SAND TECHNOLOGY CO. LLC

Consulting

Sand Technology Co. LLC offers the qualified consulting services of Mary Beth Mizzi-Krysiak.  Mary Beth Mizzi-Krysiak holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemistry (Magna Cum Laude) and an Associate of  Science in Chemical Technology (Summa Cum Laude).  Mary Beth is a leader with 27 years of experience specializing in the field of foundry sand control technology.

Mary Beth's past experience includes 18 years with the Harry W. Dietert Co., George Fischer, and DISA Industries, Inc. For the latter, she held the position of Technical Director of the Dietert sand laboratory and Business Manager for the sand testing equipment line sold internationally.  She is credited with the development of several test instruments including the Dietert Ammoniacal Nitrogen Tester for use on molding sand, and the Soluble and Leachable Calcium and Magnesium Tester for testing incoming bentonites and preblends.  She wrote and produced five training videos on sand testing for the Dietert Division of DISA Industries, Inc.

Mary Beth is currently President of Sand Technology Co. LLC and is a member of 8 AFS National Technical Committees of the Molding Methods and Materials Division of the American Foundry Society.  She is a past Chairman of the AFS Detroit Chapter, an AFS Cast Metals Institute instructor and a frequent speaker, both nationally and internationally.  She has authored numerous technical papers and articles published in Modern Casting Magazine, the AFS Transactions, and the Foundry Management and Technology Magazine.  She is the recipient of two AFS  Awards for Best Paper, and in 1991 received the AFS National Award of Scientific Merit.  She is the 2003 recipient of the AFS CMI Director's Award which is awarded to instructors who have made an outstanding contribution to the Cast Metals Institute.

Consulting services are quoted upon request.  Please contact us for further information.