles available online. Ryan has a degree in journalism from the University of If recruitment and retention of highly norms and barriers that are in the way of and the leader leverages both hemi- Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. qualified, motivated people is one your employee engagement, innovation and spheres of their executive brain through organization‘s initiatives, your Leadership synchronicity. When you are curious and right/left hemisphere integration—their IQ ought to be another. They go hand in courageous you begin to ask the tough Leadership IQ and effectiveness skyrock- hand. questions and hear the tough answers. ets. When a leader is utilizing all of their Leaders in the early 21st century face When you do this, you begin to see what capacities, they see things they might not unprecedented challenges. They must be “blind spots” may be hidden from your see and are more equipped to respond Valerie Stramaglia Accounting Manager, [email protected] able to lead three completely different view and you learn what you to that to climate and culture barriers and generations of people, all with different sabotages or impedes your leadership infringements. Valerie Stramaglia started with AFS in June of 1989 after graduating from Bradley University. operating contexts and outlooks on what effectiveness. 3. Response Agility Before her current role as Accounting Manager, Valerie originally served as the registrar for CMI work is all about. Today’s leaders must Self-Awareness is the doorway to Response Agility is the ability to (now known as the AFS Institute). She plays an integral role for Metalcasting Congress and Cast- not only understand their competitors emotional intelligence and it gives you respond in an appropriate, controlled Expo and feels honored to have been part of the 100th Metalcasting Congress celebration in for customers, they must also under- access to real improvement as well as manner—regardless of the current stress Philadelphia. What Valerie finds the most rewarding about working at AFS is being able to work stand their competitors for the talent. personal and professional development. or breakdown the leader is facing. Being closely with other members of the staff and contribute to a lot of diverse projects. Modern leaders must have well-honed Self-Awareness is not always easy. In agile with response and reaction is key to human awareness acumen and call on almost every case with every human effective leadership. Flat line reaction is it moment-by-moment to inspire, enroll being there are aspects of personality or and engage their employees. These behavior that has a negative impact on Please see LEADERSHIP on Page 7 4 | AFS Member Connections | afsinc.org | Winter 2019 Winter 2019 | afsinc.org | AFS Member Connections | 5 Leadership CastExpo 2019 2018 Foundry Leadership Conference CastExpo 2019 Keynote Speakers Sept. 16-18 • Amelia Island, Florida Kaihan Krippendorff Dr. Doru Stefanescu Frank Abagnale "Outthink the Competition" “Cast Iron’s Meritocractic "Catch Me If You Can" 10:30 a.m. April 27 Ascendance from Witch- 10:30 a.m. April 29 Krippendorff is the found- craft to Virtual Simulation” Abagnale, the inspira- er of Outthinker Round- 10:30 a.m. April 28 tion for the movie Catch tables with a reputation The world of materials Me If You Can, provides as a thought leader and a competes solely on per- entertaining insight into battle-tested consultant. He formance. Cast iron, going his life as a notorious has energized businesses and individuals back to the 5th century B.C., survived on impostor of the 1960s. Once known as 2 all while generating over $2.5 billion in merit. To remain competitive, cast iron America's most gifted con man, Abag- revenue for many of the world's most connected to the knowledge journey of nale will speak to CastExpo attendees recognizable Fortune 500 companies. He humans. Stefanescu, faculty emeritus at about his escapades and reveal how will speak about thriving in today's era of Ohio State University and University of he learned to live on the right side of fast-paced technological change. Alabama, will explore this journey. the law.

CASTEXPO continued from Page 1 breakthroughs. Attendees can choose ses- CASTEXPO 2019 Important Dates sions from educational tracks covering all so many more. They check out the latest areas of metalcasting, including a Designers Feb. 15, 2019: Last day for early equipment and sign new deals, network and Buyers Track offered on the show floor registration 1 3 and reconnect with peers and prospects, to complement CINA. Designers and buyers April 26, 2019: Last day for advance and learn about the latest advancements also are encouraged to "BYOB," or bring registration April 27-30, 2019: CastExpo 2019 at the in metalcasting. their own blueprints, to CINA foundries to Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta Running concurrently with CastExpo is explore their casting options. the 123rd Metalcasting Congress, where Registration for CastExpo is open. To Register, find hotel and programming many of the industry’s leading thinkers register or for more information, visit information and more at CastExpo.com. share the latest research, innovations and www.CastExpo.com.

