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Heralding in a new era of cooperation, as of January, 2009, Graphite
Sales, Inc. and Superior Graphite Co. have launched a joint venture for
 the production, marketing and sales of specialty graphite.   The new venture is
 called  Ozark  Graphite  Specialties,  and its base has been established in
 Russellville, Arkansas.
"This is an exciting moment for us.  This joint venture improves our
 ability to supply the customer a quality product on time.  In addition, we
 are delighted that we have found a business partner the caliber of
 Superior Graphite  to  bring these products to market." said Kevin Burmeister,
 Chief Operating  Officer  of Graphite Sales. He added, "It is our mission to be
 a long-term supplier to the many industries utilizing specialty graphite,
 and this newly established venture casts a firm foundation for further
growth."
Specialty graphite is used in a wide variety of industries.  It is a
versatile ceramic  and is used in cutting edge technology such as wind and
solar  energy,  semi-conductor industry, armor plating manufacture, as well
as  many  molten  metal applications.   Edward Carney, President and CEO  of
 Superior  Graphite  stated  "Ozark allows us to broaden the capabilities of
our plant and people and provides another platform for growth, complementing our existing electrode business."
”We  see  a smooth transition for our present customers who are about to  begin receiving product from Ozark," said Rodney Chiodo, Sales Manager for  Ozark.  He  added,  "We  look  forward  to showing our current and new customers  the  portfolio  of  products  we  are  now  able to produce on a
consistent basis." "The spirit  of  cooperation with Graphite Sales has been excellent, and  production  has been underway in order to meet the anticipated
demands of  the marketplace," offered Scott Anderson, General Manager of Ozark. "We are looking  to expand the portfolio of products Ozark can manufacture for the market as soon as practical."

Jack Wymer was honored at the recent AFS Executive Management Meeting in Coronado, Ca.

 

Congratulations to Jack and Arlene Wymer on receiving an award from AFS (American Foundry Society) for recognition of his years of service to the Foundry Industry. Jack was honored for his work in Government Affairs and successfully getting the EPA/Dept. of Agriculture to approve spent foundry sand as a supplement for soil. As Jack says " Spent Foundry Sand is cleaner than dirt!"
      Jack has been involved for a number of years, representing Fairmount Minerals, a long standing CISA member Company, in bettering our industries relations with our government groups and has served as Chair of the AFS Government Affairs Committee and Chair of the Illinois Cast Metals Government Affairs Committee.
       Please join us in thanking and congratulating Jack and his wife Arlene on their award.

 

See CISA "International Trade Group" for details of the CHINA 7th Global Foundry Sourcing Conference 2010

AND

CHINA 6th Global Foundry Sourcing Conference 2010

 

 CISA 2nd VP Greg Piontkowski

 It is with great sadness that we report the death of Greg Piontkowski. Greg passed away on May 3rd 2009 after a short illness. He was the current 2nd Vice President of the Casting Industry Suppliers Association and was Vice President of the CISA member company: Equipment Merchants International, Cleveland, Ohio. Everyone who knew Greg referred to him as a "gentleman”. Greg’s calm demeanor hid his intensity and desire to see things done right or not at all. We are sure you will agree that Greg will be sorely missed as he prepared to become the CISA president, a position he had most richly deserved……………………

Graphite Sales, Inc. and Superior Graphite Co. launch a joint venture:

 "OZARK GRAPHITE SPECIALTIES"

