AFS accepting sponsors for metalcasting conferences
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities – including a few first-time slots – have opened for some of the metalcasting industry’s premier events.
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Review: Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection “belongs in every industrial library”
A new book from the American Foundry Society by quality inspection expert Ted J. Schorn is gaining a reputation as a must-have for industrial libraries.
Rave reviews for AFS Stormwater Compliance Seminar
Metalcasters from around the country gave high marks to the 2018 AFS Stormwater Compliance Seminar, which took place May 8-9 in Columbus, Ohio.
Participants who filled out a post-seminar survey gave the event an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.0 for the seminar’s speakers, organization and relevance. The program content received an impressive 5.0 rating.
AFS members carry invest in infrastructure message to D.C. during Fly-In
Metalcasters were in the middle of the action in Washington at this year’s AFS Fly-In, May 15-16. The event combined up-to-the minute policy briefings on key issues moving through Congress affecting the industry, as well as an overview of the continuing discussions with OSHA on the silica rule FAQs, opportunities to speak face-to-face with elected representatives in Washington, and an insightful glimpse of “inside baseball” into how President Trump operates and the looming midterm elections.
Modern Casting editor wins national magazine award
What metalcasters have long known – the great value of Modern Casting magazine – was confirmed recently as Modern Casting managing editor Shannon Wetzel won an AZBEE Award of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
AFS supports Infrastructure Week, calls on Congress for investment
As the sixth annual Infrastructure Week kicks off, metalcasters are in Washington, D.C., advocating for infrastructure investment as part of the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In.
AFS Safe Year Award applications due June 1
Safety is the priority of every metalcaster at every level of production. The AFS Safe Year Award, an annual accolade from the American Foundry Society, recognizes member facilities which have achieved stellar safety records.
AFS to honor Wisconsin senator, Ohio congressman for support of U.S. metalcasting
Two lawmakers on Capitol Hill are being honored by the American Foundry Society for their steadfast support of U.S. metalcasters.
AFS comments on EPA's proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan
The American Foundry Society submitted comments April 26 supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Citing “significant negative impacts on a broad range of industries, including the metalcasting industry,” AFS said it backed plans to repeal the agency’s carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing power plants.
Stormwater seminar to help metalcasters create defensible compliance process
When it comes to stormwater regulations, non-compliance can cost foundries hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and leave them vulnerable to expensive third-party lawsuits. An upcoming seminar from the American Foundry Society aims to teach metalcasters about defensible compliance processes, a necessity for every U.S. foundry.