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Safety Insights From a Top Gun Pilot And Other Timely Topics at Upcoming EHS Conference

The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 36th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. This year’s conference takes place October 1-3, 2024. Held at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the conference brings together industry leading experts and your peers to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in foundry EHS. 

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AFS to Bring Industry Innovators Together at 2024 Foundry Leadership Summit

The American Foundry Society is set to host the 2024 Foundry Leadership Summit from September 22-24 in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This premier event gathers top professionals from across the metalcasting industry. Attendees of the event will learn about cutting-edge strategies and emerging industry trends. Additionally, attendees will benefit from leadership-focused sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on the future of foundry operations.

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AFS to Bestow Highest Honors to Gold Medalists, Scientific Merit, and Service Citation Recipients at CastExpo 2025

At the 2025 CastExpo in Atlanta, five distinguished leaders will be honored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) for their outstanding contributions to the metalcasting industry. The Peter L. Simpson Gold Medal and William H. McFadden Gold Medal will be awarded at the annual banquet on Sunday, April 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Scientific Merit and Service Citation Awards presentation will take place at the Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon, Sunday, April 13, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Visit afsinc.org for more details.

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AFS Call for Papers & Presentations OPEN!

The American Foundry Society, in conjunction with the World Foundry Organization (WFO), is issuing a call for papers and presentations for the 129th Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo, April 12-15, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Secretary Pompeo to Open Keynote Series at Metalcasting Congress

Metalcasting Congress 2024, the largest gathering of the North American foundry supply chain, will showcase compelling keynotes from three notable speakers. Among them is the sole person to have held positions as both U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director, Mike Pompeo.

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Metalcasting Congress 2024: Registration Opens for Premier Foundry Event Coming to Milwaukee in April

Professionals from throughout the worldwide metalcasting supply chain are now eligible to register for Metalcasting Congress 2024, North America's premier foundry industry gathering. Set to unfold on April 23 – 25, 2024, at Milwaukee's Baird Center, this event is poised to deliver unparalleled business, educational, and networking opportunities for professionals within the industry.

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Exhibit Sales Now Open for Metalcasting Congress 2024: Your Gateway to the $48 Billion Metalcasting Industry

Businesses throughout the $48 billion metalcasting industry are gearing up to showcase their brands at Metalcasting Congress 2024, coming to Milwaukee’s Baird Center from April 23-25, 2024. Exhibit sales for industry suppliers and North American metalcasters opened this week, and floor space is moving quickly.

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WFO to Present World Foundry Technical Forum in USA in 2025

The World Foundry Organization will present the 2025 World Foundry Technical Forum in the United States. The event will co-locate with CastExpo 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Discuss 'Leadership in Uncertain Times' at Metalcasting Congress 2024

The only leader in American history to serve both as Secretary of State and CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, will deliver the keynote address and respond to attendee questions at Metalcasting Congress 2024 in Milwaukee.

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AFS Issues Call for Papers for Metalcasting Congress 2024

The American Foundry Society invites submissions of papers and presentations for the 128th Metalcasting Congress, April 23-25, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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