LEADERSHIP continued from Page 5 a healthy company climate and cul- corps and leverage their communications ture. Response Agility takes discipline, with people to do so. They utilize their not appropriate for all situations. Scream- awareness, new habit formation and people intelligence to tie work responsi- ing and yelling is not appropriate for any commitment and is a core component of bilities and tasks to the overall intention situation. Anger and frustration might be Leadership IQ. for and strategy of the business. Lastly, needed at times, and curiosity and collab- Being a mission-driven leader who in- these leaders understand the difference oration may be needed at other times. spires people to give their best in service between climate and culture and have Agility in your response means you of a compelling vision is a key element the aptitude to know how and when to have trained yourself to think before re- of today’s most successful leaders. They intervene in both. acting. Effective leaders ask themselves, know that most people they hire are not Learning the fundamentals of how 4 5 “What is needed now?” This has every- coming to work simply for a paycheck; people operate and how to inspire them thing to do with situational awareness these leaders have a keen awareness is the easy part. Mastering those skills 1: Attendees listen to a presentation at the 2018 Foundry Leadership Conference in September. The event included insights from industry and appropriate reaction. When stress that many people they hire are coming is your Leadership IQ. Turning your lead- experts and business and media figures, networking, roundtables and more. For the third year in a row, attendance at FLC rose. 2: Bradford hits the fan at work, a leader who has to work to fulfill their individual purpose ership IQ into your competitive talent Muller (Charlotte Pipe & Foundry), left, accepts the James P. Keating Founders' Freedom Award from Denny Dotson (Dotson Iron Castings). 3: Eric Meyers (Oil City Iron Works) gives a speech after receiving the Keating Award. Both Meyers and Muller won the award for their con- a handle on how they respond, and in a way that supports the organizational advantage is the number one way to tributions in government affairs. 4: AFS Vice President Peter Reich (LaempeReich) addresses the FLC crowd. 5: Megan Kirsh (Kirsh Foundry) can coach others in this manner, is a purpose. Today’s highly effective lead- impact recruitment and retention of the delivers an update about Future Leaders of Metalcasting, an AFS shared interest group. The 2019 Foundry Leadership Conference will be leader who is positively contributing to ers understand how to inspire esprit de best people. Sept. 22-24 in Traverse City, Michigan.

PREMIUM CLASSIC SPONSORS SUMMIT continued from Page 1 Dale Carnegie South Carolina; and coach, REGISTER for AFS Metalcasting SPONSOR speaker and social media influencer Curt Management & Development engaging and useful. Mercadante. Summit Presenters include Kevin Mays, CEO of Visit www.AFSinc.org/2019MMDS for Mays Leadership; attorney Mitch Quick more information or to register for the Feb. 7-8, 2019 Charleston, South Carolina of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Kirk Vi- AFS Metalcasting Management and De- Visit AFSinc.org/2019MMDS tello, a certified Dale Carnegie trainer for velopment Summit. 6 | AFS Member Connections | afsinc.org | Winter 2019 Winter 2019 | afsinc.org | AFS Member Connections | 7 AFS Chapters AFS Chapters AFS Chapter Directory and Updates OSU, Cen. Ohio chapters have strong partnership AFS provides the means for you to network with metalcasters in your area. Reach out ric Weiffenbach remembers visit- casting students during the meeting, the to a chapter leader to get involved today, or visit www.AFSinc.org/get-involved. Eing Ohio State University’s working most recent of which took place Oct. 18. foundry as a boy with his father. Today, “It’s a really symbiotic relationship,” Include your chapter news in the AFS Chapter Directory! Please send chapter updates, Weiffenbach (Keener Sand & Clay Co.) con- said Colin Ridgeway, an OSU graduate stu- events, meeting schedules and other news to Katelyn Stanek, AFS Marketing & Com- tinues that tradition – this time, as presi- dent who chairs the student chapter and munications Specialist, at [email protected]. dent of the AFS Central Ohio Chapter. who is on the board of the