AFS announces a new project in partnership with AFS corporate member Renaissance Services. This 12-month project for piloting the “Rapid Cast Parts – Center of Excellence” (RCP-COE) focuses on accelerating government end-user casting delivery.

OSHA published its final rule on the worker walkaround representative designation process on April 1, with an effective date of May 31. The rule allows third parties, including unions, to accompany OSHA inspectors on facility inspections, even in non-unionized workplaces.

AFS has received a $4 million federal appropriation to conduct essential aluminum-casting performance research.

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, today congratulated Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

AFS is calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the House’s debt ceiling bill which averts a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has denied a bipartisan request to immediately add copper to the official Critical Minerals list due to a dangerous supply risk. 

Supporting public policies that bolster competitiveness, fuel economic growth, and create jobs are at the top of the agenda for the American Foundry Society this year.