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AFS Looking Forward to Working with the 118th Congress

The American Foundry Society (AFS) today congratulated all of the newly seated members of the House and Senate in the 118th Congress. “There are tremendous opportunities awaiting Congress and the Administration to ensure economic growth, address our nation’s workforce needs, adopt sound tax policies, combat unfair foreign trade practices, and adopt smart regulatory policies” said Doug Kurkul, CEO of AFS.

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Thomas Prucha to be honored with Gold Medal at CastExpo 2022

The editor of the world’s leading metalcasting research journal will be presented with the American Foundry Society’s highest honor at CastExpo 2022.

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New Scholarship Promoting Women in Metalcasting Honors Past AFS President Jean Bye

A new college scholarship for women entering the metalcasting industry will honor an exceptional and inspiring foundry leader.

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AFS to Debut Online Conference for Small and Midsize Foundries

Metalcasters at small and midsize foundries will gain unique insights into their specific needs during an online conference from AFS debuting in early 2022.

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Missouri S&T student wins Modern Casting Partners Scholarship

A student from Missouri University of Science & Technology was awarded this year's Modern Casting Partners Scholarship during the College Industry Conference on Nov. 19.

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Infrastructure Package Benefits U.S. Metalcasters, Includes Historic Investments in Transportation and Water

A bipartisan infrastructure package supported by AFS was signed into law on Nov. 15 by President Biden.

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CastExpo 2022 Returns, Registration Now Open

Register now for CastExpo 2022, coming live to the Greater Columbus Convention Center on April 23-26, 2022.

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Take Action on Crucial Supply Chain Problems, AFS Urges President

Solving the truck driver shortage would help to ease the nation’s supply chain challenges, and so the American Foundry Society has joined with more than 100 organizations calling on the Biden Administration to act on this crucial issue.

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AFS Calls on Congress to Reject Tax Hikes on Main Street Businesses

The American Foundry Society is urging lawmakers to reject a plan from the Biden Administration to fund the Build Back Better initiative by burdening Main Street businesses.

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AFS launches new online service for foundries to find industry suppliers

Metalcasters have a simple way to find the right products and services for their plants thanks to a new online marketplace launched recently by AFS.

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