Central Ohio Every fall, the Central Ohio Chapter and Chapter. “They really have our back.” the OSU Student Chapter come together The chapters’ connection extends be- UNITED STATES Indiana Missouri for a joint dinner and meeting on campus yond their annual get-together at the Alabama Central Indiana Mo Kan Birmingham District [email protected] [email protected] at OSU. It’s an opportunity for the stu- university. OSU Student Chapter mem- [email protected] Jeffrey Craig Vicki Brock dents to present their work and network bers are welcome at Central Ohio Chapter John Boyd with professionals, and a chance for the OSU Student Chapter Chair Colin Ridgeway meetings, usually with the help of a local Northern Indiana St. Louis pros share their knowledge and recruit talks during a joint meeting with the Cen- company picking up their fees to attend. California [email protected] [email protected] students into the industry. tral Ohio Chapter Oct. 18. Ridgeway said he’s grateful for OSU’s Jeff Schutz Northern California Douglas Imrie “We tour their foundry and they give partnership with members of the Central [email protected] On Oct. 8, the Northern Indiana Chapter host- ed a dinner in Plymouth, Indiana. The chapter us a briefing of what they’re studying and in the process of making our speaker Ohio Chapter. Detria Mixon New York also hosted a scholarship night on Nov. 12. their upcoming projects,” Weiffenbach awards.” “A lot of them have had full careers in Central New York Southern California [email protected] said. The students do some work for the The Central Ohio Chapter also an- the foundry industry, and they want to Iowa [email protected] John Lisi professional chapter, he added. “They’re nounces its yearly scholarship for metal- give back,” he said. Jason Gutierrez Hawkeye [email protected] William Gammill Ohio The Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter Connecticut The Hawkeye Chapter held meetings in Water- Central Ohio co-hosted the AFS East Coast Regional. New England NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM loo, Iowa, on Oct. 16 and Nov. 13. [email protected] [email protected] Eric Weiffenbach Pittsburgh Edward Marczyszak [email protected] Kansas The Central Ohio Chapter held a joint meeting On Oct. 17, the New England Chapter held with the Ohio State University Student Chapter. Roman Pankiw a plant tour in Taunton, Massachusetts. The Plains States [email protected] Read more about their meeting on page 9. chapter attended “A Connecticut Christmas Tennessee Members of the Carol” on Nov. 30. Schott Sprueill Cleveland-Akron Canton Tennessee Western Michi- [email protected] Michigan [email protected] gan Chapter host Harry Seibel Georgia Central Michigan David Fletcher a Foundry in a Piedmont [email protected] Box demonstra- [email protected] Charles Prater Southwestern Ohio Texas tion for Family Michael Stowe [email protected] Texas Fun Night Sept. The Piedmont Chapter held a meeting on Detroit Windsor Dale Welsh [email protected] 28 at Lakeshore preventative foundry maintenance Nov. 14-15. [email protected] Brett Morehead Museum Center The AFS Southeast Regional will be held Feb. David Goettsch Oklahoma The Texas Chapter hosted a meeting in San 20-22 in Savannah, Georgia. The Detroit Windsor Chapter held Education Tri-State Marcos on Oct. 5. Dr. Christine Hailey, dean of in Muskegon, Night on Oct. 18 with speaker Dr. Sam Ram- [email protected] the College of Science and Engineering at Texas Michigan. rattan of Western Michigan University. Illinois Robert Hall State University, was the speaker. Central Illinois Saginaw Valley [email protected] Pennsylvania Utah Carey Chapman social on Dec. 5. [email protected] The Wisconsin Chapter hosted a Christmas Trent Weaver Robert Smith Chesapeake Utah [email protected] [email protected] party at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. The Eastern Canada AFS Wisconsin Regional will be Feb. 13-15 at Chicago Western Michigan Garrett Smith Reed Larson [email protected] the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. [email protected] [email protected] The AFS East Coast Regional was held Oct. 25- Rejean Mailhot Norwin Merens Eric Gildner 26 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was co-hosted Washington The Eastern Canada Chapter hosted a meeting on Nov. 8 in Quebec, Canada. The Chicago Chapter hosted a meeting at AFS On Oct. 9, the Western Michigan Chapter