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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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upcoming event

Upcoming Event(s)
When
Apr 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where
The Venue Banquet Center ,
10 Tallmadge Cir, Tallmadge, OH 44278, USA
DALL·E 2025-01-10 10.36.56 - A hyper-realistic recreation of an event where a speaker is a

SPeaker spotlight

Ryan Markland

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Ryan Markland is a Senior Technical Manager with August Mack Environmental, Inc. He specializes in compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA), and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Permitting.

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Ryan holds a B.S. in environmental engineering from The Ohio State University and is currently working toward his Professional Engineer’s license. He has nearly 10 years of experience in permitting & compliance.

Speaker Spotlight
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education

Education

scholarships

2025 Collegiate scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN, PLEASE USE THE BUTTON BELOW TO FILL OUT THE FORM FOR YOUR SUBMISSION.

METAL WORK MERIT  BADGE

SCOUTING AMERICA

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE METAL WORK MERIT BADGE PROVIDED BY KENT STATE UNIVERSITY. 

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Become a Sponsor

BECOME A SPONSOR

By sponsoring the CAC AFS chapter, you’re not just investing in the future of the foundry industry—you’re aligning with a community that’s relentlessly pushing the boundaries of innovation and progress. Your support helps foster the next generation of leaders, while gaining your brand exposure among a network of hardworking, forward-thinking professionals. Join us in driving meaningful change and shaping the future of the world through continuous improvement and groundbreaking advancements.

Thank you for your interest!

our sponsors

Discover Our Work

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!

LINKS

AFS NATIONAL SITE

AFS NATIONAL SITE MEMBER REGISTRATION

FEFINC.ORG

Merchandise

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