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.
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.
Exhibit sales now open for Metalcasting Congress 2021
Companies across the metalcasting supply chain have their best opportunity since 2019 to reach new and existing customers as exhibits for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021 go on sale today.
Attention Metalcasters: Spotlight Your Best Work in 2021 Casting Competition
Metalcasters can spotlight their best work in the prestigious 2021 AFS/Casting Source Casting Competition. Applications are now open for this annual contest, which celebrates achievements in manufacturing excellence by metalcasters and designers/users of metal castings.
Exhibit Sales Open Feb. 3 for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021
Suppliers to the metalcasting industry and foundries have the best opportunity since 2019 to showcase their products and generate high-quality leads when they exhibit at Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021.
New Economic Forecast from AFS Projects Strong Growth in 2021
The U.S. metalcasting industry is projected to grow at a rate of 19.7% in 2021, according to a new report published by the American Foundry Society.