Great Lakes Castings Promotes Two

LUDINGTON, Mich.--Oct. 2, 20050, 2005--Great Lakes Castings Corporation, a leading supplier of gray iron castings, recently announced the promotion of Eric Bansch to Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

"Eric has the ability and determination to assist our company in achieving its business objectives to support the strategic plan," said Robert Killips, President of Great Lakes Castings Corporation. "I'm confident that his skills and knowledge will benefit our company's future."

In his new role, Bansch will lead the sales and marketing department to achieve the company's business objectives, and establish departmental structures, goals and objectives to support the strategic plan.

Throughout his 25 years with Great Lakes Castings, Bansch has developed many strong relationships with customers and he looks forward to enhancing them as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Bansch resides in Ludington with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys golfing on the weekends and in his spare time.

Great Lakes Castings Corporation is a leading supplier of gray iron castings with a large foundry in Ludington, Michigan and a finishing facility in Holland, Michigan. The company specializes in iron castings for the air conditioning, automotive aftermarket, compressor, construction, farm, heating, pump, refrigeration and valve industries. For more information, visit the website at www.GreatLakesCastings.com, email info@GreatLakesCastings.com, or call (231) 843-2501.