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AFS Announces Council Leaders for 2021-2022

Leaders will play key roles in advancing the AFS Mission and Strategic Plan.

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Metalcasting Congress 2021 Goes Live

Metalcasters and foundry industry suppliers from around the world are networking and sharing knowledge during the first-ever virtual Metalcasting Congress, which launched today. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AFS Welcomes 28 New Corporate Members

Twenty-eight metalcasters, suppliers and casting users have invested in AFS Corporate Memberships in recent months.

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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.

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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.

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