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Women in Metalcasting Announces Virtual Career Workshop

September 9, 2020

Women are underrepresented in critical industries such as manufacturing, but change is possible. A new workshop from AFS Women in Metalcasting will address the unique challenges and opportunities women have when it comes to building careers and advancing as leaders in the metalcasting industry.

AFS to Honor Atsushi Nagai with 2020 Grede Award

August 12, 2020

AFS announced that Atsushi Nagai will receive the 2020 William J. Grede Award. This award honors major contributions in the fields of management, marketing, or education which have expanded the effective use of metal castings.

AFS Presses for Business Liability Protection as Lawsuit Concerns Grow

August 6, 2020

U.S. manufacturers are working hard to take measures to protect their employees and customers amid the COVID-19 crisis. However, the risk of lawsuits poses a barrier in their ability to bounce back from the economic crisis. As manufacturers start to reopen, employers want to know that if they follow public health guidelines, they will be protected against lawsuits.

Cut Energy Costs with the AFS Energy Program

August 5, 2020

Energy costs are a major expense for metalcasters, but finding the right electricity or natural gas supplier is difficult. A new AFS Corporate Member benefit takes the guesswork out of energy contracts, giving members a way to save money on electricity and gas in deregulated markets.

AFS Supports Legislation to Double R&D Tax Credit

July 30, 2020

A bill that would boost innovation and expand tax credits for small businesses has the support of the American Foundry Society. H.R. 7766 would assist metalcasters by doubling research and development tax credits and allowing more businesses to access these incentives.

Future Leaders of Metalcasting — Build Management, Workplace Skills

July 24, 2020

Young metalcasting professionals will learn time management and prioritization, and navigate problem-solving and decision making in their careers, during a virtual development series presented by AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting.

AFS Debuts Leading-Edge Virtual Conference Platform

July 21, 2020

Metalcasters have a new way to access the latest in technical and management expertise thanks to an interactive, user-friendly virtual conference platform: AFS OnLive.

AFS calls on lawmakers to pass ‘bold’ infrastructure bill

July 16, 2020

The American Foundry Society is calling on U.S. lawmakers to make long-overdue investments in the nation’s critical infrastructure networks. As metal castings are used in 90 percent of all durable goods, they are integral to the nation's infrastructure.

AFS Welcomes 25 New Corporate Members

July 9, 2020

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting trade association, today recognized 25 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who support the association’s mission of Advocate-Educate-Innovate.

Download the Newest Issue of International Journal of Metalcasting for Free Through Aug. 31

July 8, 2020

The latest issue of International Journal of Metalcasting, AFS’ technical and research journal, is available to download for free through Aug. 31, 2020. IJMC, Vol. 14, Issue 3, includes research from the Second Carl Loper Cast Iron Symposium held in Bilbao, Spain.