U.S. Senator Katie Britt to Receive AFS Congressional Champion Award
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society will present the AFS Congressional Champion Award to U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama on June 10, 2025 during a reception at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.
Read moreExhibit Sales Open Feb. 3 for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021
Free informational webinar goes live Feb. 2
Suppliers to the metalcasting industry and foundries have the best opportunity since 2019 to showcase their products and generate high-quality leads when they exhibit at Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021.
Sales open on Wednesday, Feb.…
New Economic Forecast from AFS Projects Strong Growth in 2021
The U.S. metalcasting industry is projected to grow at a rate of 19.7% in 2021, according to a new report published by the American Foundry Society.
This and other vital business intelligence was released today…
AFS Calls on Lawmakers to Support Economic Growth Through Domestic Manufacturing in 2021
Plans for a robust economic recovery, powered by a strong U.S. manufacturing base, are at the center of the American Foundry Society’s 2021 Policy Agenda.
AFS today called on lawmakers to encourage economic growth and job creation with policies that support the success of U.S.…
Congress Approves COVID-19 Relief and Government Spending Bill
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief measure, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. The package will keep the federal government running for the rest of the fiscal year, provide billions of dollars in aid to…
Attendee Registration Opens for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021
Professionals across the entire metalcasting supply chain can now register for the industry’s leading virtual conference and trade show, Metalcasting Congress 2021.
Streaming live online and on demand April 12-22, 2021, the first-ever virtual Metalcasting Congress will offer attendees…
New Guide to 3D Sand Printing Published by AFS
Metalcasters who want to learn more about the state-of-the-art process of 3D sand printing have a new resource from the American Foundry Society.
The 3D Printed Precision Sand Casting Process is a helpful pocket guide that explains this toolingless technology in clear detail. Released to…
Foundries, Suppliers Have Simple Solution to Effective Web Advertising
Metalcasters and foundry industry suppliers now have a simple and effective way to reach the right customers online: AFS Targeted Digital Advertising.
The new program harnesses the power of AFS’ premier industry magazines, Casting Source and Modern Casting, to target a qualified audience…
AFS Releases Updated PPE Guide
The latest information on personal protective equipment (PPE) in metalcasting plants is presented in an easy-to-use, updated guide from the American Foundry Society.
Published in October 2020, PPE Guide for Metalcasting Operations, 6th Edition, covers current best practices and…
EHS Division Honors Four for Individual Contributions
The American Foundry Society’s Environmental, Health and Safety Division recognized the exemplary work of four members during the October 2020 virtual EHS Conference.
Receiving the division’s 2020 Service Awards were Greg Kramer (ME Elecmetal, Duluth, Minnesota) and Brent Charlton (…
AFS Issues Call for Papers for Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference
The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for its 2021 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference.
Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology…