Booth #714

• Web Page: http://www.metalcastingcongress.org/
• Date: April 7-10, 2009
• Location: Paris Hotel, Las Vegas
• Number of Attendees: 1,215

The metalcasting industry was on display at the 113th Metalcasting Congress, held April 7-10 at the Paris Hotel, Las Vegas. Cosponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), the event drew 1,215 attendees, and 174 companies showcasing the latest technology, equipment and services available to the metalcasting industry. In addition, technical and management sessions offered advice and research findings in all areas of metalcasting.

"This year's Metalcasting Congress was a tremendous success. The continued coalition between AFS and NADCA to sponsor this event is not only beneficial to the U.S. metalcasting industry as a whole, but also improves the working relationship and exchange of information between industry members."

&mdash Jerry Call, AFS Executive Vice President

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., AFS is a not-for-profit technical and management society that has existed since 1896 to provide and promote knowledge and services that strengthen the metalcasting industry for the ultimate benefit of its customers and society.

Headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., NADCA represents the world's most effective die casters creating the world's best products. The organization serves as the voice of the die casting industry, promoting growth and enhancing its members' ability to compete domestically in the global marketplace.