Heralding in a new era of cooperation, as of January, 2009, Graphite Sales, Inc. and Superior Graphite Co. have launched a joint venture for the production, marketing and sales of specialty graphite.   The new venture is called Ozark Graphite Specialties, and its base has been established in Russellville, Arkansas.
"This is an exciting moment for us.  This joint venture improves our ability to supply the customer a quality product on time.  In addition, we are delighted that we have found a business partner the caliber of Superior Graphite to bring these products to market." said Kevin Burmeister, Chief Operating Officer of Graphite Sales. He added, "It is our mission to be a long-term supplier to the many industries utilizing specialty graphite, and this newly established venture casts a firm foundation for further growth."
Specialty graphite is used in a wide variety of industries.  It is a versatile ceramic and is used in cutting edge technology such as wind and solar energy, semi-conductor industry, armor plating manufacture, as well as many molten metal applications.   Edward Carney, President and CEO of Superior Graphite stated "Ozark allows us to broaden the capabilities of our plant and people and provides another platform for growth, complementing our existing electrode business."
”We see a smooth transition for our present customers who are about to begin receiving product from Ozark," said Rodney Chiodo, Sales Manager for Ozark. He added, "We look forward to showing our current and new customers the portfolio of products we are now able to produce on a consistent basis."
"The spirit of cooperation with Graphite Sales has been excellent, and production has been underway in order to meet the anticipated demands of the marketplace," offered Scott Anderson, General Manager of Ozark. "We are looking to expand the portfolio of products Ozark can manufacture for the market as soon as practical."
More information about Ozark Graphite Specialties can be found at www.ozarkgraphite.com, by contacting Rodney Chiodo (Sales Manager) at rodneychiodo@ozarkgraphite.com, or by contacting Candi Hamilton (Customer Service/Office Manager) at +1 479 968 1801.

 

EMI in the NEWS

SIIF, Caudan, France has appointed Equipment Merchants International, Inc. (EMI), Cleveland, Ohio as exclusive sales representative for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. SIIF is a custom design supplier of casting trim presses, trim dies, casting test lines, decoring equipment, sawing equipment, milling and grinding equipment and lost foam cleaning equipment. SIIF has been founded by many of the former SERF (no longer exists) employees which had numerous installations in North America. EMI is a specialized supplier of equipment and services for diverse metalcasting applications. Equipment offered include core making systems, automated and standard molding systems, flasks, aluminum casting systems, gas generators, casting wedge units, robotic systems, and briquetting presses. Remanufacturing services and replacement parts are also available. Telephone 216-651-6700 or visit www.emi-inc.com.

Metalcasting Awards Presented at 113th Congress
CISA President gets the Thomas W. Pangborn Gold Medal

Five prestigious awards will be presented by the American Foundry Society (AFS) at the 113th Metalcasting Congress and the current CISA President, Victor LaFay, will receive the Thomas W. Pangborn Gold Medal

The Thomas W. Pangborn Gold Medal will be presented to Victor S. LaFay, Research & Technical Development Manager NA, S&B Industrial Minerals NA, Inc., for leadership in the technical development of green sand molding and methods which has propelled this technology to meet the future demands of the metalcasting industry through improvements in environmental applications, sustainable raw materials and foundry education.

Please join us in offering our sincere CONGRATULATIONS to Victor in honor of his achievements.

 Organisation Announcement – Morgan Molten Metal Systems

September 1st, 2008

 After 16 years of loyal and committed service to Morgan Crucible, Phil Wright will be transitioning into a well deserved retirement later this year. Phil has had a long and distinguished career with the Group culminating in recent years as CEO of our Molten Metal Systems (MMS) global business unit. In this role, Phil has successfully brought about very significant changes to the manufacturing footprint of the division leaving MMS well positioned for the future.  I would like to thank Phil personally for all of his contributions over the years.

 I am pleased to announce that John Maxwell will be taking over from Phil as CEO of MMS from 1st October. Phil has very kindly agreed to remain with the Group from 1st October through the end of this year in an advisory capacity to assist John in transitioning over into the new role.

 John brings a wealth of experience to the division on the back of his 18 years service with Morgan Crucible during which time he has lived and worked across the globe for the Group. He commenced his career with the Company directly from university into the Thermal Ceramics division in the UK. He subsequently moved to Augusta and after a period of four years in varying product/marketing roles transferred to the Crucibles business in North Haven, Connecticut. John progressed to the position of US President and acquired the additional responsibility of sales & marketing for the Americas and Asia as well as the more recent role of General Manager for China.

As you know, one of the Group’s key strategic priorities is “finding, keeping and developing the right people”. I am therefore particularly pleased to see someone who joined Morgan Crucible as a graduate being promoted to be CEO of one of our global business units.

 John will report directly into me from 1st October once he assumes his new role. Initially, he will remain based in China to ensure that our new greenfield site in Suzhou is fully up and running. Once this has been achieved he will relocate back to the US in the summer of next year.

 Please join me in thanking Phil for all he has done for the Group over his many years of service and in wishing John well as he takes on the MMS leadership position going forward.

