American Foundry Society

Wisconsin Chapter

     

Upcoming events

    • 13 Dec 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
    Register


    Join Your Friends from the AFS Wisconsin Chapter for Holiday Merriment at the 2024 Christmas Party! 

    Invite your employees, your significant other, and your customers!

    5:00 PM Social Hour Begins
    6:00 PM Dinner is Served
    7:00 PM Giving of Gifts
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM DJ and Dancing

    On the Menu: Your choice of Filet Mignon, Herb Roasted Chicken or a vegetarian option.  Entrees must be ordered at the time of registration. Your total number of entrees must equal your total number of attendees.

    Per person ticket: $75.  Physical tickets will be mailed to you, at the end of November, for you to distribute to your guests. Be sure to include your full mailing address in your registration. 

    Party Location: Sheraton Brookfield Main Ballroom

    Room rate: $99 per night | Reservation Link

    Sponsorships Available

    Sip & Celebrate Wine Sponsor $200 each. Wine sponsors will be recognized at the party.

    North Pole Prize Sponsor $150 each. Your contribution goes towards the purchase of a large prize.  We do the shopping; you get the recognition at the party!

    Gift Elf Extraordinaire $500 each.  Your contribution goes towards the purchase of a MEGA prize.  We do the shopping; you get the recognition at the party! 



    CANCELLATION POLICY: No registration fees will be refunded for cancellations made less than three full business days prior to the meeting day. (For example, cancellations must be made by the end of Wednesday for an event held the following Monday.) Registered no-shows, who have not paid in advance, will be invoiced for the event.  If you wish to cancel, contact TEAM at AFSWI@TEAMWI.com or call Laura Gustafson at 262-532-2440 EXT 215.

    • 20 Jan 2025
    • Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

    SAVE THE DATE!

    • 04 Feb 2025
    • 06 Feb 2025
    • Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield WI
    Register


    The 87th Annual AFS Wisconsin Chapter Regional Foundry Conference & Expo is planned for February 4 - 6, 2025, at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield WI.

    Consider supporting this event through advertising or other support opportunities. 

    Regional Program Booklet Ads:

    • Full page ad (7.5" w x 9.75" h): $290 
    • Half page ad - Vertical (3.75" w x 9.75 h): $180
    • Half page ad - horizontal (7.5" w x 4.5" h): $180
    • Full page Inside Back Cover (7.5" w x 9.75" h): [SOLD]
    • Inside Front Cover (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $440 [SOLD]
    Support Opportunities:
    • Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $300 
    • Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $330
    • Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter - includes logo on signage: $110
    • Regional Conference Program Sponsor - includes your company logo on the front cover of the program and a center two-page spread advertisement space. $850 [SOLD]
    • Invitational Casting Competition Donation

    *Advertisement artwork and logos may be emailed to afswi@teamwi.com no later than January 3, 2025.

    Thank You Advertisers

    B & L Information Systems
    Badger Mining
    Carpenter Brothers
    Eirich Machines
    Epic Machine, Inc.
    FEF
    Humtown Products
    JoyMark
    LAEMPE REICH
    Matthews Additive

    Precision Pattern
    Smith and Richardson
    Verder Scientific, Inc. 

    Weaver Materiel Services
    Wisconsin Oven Corporation

    Thank You Tuesday Beer Supporters

    B & L Information Systems
    Matthews Additive Technologies
    Norican Group
    PADNOS
    Weaver Materiel Services

    Thank You Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporters

    Humtown Products
    REFCOTEC

    Thank You Thursday Breakfast Supporters

    Precision Pattern

    Thank You Program Sponsor

    Humtown Products


    • 04 Feb 2025
    • 06 Feb 2025
    • Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
    Register

    Conference & Expo Highlights

    • Over 80 exhibitors 
    • Valuable networking opportunities
    • Educational Technical Sessions throughout the conference
    • Annual Student Casting Competition- come see and support the next generation of foundry professionals!
    • Great Kick-Off and Keynote Speakers!
    • A NEW Venue for 2025 - Brookfield Conference Center!

    Booth registration includes two exhibitor badges and two Wednesday lunch tickets. Booths are 8' x 10" and come with 8' pipe and drape in the back and 3' pipe and drape on the sides.  There will be a 6' skirted table, two chairs and a wastebasket at each exhibitor location. All booths have free wi-fi & electricity and the event space is fully carpeted. 

    • AFS Corporate and Personal Members Early Bird: $1,000.  After Friday, November 22, 2024, $1,150
    • AFS Non-Member Early Bird: $1,300. After Friday, November 22: $1,525
    • Additional exhibitor pass pricing: $50 without Wednesday lunch, $85 including a Wednesday lunch ticket.

    *Two-booth discount - $50 off per booth. Contact headquarters for assistance.


