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Frank Headington to Provide Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025

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Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Speak at CastExpo 2025

CastExpo 2025, the premier event for the metalcasting industry, is proud to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes as a featured keynote speaker. Dawes, a trailblazer in the world of gymnastics and a passionate advocate for perseverance and teamwork, will share her inspiring journey and message of empowerment with attendees.

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AFS Celebrates 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Research, Technical Innovation, and Industry Advancement

SCHAUMBURG, IL, December 18, 2024 — The American Foundry Society is delighted to announce the recipients of three prestigious awards to be presented at the 129th Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo in Atlanta, Georgia. These honors recognize groundbreaking research, practical advancements, and influential ideas that are shaping the future of the metalcasting industry.

2025 AFS Applied Research Award

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Brad Muller to Represent AFS, United States on WFO Executive Committee

(SCHAUMBURG, IL) The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting organization, announced today that Brad Muller will represent AFS and the United States on the Executive Committee of the World Foundry Organization (WFO).

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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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Safety and Environmental Achievements Honored at the 2026 EHS Conference

The American Foundry Society recognized 16 metalcasting facilities for outstanding safety and environmental performance at its 38th annual Environmental, Health and Safety Conference, held October 6–8 in Louisville, KY. The awards celebrated foundries and their teams that are leading the way by protecting workers and reducing environmental impact.

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AFS Marketing & Sales Conference to Focus on Data, Strategy, and Doing More With Less

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The 2026 AFS Foundry Marketing & Sales Conference will be held Oct. 27-28 at the AFS Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. This event will provide insight on industry trends specifically curated to help foundry leaders stay ahead of market standards.

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Registration for the 2026 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting is Now Open

Registration for the 2026 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting is now open! This year’s event will take place in Neenah, WI on November 3-4, 2026. Join emerging metalcasting leaders from across the globe for a high-energy, high-value experience focused on learning, leadership, and connection. This event provides the perfect opportunity to build valuable industry relationships that will leave you inspired to grow your career in metalcasting. 

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AI Futurist Steve Brown to Headline Foundry Leadership Summit

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Foundry Leadership Summit is a little over a month away taking place September 14-16, at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, UT. The summit is focused on leadership, the economy, workforce issues, AI, technology, and the political forces that go to the heart of leading your business. Speakers will provide foundry-industry focused expertise available at no other leadership conference. Event attendees include Company owners, CEOs, presidents, vice presidents and rising stars in the metalcasting industry. 

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