 Mark Robertshaw

CEO, Morgan crucible Co plc

MARLENE HAYES
RECEIVES
THE "PRESIDENTS AWARD"

 


Since 1987, the Casting Industry Suppliers Association (CISA) Presidents Award has been given by the current president, to the person who, in their sole opinion, best meets the award inscription; “In Recognition of his/her Commitment to the Principals and Goals that Unite Our Membership”.
          President Mark Ziegler presented the 2008 trophy to Marlene Hayes, the first ever female recipient of this prestigious award, at the CISA Summer Meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
          Ziegler commented that Hayes had been involved with CISA since 1977 and is currently the CISA Executive Assistant.
          The trophy, which is named Orbiter I, was created by Stephen Canetto, an internationally recognized artist. The trophy bears the names of many industry leaders and contributors to the continued success of the association which has been in existence since 1919.


 

Cooper named to
American Foundry Society
Board
 
7/10/2008

DUBLIN, Ohio – Dana R. Cooper of Ashland Inc. (NSYE:ASH) has been named to the American Foundry Society Inc. (AFS) National Board of Directors for a four-year term ending in 2012. Cooper is currently global business development manager for Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland.

Cooper was selected to serve on the AFS board based on her extensive knowledge of the metal castings industry and previous volunteer efforts with her local AFS chapter. In addition, she was a recipient of the AFS Member of the Year award for 2008.

Since joining Ashland in 1994, Cooper has held positions including managing the operations of one of the company’s resin manufacturing facilities and serving as plant manager of the Cleveland East Casting Solutions plant. She also served as global marketing manager, sleeves and filters, and led the Casting Solutions group’s strategic planning and SAP implementation activities. Cooper holds a degree in chemical engineering from Michigan State University and an MBA from Cleveland State University.

As the leading U.S.-based metal casting society, the AFS assists member companies and individuals to effectively manage all production operations, profitably market their products and services and to equitably manage their employees.

Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, is a leader in supplying products, processes, services and technologies to the global metal casting marketplace.

Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals and customized services to the building and construction, packaging and converting, transportation, marine and metal casting industries. It is a technology leader in metal casting consumables and design services; unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins and gel coats; and high-performance adhesives and specialty resins.

Ashland Inc., a diversified, global chemical company, provides quality products, services and solutions to customers in more than 100 countries. A FORTUNE 500 company, it operates through four divisions: Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland Water Technologies.

FOSECO INTENDS TO CLOSE FOSECO CANADA INC. SITE IN GUELPH, ONTARIO

 
Guelph, Ontario—June 27, 2008— Foseco has announced plans to close its Guelph, Ontario plant.  The site presently houses administrative offices, operations of the Foseco-Morval division, and a warehouse of the Foundry and Steel divisions of Foseco Canada Inc.  Foseco-Morval will cease operations on October 31, 2008 and the Foseco Canada warehouse will close on December 31, 2008.

  According to Brian Alquist, President  & CEO of Foseco-Morval Division, “The plan to discontinue the operations of Foseco-Morval in Guelph represents a very difficult decision based on a sharp decline in the market for lost foam castings and a corresponding reduction in revenue. We are looking to consolidate operations in Canada in an effort to remain competitive in a tough North American market.”

Foseco-Morval, the lost foam division of Foseco, manufactures expandable polystyrene patterns focusing exclusively on the lost foam foundry industry. Foseco-Morval produces the highest quality patterns available to the industry, specializing in complex geometries and multiple segment patterns. The molding and assembly equipment used by Foseco-Morval is self-designed to meet the unique and challenging requirements of the lost foam foundry industry. Foam patterns are produced from several polymers, including Foseco’s own PROBEAD range of co-polymers for ferrous casting.

Mr. Alquist also stated that the company’s focus is to provide professional support in either transitioning 44 affected employees to other career opportunities or offering fair and equitable severance packages.

Foseco is also working to address the underlying needs and concerns of customers.  “Foseco-Morval customers will continue to receive excellent service while we are in negotiations with another lost foam company to seamlessly transfer our Guelph operations to a new location.  We are also developing a plan to relocate the Foundry and Steel warehouse to a location that is convenient to the current customer base of Eastern Canada,” said Alquist.

