Simpson supports the global metal casting industry through sponsorship of significant industry events. As an active corporate member of the American Foundry Society (see AFS – www.afsinc.org) Simpson Technologies Corporation in Aurora, IL – USA is proud once again to serve as a Gold level sponsor of the AFS Foundry Executive Conference. The Foundry Executive Conference is the key North American event for foundry leaders across all levels of management. Held every fall, the event addresses timely and relevant issues related to strategy, management, human resources, technology, government, globalization and/or metal casting industry specific issues with thought provoking, innovative, nationally recognized speakers and subject matter experts. During this conference AFS also recognizes industry leaders with the Keating Founders’ Freedom and/or Grede Awards. The Foundry Executive Conference also provides an outstanding opportunity for foundry leaders to meet and network with their peers and the senior leadership of key foundry technology suppliers. Simpson joins AFS to urge all foundry industry leadership from all levels of foundry management to attend this outstanding event.The 2016 AFS Foundry Executive Conference will be held in Park City, Utah – USA from 11-13 September at the St. Regis Deer Valley Resort. Simpson will be represented at the event by our CEO Mr. Bruce W. Dienst (bdienst@simpsongroup.com) and our Executive Vice President Mr. Scott Strobl (sstrobl@simpsongroup.com ). If you would like to meet with either of these gentlemen during the event please contact them directly.