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NADCA-AFS Supplier Night 2025
North American Die Casters Association 30 (NADCA) Chapter 30 members and supporters –
Register to join us for the AFS NADCA 2025 Vendors Night on Thursday, March 13th! Last year we had record attendance and this year promises to be another well-attended industry gathering. We have limited space and half of the vendor tables are already sold!
California’s two largest metal casting chapters are coming together to recognize the leading vendors to the industry. Participants will enjoy an exciting evening of food, prizes, awards and vendor displays. Visit table top displays from the industry’s leading vendors and see their latest products and services.
DATE: Thursday, March 13, 2025
LOCATION: Rio Hondo Event Center and Golf Club, 10627 Old River School Road, Downey, CA 90241
REGISTRATION: – Click Here –
https://californiametalscoalition.formstack.com/forms/vendorsnight
EARLY BIRD: Save $30/person and $300/vendor table by registering early
Contact Laura Hoppe with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in March!
Laura Adams Hoppe
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062
Happy New Year 2025 from Kinetic Die Casting Company
Kinetic Die Casting Company sales@kineticdc.com 818-982-9200
#kineticdc #diecasting @diecasting #NADCA
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”.

NADCA Chapter 30 Distinguished Service Award 2023-2024

North American Die Casters Association Award Meeting
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.