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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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Ted Schorn of Enkei America Named 2026 Keating Founders' Freedom Award Recipient

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. 

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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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US Finalizes Tariff Hike on Brazilian Imports, Exempts Brazilian Pig Iron

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.

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Jennings to Serve as Keynote at AFS Government Affairs Fly-In, June 9

On June 9–10, leaders from across the metalcasting industry will gather in Washington, D.C., for the American Foundry Society’s annual Government Affairs Fly-In, where they will engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the critical role metalcasters play in the U.S. economy.

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Metalcasting Congress 2026 Underway in Less Than Two Weeks

A convergence of professionals from across the global metalcasting industry, Metalcasting Congress 2026 will showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing technology, materials, and process innovation, while delivering unmatched opportunities for technical and management education, networking, and business development.

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AFS Institute Introduces Free "Metalcasting Facility Safety" Module for Every Employee at Member Companies

The AFS Institute, the education arm of the American Foundry Society, today announced the availability of a newly revised and updated Foundry E-learning module on "Metalcasting Facility Safety." The Institute is offering the module at no charge to every employee at all 1,125 AFS-Member companies.

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AFS Library Advanced AI Search Tool Now Includes AFS Members-Only Webinar Citations

March 18, 2026 - The AFS Library Advanced AI Search Tool recently expanded to include the transcripts of the full archive of more than 250 AFS members-only webinars hosted on AFS Onlive.  The new capability works the same

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Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey Shows Increasing Optimism Among Foundry Leaders

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting professional society and trade association, released quarterly survey results showing increasing economic optimism.

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