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Welcome to the Cleveland Akron Canton Ohio Chapter AFS Web page. The CAC AFS is one of the largest local chapters of the American Foundry Society in the United States. Northeastern Ohio has traditionally been a busy region for the metal-casting industry. Today, we boast a membership that includes over 300 foundrymen and suppliers in Northeastern Ohio. Members include owners, managers, salary and hourly employees from large and small foundries as well as suppliers to this industry.
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SPeaker spotlight
Matthew Hall

Matt Hall is a Sales Rep for REFCOTEC INC, and approaching his 8 year anniversary in this position. Matt is currently on the Mold Interface Reactions Committee and has been a past Chair for the CAC AFS Chapter and is still a current board member. Matt has had great success in the industry working with a vast variety of companies and has had the opportunity to speak on Green Sand subjects for the Ductile Iron Society. Matt has assisted in several Industry-sponsored projects, specifically with refractory coatings.
Matt has a Bachelor’s of Science (Biology) from the University of Akron. He spent over 10 years in the US army, where he was a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician, Infantryman, and Special Forces Medical Sergeant. Matt’s awards in the US Army include 2 Bronze Star Medal(s), Good Conduct Medal(s), Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal and others, and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant before separating.
Matt was well-rounded but had no previous knowledge of the foundry industry prior to starting with REFCOTEC INC, and thus attributes his knowledge and success to God, REFCOTEC, and its customers.

- Refractory Coatings Overview & Case StudiesThu, Mar 12The Venue Banquet Center

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We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous support of the CAC AFS Chapter. Your commitment allows us to continue providing valuable resources, educational events, and networking opportunities for foundry professionals in our region. With your partnership, we are able to enhance the growth and success of the foundry industry, and we deeply appreciate your ongoing contributions to our mission. Thank you for being an integral part of our community!

















