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• Northern Stainless Foundry Tour

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Stainless, 845 Hickory St., Pewaukee, WI 53072
  • Spaces left
    0

  

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  Agenda:

  10:00 AM Tour at Northern Stainless
  PPE: Long pants, closed-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection is optional.

  12:00 PM Pizza buffet lunch at Delafield Brewhaus. Board of Directors meeting immediately following lunch.

  Cost to attend:

  $40 - AFS Members
  $45 - AFS Non-members
  $20 - Retirees
  $20 - Students [registration refunded at the door with student ID]

  *Space limited to 50 attendees.

  Drink Ticket Sponsorship $150 [2 available] - Your company logo printed on drink tickets given to each attendee at the Delafield Brewhaus. Thank you, Midwest Metallurgical Labs!

  
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: No registration fees will be refunded for cancellations made less than three full business days before 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 262-532-2440 EXT 302

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• 2026-27 AFS WI Chapter Support

  • Start
    01 Dec 2026
  • End
    20 Jan 2027

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  AFS Wisconsin Chapter invites you to support our association while also promoting your organization to AFS WI members. Our chapter support year runs from June 1 - May 31, annually.

  Choose from a variety of support options [Printable Chapter Support Flyer]:

  Member Directory Advertising
  

  • Back Cover Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $450 [SOLD]
  • Inside Back Cover Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $400
  • Inside Front Cover Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $400 [SOLD]
  • Full-page Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $320
  • Full-page Black & White Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $300
  • Half-Page Horizontal Color Ad 3.75"H x 4.75"W $250
  • Half-Page Horizontal Black & White Ad 3.75"H x 4.75"W $225

  * Please email your ad to afswi@teamwi.com - Ad deadline: July 15, 2026
  

  Website & Event Announcement Sponsorship

  • Includes your company's link on the chapter website and logos on every chapter event announcement $275

  * Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com - Deadline: July 15, 2026
  

  PowerPoint Sponsorship includes your company logo displayed at selected meetings and events.

  • Christmas Party only: $200
  • Golf Outing only: $200
  • Chapter Meetings only: $150
  • PowerPoint Package - Includes: Golf Outing, Christmas Party and Chapter Meetings - $400

  * Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com - Deadline: July 15, 2026

  Chapter Meeting Drink Ticket Sponsorship: Your logo displayed on drink tickets given to each meeting attendee at ONE chapter meeting, to be selected by AFS WI. $150

  Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition Advertising & Support  

  Regional Program Advertising

  • Full page ad (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $400
  • Half page ad - Vertical (3.75"W x 9.75"H): $250
  • Half page ad - horizontal (7.5"W x 4.5"H): $250
  • Full page Inside Back Cover (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $500
  • Full page Inside Front Cover (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $500
  • Regional Program Sponsor: Your logo displayed on the program cover and a center advertising spread. $900

  *Please email your ad to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: January 1, 2027

  • Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $400
  • Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $350
    
  • Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $225
    

  *Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: January 1, 2026

  Invitational Casting Competition (ICC) Donation: 100% of financial donations made for the ICC go to support the competition at the Regional Conference, including awards and other competition-related costs.  Recognition in the Regional Conference Booklet and on table tents at the Wednesday dinner. You may donate any amount using the registration form.

  Christmas Party Support
  

  • Sip & Celebrate Wine Sponsor - Wine sponsors will be recognized at the party: $250 each 
  • North Pole Prize Sponsor - Your contribution goes towards the purchase of a large prize. We do the shopping; you get the recognition at the party: $200 each

  *Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: November 15, 2026
  

  Golf Outing Support
  

  • [Four available] Beer Cart Sponsorship: logo on PowerPoint at the event and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $300 
    
  • Hole Sponsorship: sign at hole, logo on PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $275
    
  • Doughnut & Coffee Sponsorship: logo on PowerPoint at the event and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $200
    
  • Core Shot Door Prize Sponsorship: Your contribution goes toward the purchase of a large door prize.  You get the recognition at the event; we do the shopping: $200
  • If you would prefer to bring a raffle gift valued at $100 or more, please indicate your intention to bring a prize to the outing on the registration form.
  • Charter Fishing Sponsor [3 available]: logo on the PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner. $150 each
  • Trap Shooting Sponsor [3 available]: logo on the PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner. $150 each

  *Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: July 1, 2026

  Old Timers Donation

  100% of funds go toward offsetting the costs of the Old Timers' meeting.  Recognition at the dinner. You may choose any amount to donate on the registration form.

  Printable Chapter Support Flyer

  Your Chapter Support is Greatly Appreciated!
  

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• Christmas Party

  • When
    04 Dec 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Ingleside Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee

  
  

  
  

  
  

  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.

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• 2027 Regional Advertising & Support

  • When
    08 Jan 2027
  • Location
    Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield WI

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  The 89th Annual AFS Wisconsin Chapter Regional Foundry Conference & Expo is planned for February 2-4, 2027, at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

  Consider supporting this event through advertising or other support opportunities!
  