Foseco is a world leader in the supply of consumable products for use in the foundry and steel making industries. Typically, Foseco’s products represent only a small portion of the overall cost of the foundry or steel making processes, yet they are significant contributors to the overall quality and yield. The Foseco Group has a highly-trained sales and service network in 32 countries around the world and operates 29 production facilities in 17 countries, which provides the company with a key competitive advantage. Foseco’s sites are strategically located in Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific regions; with major operations in Germany, USA, UK, Brazil, China, India, South Korea and Japan.  This gives Foseco customers ready access to support teams, efficient logistics and supply chain management, providing a swift and effective response, whenever and wherever it’s needed. For more information, visit http://www.foseco.com                                                                         
For media inquiries and additional information, contact Nancy M. Valent, 216-513-8740, nancy@NMVstrategies.com

 





   

PLUTSHACK
NAMED
PRESIDENT


Lee Plutshack has been named the new President, Foundry Business Unit for the combined global foundry businesses of Foseco and Vesuvius. The announcement was made in a communiqué from François Wanecq, President and CEO of the Vesuvius Group.

Wanecq said that Plutshack would have responsibility for the new unit which combines the existing Foseco foundry business together with the resources of the Vesuvius foundry organization.

In this new position, Plutshack will also be a member of the Executive Committee of the Vesuvius Group. Previous to the announcement, he was Chief Executive of the Foseco Steel Business Unit.  Since joining Foseco in 1975, Plutshack has held a number of senior positions, including President and CEO of Foseco, Inc. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Sericol from 1998 to 2001 and Chief Executive Officer of Chem-Trend from 2001 to 2004.

A long-time member of the American Foundry Society and a past Treasurer of the Ductile Iron Society, Plutshack earned a B.S. and an M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He will be based in Brussels, Belgium, the headquarters of the Vesuvius Group.

In his announcement naming Plutshack to the position, Wanecq said the new Foundry Business Unit will operate in the areas of iron, steel and non-ferrous foundries providing value-adding products and technology from the Foseco and Vesuvius arsenals. This will lead to a broader product offering and the introduction of new technology while the dedicated customer-focus of the existing businesses will continue as before, unchanged.             



 GREG PIONTKOWSKI NAMED CISA 2ND V.P. ELECT.

Greg Piontkowski, Vice President, Equipment Merchants International, has been named 2nd. Vice President Elect for a term to begin following the CISA Summer Meeting (July 20th, 2008). Greg has served on the CISA Board of Directors for the past three years and his efforts to ensure the continued success of our association have been most noteworthy. Please join with us in congratulating Greg in his nomination to the CISA Executive Board. If you can find an opportunity to congratulate him personally we are sure that this would be both appropriate and rewarding for his outstanding contributions.

 

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Allied Mineral Products Inc. is Named
ESOP Company of the Year

Columbus, Ohio-March 19, 2008- Allied Mineral Products, Inc. was named ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company of the year in the Ohio / Kentucky Region at the Annual Spring ESOP Conference of The Ohio / Kentucky Chapter of the ESOP Association on March 12, 2008. Allied was chosen based on a nomination letter which detailed events and activities Allied sponsors and/or participates in relating to the ESOP and ESOP awareness. The letter also contained a brief overview of Allied and a history of Allied’s ESOP. Allied formed it’s ESOP in 1976 making it one of the oldest ESOP companies in Ohio. Allied is now in the running for National ESOP Company of the Year. The winner of this award will be announced in Washington D.C. in May.

Allied Mineral Products, Inc. was founded in 1961 and has grown to be a leading producer of monolithic refractories for the foundry, steel, aluminum and heat containment industries worldwide. Allied offers custom lining designs for optimum thermal and mechanical characteristics, leading edge refractory technology and personalized sales and service support. Allied Mineral Products, Inc. is independently owned and operated, is ISO 9001 certified, and employs over 435 people worldwide. Primary manufacturing, research and corporate headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio. For more information visit www.alliedmineral.com.

