Modern Casting articles from March 2004

Modern Casting archives from March 2004

Question of the month.(moderncasting.com)
March 1, 2004... The January web site question of the month asked, "For a typical customer, how many times a year do you make a personal visit?" Answers: * 49%--Four times. * 25%--Two times. * 14%--Three times. * 10%--One time. This...

Learn from the past.(Editorial)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... I told you so. I said that your orders were going to pick up. Well, actually, I just reported what our forecasters were telling us, but that doesn't deny the fact that production and sales are starting to look better for many North American...

Bush administration releases long-awaited manufacturing policy.(Washington Alert)(George W. Bush)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... By way of two briefings, one in Cleveland and one in Washington, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) announced the long-delayed manufacturing policy in mid-January. The 69-page report can be downloaded from www.doc.gov. The report provides support...

President's budget proposal reflects manufacturing initiative.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The 2005 budget was released in February and includes money to carry out key promises in the manufacturing policy. Specifically, the budget reads as follows: "The International Trade Administration (ITA) assists in the creation of U.S. jobs by...

U.S. EPA water infrastructure projects take hit in budget request.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The U.S. EPA would receive one of the federal government's sharpest cuts in the upcoming fiscal year under the $7.76 billion budget request President Bush sent to Congress. Bush's budget proposal is 7.2% less than what Congress approved for the...

Proposal slices metalcasting research for second straight year.(Washington Alert)(American Foundrymen's Society)(Cast Metals Coalition)(Metalcasting Industries of the Future Program)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... For more than a decade, AFS and its metalcasting industry partners in the Cast Metals Coalition (CMC) have jointly funded energy efficiency research with the U.S. Dept. of Energy through the Metalcasting Industries of the Future (IOF) program....

Gerald G. Call named new American Foundry Society executive vice president effective May 1.(Metalcasting Associations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... In an announcement proclaiming the "future is bright for the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American metalcasting industry," AFS President H. Arthur Edge, Jr., vice president & works manager (retired), American Cast Iron Pipe Co.,...

Univ. of Idaho future truck team uses aluminum castings.(North America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The future truck team at the Univ. of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, is in the process of developing a vehicle for the Future Truck competition, which will be held June 9-17 in Romeo, Mich. The event's objective is to have the teams present...

GM Saginaw plant begins renovations for V-8 engine production line.(North America)(GM Powertrain Saginaw Metal Casting Operations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... GM Powertrain Saginaw Metal Casting Operations, Saginaw, Mich., is currently clearing out old equipment from a shutdown iron engine block production line to make room for new machinery for General Motors' new line of aluminum V-8 engines as...

Atlantic States works with the community to success.(North America)(Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co., a ductile iron facility based in Phillipsburg, N.J., will institute a community advisory panel in an effort to become a better neighbor with the town. The goal of the advisory is to establish a better...

Auburn Foundry files for Chapter 11 protection.(North America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Auburn Foundry Inc., Auburn, Ind., filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on Feb. 8. Thomas Woehlke, president and CEO, and David Hunter, vice chairman of the Board of Directors, said in a joint statement, "Auburn...

Alcoa's Howmet Dover Casting is victorious in competition.(North America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Howmet Dover Casting, Dover, N.J., (Alcoa Inc.) was awarded first place in the Industrial Gas Turbine category of the 2003 casting contest sponsored by the Investment Casting Institute. "By converting this fabrication (assembled for a...

Keeler Die Cast schedules closing, Missouri steel closes.(North America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Keeler Die Cast, Grand Rapids, Mich., announced late January that the foundry will begin a gradual closing effective this spring. The decision resulted from when Keeler's sister company, Keeler Brass Co., decided to transfer its production of...

AFS supports Fair Currency Alliance.(Metalcasting Associations)(American foundry society)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... In late 2003, AFS became a member of the National Association of Manufacturer's Fair Currency Alliance. This Alliance's efforts are focused on reducing the financial losses inflicted on U.S. manufacturers by China's currency being fixed to the...

