NFFS Staff Connects with Members During Chicago Visit
During a recent trip to the Chicago area, NFFS staff had the opportunity to visit several valued member companies for facility tours and strategic discussions focused on industry challenges, opportunities, and the evolving needs of foundries and metalcasters.
The visits provided firsthand insight into the operational excellence, innovation, and dedication that continue to drive success across the industry. NFFS staff toured the impressive facilities of:
- Sipi Metals Corporation
- Meskan Foundry
- Woodland Aluminum LLC
- Premier Aluminum — A Division of Ligon Industries
- H. Kramer & Company
Each visit showcased the high standards, advanced capabilities, and strong workplace cultures that define these member organizations. From production operations to quality processes, the tours highlighted the strength and resilience of the North American metalcasting industry.
In addition to touring the facilities, NFFS staff held strategic meetings with company leadership to discuss current business conditions, workforce challenges, legislative and regulatory concerns, and the ways NFFS can continue delivering meaningful support and solutions to its members.
“These visits are invaluable opportunities for NFFS to better understand the real-time needs of our members,” said Jerrod Weaver, Executive Director of NFFS. “Seeing operations firsthand and engaging directly with leadership helps ensure that our programs, advocacy efforts, and industry resources remain aligned with the priorities of the companies we serve.”
NFFS greatly appreciates the hospitality extended by each company and values the continued partnership and engagement of its members. These conversations and site visits play an important role in strengthening industry collaboration and supporting the future growth of the metalcasting community.