  Registration deadline Friday, January 8th.

  Regional Program Booklet Ads:
  

  • Full page ad (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $400
  • Half page ad - Vertical (3.75"w x 9.75"h): $250
  • Half page ad - Horizontal (7.5"w x 4.5"h): $250
  • Full page ad - Inside Back Cover (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $500 
  • Full page ad - Inside Front Cover (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $500 [SOLD]

  Support Opportunities:

  • Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $400 
  • Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $350
  • Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter - includes logo on signage: $225
  • Regional Conference Program Sponsor - includes your company logo on the front cover of the program and a center two-page spread advertisement space. $900 [SOLD] 
  • Invitational Casting Competition Donation - 100% of financial donations made for the ICC go to support the competition at the Regional Conference, including awards and other competition-related costs.  Recognition in the Regional Conference Booklet and on table tents at the Wednesday dinner. You may donate any amount using the registration form.

  *Advertisement artwork and logos may be emailed to afswi@teamwi.com no later than Monday, January 11, 2027.

  
  

  Thank You 2027 Regional Supporters

  Program Booklet Advertisers
  ABP Induction
  Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic
  Blast Cleaning Technologies
  Carpenter Brothers
  JoyMark
  Laempe Reich
  PADNOS
  Precision Pattern Co
  Weaver Material Service, Inc.

  Tuesday Beer Supporters
  ABP Induction
  Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic
  Blast Cleaning Technologies
  Borchert Associates
  PADNOS

  Wednesday Dinner Supporter
  Blast Cleaning Technologies
  Laempe Reich
  

  Program Supporter
  Matthews Additive Technologies

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• Exhibitor Registration | 2027 89th Annual Regional Foundry Conference & Expo

  • Start
    02 Feb 2027
  • End
    04 Feb 2027
  • Location
    Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  Deadline for Returning Exhibitors to Exercise First Right of Refusal for their Booths: Friday, November 20, 2026

  
  

  Conference & Expo Highlights
  

  • Explore the Latest Innovations with 80+ Exhibitors - Meet with industry-leading suppliers and discover cutting-edge technologies, tools, and materials that can improve your foundry operations.
  • Unmatched Networking Opportunities - Connect with professionals from across the region, from engineers and executives to technicians and students. Build relationships, exchange ideas, and uncover new business or career opportunities.
  • Learn from Educational Technical Sessions - Stay ahead of industry trends and challenges with expert-led sessions covering materials, process improvements, sustainability, automation, safety, and more.
  • Support the Future at the Annual Student Casting Competition - Cheer on the next generation of foundry talent as students showcase their creativity and technical skills in this exciting, hands-on challenge.
  • Be Inspired by Dynamic Kick-Off and Keynote Speakers - Hear from respected leaders who will share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of the foundry industry.

  Cost to Exhibit: Early Bird pricing ends Friday, November 20, 2026

  • AFS Corporate and Personal Members Early Bird: $1,050 [after November 20th $1,200]
  • AFS Non-Member Early Bird: $1,350 [after November 20th, $1,575]
  • Additional exhibitor pass pricing: $50 without Wednesday lunch, $85 including a Wednesday lunch ticket.
  • Wednesday Dinner Banquet ticket: $75

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

  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. 
  

  
  

  Important Information

  • If you select to choose a new booth location this year, you will be contacted after November 20th to choose from the remaining booths. You may view last year's booth assignments here. 
  • Expo Hours: Tuesday, February 2, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Wednesday, February 3, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.  Set up Tuesday morning, beginning at 10:30 AM.  (No Expo on Friday.)
  • Exhibitor shipping information and conference schedule.
  • Tuesday afternoon: Expo opens at 2:00 PM. Free Beer and Appetizers in the Expo Hall from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
  • Wednesday Banquet & Keynote Speaker - Details coming soon - tickets $75
  • Exhibitors may invite up to 6 VIP Guests to attend the Expo on Tuesday, February 3rd.  The passes are intended for your customers and do not apply to exhibitor employees or vendor partners.  Watch for details.
  • Note: No attendee lists will be provided. AFS WI does not offer a lead retrieval system.

  Cancellation Policy: A cancellation fee of 25% of the total booth cost shall be charged in the event of exhibitor cancellation 90 days (11/4/2026) or more prior to the move-in day.  No refunds are available for cancellations less than 60 days (12/4 2026) prior to move-in day.  All cancellation notices must be received in writing and may be submitted to AFS WI Headquarters at afswi@teamwi.com. 

  
  

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• 2027 Old Timer Recognition Banquet

  • When
    17 May 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  AFS Wisconsin Chapter invites you and your significant other to join us for a night of celebrating our industry's old timers at the

  Annual Old Timer's Banquet

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• 2027 Annual Golf Outing

  • When
    06 Aug 2027

  
  

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