SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Institute has announced the launch of a new classroom course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction and practical training on Industry 4.0 - the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This course was developed and taught by industry 4.0 expert David Blondheim (Mercury Marine) in consultation with the AFS Industry 4.0 Committee.

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting organization, today announced a revision to its Board-leadership succession plan.

The change was made following the resignation of Sara Joyce, who had been 2nd Vice President, from the Society’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Joyce has recently retired from Badger Mining.

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced the recipients for two of its most prestigious honors, recognizing outstanding leadership and service to the metalcasting industry.

SCHAUMBURG, IL -The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting association, today announced promotions for three of its key staff leaders: Brian Began, Cathy Potts and Chris Oswald. The promotions reflect growth in responsibilities and contributions to the industry, as well as outstanding performance.

SCHAUMBURG, IL - Twice each year, the American Foundry Society publishes the “Metalcasting Forecast & Trends.” This report, which is an essential tool for understanding the North American metalcasting market and making company planning decisions, is distributed at no cost to the 1,075 AFS Corporate Members. It is available to non-members for $1,000 and to Individual Members for $750.

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting professional organization, and the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF) today announced a new initiative that will permit full-time undergraduate college students with student memberships in AFS to take the AFS Institute’s “Introduction to Metalcasting” course at no cost.

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. 

 
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, today announced that its longtime CEO, Doug Kurkul, has informed the Executive Committee of his intent to retire on May 1, 2026.

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society will present the AFS Congressional Champion Award to U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama on June 10, 2025 during a reception at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.