AFS Wisconsin Regional attracts more than 700 attendees.(Metalcasting Associations)(American Foundrymen's Society )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The 67th Annual AFS Wisconsin Chapter Regional Foundry Conference and Mini-Exposition was held Feb. 12-13 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. More than 700 metalcasters attended the event. The event's keynote address was presented by Marc...

Intermet Corp.(Newscast)(refinances credit)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Intermet Corp., Troy, Mich. announced the refinancing of its senior secured credit facility with a new $210 million facility to refinance existing debt, improve liquidity, extend maturity dates and provide longer-term capital.

IPS/Belgium Foundry Inc., Belgium, Wis., and FastCast Inc., Tulsa, Okla., have both reached license agreements with Meehanite Metal Corp., Mequon, Wis. IPS/Belgium, which has been a Meehanite licensee for more than 35 years, extended its association with the company with the news license.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... IPS/Belgium Foundry Inc., Belgium, Wis., and FastCast Inc., Tulsa, Okla., have both reached license agreements with Meehanite Metal Corp., Mequon, Wis. IPS/Belgium, which has been a Meehanite licensee for more than 35 years, extended its...

The Dotson Company, Mankato, Minn., has purchased an Econo-Pour Automated Pouring System.(Newscast)(Dotson Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Dotson Company, Mankato, Minn., has purchased an Econo-Pour Automated Pouring System & FBO IIIS Flaskless Molding Machine from Roberts Sinto Corp., Lansing, Mich.

Allied Mineral Products.(Newscast)(celebrates opening of new manufacturing facility)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Allied Mineral Products, Columbus, Ohio, held a grand opening celebration for its new manufacturing facility, which opened September 2003 in Brownsville, Texas. The new facility serves customers in Mexico and the Western United States.

A management group from Southern Precision Corp., Birmingham, Ala., and outside investors purchased the assets of the company's resin-coated sand operation in November 2003.(Newscast)(Southern Precision Sands)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A management group from Southern Precision Corp., Birmingham, Ala., and outside investors purchased the assets of the company's resin-coated sand operation in November 2003. The name of the new company is Southern Precision Sands, Inc., also...

Magaldi Industrie S.r.L., Salerno, Italy has appointed Equipment Merchants International (EMI).(Newscast)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Magaldi Industrie S.r.L., Salerno, Italy has appointed Equipment Merchants International (EMI), Cleveland, as its sales representative for the Midwest and Northeast United States for the Magaldi Superbelt conveyors and MCC casting cooler...

Combined Technologies Group Inc., Dayton, Ohio, has appointed Carpenter Brothers Inc.(Newscast)(will act as sales agents)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Combined Technologies Group Inc., Dayton, Ohio, has appointed Carpenter Brothers Inc., Milwaukee, as its exclusive sales agent.

Wescast Industries, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, will be supplied with a matchplate molding machine from Brock Solutions.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Wescast Industries, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, will be supplied with a matchplate molding machine from Brock Solutions, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Baril Die Comp.(Newscast)(Haverill, MA company receives award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Baril Die Comp., Haverhill, Mass., was awarded the Governor's Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey. The company also announced it is in the process of expanding its facility to more than 15,000 sq. ft.

The Steel Founders' Society of America (SFSA).(Newscast)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Steel Founders' Society of America (SFSA), Crystal Lake, Ill., has recently moved locations. Its new address is: 780 McArdle Drive, Unit G, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Its new contact numbers: Tel. 815/455-8240; Fax 815/455-8241.

Intermet Corp.(Foundry Ticker)(company Q4 earnings report)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Intermet Corp., Troy, Mich., reported a 2003 fourth-quarter net loss of $92.8 million, compared to 2002's fourth-quarter net income of $430,000. With 2003 full-year sales at $731 million, down $25 million from the previous year, the company...

Superior Industries International Inc.(Foundry Ticker)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Superior Industries International Inc., Van Nuys, Calif., reported a 2003 fourth-quarter revenue of $230.7 million, an all-time high for the company and a 17% increase in 2002. The 2003 full-year revenue also was a record at $840.3 million,...

