Recipients Announced for AFS Highest Honors
AFS will honor seven industry leaders at the 130th Metacasting Congress held in Grand Rapids, MI, at DeVos Place, April 14-16.
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SCHAUMBURG, IL - Seven distinguished leaders will be honored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) for their outstanding contributions to the metalcasting industry. All awards will be bestowed during Metalcasting Congress 2026 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. The Thomas W. Pangborn Gold Medal…
Sandra Calabrese of Norican To Serve as American Foundry Society 2nd Vice President
Schaumburg, IL: The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting professional society and trade organization, today announced that Sandra Calabrese (Norican) has been selected to serve as AFS 2nd Vice President in 2026-2027. She will…
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, 2026, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids MI, the 2026 annual…
AFS Announces 2026 Taylor & Witt Award Recipients and Hoyt Lecturer
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Honorary Lectures and Papers Committee recently announced the winners of the 2026 Howard F. Taylor Award and the 2026 Ray H. Witt Management Award, along with the selection of 2027 Hoyt Memorial Lecturer.
The 2026 Howard F. Taylor Award is presented to…
AFS Technical Council Ratifies a New Thomas E. Prucha Best Student Paper Award
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Technical Council ratified a Best Student Paper award with the first awardee expected at the 2027 Metalcasting Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. The new national award is to be voted upon by the Honorary Lectures & Papers (HLP) Committee at the same time the Howard…
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…
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 maintains close working relationships with the state metalcasting associations…
Additive Manufacturing Division Combines with Standards Committee to Approve AFS Standard
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS standards committee has approved an AFS Standard on Standard Practices for Use of Printed Sand in Casting Production. This standard, prepared by the AFS additive manufacturing committee, is part of the AFS Standards Initiative.
AFS Standards are…
Updated AFS Health & Safety Guides Are Now Available
SCHAUMBURG, IL - AFS has released the 5th edition of the “Health & Safety Guides” with technical updates to 17 of the 68 chapters, one new chapter, and new full-color illustrations throughout to address new Federal OSHA regulations and improved information on hazards and best management…
AFS Announces New Partnership for Rapid Cast Parts
SCHAUMBURG, IL - AFS has announced a new project in partnership with AFS corporate member Renaissance Services. This 12-month project for piloting the “Rapid Cast Parts – Center of Excellence” (RCP-COE) focuses on accelerating government end-user casting delivery. Many…