    Important Information

    • Once exhibitor registrations are received and paid, exhibitors will be sent a map to choose their booth space - new venue, new map.
    • Hilton Garden Inn Room Block: AFS Group Block - Rate $132 per night
    • Support Opportunities
    • Exhibitor Logistics and Information
    • Expo Hours:  Tuesday, February 4, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Wednesday, February 5, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.  Set up Tuesday morning, beginning at 10:30 AM.  (No Expo on Friday.)
    • Tuesday afternoon: Expo opens at 2:00 PM. Free Beer and Appetizers in the Expo Hall from3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
    • Wednesday Banquet & Keynote Speaker John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Topic: Wisconsin's Economy Today. On the menu: braised beef short ribs, mixed green salad, vegetables & triple chocolate cake. Tickets $75 per person. 
    • Exhibitors may invite up to 6 VIP Guests to attend the Expon on Tuesday, February 4th.  The passes are intended for your customers and do not apply to exhibitor employees or vendor partners.  VIP Guest details and sign up here.
    • 2024 Regional Foundry Conference & Expo Program Preview (Last Year's Program)

    Cancelation Policy: A cancellation fee of 25% of the total booth cost shall be charged in the event of exhibitor cancellation 90 days (11/9/2023) or more prior to the move-in day.  No refunds are available for cancellations less than 60 days (12/9/2023) prior to move-in day.  All cancellation notices must be received in writing and may be submitted to AFS WI Headquarters, afswi@teamwi.com. 


    • 04 Feb 2025
    • 06 Feb 2025
    • Brookfield Conference Center, 325 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI
    Register

    The Wisconsin Chapter AFS, Stateline Chapter and NEW Chapter, along with the Regional Planning Committee are proud to present the
    87th Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference and Exposition
    February 4 - 6, 2025
    The Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield, Wisconsin

    PRICING & DETAILS

    First Time WI Regional Attendees 

    • Conference Badge: $10 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions

    Neighboring Chapters (NEW, Chicago, MN, on other area chapters)

    • Conference Badge $10 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions

    AFS Corporate Members and Individual Members:

    • Conference Badge: $40 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions - additional guests only $10

    Foundry Attendees:

    • Conference Badge: $40 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions - additional guests only $10
    • Foundry Tech-Expo "6-pack": $100 - lot price for up to 6 foundry people from one foundry location

    Non-Foundry Attendees:

    ·    Conference Badge: $60 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions - additional guests only $10

    Retirees, Students and Speakers:

    ·     Conference Badge FREE

    **Speakers & ICC Judges will be registered as complimentary attendees by AFS WI Headquarters.

    Meals - Wednesday Lunch & Dinner Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance. Let us know if you have dietary restrictions.

    • Tuesday afternoon: Free Beer and Appetizers in the Expo Hall, on the Expo Floor from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Kickoff Speaker 2:30 PM
    • Wednesday Expo Lunch: $35 [box lunch including sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie, salad and beverage]
    • Wednesday Night Dinner: $75 [Braised beef short ribs, mixed greens salad, vegetables and triple chocolate cake]. Keynote John Koskinen, Chief Economist, Wisconsin Department of Revenue. John has served in this capacity for several administrations. His expert economic analysis will include an easy to understand overview of Wisconsin's economy.
    • Wednesday Lunch & Dinner Meal Deal: $100
    • 04 Feb 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Brookfield Conference Center
    Register

    AFS Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Expo Exhibitors may invite up to 6 FREE VIP Guests, YOUR CUSTOMERS!  Passes do not include exhibitor employees or vendor partners. 

    VIPs are invited to attend the Expo at the AFS WI Regional, on Tuesday, February 4, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Guests will also have an opportunity to network at the reception on the Expo floor, which will include free beer and a cash bar. 

    Please instruct your guests to stop by the check-in desk at the Regional on Wednesday, February 7, to pick up their badge.

    Pre-registration of guests is required - it's quick and easy!


    • 17 Mar 2025
    • Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

    SAVE THE DATE!

    • 21 Apr 2025
    • Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

    SAVE THE DATE!

    • 19 May 2025
    • Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

    SAVE THE DATE!