Buhler Group maintains market strength.(Around the World)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Despite a number of losses over the past year, the Buhler Group, Uzwil, Switzerland, has maintained 2003 fiscal year figures [CHF 1.39 billion] almost identical to the previous year's number of CHF 1.40 billion. Having been adjusted to...

Quality certifications.(E. Toman & Co.)(Public Notice)
March 1, 2004... The following foundry and supplier organizations have received recent certifications: E. Toman & Co., Lyons, Ill. (ISO 9001:2000) Craft Cast Co., Jackson, Wis., (ISO 9001:2000) City Aluminum Foundry, Waterford, Mich. (ISO...

Kurdziel Industries Inc.(Personals)(Roger W. Plont appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Kurdziel Industries Inc., Muskegon, Mich., named Roger W. Plont president.

Winsert Inc.(Personals)(Duane Van Dresar appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Winsert Inc., Marinette, Wis., named Duane "Van" Van Dresar director of human resources.

Modern Equipment Co.(Personals)(Bob Youmans appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Modern Equipment Co., Port Washington, Wis., named Bob Youmans to head the cupola and iron melting technology sales and marketing efforts.

ABB Inc.(Personals)(Dinesh C. Paliwal appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ABB Inc., Zurich, Switzerland, named Dinesh C. Paliwal president of the company's U.S. division, Norwalk, Conn.

B&L Infomation Systems Inc.(Personals)(Kevin Carlson appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... B&L Infomation Systems Inc., Bridgman, Mich., promoted Kevin Carlson to business consultant.

Carpenter Brothers Inc.(Personals)(Nicolas M. Gerrits appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Carpenter Brothers Inc., Milwaukee, elected Nicolas M. Gerrits vice president of administration.

Obituaries.(Industry News)(William J. Willmot)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2004... William J. "Bill" Willmot, Sun City Center, Fla., died Jan. 1. Mr. Willmot was an active member of AFS and the castings industry, writing extensively for MODERN CASTING and spending much of his career at the Herman Corp., Zelienople, Pa. He...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... View the Extended Industry Calendar at www.afsinc.org March March 20-23--AFS Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference, J.W. Mariott Hotel Washington, D.C. March 28-31--Australian Die Casting Assn. Conference. Melbourne,...

Molten aluminum flow control via foam filtration.
March 1, 2004... Inside This Story: * Splashing, air entrainment and surface turbulence have a strong influence on the formation and severity of defects. While these problems are magnified when dealing with molten aluminum, they can be reduced with the...

Ceramic foam filtration: no longer a band-aid.
March 1, 2004... Inside This Story: * By switching to a 15-mm thick foam filter in 15 PPI, a French foundry reduced the filtration area of a crankshaft by 15%, thickness by 16% and filtration costs by 25%. * After the introduction of the redesigned...

Examining bottom gating at AG Anderson.
March 1, 2004... Inside This Story: * Bottom gating is presented as a possible solution to turbulent fill in steel casting applications. * Several examples where bottom gating has solved defect problems at AG Anderson are explored. * An example of...

High-temperature properties = better magnesium for automotive OEMs: automobile OEM's search for lightweight metal components has prompted the testing of magnesium's high-temperature properties to determine a viable option for lighter-weight vehicles.
March 1, 2004... As OEM automobile producers focus on the fuel economy of their end product by using magnesium alloys, several R&D labs are working to develop new such alloys with better high-temperature properties than those in the AZ and AM magnesium series....

Winsert's single focus pays off: Wisconsin-based Winsert casts valve seat inserts, but beats the competition with its alloy development and in-house testing systems.(Company Profile)
March 1, 2004... Three words define Winsert Inc., Marinette, Wis.--valve seat inserts. Accounting for more than 95% of its product base, cast and machined valve seat inserts for diesel, gasoline and gas engines are the bread and butter for this 125-employee...

