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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER, 2011  

  FEF  COLLEGE  INDUSTRY CONFERENCE  

The FEF College Industry Conference was recently held at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Over 275 industry executives, student delegates, key professors and university administrators were in attendance this year.

The conference began on Thursday, November 17, with the Career  Information Session which gave 85 student delegates the opportunity to interact with representatives of 42 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 “Global Outlook for Metal Casting”: Lizeth Medina (Donsco Inc.), Glenn Byczynski (Nemak), and George Kokos (Caterpillar Inc.).  

The FEF/AFS Distinguished Professor Award was given to FEF Key Professor, Kyle Metzloff, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 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) – 19 students were awarded a total of $40,500.00. Additionally, the Keith Millis and Ron Ruddle scholarship recipients were announced.

At the Annual Reception on the evening of November 18, FEF’s highest award, the E.J. Walsh Award, was presented to longtime FEF Board Member, Bob Mortenson. 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 and sold the raffle tickets!

Next year’s conference will be held on November 15 & 16 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Plan now to attend this exciting event. 

CIC Student Delegate Scholarships - November 18, 2011

     AFS-Saginaw Valley Scholarship                           Cody Wolfle - Trine University

     AFS Southwestern Ohio Scholarship                     Jonathan Tinker - Ohio State University

     Ron & Glenn Birtwistle Mem. Scholarship           Blake Whitley - University of Alabama

     Ron & Glenn Birtwistle Mem. Scholarship           Graham Smith - Tennessee Tech

     Donald Brunner Schol.-ThyssenKrupp Waupaca  David Impens - University of Windsor

     Paul Carey Memorial Scholarship                         Alexander Croll - Trine University 

     Clifford Chier-Badger Mining Corp.                      Keith Ripplinger - Trine University

     Wm. E. Conway Schol.-Fairmount Minerals          Morris Satin - Case Western Reserve Univ.

     Tony & Elda Dorfmueller Scholarship                   Richard Rusk - Mohawk College

     Burleigh Jacobs Scholarship-Grede Foundries      Suzan Matti - University of Windsor

     James P. & Katherine Keating Scholarship           Maria Boyter - Cal Poly-Pomona Univ.

     Loper Award                                                          David Hengst - Missouri Univ. of Science & Tech.

     Modern Casting Scholarship                                 Brandon Raineri - Penn State University

     Chester V. Nass Memorial Scholarship                Mat Staudinger - Cal Poly-Pomona

     Robert W. Reesman Mem. Scholarship                Richard Brown - Pittsburg State University

     TMB Industries Scholarship                                  Justin Tiffany - Mohawk College

     Gary Thoe Schol.-ThyssenKrupp Waupaca           Cameron Hoefing - Univ. of Northern Iowa

     Ray Witt Memorial Scholarship                            Mackenzie Meekhof - Western Michigan Univ.

     Robert V. Wolf Mem. Scholarship                        Evan Kluesner - Missouri Univ. of Science & Tech

      Special Scholarships  

      Keith D. Millis Scholarship                   Ryan Brattrud                    Univ. of Northern Iowa 

      Keith D. Millis Scholarship                   Joseph Gray                       Western Michigan

      Keith D. Millis Scholarship                   Erica Hill                            Univ. of Northern Iowa

      Keith D. Millis Scholarship                   Kane Rohrig                       Pittsburg State

      Ron Ruddle Scholarship                       Joseph Santa Maria           Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  

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

Mr. Devanir Brichesi, President of ABIFA presenting the ABIFA Award to Mr.
Renato Carvalho, Managing Director of ASK Chemicals do Brasil

Press Release 

Technology, efficiently and effectively staged 

ASK Chemicals takes a bow at FENAF 2011 in new guise as global player Campinas, Oct 17th, 2011 – At the 2011 FENAF industry trade fair held in Sao Paulo/Brazil from Oct. 4th – 7th 2011, ASK Chemicals GmbH presented itself for the first time in South America as a global complete supplier for the foundry industry. An array of exhibits at the company’s stand provided an insight into the extensive range of products and foundry-relevant services offered by the global player. A presentation by an ASK specialist as part of the CONAF Forum gave visitors to the fair some background knowledge about new coatings concepts as a comprehensive approach for defect and residue free castings. An award presented to ASK Chemicals by the president of the Brazilian Foundry Association as a token of appreciation for its contribution to the progress in the foundry industry in Brazil. “We are looking forward to even more contributions from the now extended portfolio of foundry consumables that are offered by ASK Chemicals. Particular contributions are expected in the offering of products and solutions for more sustainable production in our industry, only with highly reliable suppliers the foundry business can grow.” said Mr. Devanir Brichesi, President of the National Foundry Association - ABIFA in Brazil. 

The specialist for foundry chemicals kicked off its appearance on the South American markets at FENAF 2011 with the aim of helping both Brazilian and international professional visitors from other South American countries to understand the global product portfolio for foundry consumables and transfer of expertise offered by ASK Chemicals, particularly with regard to the pressing issues of environmental compatibility and resource conservation. 

In addition to interesting presentations by ASK Chemicals specialists as part of the CONAF Technical Forum, which focused on “New coatings concepts as a comprehensive approach for defect and residue free castings” for highly demanding processes in automotive serial castings. At the stand visitors also had the opportunity to learn about the company’s latest product generations in metal filtration and products for emission reduced casting. The company illustrated its extensive portfolio through numerous exhibits detailing all foundry-relevant chemical aids such as binders, coatings, additives, feeders and filters, both organic and inorganic, as well as metallurgical products. Expert contacts from company locations in Brazil, Europe and Americas were on hand to answer the questions of the professional audience. This allowed the experts to address requests and requirements in person in more than 15 languages and discuss how individual customers could  benefit from the latest technical solutions.

“In numerous discussions with customers and interested parties, our products, solutions and global full-service program have met with great interest, with issues such as production processes that save on resources and energy given particular emphasis”, states Renato Carvalho, Managing Director of the ASK Chemicals South American Operations. Customers were especially impressed by the one-stop shop with products ranging from the core shop (such as binders and sand additives) to the moulding line (such as filters, risers, refractory coatings) all the way to the core shop with its extensive range of inoculants and master alloys.  

ASK Chemicals sees itself unequivocally as a technological leader in this regard. Proof of sustainable production procedures, energy and material efficiency and emission reduction is provided by the company’s product lines; process optimization is a daily business task. “The use of our products and procedures increases efficiency, enhances output and productivity while also reducing emissions and protecting resources,” comments Managing Director Renato Carvalho, referring to the company’s portfolio. In making this claim, the company lives up to its obligations to society as a whole. Further trade fair appearances planned are set to put these goals into action – with the company next participating in Metallurgica 2012 in Joinville/Brazil, and the World Foundry Congress in Monterrey Mexico.

   

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