SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society will present the AFS Congressional Champion Award to Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina’s 3rd District on June 10 during a reception at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.
“Congressman Murphy is an energetic advocate for commonsense economic policies,” said Doug Kurkul, CEO of the American Foundry Society. “Metalcasters applaud and appreciate his strong support for robust economic growth, as well as much-needed investments in national defense and a renewed focus on ship-building.”
The award presentation will take place during the 2025 Government Affairs Fly-In, held June 10–11, where leaders from the metalcasting and supplier industries will engage with members of Congress on vital policy priorities. Topics will include tax reform, energy reliability, trade enforcement, regulatory modernization, and workforce development. Registration for the event is open, and the Hotel Washington room block remains open until May 14.
AFS extends its appreciation to its Platinum Sponsors – American Colloid, Charter Casting, and Oil City Iron Works – and its Gold Sponsors – including Spring City Electrical MFG, St. Marys Foundry: An Ariel Company, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, EJ, McWane, Denison Industries, EC&S, American Foam Cast, Amsted Rail, Miller, Osco Industries, Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company, and V Process Foundry Group.
The American Foundry Society is a dynamic technical and advocacy organization that serves and represents the $50 billion metalcasting industry. AFS is the only association serving the entire industry, including all metals and processes, with a three-part focus on advocacy, education, and innovation. AFS also publishes Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines and presents Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, the largest metalcasting trade events in North America. Founded in 1896, the organization is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an advocacy office in Washington, D.C. More information is available at AFSinc.org.