Dienst, a highly respected figure in the metalcasting world, delivered an emotional and inspiring speech as he accepted the honor. Reflecting on nearly five decades of personal and family involvement in the industry, Dienst spoke about the "family of families" that characterizes the foundry community. "We depend on and support each other – that's what makes this industry truly remarkable," he said.
His great-great-grandfather Peter L. Simpson, born in 1848 in Bo’Ness, Scotland, laid the foundation for this legacy, crossing the Atlantic as a young man and eventually founding Simpson Technologies in Chicago in 1912. Today, Simpson Technologies proudly continues this legacy as part of the Norican Group, maintaining its commitment to innovation, quality, and partnership within the global metalcasting industry.
Bruce Dienst himself has made significant contributions to the sector, including serving as AFS President in 2015, becoming the fourth generation of his family to hold that role. His lifetime of leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the foundry industry was now fittingly crowned with one of the industry's highest honors.
Foundry-Planet congratulates Bruce Dienst on receiving the Peter L. Simpson Gold Medal – a recognition not only of his individual achievements but of a proud family tradition that continues to shape the future of metalcasting.