Past events

21 Oct 2024 Foundry Tour and Dinner: Appleton Electric & Joe's K Ranch
16 Sep 2024 September Member Meeting: Economic Forecast, A Panel Discussion
02 Aug 2024 2024 Annual Golf Outing | Or Charter Fishing
20 May 2024 Old Timer Recognition Banquet
18 Mar 2024 Foundry in a Box: A History & Next Steps
07 Feb 2024 Wednesday Expo VIP Guest Registration 2024
15 Jan 2024 January Meeting: Evaluation of Foundry Sands
08 Dec 2023 Christmas Party 2023
16 Oct 2023 Kohler Foundry Tour and Lunch
18 Sep 2023 Procuring Government Projects Dinner Meeting
04 Aug 2023 2023 Annual Golf Outing with NEW Charter Fishing Option
15 May 2023 Old Timer Recognition Banquet
20 Mar 2023 March Member Meeting | Greensand Data Storage and Analysis
15 Feb 2023 VIP Exhibitor Wednesday Expo Guest Registration 2023
15 Feb 2023 Attendee Registration | 85th Annual Regional Foundry Conference & Expo
16 Jan 2023 January Meeting | Perseverance Through Teamwork
09 Dec 2022 Christmas Party 2022
17 Oct 2022 Stainless Foundry & Engineering Tour and Economic Outlook Dinner
19 Sep 2022 Hiring & Retention Best Practices Panel & Dinner Meeting
05 Aug 2022 2022 Annual Golf Outing
16 May 2022 Old Timer Recognition Dinner
21 Mar 2022 Accountability - A Strategy to Ensure Desired Business Results
10 Feb 2022 Job Fair 2022 | AFS Wisconsin Regional
09 Feb 2022 VIP Guest Registration Wednesday Expo 2022
09 Feb 2022 84th Annual AFS WI Regional Exposition and Conference
09 Feb 2022 Exhibitor Registration | 2022 Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Expo
17 Jan 2022 AFS 2022 Forecast with Doug Kurkul
03 Dec 2021 Christmas Party 2021
18 Oct 2021 Blast Cleaning Technologies Tour
20 Sep 2021 Natural Gas and Electric Power Market Update
06 Aug 2021 2021 AFS WI Annual Golf Outing
31 Jul 2021 2021-22 AFS WI Chapter Support
11 May 2021 May Networking Event
19 Apr 2021 Scholarship & Old Timer Recognition Night
15 Mar 2021 Adapting to the Current Metalcasting Industry Conditions
15 Feb 2021 Metalcasting Environmental Hot Topics Member Meeting
18 Jan 2021 January State of the Industry Membership Meeting
19 Oct 2020 Versevo Tour
21 Sep 2020 September Social
07 Aug 2020 2020 AFS WI Annual Golf Outing
31 Jul 2020 2020-2021 AFS WI Chapter Support
18 May 2020 Canceled: Old Timers Meeting
16 Mar 2020 March Monthly Meeting
13 Feb 2020 Job Fair at the 2020 AFS Wisconsin Regional
12 Feb 2020 VIP Wednesday Expo Guest Registration 2020
12 Feb 2020 Free Blast Cleaning Technologies Tour
12 Feb 2020 82nd Annual AFS WI Regional Exposition and Conference
12 Feb 2020 Exhibitor Registration | 2020 Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Expo
20 Jan 2020 January Monthly Meeting
10 Jan 2020 2020 Regional Program Advertising & Support
06 Dec 2019 2019 Christmas Party Sponsorships
18 Nov 2019 Committee Night
21 Oct 2019 Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry Tour & Dinner
14 Oct 2019 Past President's Dinner
16 Sep 2019 September Monthly Meeting
02 Aug 2019 AFS WI Annual Golf Outing 2019
20 May 2019 "Old Timer" Dinner Meeting
21 Mar 2019 March Dinner Meeting
14 Feb 2019 Job Fair at the AFS Wisconsin Regional
14 Feb 2019 2019 AFS WI Regional Invitational Casting Competition
13 Feb 2019 VIP Wednesday Expo Guest Registration
13 Feb 2019 81st Annual AFS WI Regional Exposition and Conference
13 Feb 2019 Exhibitor Registration | Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Expo
21 Jan 2019 Dinner Meeting with AFS Student Chapter
30 Nov 2018 Christmas Party 2018
15 Oct 2018 Emerson Appleton Electric Co. Foundry Tour
10 Sep 2018 Supply Chain Challenges - A Look Into the Past, Present, and Future
03 Aug 2018 AFS WI Annual Golf Outing
19 Mar 2018 Grohmann Museum Tour & Dinner
14 Feb 2018 80th AFS Wisconsin Regional
14 Feb 2018 AFS WI Chapter Regional Conference & Expo, Exhibitor Registration
15 Jan 2018 January Dinner Meeting & Speaker
30 Dec 2017 2018 Wisconsin Regional Conference & Expo Program Advertising & Support
01 Dec 2017 AFS WI 2017Christmas Party
20 Nov 2017 Committee Night
16 Oct 2017 Dinner Meeting with Speaker: Wisconsin State Senator Chris Kapenga
18 Sep 2017 Woodland/Alloy Casting, Inc. Tour & Dinner Meeting
01 Sep 2017 AFS Wisconsin Chapter 2017-2018 Support Opportunities
04 Aug 2017 AFS WI Annual Golf Outing
15 May 2017 AFS WI Chapter Board of Directors & Incoming Member Meeting
15 May 2017 Old Timer's Meeting
25 Apr 2017 AFS Metal Casting Congress
20 Mar 2017 Miller Park Tour - Family Night!
08 Feb 2017 79th AFS Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition Attendee Registration
16 Jan 2017 AFS Wisconsin Chapter Meeting featuring Todd Martin, President of Renaissance Manufacturing Group

AFS Wisconsin Chapter is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 

W175 N11117 Stonewood Drive, Suite280, Germantown, WI 53022

Phone: (262) 532-2440 EXT 215 | Email: AFSWI@teamwi.com



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