held by the Chesapeake Chapter. Washington MEXICO Headquarters on Dec. 6. It included a stream- a chapter meeting and its Past Presidents’ [email protected] North Mexico ing presentation from Stephanie Salmon of the Night. Clarence Trowbridge, vice president Keystone Chuck McKeever [email protected] Manitoba [email protected] AFS Washington office. of workforce development for AFS, was the [email protected] José Lobo presenter. The chapter also hosted a foundry Dustin Finefrock Wisconsin Jason Brooks Stateline tour on Nov. 13. The Keystone Chapter co-hosted the AFS East Northeastern Wisconsin [email protected] Coast Regional. [email protected] CANADA Ontario Sean McGough Minnesota Scott Stiefvater British Columbia [email protected] The Stateline Chapter hosted meetings at the Twin Cities Northwestern Pennsylvania [email protected] Neal McCain Butterfly Supper Club in Beloit, Wisconsin, on [email protected] [email protected] Wisconsin Craig Chamberlain On Oct. 25, the Ontario Chapter hosted a Fun Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. Alan Jacobson Kelly Welser [email protected] The British Columbia Chapter held a holiday ‘N Games Night to fundraise for scholarships. 8 | AFS Member Connections | afsinc.org | Winter 2019 Winter 2019 | afsinc.org | AFS Member Connections | 9 AFS Corporate Membership AFS Corporate Membership

Covia - Crystal City Erie Bronze & Aluminum Co Griffin Industries Corp Jenkins Electric Co - Charlotte Covia - Huntingburg ESI North America GrindMaster Equipment and Machines John Deere Co - Ankeny Covia - Mansfield ETA Engineering Inc USA LLC John Deere Co - Coffeyville Covia - Millville Evans Industries Guardian Software Systems Inc John Deere Co - Davenport Thank you. Covia - Milwaukee ExOne - Houston Gudgeon Thermfire Intl Inc John Deere Co - Des Moines Covia - New Canaan ExOne - Irwin H Kramer & Co John Deere Co - Dubuque More than 850 companies in the metalcasting industry align themselves with the American Foundry Society as corporate members. Thanks Covia - Ottawa ExOne - Las Vegas HA International LLC - Toledo John Deere Co - East Moline to the Corporate Member Advantage program, these companies derive a substantial ROI that includes recognition, exclusive benefits, the Covia - Ottawa ExOne - Troy HA International LLC - Westmont John Deere Co - Horicon annual Metalcasting Forecast and International Journal of Metalcasting as well as other informative reports, and Covia - Pittsburgh EZ Grout Corp Haley & Aldrich - Ann Arbor John Deere Co - Moline Covia - Portage EZG Manufacturing Haley & Aldrich - Conyers John Deere Co - Ottumwa substantial discounts. Corporate members also help AFS advance its six-part mission of: Covia - Rocklin Faircast Inc Haley & Aldrich - Greenville John Deere Co - Waterloo Covia - St Charles Falcon Foundry Co Harmony Castings LLC John Deere Power Systems Member Success & Sustainability • Industry Stewardship • Policy Advocacy • Covia - Sugar Land Fall River Foundry Harry H Reich Co John Deere Turf Care Promotion of Castings • Workforce Development • Technical Innovation Covia - Troy Grove Farrar Corp - Manhattan Hayakawa USA Corp Joy Mark Inc Covia - Tuscaloosa Farrar Corp - Norwich Henry Perkins Co Joyworks LLC To join these companies and become a Corporate Member, contact Ben Yates at 847-803-5278 or [email protected]. Covia - Wedron Federal Bronze Casting Ind Inc Henry Pratt Co JuggerBot 3D Covia Corp Ferroloy Inc Henschel Andromat Inc Kansas Castings Inc Thank you to the following companies who are AFS Corporate Members: CP Industries Finishing Associates Heraeus Electro-Nite Canada Ltd Kanthal Heating Systems Corporate Members as of Dec. 1, 2018 CPP - Minneapolis Operation Finite Solutions Inc - Hamilton Heraeus Electro-Nite Co - Langhorne Kelly Foundry & Machine Co Craft Pattern & Mold Inc Finite Solutions Inc - Slinger Heraeus Electro-Nite Co - Loveland Kenton Iron Products LLC CTP Sinto America LLC FISA North America Inc Heraeus Electro-Nite Co - Yardley Keramida Inc A F K Corp American Colloid Co - Granite City Badger Mining Corp - Berlin Carolina Metal Castings Cumberland Foundry Co Inc Fisher Cast Steel Products Inc Heraeus Hartland Key 3 Casting Co A Y McDonald Mfg Co American Colloid Co - Hoffman Estates Badger Mining Corp - Taylor Carpenter Brothers Inc - Eagan Cummins Inc Flexovit USA Inc Herzog Automation Keystone Casting LLC AAM - 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