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NADCA 2025-2026 Directory
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY in North American Die Casters Association Chapter 30 and American Foundry Society California are the two largest metal casting chapters in California and are combining their biennial 100-page publication for 2025-2026 Directory. Your advertisement will be on the desk of over 400 metal casting companies! The directory release date is January 2025.
To NADCA (North American Die Casters Association) and AFS (American Foundry Society) Supporters:
The early-bird pricing deadline to advertise in the AFS/NADCA Directory is this Thursday, October 31, 2024 (10/31/24).
SAVE 50% on Advertising in the directory: CLICK HERE https://californiametalscoalition.formstack.com/forms/directory to secure your ad space. Purchase before November 1st and receive 50% off!
ADVERTISE: California’s two largest metal casting chapters, AFS California and NADCA Chapter 30, are once again coming together to publish the industry directory. This 100+ page book reaches over 500 desks in California alone! NADCA Chapter 30 reaches beyond California. The directory is distributed at all events for two years, as well as mailed to metal casters. Ad space is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserve your space today!
WEB BANNERS: Advertising in the directory is also the only way to get a banner on the websites of the two chapters:
American Foundry Society—California Chapter (Nor Cal + So Cal) https://www.afssocal.org/
NADCA Chapter 30—West Coast https://www.nadca30.org/
The 5.5” x 8.5” spiral bound publication includes a roster of chapter individuals, member companies, alloy data tables, advertisements, and more.
If you want more information on this ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY in the 2025-2026 Directory, contact:
Laura Adams Hoppe
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062
Permalink: https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/nadca-2025-2026-directory/
NADCA Chapter 30 Distinguished Service Award 2023-2024
Once a year the members of the North American Die Casters Association (NADCA) meet for dinner and have a meeting to approve and vote for the existing NADCA 30 board members as well as nominate and approve new NADCA 30 board members. Each year, the NADCA 30 board members select an individual to receive an award. A very important part of the evening is to recognize the selected year’s chosen die casting individual with the annual NADCA Chapter 30 “Distinguished Service Award”.
March 7, 2024 – Bob Thomas, President of Kinetic Die Casting Company Inc was selected as this year’s recipient and was awarded the NADCA Chapter 30 Distinguished Service Award 2023-2024.The trophy states:
“The Officers and Members of NADCA Chapter 30 Proudly Salute the Following Individuals in Recognition of Their Outstanding Dedication, Service and Support to the Die Casting Industry”
HERE IS THE LIST OF THE NADCA CHAPTER 30 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS:
Roy L. Peat 1966, H.L. “Red” Harvill 1967, John R. “Bob” Murphy 1968, Orville Fox 1969, Vic Anderson 1970, John Harvill 1971, A.J. “Arnie” Martin 1972, G.L. “Bic” Bickford Sr. 1973, Carl L. Spencer 1974, Carl Spahr 1975, Kenneth F. Peete 1976, Harry Brogden 1977, John H. Allen 1978, David L. Welch 1979, M.F. “Pete” Pierce 1980, Robert Bob Allen 1982, Dan Lane 1983, J.B. Spencer 1984, Al Hyatt 1985, Robert C. Grah 1986, Paul T. Harlow 1987, A.L. “Bud” Scott 1988, Jim Williams 1989, Richard Haupt 1990, Don Klements 1991, Tom Seminoff 1992, Don Bayless 1993, Albert Al Roth 1994, Jeff Mock 1995, Brian Jansen 1996, Larry Richardson 1997, Gregg Halligan 1998, Bill Bell 1999, Kent Shortle 2000, Janet Vandergrift 2001, Irene Valsonis 2002, Mike Bernsen 2003, Larry Larson 2004, Douglas Doug Taylor 2005, Jack Wright 2007, Craig Mock 2008, William Bill Hiegel 2009, Bob Dathe 2010, Ernest Ernie Rogers 2011, Kenneth Ken Cox 2012, James Simonelli 2015, Dick Lord 2016, Laura Adams Hoppe 2017, Jeff Orlandini 2018, Ken Zaucha Sr 2019, No Recipient (COVID) 2020, Tom Van Thiel 2021, Sean Keating 2022, Bob Thomas 2023.