Staying ahead of the curve with a network: five AFS development projects that utilized a sponsor to exchange technical solutions and develop cost savings ideas are profiled.
March 1, 2004... Experience has shown that the success from technology development and deployment is directly related to the level of involvement. Those companies that have participated in the formulation and execution of sponsored metalcasting research have...

Aluminum melting/holding furnaces.(Literature+ Plus+)(Mini-Melter[TM] )
March 1, 2004... HI T.E.Q., the leading manufacturer of aluminum melting, holding, treating and delivery systems, has created two new product data bulletins covering its compact Mini-Melter[TM] furnace and advanced dosing furnace. The small-footprint and...

Stabilize cupola dust, sand for disposal.(Literature+ Plus+)(DustMaster (waste management system))
March 1, 2004... DustMaster offers a performance proved solution for processing even difficult-to-handle waste streams--from cupola dust and foundry sand to shot blast. The DustMaster process converts these materials into a uniform non-dusty product that can be...

Shakeouts.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... This eight-page brochure highlights and illustrates various Natural Frequency and Brute Force Shakeouts. From small to large capacity, from a single unit to extended conveyor systems, this equipment is custom-designed for individual capacity...

Send us your sprue.(Literature+ Plus+)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... To see what the "Chewing Crusher" can do for your sprue casting application contact Kodiak Group. We will set up your testing in our Toledo, Ohio manufacturing facility. With over a million pounds of crushing force, this crusher incorporates...

Core automation.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Laempe has taken core automation to a new level by integrating reliable robotic handling for core removal, processing and assembly. The company's in-house automation staff utilizes the latest engineering and software technology to lead you...

Rugged foundry equipment and consumables.(Literature+ Plus+)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Palmer Manufacturing and Palmer Engineered Products have released updated product literature and videos on their ever-expanding line of rugged foundry equipment and consumables. These tools ate intended not only for production comparison...

The ESCHER team.(Literature+ Plus+)(Part of Kodiak Group )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Many foundries are realizing the high cost to modernize their cupola melting and environmental systems. ESCHER has been providing higher value, lower cost solutions worldwide since 1956. The ESCHER team features the experience and equipment...

Complete Foundry Solutions.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Vulcan's "Complete Foundry Solutions" Multi-Media CD offers a look at our Greenfield foundry capabilities, including a pictorial history of our most recent project from start to finish. A review of our facilities, staff and full product line...

Fast, efficient sand lump reduction.(Literature+ Plus+)(Vibra-Mill[R] )
March 1, 2004... Full color bulletin introduces a new high energy Vibra-Mill[R] for taster and more efficient reduction of no bake sand lumps. Model VM.64 has more force and fewer components for improved performance and less maintenance. Economical design...

Casting simulation software.(Literature+ Plus+)(FLOW-3D[R])
March 1, 2004... FLOW-3D[R] is a powerful computer simulation tool that is used all over the world by casting engineers to obtain a window into the filling and solidification processes of their parts. FLOW-3D[R] is especially good at tracking and identifying...

Automated casting finishing systems.(Literature+ Plus+)(Foundry Solutions & Design)
March 1, 2004... The most labor intensive area of the foundry is the Cleaning Room. In order to remain competitive in a global market, foundry management needs to consider the advantage of automating the finishing process and still maintain flexibility in...

Retrofit program announced by Morganite.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Morganite Melting Systems (Morganite Crucible) offers a retrofit program for furnaces. By refitting electric resistance crucible furnaces with Morganite element panels and wiring schematics, customers lower furnace operating costs, improve...

Casting engineering services.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Besides being the world leader in casting simulation software, MAGMA provides an extensive amount of casting engineering services for OEM and foundries alike. These services support foundrymen in the reduction of detects and help with yield...

Heat treating furnace and equipment.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Can-Eng provides heat treating furnaces and equipment for non-ferrous and ferrous foundries. Can-Eng Furnaces is excited to announce its newest innovation a Precision Air Quenching System (PAQ) for aluminum castings. Can-Eng product line...

