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AFS Introduces New ‘Young Professionals’ Identity for Up-and-Coming Leaders

A shared interest group from the American Foundry Society committed to nurturing emerging metalcasting leaders has officially announced its new identity as AFS Young Professionals.

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Just Released: AFS Transactions 2023 Delivers New Metalcasting Knowledge

AFS is proud to announce the release of the much-anticipated AFS Transactions 2023, Vol. 131, a comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge metalcasting research unveiled at the 127th Metalcasting Congress in Cleveland.

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AFS Salutes Foundry EHS Excellence with Industry Awards

In a celebration of foundry excellence and innovation, the American Foundry Society honored leaders in the field of environmental, health, and safety last week during the 35th EHS Conference in Chicago.

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WFO to Present World Foundry Technical Forum in USA in 2025

The World Foundry Organization will present the 2025 World Foundry Technical Forum in the United States. The event will co-locate with CastExpo 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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AFS Welcomes 26 New Corporate Members

Today, the American Foundry Society, North America's largest metalcasting association, recognized over two dozen companies for their recent investments in Corporate Memberships. These 26 additions have propelled AFS to its highest corporate membership count in over 15 years.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Discuss 'Leadership in Uncertain Times' at Metalcasting Congress 2024

The only leader in American history to serve both as Secretary of State and CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, will deliver the keynote address and respond to attendee questions at Metalcasting Congress 2024 in Milwaukee.

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AFS Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors

The nomination period is open for candidates to serve on the AFS Board of Directors for four-year terms commencing in April 2024. The window for nominations will remain open through October 3, 2023.

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AFS, FEF Team Up on PBS Video Highlighting Modern Metalcasting 

Television viewers nationwide will soon get a glimpse of the exciting world of metalcasting thanks to a fast-paced video from the American Foundry Society and the Foundry Educational Foundation. 

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Industry Leaders Honored: AFS Announces 2023 Recipients of Keating and Grede Awards

The recipients of the James P. Keating Founders’ Freedom Award and the William J. Grede Award for 2023 have been unveiled by the American Foundry Society, marking two of the metalcasting industry's most distinguished management accolades.

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AFS Metalcasting Library Surpasses Milestone with 17,000 Digital Articles 

The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library further solidified its position as the largest of its kind in the world when it recently expanded its digital collection to more than 17,000 articles. 

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