AFS Seeking Members for Lead Rule Working Group
AFS is in the process of forming a working group to seek input from foundries and suppliers using lead in their facilities. AFS will be formally commenting on the ANPRM.
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“Manufacturing Day Toolkit” Helps AFS Members Connect with Next Generation
As American Foundry Society members open their doors to their communities for Manufacturing Day 2022, AFS is providing resources for making these events a success.
AFS Welcomes 19 New Corporate Members
Nineteen new Corporate Members have joined AFS in recent months, bringing the Society to its highest corporate membership count in more than 15 years.
Summit Panel to Feature Waupaca, Dotson, D&L and Osco Executives
AFS today announced that the 2022 Foundry Leadership Summit will feature a panel on “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Metalcasters in 2023 and Beyond.”
AFS Announces Recipients of Prestigious Management Awards
Jeet Radia, Tom Teske and Jiten Shah will be honored by AFS for their contributions in industry management.
IJMC's 'Impact Factor' Grows 25%
The American Foundry Society’s peer-reviewed research journal continues to grow in stature and influence. For the fourth consecutive year, International Journal of Metalcasting (IJMC) improved its Impact Factor, growing 25% from 2020 to 2021.
Safety basics and EHS immersion: 2 AFS conferences coming to Milwaukee in October
The Safety 101 Seminar and the 34th Environmental, Health & Safety Conference will take place consecutively at Milwaukee’s Hyatt Regency the week of Oct. 2, 2022.
September Workshop to Offer Advanced Look at Cupola Operation
Iron metalcasters will go well beyond the basics of cupola operation during the 2022 Advanced Cupola Concepts Workshop, Sept. 27-28 in Tell City, Indiana.
AFS to Host Webinar on OSHA’s Revisions to Lead Standards on July 28
OSHA has begun the process of revising its standards for occupational exposure to lead, a move which will affect some non-ferrous foundries. To help metalcasters stay informed about these proposed changes to the standards, AFS will host a Members-Only Webinar at 1 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 28.
Milwaukee to Host 2022 Sand Casting Conference
The latest advances in sand casting technology will be at the forefront of the 2022 Sand Casting Conference, Sept. 12-14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.