Gaertner, Murray Receive Management Awards At the AFS Foundry Executive Conference in Napa, Calif., Donald E. Gaertner, retired president of Metalcasting Equipment Inc., Clover, S.C., and Russ Murray, executive director, Ohio Cast Metals Assn., Columbus, Ohio, were honored for their involvement in the metalcasting industry. Gaertner received the William J. Grede award for major management, marketing or educational contributions that have resulted in expanding the effective use of metal castings. Murray received the Keating Founders’ Freedom Award for significant contributions to the metalcasting industry and active participation in the fields of government affairs, human resource management, safety, health and education.   [ Back ]