SIVEX* FC filters for aluminum castings.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... SIVEX* FC filters are phosphate-free, non-ceramic, reticulated foam filters, ideal for molten aluminum alloys in both sand and permanent molds. Their graphite-based formulation provides significant advantages in performance and remelt...

Rotary media drum.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Didion's rotary media drum offers a new wag to achieve better shakeout, sand screening, casting cooling and efficient casting cleaning, The product also can process very delicate castings and reduce shotblast time up to 80%. Its patented design...

High performance benefits.(Literature+ Plus+)(Brock solutions)
March 1, 2004... With Brock Solutions Matchplate Molding Machine, foundries have realized improved mold production, in conjunction with high mold quality and mold hardness, reduced mold and casting scrap along with decreased maintenance and reduced downtime....

Dewaxing Autoclave Systems.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... WSF Dewaxing Autoclave Systems assure uniform ceramic shell beating for complete process mold dewaxing. Manufactured to meet virtually any production specification, the systems may be skid-mounted when size allows, factory piped, wired and...

The Barinder[TM] automated grinder.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Cleaning gray and ductile iron castings has continued to be a major problem for foundries. According to Denny Dotson, President of The Dotson Company. Inc. of Mankato. MN. "Roberts Sinto introduced our company to The Barinder[TM] automated...

Protein sand binder.(Literature+ Plus+)(GMBOND[R])
March 1, 2004... The GMBOND[R] Sand Binder enables business success with a proven technology. Shakeout studies show that GMBOND[R] maintains better collapsibility. Because it's water soluble, it simplifies core removal and allows sand and binder to be reused....

Lost Foam Solutions.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... "Lost Foam Solutions" is a Multi-Media CD that showcases Vulcan's full line of Lost Foam equipment and systems. Review the equipment needed for the lost foam process.. This CD also includes an in-depth explanation of the Lost Foam process, from...

Free equipment buyers guide.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... The Casting Industry Suppliers Assn. (CISA) has just released its all-new "Foundry Equipment Buyers Guide." This 16-page, four-color guide is designed to help foundry personnel specify, select, install and properly utilize equipment most suited...

Simulation software consulting services.(Literature+ Plus+)(EKK Inc.)(CAPCAST )
March 1, 2004... CAPCAST is a powerful, accurate, efficient simulation software package including mesh generation, solidification simulation, flow simulation, and stress simulation. EKK, Inc. provides answers and Solutions to a wide variety of Metal casting...

Shot blast replacement parts.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... A new brochure describes ASTECH's line of replacement parts for shot blast machines, with a network of distributors throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada, ASTECH offers personalized service with high-quality, cost-effective parts for most OEM...

MAUS automatic grinding.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... MAUS introduces a proven design of automatic grinding of iron and steel castings. The MAUS technique is a repeatable process utilizing rugged CNC platform, precise individual casting position verification, grinding wheel wear verification and...

Ceramic media.(Literature+ Plus+)(CARBO ACCUCAST[TM])
March 1, 2004... CARBO ACCUCAST[TM] ceramic media possesses strength, unique thermal properties and a uniform shape to provide increased media life, casting accuracy and production to metal casting applications. Lower production costs, reduced waste and less...

Automatic Matchplate Molding Machines.(Literature+ Plus+)(G & H Series Automatic Matchplate Molding Machines)
March 1, 2004... Hunter is offering information on its G & H Series Automatic Matchplate Molding Machines--Hunter molding machines have been continuously refined and improved for 35 years. Today's machines are a blend of high technology and a simple,...

Automated pouring.(Literature+ Plus+)
March 1, 2004... Inductotherm has released a comprehensive information package describing the advantages of the various types of automated pouring systems. It covers heated and unheated pouring vessels and the various methods of controlling the pouring process,...

