The Association of Foundry Workers and Metallurgists was registered on May 25, 2010 and is the legal successor of the Belarusian Public Association of Foundry Workers and Metallurgists. The Association of Foundry Workers and Metallurgists (ALiM), hereinafter referred to as the "Association", is an independent, non-departmental entity that unites, on a contractual basis, the efforts of scientific and industrial associations, enterprises and organizations in achieving its goals.