CAST EXPO 2005 PRESS RELEASE

AFS & NADCA Conclude Successful CastExpo ‘05

WHEELING, IL (April 25, 2005) — CastExpo ‘05 was held April 16-19, 2005 in St. Louis, MO. For four days, more than 10,000 people streamed into the America’s Center to visit exhibitions, listen to technical presentations, go on plant tours and attend special events. CastExpo ’05 was the first time in history that the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) teamed up to host a joint congress and exposition. The successful result was the largest metalcasting event of the year.

Exhibitors and attendees alike showed their support of the metalcasting industry. At last count, the exhibitors numbered 470, and spanned nearly 160,000 square feet of floor space. Exhibitors had the opportunity to gain exposure to individuals from all areas of the industry.

Attendance totaled 10,120 people from 44 different countries. These attendees benefited from the fact that they were able to gain exposure to new technology and different vendors than they typically would by only attending one organization’s show. The Congress Sessions included about 150 technical presentations given by an international delegation of authors. Sessions were well attended by those interested in technological advancements and processes in the industry.

The local St. Louis manufacturing industry was a highlight of the show. Five different companies offered plant tours at their facilities including Bodine Aluminum, Corbitt Manufacturing Company, GM Wentzville, TG Missouri and Federal Mogul. Other special events included AFS’ Annual Banquet and NADCA’s International Reception and Awards Banquet.

Overall, the general opinion of the show was very positive. Attendees and exhibitors agreed that the CastExpo is a show that no one can afford to miss. As one of the key venues for updating the industry on technological breakthroughs and allowing industry leaders to view advancements in machinery, consumables and services, CastExpo ‘05 attracted people from all around the world. For more information, please visit www.castexpo.com.