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New AFS Transactions now available

Since 1896, AFS Transactions has been an important source of academic and practical information about the metalcasting industry. Now the newest edition of the Transactions of the American Foundry Society is available from the AFS Bookstore.

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AFS Offers Silica Compliance Help to Foundries

A recent news item demonstrates that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is serious about enforcing its crystalline silica rule which became effective on June 23, 2018. The American Foundry Society can help your metalcasting facility to work towards compliance and prepare for your next visit from OSHA.

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AFS Presents Cast Iron Symposium in Spain

About 150 people from around the world gathered in Bilbao, Spain, for the 2nd Carl Loper Cast Iron Symposium on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.

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AFS Honors EHS Achievements at Annual Conference

The American Foundry Society recognized outstanding achievements in the environmental, health and safety field during its 31st EHS Conference, Oct. 8-10, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Mark your calendar for AFS Members Only Webinars

AFS Members Only Webinars are scheduled through January, 2020. These crucial presentations add value to your AFS experience all year-round!

Past events can be found in Member Only Webinars Archive. To register for coming webinars, please go here.

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American Foundry Society Opens Its Doors on Manufacturing Day

AFS highlighted metalcasting careers to students, teachers, and families during its Manufacturing Day Open House on Oct. 4, 2019.

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AFS Committee Changes Name to Reflect Work

The Water, Waste & Byproducts Management Committee is part of the EHS Division.

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Train Your Trainers for Success with the AFS Institute

Your foundry’s success depends on a well-trained workforce. But are your trainers up to speed on the latest advancements? A new workshop from the American Foundry Society Institute gives trainers the knowledge they need to transform a plant’s workforce development program with solutions tailored to the metalcasting industry.

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Georgia Southern University Creates AFS Student Chapter

The American Foundry Society is proud to welcome Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Georgia) as the newest school to establish an AFS Student Chapter on campus.

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AFS to Honor Two Industry Leaders at Foundry Leadership Summit

Craig Schmeisser and Arthur P. (Pete) Guidi, Jr. will be honored by the American Foundry Society for their contributions to the industry during the 2019 Foundry Leadership Summit.

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