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Keough to Deliver 2023 Hoyt Memorial Lecturer

John “Chip” Keough will deliver the Charles Edgar Hoyt Memorial Lecture at Metalcasting Congress 2023 in Cleveland, the American Foundry Society has announced.

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New Benefit Unveiled for AFS Corporate Members: Employment Law Updates

AFS Corporate Members will have full access to up-to-date information on actions from OSHA and other regulatory agencies as part of a new benefit from AFS.

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Buy America, Supply Chains, Energy to Be Key Topics at AFS Government Affairs Fly-In

Metalcasting leaders will gather on Capitol Hill next month to hear directly from members of Congress, administration officials, and policy experts about what they can expect from Washington in the year ahead and beyond.

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In-Person Metalcasting Courses Return, Online Classes Still Available from AFS

Metalcasters who like to learn in a classroom setting now have even more educational options from the AFS Institute.

After several years of offering Live Online metalcasting courses exclusively, in-person classes are returning to the Institute’s classroom in Schaumburg, Illinois, beginning with Introduction to Metalcasting on June 1-2, 2022. Registration for this and other courses is now open.

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AFS Rededicates Peters-Robison Metalcasting Library

The American Foundry Society’s technical library has been rededicated to honor the legacy of two metalcasting professionals.

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San Solo Takes Helm as AFS President, Schmeisser Joins Executive Committee

The American Foundry Society’s Board of Directors has a new elected leader following the inauguration of Adam San Solo as president for 2022-2023.

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CastExpo Returns to Ohio – First Time Since 1974

Thousands will converge on Columbus for this major metalcasting industry event.

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Nine in 10 Foundries Plan Capital Investments in Next 12 Months

The American Foundry Society today announced survey results showing more than 90 percent of responding North American foundries anticipate making capital investments in the next 12 months.

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Greg Kramer to spearhead AFS Safety and Environmental Programs

An accomplished environmental engineer with extensive experience as an AFS volunteer leader has joined the American Foundry Society's staff as Technical Director.

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AFS welcomes new Corporate Members

AFS welcomes 13 new Corporate Members which have joined the society in recent months.

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