AFS Receives $4 Million Federal Appropriation to Conduct Aluminum Casting Performance Research
AFS has received a $4 million federal appropriation to conduct essential aluminum-casting performance research.
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AFS to Press 5 Key Priorities During Metalcasters Week in Washington, June 9-15
The American Foundry Society will advocate for key policy priorities crucial to the metalcasting industry during Metalcasters Week in Washington, June 9–15, 2024. Highlighted by the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 11–12, these priorities include:
AFS Congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on Election as Speaker of the House
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 Applauds House, Urges Senate to Adopt House-Passed Debt Ceiling Bill
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.
AFS Calls on Congress to Approve Bipartisan Debt Limit Bill
AFS is calling on lawmakers to approve a bipartisan bill that would avert a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.
AFS Criticizes Administration’s Failure to Designate Copper as a Critical Mineral
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.
AFS releases 2023 federal policy agenda
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.
AFS Seeking Members for Lead Rule Working Group
AFS is in the process of forming a working group to seek input from foundries and suppliers using lead in their facilities. AFS will be formally commenting on the ANPRM.
AFS to Host Webinar on OSHA’s Revisions to Lead Standards on July 28
OSHA has begun the process of revising its standards for occupational exposure to lead, a move which will affect some non-ferrous foundries. To help metalcasters stay informed about these proposed changes to the standards, AFS will host a Members-Only Webinar at 1 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 28.
AFS Report Details Ways to Prevent Heat Stress in Foundries
A comprehensive report from the AFS Safety & Health Committee which provided the basis for an ASTM Standard details how metalcasters can prevent and manage heat-related illness during hot weather and other situations that can cause heat stress.