Sandy Calabrese
Sales Director| North America
What is the best part of your role?
The best part of my role is partnering with foundries to solve their current challenges and identify the right solution for their operation. Every facility is different, and I enjoy working closely with teams to understand their goals, improve performance, and deliver measurable results.
Being part of an industry I truly enjoy makes it even more rewarding — especially when collaboration leads to stronger processes and long-term success.
What makes Simpson stand out in driving results for foundries?
Simpson stands out because of our proven technology and our focus on delivering quality throughout the entire lifecycle of the equipment. From installation to long-term operation, our equipment is built for durability, consistency, and performance.
That lifecycle approach helps foundries maintain reliable results, reduce variability, and protect their investment for years to come.
What do you value most about the partnerships with our customers?
What I value most is the collaborative nature of our relationships. The best part of our business is working side by side with customers as true partners to find the right solution for their operation.
When we approach challenges together—openly and with a shared goal—it leads to stronger outcomes, better performance, and long-term success for everyone involved.
What’s your most memorable customer moment?
One of my most memorable moments was seeing our equipment installed and ready to run at two large greenfield foundries. After spending much of my career watching foundries get smaller or consolidate, witnessing new facilities being built and investing in advanced technology was incredibly exciting.
Seeing that level of commitment to growth and the future of the industry was not only rewarding professionally — it was inspiring on a personal level as well.
If you could have a superpower to do your job better, what would it be and why?
I’m still waiting for the “AI button” superpower — one that would automate all the paperwork instantly.
If I could eliminate the administrative tasks, I’d maximize my time where it matters most: in the field, visiting customers and working alongside my team. That face-to-face collaboration is where the real value happens, and I’d love to spend even more time focused on it.