SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Honorary Lectures and Papers Committee recently announced the winners of the 2026 Howard F. Taylor Award and the 2026 Ray H. Witt Management Award, along with the selection of 2027 Hoyt Memorial Lecturer.
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AFS Technical Council Ratifies a New Thomas E. Prucha Best Student Paper Award
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Technical Council ratified a Best Student Paper award with the first awardee expected at the 2027 Metalcasting Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. The new national award is to be voted upon by the Honorary Lectures & Papers (HLP) Committee at the same time the Howard F. Taylor Technical and the Ray H.
New Affinity Program Provides AFS Members with Exclusive Shipping Benefits
SCHAUMBURG, IL — The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced a new member affinity partnership with Worldwide Express (WWEX), providing AFS Corporate Members access to exclusive shipping benefits designed to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs. Through this program, AFS members can take advantage of discounted shipping rates, a broad carrier network, specialized transportation services, real-time tracking, customs and tariff support, and dedicated account and claims assistance.
State Foundry Association Leaders To Report During October 29 Members-Only Webinar
SCHAUMBURG, IL - In the first-ever event of this kind, the American Foundry Society (AFS) is hosting a Members-Only Webinar on October 29 at 1:00 pm (CT) titled, “Essential Reports from the State Capitals.”