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AFS Welcomes 17 New Corporate Members

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomes 17 new Corporate Members who have joined the organization between April 1 and June 30, 2025. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who invest in the association’s three-part mission of advocacy, education, and innovation for the foundry industry. 

Over the past several years, the number of Corporate Members has grown from 794 to more than 1,070. The growth reflects the expanded value provided to Corporate Members.

"We're delighted to welcome new members every month," said AFS CEO Doug Kurkul. “We look forward to delivering value to each member in advancing their own technical, training, and business goals. Working together to advance our industry, we are shaping a strong future. AFS members and staff look forward to greeting our new members at the AFS conferences scheduled for this autumn.”

AFS Corporate Members which have joined between April 1 and June 30 include:

  • 13 Castings Company
  • Engineered Precision Casting Co.
  • Cast Products, Inc.
  • Mincer HD S A de C V
  • Martin Foundry
  • Lincoln Foundry, Inc.
  • Barron Industries, Inc.
  • Silver Needle, Inc.
  • alliantgroup
  • Hypertherm, Inc.
  • Energy Point Sources LLC
  • MRL Materials Resources LLC
  • Continental Tool Group
  • Rheo AI
  • CCMA LLC
  • Mid-Continent Coal and Coke Co.
  • IACMI—The Composites Institute

Corporate Member benefits have expanded substantially over time. If your company is not currently a Corporate Member of AFS and you would like to learn more about the AFS Corporate Member Advantage, contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or (734) 308-1171. Corporate Membership applications are available here.

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.