International Die Casting Competition Seeks Cutting-Edge Design

WHEELING, Ill., Oct. 3, 2005 -- The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) is conducting a special industry competition to promote cutting edge die cast design. With its annual International Die Casting Competition, NADCA recognizes the outstanding casting designs of the year, based on their design, quality, cost savings, ingenuity, innovation and industry-changing potential.

The competition is open to die castings made with aluminum, magnesium or zinc. Within these alloy categories, there are specific weight categories that showcase the versatility of these casting materials. The winners in each category will be announced during the 110th Metal Casting Congress in Columbus, Ohio, April 18-21, 2006.

According to NADCA's President Daniel L. Twarog, the competition does more than highlight the winning designs -- it also promotes the increased use of castings in the automotive, consumer and aerospace end markets. Die cast components are used for building and construction, automobile engine and transmission parts, computers, medical devices, appliances, hardware and tools, telecommunications and more.

Every design innovation and improvement has the potential of changing not only industry but also everyday life, and NADCA's goal is to honor such outstanding achievements in design and final production

Companies interested in entering the competition may download the entry form at http://www.diecasting.org/castings/competition or call Leo J. Baran, NADCA's marketing director at 847-808-3153. All entries must be postmarked by Thursday, February 3, 2006.

Based in Wheeling, IL, the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) represents the world's most effective die casters creating the world's best cast products. Working with a North American die caster guarantees innovation, integrity, accessibility, and reliability.