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for immediate release november, 2010

fef college industry conference

The FEF College Industry Conference was recently held at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Nearly 250 industry executives, student delegates, key professors and university administrators were in attendance this year.

The conference began on Thursday, November 18, with the Industry Information Session which gave 90 student delegates the opportunity to interact with representatives of 36 companies in the metal casting industry. The Information Session and social time before and after the event is structured to facilitate the sharing of job opportunities and to connect students to potential employers in the industry.

During the General Session on Friday, the following speakers addressed the top “Reinventing Yourself for Sustainability in Metal Casting”: Corey Jarvis (Trumbull Metal Specialties), Kai Spande (General Motors), and Sid Tankersley (American Foam Cast).

The FEF/AFS Distinguished Professor Award was given to FEF Key Professor, Pradeep Rohatgi, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in recognition of his demonstrated personal interest in his students, as well as his knowledge of the industry. As part of the luncheon this year, the Student Delegate scholarships were presented (see next page for complete list) – 21 students were awarded a total of $39,500.00. Additionally, the Keith Millis and Ron Ruddle scholarship recipients were announced.

At the Annual Reception on the evening of November 19, FEF’s highest award, the E.J. Walsh Award, was presented to former FEF student and President Lifetime Patron, Richard Poirier. The evening concluded with the drawing of the winners of the 60%/40% raffle that was held to help defray the costs of travel and lodging for the students and professors who attended the CIC –13 individuals received prizes between $100 and $500; 60% will go toward student/professor CIC travel. Thanks to all who bought & sold the raffle tickets!

Next year’s conference will be help on November 17 & 18 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Plan now to attend this exciting event.

CIC Student Delegate Scholarships—November 19, 2010

Special Scholarships

More information on this conference or any of the FEF activities can be obtained from the FEF office at 1695 N. Penny Ln., Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone 847/490-9200, Fax 847/890-6270, email info@fefinc.org, web page http://www.fefinc.org

helping today's students become tomorrow's leaders

by William W. Sorensen, Executive Driector Foundry Educational Foundation - (FEF).

Getting Things Done

The FEF's mission is to strengthen the metal casting industry by supporting unique partnerships among students, educators, and industry, in helping today's students become tomorrow's leaders.

The following intiatives are central to the FRF mission:

Ensuring that college and university cast metal programs deliver strong academic and pratical components that are responsive to evolving industry needs through key professor positions.

Accrediting college and university programs that meet FEF criteria such as the school setting up an Industrial Advisory Committee as a resource.

Linking students to the metal casting industry that provides opportunities for summer jobs and student internships (fellowships).

Read the full article here.

Looping the Lincoln Memorial - with Morel Industries, Seattle

by Morel Industries, Seattle.

Morel Industries, Seattle a producer of copper base, aluminum and iron sand, and permanent mold costings, played a role in a recent restoration project on the National Mall, Washington, D.C. The metalcaster produced the Silicon Bronze Grates - see pictures - which encircled the Lincoln Memorial.

In total, Morel Industries cast 455 grates equalling a total weight of 27,300 pounds (12,409 kgs) of castings. It is estimated that close to 4 million people will visit and walk on the grates each year.

The grates were installed by the U.S. National Parks Service.

us aluminum castings, entiat, washington

The management at US Aluminum Castings (USAC) is proud to announce receipt of the 2008 Letter of Recognition from PACCAR for their performance at or below 50 PPM quality. This recognition puts US Aluminum Castings in a league with suppliers like Alcoa, Eaton, Parker Hannifin, Robert Bosch and SKF. 

USAC produces a diverse range of finished aluminum castings for PACCAR from shims to bunk steps. 

As a Lean, JIT foundry, USAC casts, heat treats, machines, powder coats, certifies and provides kitting services all under one roof for this international heavy truck manufacturer.

US Aluminum Castings is a proud member of the Advanced Metals Group serving the aluminum and iron casting needs of the global marketplace.

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