Novi, Mich., July 24, 2008 – Citation Corp. today announced that A.C. Riley, recently retired engineering and maintenance director for Citation’s Lufkin, Texas, facility, has been awarded the Norris B. Luther Distinguished Service Award by the American Foundry Society’s (AFS) Engineering Division.
 
The award recognizes individuals for distinguished service and contributions to the Engineering Division of the AFS and the metalcasting industry. Riley was honored for his contributions at a luncheon held in conjunction with the 112th Metal Congress in Atlanta, Ga.
 
“Citation is proud of A.C.’s professional engineering accomplishments and congratulates him on earning this prestigious industry award,” said Citation’s CEO Doug Grimm. “Employees of A.C.’s caliber provide us a competitive advantage by enabling us to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
 
Formerly known as the Engineering Division Distinguished Service Award, the award was renamed in 2002 to recognize Norris B. Luther for his years of dedication and leadership within the Engineering Division of AFS, the Cast Metals Institute and his service to the metalcasting industry.
 
Citation is a privately-held corporation headquartered in Novi, Michigan. Citation employs 2,600 employees in Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin. The company designs, develops and manufactures high-quality cast, machined and assembled components for the automotive, heavy truck and industrial markets.
 
Editor’s Note: Riley currently resides in Lufkin, Texas.