Welcome to e-Connections, the weekly AFS email newsletter. In this March 3, 2009, edition:
ECS Magazine to Change Name to Metalcasting Design & Purchasing
Effective with the May/June 2009 issue, Engineered Casting Solutions (ECS) Magazine will be changing its name to Metal Casting Design & Purchasing. Since its inception in 1999, ECS has been an effective tool for metalcasters to reach out to buyers and designers of castings.
Along with the new name, the magazine’s more than 30,000 readers can expect to find an updated look and feel to the magazine with more references to content found on www.metalcastingdesign.com. The overall effect will be an easier-to-read product with more integration between print and online content.
For more information, contact Dave Krugman, AFS pr and marketing coordinator, at dkrugman@afsinc.org or 800/537-4237 x 286.
Take the Aluminum Casting Process Survey
The AFS Aluminum Div. (2) is sponsoring an interactive panel discussion at the 113th Metalcasting Congress. Spearheaded by the Permanent Mold Committee, the panel will discuss methodologies for metal handling and mold filling for all aluminum casting processes. This will be not just a presentation, but a discussion by all participating on site. In order to provide input for this panel, we’re inviting you to participate in a brief survey on how your metalcasting operation performs.
Whether or not you are able to participate at the Congress, your input with this survey is vital to the success of our program and we request that you take a few minutes to respond. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential, and all participants will receive a copy of the results. To take the survey, click here.
For more information, contact Rebecca Erickson, AFS technical assistant, at rebecca@afsinc.org or 800/537-4237 x 246.
Attend the Metalcasting Process Webinar
Need a refresher on the many casting processes available to metalcasters? If so, attend the AFS/ECS metalcasting process webinar scheduled for March 5 at 11:00 EST.
To register for this webinar, click here or contact Dave Krugman, AFS PR and marketing coordinator, at 800/537-4237 x286 or dkrugman@afsinc.org.
AFS Northwest Regional Conference Focuses on Technology
The AFS Northwest Regional Conference will be held March 19-21 at the Red Lion Hotel, Seattle. The theme for this year's event is "Technology, the Key to Our Future."
Preconference events include Ergonomics for Plant & Office Personnel, the Metalcasting Solutions Seminar and Building an Effective Leadership Model for Your Foundry.
Conference presentations will include "U.S. Metalcasting: Competing in a Global Economy," Alfred Spada, AFS, "How Lean is Your Design Process," Henrik Barth, NovaCast, "Appropriate Technology for the Job Shop," Barry Ramsay, D8 and "Marketing and Selling Castings in the Internet Age," Leo Baran, AFS.
Plant tours of Woodland Pattern, Thomas Machine & Foundry, NorthStar Casteel, Pacific Grinding Wheel/Bates Abrasives, Travis Industries, D&L Foundry and Pentz Design also will be included at this year's event.
For more information, or to register for the AFS Northwest Regional Conference, visit http://www.wa-afs.com.
Print, Online Classifieds Available at MODERNCASTING.com
Need new equipment or personnel? Trying to sell used equipment? Looking for a job? MODERN CASTING print and online classified ads can help you get connected.
By purchasing a classified ad in the print pages of MODERN CASTING magazine, you get the increased exposure of having your ad placed on the internet, increasing the likelihood that you will make the sale or purchase you need.
Both print and online classified advertising can be purchased (charged by the word) at www.moderncasting.com, and your ad will be placed when the next issue of the magazine is printed. Take out an ad today, and complete the transactions you need to enhance your business.
In-Plant Training Available from CMI
Save money by bringing the training you need in-house. CMI can offer most of our regular courses as in-plant training, allowing you to train your employees locally, eliminating travel costs and reducing out-of-work time. AFS Corporate Members receive discounted pricing.
For more information, or to request a quote, contact Jennifer Head, CMI special projects and course coordinator, at 800/537-4237 x 244 or jhead@afsinc.org.