EMI Acquires Herman Foundry Equipment

Equipment Merchants International, Inc. (EMI), Cleveland, Ohio has acquired the Herman Foundry Equipment product line from Genesis Worldwide II, Inc., formerly Herr-Voss. The Herman Foundry Equipment includes the Herman Moldmaster, Matchmaster and standard molding machines. EMI product lines include automated and standard molding systems, flasks, core making systems, gas generators, aluminum casting systems, casting wedge units, casting trimming systems, robotic handling systems and briquetting presses. The trade names of this equipment are recognized worldwide as SPO, Osborn, CE Cast, and Sutter. New equipment, remanufacturing services and replacement parts are available for all product lines. Contact information is phone number 216-651-6700 and www.emi-inc.com 

Superior Graphite

Superior Graphite to Increase Silicon Carbide Powder
and Ceramic Armor Production.

 

Superior Graphite, a 90-year, U.S. family-owned small business based in Chicago,
Illinois, has been awarded $3.1M by AFRL/Defense Production Act Title III Production
 Technology Partnership for Silicon Carbide Powder Production and Ceramic Armor
Manufacturing.  The Advanced Materials Plant in Hopkinsville, Kentucky will be expanded
to accommodate increased silicon carbide powder production as well as ceramic armor
tile production.

 

Superior Graphite is a "World Class Leader" in the global graphite industry.  We have been
developing innovative products and processes since 1917.  In addition to graphite products,
we produce beta silicon carbide and manufacture value added alpha silicon carbide; and
have become a major supplier of silicon carbide powder for the Advanced Ceramic Industry,
 including ceramic armor.  Among our company goals is to help save soldier's lives, by building
on our experience in the manufacturing of the raw material, as well as becoming another source
of lightweight armor tile. This critical market is facing an inadequate supply of qualified armor
tile as an alternative to steel plate for military vehicles.

 

Ashland, Inc.

  Ashland Names New Head
for Casting Solutions Group

 Swartzlander to lead Ashland Inc. in India 

 
    Mike Swartzlander  

March 29, 2007 — Scott Hoertz is the new vice president and general       
 manager of Ashland Casting Solutions, a business of Ashland Inc. that     
 supplies products, services, and technologies to the metalcasting industry
 worldwide. Hoertz replaces Mike Swartzlander, who recently was named      
 Ashland Inc.'s vice president and managing director for India.            
                                                                                                                                   
 Hoertz has been director of global marketing for Ashland Composite        
 Polymers, and begins his new assignment immediately. “Scott’s proven      
 leadership within Ashland’s Composite Polymers business and his previous  
 automotive and international experience make him uniquely qualified to    
 lead Ashland’s Casting Solutions business,” stated Hank Waters, president,
 Ashland Performance Materials and Ashland Water Technologies. “We are     
 fortunate to have Scott’s marketing and management expertise as we        
 continue to grow our casting business.” 
                                                                                                     
 Hoertz joined Ashland in 1980 as a technical service engineer. He is a    
 graduate of the University of Kentucky with an undergraduate degree in    
 chemical engineering, and he earned a master’s degree in business         
 administration from Morehead State University. Calling the new            
 responsibility "a very exciting opportunity," Hoertz added that "the      
 legacy left by Mike Swartzlander was one of growth and excellence, and I  
 look forward to building upon that tradition.”

 Swartzlander is relocating to Mumbai to direct Ashland’s business         
activities in India. “This is a tremendous opportunity to accelerate our  
growth in a very exciting and growing economy,” he said. “India is the    
second-fastest growing economy in the world, and I look forward to living,
working and growing Ashland’s business there.” 

Ashland names Mike Swartzlander
to head India business operations

 DUBLIN, Ohio – Mike Swartzlander has been named vice president and managing
director, India, for Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH). Swartzlander previously served as vice
president and general manager of Ashland’s Casting Solutions business. The
announcement was made by Peter Rijneveldshoek, president, Ashland Europe. 
Ashland Europe includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.

“Mike’s leadership within Ashland’s Performance Materials Division
coupled with his knowledge of emerging markets makes him the ideal
candidate to lead Ashland’s business growth across our organization
in India,” said Rijneveldshoek. Although Ashland’s business interests
have been represented in India for a number of years, Swartzlander will
be tasked with organizing, aligning and growing the businesses as one
Ashland enterprise. 

“This is a tremendous opportunity to accelerate our growth in a very exciting
and growing economy,” said Swartzlander. “India is the second-fastest
growing economy in the world, and I look forward to living, working and
growing Ashland’s business there.” Swartzlander will be relocating to Mumbai
to direct Ashland’s India business activities.