CoreCenter.(Literature+ Plus+)(foundry equipment )
March 1, 2004... Laempe continues to lead the way with the unique CoreCenter concept, combining core shooter, sand mixer and gas generator under a single controller with a Windows-based PC. The company has expanded its product line to the economical LL series...

Permanent mold.(Literature+ Plus+)(CMH Manufacturing Co. )
March 1, 2004... CMH Manufacturing Co. is an international supplier of permanent mold casting equipment and accessories. Standard machines include 90[degrees] and 180[degrees] tilt pour machines, reverse tilt, and cylinder head machines. All devices can be used...

Significant expansion of casting demand still forecast for 2004.(Casting Market Trends)
March 1, 2004... Ongoing interviews with major consumers of metal castings have reinforced the original forecast for an overall expansion of the demand in 2004. Despite an increase in imports, casting shipments to most market segments are expected to show a...

AFS announces 2004 Howard F. Taylor, Ray H. Witt award winners.(AFS/CMI News)(American Foundry Society)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Honorary Lectures and Papers committee of AFS has announced the winners of the 2004 Howard F. Taylor and Ray H. Witt Awards. The awards are bestowed to papers presented at the annual AFS Casting Congress having the greatest long range...

Casting Design Seminar a success.(AFS/CMI News)(presented by the AFS Marketing Div. and the Cast Metals Institute and co-sponsored by Engineered Casting Solutions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The "Cost-Effective Casting Design Seminar," presented by the AFS Marketing Div. and the Cast Metals Institute and co-sponsored by Engineered Casting Solutions drew 100 end-users to Elk Grove Village, Ill., in November for a one-day crash...

Long-time AFS member Thomas E. Acklin dies.(AFS/CMI News)(American Foundrymen's Society)(Obituary)
March 1, 2004... Thomas E. Acklin died Oct. 25, 2003. He was 59. A member of AFS since 1978, Mr. Acklin was a former chairman of the AFS Aluminum Division and actively served on several committees. He most recently was the chair of AFS committee 241, Gating and...

New AFS corporate members (December 2003-January 2004).(Membership Memo)(American Foundry Society)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... New AFS Corporate Members (December 2003-January 2004): Motor Castings Co., West Allis, Wis.; Midwest Industrial Castings, Minster, Ohio; Lodge Manufacturing Co., South Pittsburg, Tenn.; Meretec Corp., East Chicago, Ind.

Canton.(AFS Chapter News)
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CANTON -- In November, (from left) Ron King, Alliance Castings, Jesse Swartz, Annaco Inc., Criss LaMoncha Humtown Products, Sue Herb, Bay Metal Inc., Paul Rance, Col-Pump Co Inc., Paul Berg, ACM Inc., and...

Keystone/Chesapeake.(AFS Chapter News)(Susan Burkett speech)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: KEYSTONE/CHESAPEAKE -- In January George Frigm (l) Heraeus Electro-Nite Co., presents a speaker's award to Susan Burkett, August Mack Environmental, who spoke about "Waste Water Management"

Oregon.(AFS Chapter News)(Mark Green speech)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: OREGON -- In November, Tony Bella (r), Varicast Inc., presents a speaker's gift to Mark Green, North Coast Electric, following his presentation "Supply Chain Management," which addressed vending machine...

Northeastern Wisconsin.(AFS Chapter News)(Larry Weyers speech)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN -- In November, Harry Furman (r), Badger Mining Inc., thanks Larry Weyers, Wisconsin Public Service, after Weyers delivered a speech "The Energy Dilemma, which addressed energy prices,...

Central Michigan.(AFS Chapter News)(Bob Gillmor presentation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CENTRAL MICHIGAN -- In January, Mark Noggle (l), Specialty Castings Inc., presents a speaker's award to Bob Gillmor, Gillmor Ordinance, after his presentation on Civil War cannons.

Michiana.(AFS Chapter News)(Vasko M. Popovski awarded)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: MICHIANA -- In December, Craig Sederholm (r), Rochester Metal Products Corp., presents Vasko M. Popovski, Elkem Metals Inc., a speaker's award.