Largest Metal Casting Exposition Scheduled for St. Louis, April 16-19

The largest metal casting trade show is scheduled for the St. Louis, MO America's Center, April 16-19.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 1, 2005 -- CastExpo '05, the first joint exposition of the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), will be held at America's Center in St. Louis, MO from April 16-19.

This historic event will be the largest metal casting exposition in North America, showcasing the latest research, the newest technology and the most current process information. Industry officials are projecting attendance for the four-day event to be in the 12,000 to 15,000 range, including significant overseas participation.

Cast metal products represent the very backbone of our automotive, appliance, telecommunications, defense and construction industries

CastExpo '05 will explore the new approaches and advanced methods that are helping to keep our industry at the forefront of manufacturing productivity.

"Cast metal products represent the very backbone of our automotive, appliance, telecommunications, defense and construction industries," says NADCA President Daniel L. Twarog. "CastExpo '05 will explore the new approaches and advanced methods that are helping to keep our industry at the forefront of manufacturing productivity."

More than 300 exhibitors will display the latest and most innovative metal casting equipment, products, supplies and services. Educational sessions will include over 150 technical and management presentations, with experts from around the world addressing new technology, creative production practices, ongoing research and successful management tools.

Exposition attendees may also see applications of the latest technology through six plant tours scheduled at St. Louis-area companies. They may also help honor industry award winners at several recognition events, including the AFS & NADCA Recognition Luncheon. At the luncheon, the Technical and Management Divisions of AFS will recognize members for outstanding achievement with Division and Best Paper Awards, and the Howard Taylor technical achievement and the Ray Witt management awards will be presented. NADCA will recognize the Best Congress Paper, Instructor of the Year and Technical Committee Member of the Year recipients.

Based in Wheeling, IL, the Chicago area-based North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) represents the world's most effective die casters creating the world's best cast products. Working with a North American die caster guarantees innovation, integrity, accessibility, and reliability.

For more information, visit www.castexpo.com.

Contact:

Norwin A. Merens
NM Marketing Communications
847.657.6011
nmerens@nmmarketingbiz.com

or

Daniel L. Twarog
North American Die Casting Association
847.279.0001
twarog@diecasting.org

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