AFS Peters-Robison Library Continues Growth
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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.
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.
New Affinity Program Provides AFS Members with Exclusive Shipping Benefits
SCHAUMBURG, IL — The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced a new member affinity partnership with Worldwide Express (WWEX), providing AFS Corporate Members access to exclusive shipping benefits designed to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs. Through this program, AFS members can take advantage of discounted shipping rates, a broad carrier network, specialized transportation services, real-time tracking, customs and tariff support, and dedicated account and claims assistance.
State Foundry Association Leaders To Report During October 29 Members-Only Webinar
SCHAUMBURG, IL - In the first-ever event of this kind, the American Foundry Society (AFS) is hosting a Members-Only Webinar on October 29 at 1:00 pm (CT) titled, “Essential Reports from the State Capitals.”
AFS Peters-Robison Library Reaches New Milestone
The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library has further cemented its status as the world’s largest and most comprehensive metalcasting library, recently expanding its digital collection to over 18,000 articles.
AFS Gains New Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association, welcomes 13 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who support the association’s three-part mission of advocacy, education, and innovation for the foundry industry.
AFS Welcomes 19 New Corporate Members
Nineteen new Corporate Members have joined AFS in recent months, bringing the Society to its highest corporate membership count in more than 15 years.