AFS Announces 2025 Government Affairs Fly-In Featuring Stephen Moore as Luncheon Speaker

SCHAUMBURG, IL, - On June 10–11, leaders from across the $50 billion metalcasting industry will gather in Washington, D.C., for the American Foundry Society’s annual Government Affairs Fly-In, where they will engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate…

AFS Unveils Advanced AI Search Tool to Transform Metalcasting Research

ATLANTA, GA - The American Foundry Society has officially launched its groundbreaking AFS Library Advanced AI Search Tool, a next-generation research aide designed to revolutionize how professionals across the metalcasting industry discover and apply knowledge.

Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in Metalcasting: 2025 Casting of the Year Winners Announced

SCHAUMBURG, IL - Casting Source is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Casting Source Casting of the Year competition, honoring exceptional innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship in the metalcasting industry. This annual celebration recognizes the…

AFS Welcomes 22 New Corporate Members

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomes 22 new Corporate Members who have joined the organization between January 1 and April 2, 2025. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all…

Harry Moser to Speak at CastExpo 2025 on the Impact of Reshoring for U.S. Foundries

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The reshoring movement continues to reshape U.S. manufacturing, bringing back over 700,000 jobs in recent years. With growing concerns over long and complex supply chains, reshoring and nearshoring have become critical strategies for…

Denny Dotson to Receive Prestigious WFO Award at CastExpo Banquet

Prestigious Medal is Named for the late Jozef Suchy of Poland

March 19, 2025: SCHAUMBURG, IL: The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting association, today announced that past AFS President Denny Dotson will receive the Jozef Suchy Medal from the World Foundry…

Frank Headington to Provide Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025

SCHAUMBURG, IL - As the world faces increasing division, suffering, and a breakdown in communication, leadership expert and metalcasting veteran Frank Headington is calling for a shift from power-based leadership to servant leadership. He will speak about this topic…

Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Speak at CastExpo 2025

SCHAUMBURG, IL - CastExpo 2025, the premier event for the metalcasting industry, is proud to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes as a featured keynote speaker. Dawes, a trailblazer in the world of gymnastics and a passionate advocate for perseverance and teamwork, will share…

Navy Seal Leader Scott Moore to Share Leadership Insight at CastExpo 2025

Schaumburg, IL - Rear Admiral (ret.) Scott Moore will deliver the April 13 Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025 in Atlanta, Principles for Leading High-Performance Teams.

Having served 30 years as a SEAL leader, retired Rear Admiral Scott Moore is a master in organizational…

Aluminum & Light Metals (ALM) Division and Standards Committee Combine to Approve the first AFS Standards

Two standards on the Reduced Pressure Test and the Specific Gravity Test for aluminum melts were recently approved as part of the AFS Standards Initiative.