Kinetic Die Casting Company, Inc. Sales@kineticdc.com 818-982-9200
6918 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood, California 91605
https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/
Permalink: https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/nadca-chapter-30-distinguished-service-award-2023-2024
Arrow Die Casting Company Closed
I received a phone call in recent weeks from our national organization, North American Die Casters Association of die casting companies (NADCA) about Arrow Diecasters. Somehow, NADCA did not know that Arrow Die Casting Company was closed. Arrow closed a long time ago. I think they closed in May 2017.
I wrote this in my blog 12/10/2020:
https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/closed-die-casting-companies-1994-to-2020/
Information from online sources:
Arrow Diecasting Inc
Address: 4031 Goodwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone: (323) 245-8439
Manufactures aluminum die castings; manufactures zinc die-cast products Precious metal die castings, Copper die castings, Lead die castings, Brass die castings, Bronze die castings, Aluminum die castings.
New NADCA President
Mike Meyer Named as Next NADCA President – The North American Die Casting Association, NADCA, is pleased to welcome Mike Meyer as the next leader of the Association. Mike will be transitioning into the role of president over the course of the next three months. Mike has been part of the die casting industry for over 30 years; as general manager with Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as president with Fort Recovery Industries in Fort Recovery, Ohio, and general manager with Boyd Corporation.
An advocate of advancing our industry through innovative technology, Mike has established a strong network of information sharing through extensive travel throughout the United States, as well as Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and Germany. Mike is also an advocate of safety, having received Mercury Marine’s S.A.F.E Award – given to one employee annually who has had the greatest impact on building a culture of safety. Believing that learning is a lifelong journey, Mike is an avid reader and enjoys learning new concepts.
He is a former Chapter 12 Board Member, and served on NADCA’s Board of Governors, as vice-chairman. Mike, an active and committed participant in our industry, has made countless trips to Washington, D.C. to educate elected officials on which policies harm our industry and which deserve their support.
Mike has been married to his wife, Sarah, for 27 years. Mike and Sarah have two children; Michael (plumbing apprentice), and Lily (enrolled in Doctoral of Physical Therapy).
“Mike brings a wealth of management knowledge to NADCA having spent over two decades in various managerial positions within the die casting industry. I am confident that NADCA will continue to progress and flourish under Mike’s leadership,” said Steve Udvardy, NADCA’s current president.
“I am grateful to be part of the casting industry and to be joining the NADCA team. I’m looking forward to the future we create together,” said Meyer.
Please join us in welcoming Mike.
Last Chance to Save $50 on Golf 2023
07/28/23 NADCA/AFS Golf – Suppliers to California’s two largest metal casting chapters are again coming together for a day of golf and networking. Early Birds SAVE $50/golfer and $50 on Tee Signs: Register before August 1st! Over 135 industry professionals and suppliers participated last year. Join us August 11th for this exciting event. Fun and Prizes: $5,000 putting contest; $10,000 hole-in-one chance; Long-drive; Closest to the Pin.
Save $50 for Supplier Tee Signs and Golfers if you register by 8/1/2023.
Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html
Tee Signs: Be recognized on the course with a tee sign. At lunch, prizes will be announced and raffled off to attendees. Sponsors and tee sign supporters are asked to bring one (1) raffle prize. We will announce your company and thank you from the podium. The industry lunch raffle is always a highly-anticipated event!
Raffle Prizes and Drawings: All attendees can participate in the big lunch raffle drawing.
Registration includes green fees, range balls, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, give-away and door
prize raffle ticket. The 4-player, best ball, scramble style tournament is limited to 144 players.
AFS/NADCA CHAPTER 30 Golf Tournament at Los Serranos Country Club | 15656 Yorba Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Come join us at our annual golf tournament!
Register online today and save: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html
For questions:
Laura Adams Hoppe
AFS So Cal Chapter
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062