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Blackburn, Braun, Miller-Meeks to Receive AFS Congressional Champion Awards

The awards will be presented during the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 11, 2024, at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.

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Metalcasting Congress 2024: Celebrating Success and New Leadership

Metalcasting Congress not only witnessed groundbreaking discussions and innovations but also celebrated accomplished leaders and honored outstanding achievers within the metalcasting industry.

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AFS Welcomes New President, Directors Class

AFS welcomed a new elected leader to its Board of Directors following the inauguration of Angela Schmeisser as AFS President for 2024-2025.

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AFS Introduces New Standards Process and Format to Enhance Industry Practices

AFS has announced the release of its new AFS Standards Process and AFS Standard Format by its Standards and Common Languages Committee.

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AFS Announces 2024 Casting of the Year Competition Winners

St. Marys takes top honors in the prestigious contest, with many more award-winning castings set to be showcased at Metalcasting Congress in Milwaukee.

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American Foundry Society Announces 2024 Directors Class Nominees

The American Foundry Society announced the nominees for the incoming Directors Class of 2024-2028, who will serve four-year terms on the Board of Directors of AFS and the Institute.

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OSHA Issues Final Walkaround Rule Allowing Non-Employee Representatives to Accompany Compliance Officers

OSHA published its final rule on the worker walkaround representative designation process on April 1, with an effective date of May 31. The rule allows third parties, including unions, to accompany OSHA inspectors on facility inspections, even in non-unionized workplaces.

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AFS Receives $4 Million Federal Appropriation to Conduct Aluminum Casting Performance Research

AFS has received a $4 million federal appropriation to conduct essential aluminum-casting performance research.

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AFS to Press 5 Key Priorities During Metalcasters Week in Washington, June 9-15

The American Foundry Society will advocate for key policy priorities crucial to the metalcasting industry during Metalcasters Week in Washington, June 9–15, 2024. Highlighted by the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 11–12, these priorities include:

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AFS Launches Digitization Project to Transform Metalcasting Knowledge-Sharing

AFS is pleased to announce the launch of its AFS Digitization Project, an ambitious initiative that will transform the way foundry professionals access and use industry resources. This project aims to enhance the digital availability and functionality of AFS's vast collection of metalcasting materials, offering unparalleled access to knowledge, data, and tools critical to the foundry industry.

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