AFS NEWS
Government Affairs Conference Keynote Speaker Announced
AFS has announced it has secured Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and American political trends, as a keynote speaker for the Government Aff airs Conference held May 18-19 in Wash- ington, D.C. Cook will candidly analyze the presidential election, as well as highlight key Senate and House races. For more than two decades, Cook has been Washington’s most trusted–and most accurate–voice on all things politi- cal, whether it’s the outcome of a Congressional, guberna- torial or presidential election. Attendees of the 2016 Government Aff airs Conference
can use the event as an opportunity to learn about the key is- sues impacting the metalcasting industry, enjoy a reception on Capitol Hill and meet with their legislators and advocate for policies that protect and promote the interests of the met- alcasting industry. Visit
www.afsinc.org to register.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Highlights AFS Regional T e AFS Wisconsin Regional, held Feb. 10-12 and pre-
sented by the Wisconsin, Stateline and Northeastern Wis- consin AFS chapters, gathered metalcasters and the casting supply chain in the region together to meet with exhibitors and hear discussions on relevant topics to the industry. T e event was highlighted by a visit from the Wisconsin Gover- nor Scott Walker, who gave a 40-minute speech to attendees and experienced a small bit of metalcasting by making his own casting using Foundry in a Box. Walker spoke about the important role of small busi-
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker poses for a picture at the AFS Wisconsin Regional after par- ticipating in a Foundry in a Box demonstration.
nesses during his visit on Feb. 11. He also highlighted the business-friendly nature of Wisconsin and the success these practices have brought to the state. Other featured speakers for the Regional, which was held at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Milwaukee, were AFS President Bruce Dienst, presi- dent and CEO of Simpson Technologies, and Randy Brull, president and chief operating offi cer of Aarrowcast Inc. Along with the exhibits and industry presenta- tions, the AFS Institute conducted three short-format courses: Identify- ing the Correct Casting Defect, Introduction to Alloys and Intro- duction to Coreless Induction Furnace Operation.
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