AFS Announces Additions to Board of Directors for 2021-2022
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting association, today announced its officers and new members for 2021-2022.
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AFS Metalcaster Outlook Survey Shows Considerable Optimism Despite Worker Shortage
AFS today announced the results of its Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey for the first quarter of 2021.
Eight International Awards To Be Presented During Metalcasting Congress
The American Foundry Society announced today that eight international metalcasting awards will be presented by video during the Metalcasting Congress. All of the honorees were selected by the AFS Board of Awards, a group of past presidents of AFS.
Metalcasting Congress to Feature 3 Keynotes from Manufacturing Leaders
The fascinating past and exciting future of metalcasting will be on full display at virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021, when three expert keynote speakers share their insights with attendees.
OSHA Launches a COVID-19 National Emphasis Program, Plans to Ramp Up Coronavirus-Related Inspections
A new OSHA program, which is slated to last one year but could be extended if necessary, will prioritize onsite coronavirus-related inspections.
AFS Welcomes 28 New Corporate Members
Twenty-eight metalcasters, suppliers and casting users have invested in AFS Corporate Memberships in recent months.
AFS Supports New Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Buy-American Laws
Federal legislation aimed at closing loopholes that allow federal agencies to use waivers to get around Buy American preferences has the support of the American Foundry Society.
AFS Outlines Infrastructure Agenda
Policymakers in Washington should take advantage of a bipartisan opportunity to enhance our nation’s infrastructure, grow the economy, and support U.S. jobs by investing in our transportation and water systems.
AFS Institute Introduces New Course on Process Control for Engineers
The AFS Institute will present a new course, Process Control for Engineers, on March 30-April 1, 2021. It will be presented for the first time live online by Ted Schorn, a noted quality expert.
Advocacy Alert: Victory on PPP Expansion
AFS-backed legislation signed into law by President Trump in 2020 established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The program benefited many foundries, and thousands of other businesses, during the pandemic. However, the law’s provisions and regulatory guidance created surprise tax increases. Also, the loan-forgiveness provisions needed to be improved.