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.
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.
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.
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
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.
AFS Peters-Robison Library Continues Growth
Covering developments from the 19th century to present day, this member resource offers in-depth information across the Metalcasting Industry.
AFS Adds 14 New Corporate Members
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and
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.
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.