Swartzlander joined Ashland in 1989.  Throughout his career with the company
 he has been promoted to roles of increasing responsibility and was named
vice president and general manager of Ashland Casting Solutions in 2001. A
native of Butler, Pa., Swartzlander holds a bachelor's degree in chemical
engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and a master's degree in chemical
engineering from the University of Delaware. He is a member of several industry-
related trade and professional associations, currently serving as vice president of
the American Foundry Society, a board member of the Ohio Cast Metals
Association and past president of the Foundry Educational Foundation Ashland
Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a diversified, global chemical company, provides quality
products, services and solutions to customers in more than 100 countries. A
FORTUNE 500 company, it operates through four wholly owned divisions:
Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland
Water Technologies. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact Media Relations                                                      

Ken Gordon                                                             

(614) 790-1832

kdgordon@ashland.com



 


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Fairmount Minerals

Winner, 2006 Corporate Stewardship Award, Small/Midsize Business

The Award
The Corporate Stewardship Award is a prestigious award in the field of corporate citizenship and recognizes businesses that integrate economic performance with a sustained contribution to community and social progress.

Commitment to Being a Corporate Steward
Fairmount Minerals mission states a commitment to exceed all expectations while fulfilling their economic, social, and environmental responsibilities. Its way of doing business is called the "Fairmount Minerals Sustainable Development Business Model," which guides the company in stakeholder engagement, environmental improvements, and community involvement. In 2007 Fairmount will produce its first CSR report, a rare accomplishment among businesses of Fairmount's size.

  • Stakeholder engagement

Fairmount Minerals' open and transparent engagement of societal stakeholders is achieved through its community action teams (CAT). Each Fairmount location has a CAT that involves the site manager, a site supervisor, an hourly employee, an external environmental scientist, an NGO, and a facility neighbor. The CAT is provided transparent information about the site's business plan and is influential in short- and long-term business planning. The CAT also helps define participation in local and regional corporate citizenship practices.

  • Environmental improvements

Fairmount Minerals has implemented specific programs to reduce its impact on the environment, land, community, and society. The programs are assessed at Management Review meetings and in 2005, 10 of 11 environmental objectives were 100% complete.

The company's efforts to recycle resources, reduce energy and carbon dioxide consumption, and eliminate or restrict substances that endanger health and environment have earned recognition or awards from the Wildlife Habitat Council, the National Wildlife Federation, Saving Birds Thru Habitat, and the Wexford (Michigan) Conservation District.

  • Community involvement

Fairmount Minerals dedicates 1% of its pre-tax profits to nonprofit organizations and social issues. The company's employees annually donate 1% of employee hours to the community needs. For example, in 2005 more than 200 hours were dedicated to habitat restoration, 100 hours to area schools, 80 hours to river clean up, and 50 hours to neighborhood support projects.

Commitment to Being a Profitable Business
Fairmount Minerals and Subsidiaries is one of the largest producers of industrial sand in the United States, comprising eight mining locations, four resin-coated sand manufacturing facilities, a processing site in Canada, and numerous U.S. and Mexican terminal locations.

Fairmount strives to prove that a business can be both profitable and dedicated to sustainable development. In the last five years, Fairmount increased its revenue by more than $100 million to reach $300 million, while dedicating a significant amount of time and resources to develop its Sustainable Development Business Model.
 

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Corporate Press Release

 
                        AUGUST 22, 2006


 

Jeff Weeks Named Chief Executive at Foseco

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(Cleveland, Ohio, August 22, 2006)  Foseco Metallurgical, Inc. announces the appointment of Jeff Weeks as Chief Executive for its USA and Canada Foundry Products business unit based in Cleveland, Ohio. In this position, Weeks succeeds Roger Stanbridge who will retire at the end of 2006 after 38 years with the Foseco Group. Stanbridge will continue as President of Foseco Metallurgical Inc. until his retirement, at which time Weeks will assume this responsibility and succeed Stanbridge as Foseco Foundry Regional Director for North and South America. Weeks, who has been with Foseco for 15 years, moves to his Americas role from South Africa, from which base he has been responsible as Regional Director for Foseco's businesses in Africa, India, and the Middle East.