Noon

Opening Remarks — Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Appoint Minute-Taker— TBD

Antitrust Guidelines— Madison Dehel

Membership and Attendance — Madison Dehel

Review Previous Minutes — Andy Pinskey, Jr.

AIST Staff Announcements — Madison Dehel

Present Specialty Alloy & Foundry Best Paper Award – Andy Pinskey, Jr.

“Examining the Critical Transformation Temperatures in Martensitic Stainless Steel Castings”; Ugochukwu J. Agbedo, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Mario F. Buchely, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Caelan Kennedy, Steel Founders’ Society of America; 

Review Mission Statement (From Website) — Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Vote to approve or amend mission statement:

“MISSION: To serve and provide members producing stainless steel, specialty alloy steel, and foundry operations a forum for technical information exchange between producers and suppliers involved in these specialty markets through technical presentations, plant tours, and member networking to promote process advancements, cost-effective practices and safe operating procedures.”

Nominations for Board of Director Level Awards — Distinguished Member and Fellow, Sendzimir Award, Fairless Award and Steelmaker of the Year nominations — Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Develop committee objectives for next year — Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Meeting Locations

Fall 2026: TBD

Spring 2026: TBD

Technical Topic to be discussed and possible presenters

Conferences/Webinars

Germany Study Tour – Louis Pignotti

June 2027

Elect New Officers — Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Chair—  Andy Pinskey, Holland Manufacturing

Vice Chair— Louis Pignotti, Kolene Corporation

Papers Chair— Richard Smith, Carpenter Technologies

Education Chair— 

Study Tour Chair— Louis Pignotti, Kolene Corporation

Young Professional Chair— Ryan Markle, Duraloy Technologies

Digitalization Liaison—Richard Smith, Carpenter Technologies

Present Chair Plaque to Andy Pinskey, Jr. for his year of service to the committee

Discussion Items— Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Any items to discuss please contact the committee chair Andy Pinskey, Jr.

Next Meeting— TBD

Closing Remarks— Andy Pinskey, Jr.

1:30 p.m.

Adjourn