(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).
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting organization, today offered congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump, Vice President-Elect JD Vance, and all newly elected lawmakers. Following a sharply contested series of national elections, now is the time for policymakers to begin coming together on forward-thinking public policies that will bolster economic growth, encourage reshoring, and provide opportunity for all Americans.
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) has named Ted Schorn, Vice President of Quality and Technology at Enkei America Inc., recipient of the 2026 James P. Keating Founders' Freedom Award.
The AFS Institute is proud to announce Metalcasting for Purchasing Professionals, a course for new buyers, purchasing managers, and supplier development engineers.
Foundries operate differently from other supply bases, and those new to the industry can make costly mistakes when they don’t understand those details. This course helps close that knowledge gap by connecting metalcasting fundamentals directly to the decisions purchasing professionals make every week.
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.
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.
Schaumburg, IL — On July 15, USTR published its final remedy in the Brazil Section 301 case – a 25% tariff will be effective on July 22.