Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/20/2025
8:15 am - 11:30 am
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Join us Tuesday, May 20, for a facility tour of Chicago Protective Apparel and a State of the Industry presentation from Ben Yates, AFS.
Agenda:
8:15 AM Networking & Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM State of the Industry Presentation with Ben Yates, AFS
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Brief Overview of Chicago Protective Apparel capabilities
9:15 AM – 11:30 AM Facility Tour
Registration:
- $30 AFS Members
- $40 Non-Members
- Students FREE with valid ID
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State of the Industry Presentation
Ben will share the latest foundry market benchmarks from the AFS Metalcasting Forecast & Trends report and a summary of the most recent Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey. He will also give an update on a few exciting projects currently in process at AFS.
About Ben Yates, AFS
Ben has served as the Vice President of Business Development at AFS since 2017 and manages several departments including regional chapters, membership services, Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines, sponsorship programs and industry reports. He is a proud owner of thousands of metal castings, a cast iron cookware enthusiast, and an optimistic Chicago Bears fan.
Chicago Protective Apparel
For over a century, Chicago Protective Apparel (CPA) has manufactured high-quality protective apparel for industrial workers facing the toughest hazards. We offer time-tested, proven safety apparel and gloves for high heat, molten splash, arc flash and other on-the-job hazards requiring thermal or FR protection. CPA, a division of Mechanix Wear, utilizes cutting-edge materials and innovative designs, offering a wide range of high-quality ppe to ensure your team is protected. Join the AFS Chicago Tour on May 20, 2025, and see just how CPA manufactures these highly customized garments right in the heart of Skokie, Illinois!
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