Jean Bye becomes president of American Foundry Society, first woman to hold the office
Jean Bye became the first woman to serve as president of the American Foundry Society April 5 at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Commerce Department Outlines Process for Seeking Exclusions from Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The U.S. Department of Commerce formally announced its procedures for companies seeking exemptions from the Trump administration’s recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum product imports. The department will start accepting exclusion requests on Monday, March 19, 2018 from U.S. businesses that use the metal in manufacturing cars, trucks, construction, food packaging, beverage packaging, or other commercial activities.
President Trump Imposes Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Metalcasters Concerned with Potential Rise in Metals Prices, Impact on Their Customers & Loss of Orders
On Thursday, March 8, President Trump officially signed two proclamations enacting tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. The tariffs are set to take effect on March 23, 2018, and contain an initial exemption for Canada and Mexico, as the administration seeks broader trade concessions from both countries as it renegotiates the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Meet Authors Ted Schorn and David Neff at Metalcasting Congress
Authors Ted Schorn and David Neff will be featured during a pair of presentations at Metalcasting Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
AFS publishes book from quality inspection expert Ted Schorn
One of the foremost experts in quality inspection has released a new book through the American Foundry Society.
It’s time for Congress to stop punting on infrastructure
AFS joined a coalition of groups led by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Associated General Contractors of America to tell Congress it’s time to stop punting on funding infrastructure needs: the importance of improving roads, bridges, ports, and water infrastructure.
Learn and laugh at this Metalcasting Congress course on workplace climate
We all have a stake in developing a culture of respect and safety for employees. You can learn ways to create an enjoyable work climate – and have a laugh along the way – at a course offered by the AFS Institute at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
AFS project data being presented for inclusion in handbook for castings with military applications
Data from a five-year, $1 million project from the American Foundry Society is being presented this week for inclusion in the Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) handbook.
AFS offers Members resources to attain compliance with OSHA’s Silica Rule before the June 23rd deadline
American Foundry Society members have full access to a wide array of resources designed to guide them toward compliance with OSHA’s new, more restrictive, crystalline silica rule:
Designers and buyers! Expand your knowledge at Metalcasting Congress
Designers and buyers of metal castings can learn from industry experts, network with their peers and make new business connections at American Foundry Society’s Metalcasting Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Professionals in the field of component design and purchasing, Metalcasting Congress offers a wide range of alloys and processes, lots of foundry expertise packed into a small footprint, and perhaps most importantly, an educational track focused on designing, specifying, and buying metal castings.