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AFS Magazines Win Heartland Regional ‘AZBEE’ Awards, Compete as National Finalists

Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines, published by the American Foundry Society (AFS), have been named regional finalists in the prestigious AZBEE Awards of Excellence.

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Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey Shows Increasing Optimism Among Foundry Leaders

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting professional society and trade association, released quarterly survey results showing increasing economic optimism.

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AFS Peters-Robison Library Continues Growth

Covering developments from the 19th century to present day, this member resource offers in-depth information across the Metalcasting Industry.

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"Casting Defects and Countermeasures“ Now Available on AFS Bookstore

The top-selling “Castings Defects and Countermeasures” authored by the Japan Foundry Engineering Society is now available in English and for purchase on the AFS Bookstore.

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AFS Technical Council and Research Board Announce New Members

Schaumburg, IL - Congratulations to Scott Giese (UNI) and Curtis Veit (Waupaca), who were selected to join the AFS Technical Council next April.  Both Giese and Veit will serve two-year terms as Members-At-Large.  AFS would like to thank and congratulate Andy Bain (Ford Meter Box) and Tedd Sheets (Betz Industries) on the completion of their 2-year Members-At-Large term on the Technical Council.

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AFS Adds 14 New Corporate Members

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and

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Justin Scott to Succeed Retiring Doug Kurkul As American Foundry Society CEO

The American Foundry Society (AFS), the largest professional and trade organization serving the $52 billion metalcasting industry, announced today that Justin Scott, Ph.D., CAE, will become its next Chief Executive Officer. 
 

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Recipients Announced for AFS Highest Honors

AFS will honor seven industry leaders at the 130th Metacasting Congress held in Grand Rapids, MI, at DeVos Place, April 14-16.

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Sandra Calabrese of Norican To Serve as American Foundry Society 2nd Vice President

Calabrese, a proven manufacturing leader who is passionate about mentoring young people and developing talent, will be formally elected at the Society’s Annual Business Meeting at Metalcasting Congress 2026 in Grand Rapids and will serve in a succession of leadership positions over a four-year period.

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Registration Opens for Metalcasting Congress 2026 - Premier Foundry Event Coming to Grand Rapids, MI April 14-16

Professionals from across the metalcasting supply chain are now able to register for Metalcasting Congress 2026, North America's premier foundry industry gathering, set to unfold on April 14–16 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI.

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