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American Foundry Society Announces Revised Board Succession Plan

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting organization, today announced a revision to its Board-leadership succession plan.

The change was made following the resignation of Sara Joyce, who had been 2nd Vice President, from the Society’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Joyce has recently retired from Badger Mining.

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AFS Announces Grede and Keating Founders Freedom Award Winners

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced the recipients for two of its most prestigious honors, recognizing outstanding leadership and service to the metalcasting industry.

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AFS Welcomes 17 New Corporate Members

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomes 17 new Corporate Members who have joined the organization between April 1 and June 30, 2025. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who invest in the association’s three-part mission of advocacy, education, and innovation for the foundry industry. 

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AFS Welcomes 22 New Corporate Members

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomes 22 new Corporate Members who have joined the organization between January 1 and April 2, 2025.

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American Foundry Society Welcomes 13 New Corporate Members

SCHAUMBURG, Ill – The American Foundry Society proudly welcomes 13 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization.

AFS Corporate Members represent a diverse group of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who support the association’s mission of advocacy, education, and innovation for the foundry industry.

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AFS Technical Council and Research Board Announce New Selections

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The American Foundry Society (AFS) is pleased to announce the newest appointments to its Technical Council and Research Board, effective April 2024. These appointments recognize distinguished professionals for their contributions to the metalcasting industry and their commitment to advancing the field.

New Appointments to the AFS Technical Council:

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AFS Welcomes Our New Corporate Members

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association, welcomes 18 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization.

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Justin Scott to Succeed Retiring Doug Kurkul As American Foundry Society CEO

The American Foundry Society (AFS), the largest professional and trade organization serving the $52 billion metalcasting industry, announced today that Justin Scott, Ph.D., CAE, will become its next Chief Executive Officer. 
 

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Sandra Calabrese of Norican To Serve as American Foundry Society 2nd Vice President

Calabrese, a proven manufacturing leader who is passionate about mentoring young people and developing talent, will be formally elected at the Society’s Annual Business Meeting at Metalcasting Congress 2026 in Grand Rapids and will serve in a succession of leadership positions over a four-year period.

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Registration Opens for Metalcasting Congress 2026 - Premier Foundry Event Coming to Grand Rapids, MI April 14-16

Professionals from across the metalcasting supply chain are now able to register for Metalcasting Congress 2026, North America's premier foundry industry gathering, set to unfold on April 14–16 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI.

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