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 moreAmerican Foundry Society Opens Its Doors on Manufacturing Day
The American Foundry Society (AFS) highlighted metalcasting careers to students, teachers, and families during its Manufacturing Day Open House on Oct. 4, 2019.
The event is part of a coordinated annual national celebration by the manufacturing…
AFS Committee Changes Name to Reflect Work
An AFS committee in the EHS Division updated its name this summer to reflect the current emphasis of its work.
Formerly called the Water Quality and Waste Disposal Committee, it is now known as the Water, Waste & Byproducts Management Committee (WWBMC).
For more information…
Train Your Trainers for Success with the AFS Institute
Your foundry’s success depends on a well-trained workforce. But are your trainers up to speed on the latest advancements? A new workshop from the American Foundry Society Institute gives trainers the knowledge they need to transform a plant’s workforce development program with solutions tailored…
Georgia Southern University Creates AFS Student Chapter
The American Foundry Society is proud to welcome Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Georgia) as the newest school to establish an AFS Student Chapter on campus. The AFS Board of Directors approved Georgia Southern’s application on Aug. 15, making it the 40th college or university to host…
AFS to Honor Two Industry Leaders at Foundry Leadership Summit
Craig SchmeisserTwo metalcasting leaders will be honored by the American Foundry Society for their contributions to the industry during the 2019 Foundry Leadership Summit.
Craig Schmeisser will receive the Keating Founders’ Freedom Award, presented for “significant…
AFS, Industry Coalition Oppose Taxpayer Funding for Rail Purchases from China-Controlled Companies
AFS and an industry coalition are fighting for language in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will prevent the use of taxpayer dollars for purchases of rail equipment from companies controlled by China.
The Chinese state-owned enterprise, CRRC, has made aggressive…
Join the AFS Engineering Division for plant tours and more this September
Current and prospective members of the AFS Engineering Division have a great opportunity to tour and evaluate advanced foundries during a meeting on Sept. 10-11 at Donsco in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.
The event includes plant engineering tours and evaluations of Donsco’s Mt. Joy and…
Foundry Leadership Summit Early Registration Deadline is Aug. 26
Good news! The early registration discount for the Foundry Leadership Summit has been extended until Aug. 26. Get the best price now!
Prepare your foundry for 2020 and beyond with high-level speakers, industry roundtables, and innovative presentations about issues important to the…
AFS Welcomes 18 New Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society, North America’s leading metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomed 18 new Corporate Members that joined from March to July of this year.
“AFS looks forward to working with our Corporate Members to help them achieve their business goals…
Plan to Host a Plant Tour with Your Lawmakers over the August Recess!
A friendly reminder from the AFS Washington, D.C., office: What you’re about to read is a valuable opportunity to get your metalcasting business in front of lawmakers. You do a ton of great work and our country benefits from your castings. Make sure the people elected to represent you hear your…