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Cast & Connect: The Pour

NFFS Networking and Social Event at Founders Brewing Company April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Cast & Connect: The Pour

Where Foundry Leaders Unwind and Connect

On April 14, NFFS is bringing 100 foundry leaders, suppliers, and decision-makers together at Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids for an evening built for the people who keep metal moving.

No ballroom. No formal program. Just strong drinks (beer and non-beer options available), light bites, and the kind of conversations that don’t happen over email.

Throughout the evening, guests can step away for optional behind-the-scenes brewery tours, a chance to see precision, process, and production from a different angle. Whether you’re pouring metal or pouring a pint, craftsmanship still matters.

From Melt to Mug

This is time to step off the shop floor and into real connection.
Talk shop. Talk strategy. Share challenges. Build relationships that last longer than a business card exchange.

The best business in our industry doesn’t always happen across a conference table. It happens:

  • Between pours
  • Over shared production wins and hard lessons
  • With people who understand melt costs, delivery pressures, and customer expectations
Event Details

Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI
April 14, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Free to attend (RSVP required)
Limited to 100 attendees

No crowded halls. No wasted conversations. Just the right mix of foundry leaders in one room.

Once we reach 100 registrations, the list closes and a waitlist begins.

Strong pours. Stronger connections.

Claim your spot before it fills.

For More Information:

Bill Padnos
Bill Padnos
Director of Workforce Development Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (847)299-0950