AFS Announces CEO Succession Plan Process
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, today announced that its longtime CEO, Doug Kurkul, has informed the Executive Committee of his intent to retire on May 1, 2026.
Read moreDOL Issues Information Request on Overtime Exemption
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a request for information (RFI) on the overtime regulations that were finalized in 2016. The new overtime rule more than doubled the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) annual wage threshold for who can qualify for overtime, from $23,660 to $47,…
Sept. 15 Webinar: OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard and Pending Lawsuit
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is hosting a webinar, 11 a.m., September 15 to prepare you for what’s next regarding OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard and Pending Lawsuit. Register here.
On September 26, 2017, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of…
Sneak Preview Futurist Jack Uldrich!
Someone once said, “The future’s coming faster than ever before.” What does the future hold for the manufacturing economy and your metalcasting business?
No one can tell you that for certain. But Jack Uldrich, one of the most respected futurists, will help you prepare for whatever is…
Dayton Company Advances in Competition
Skuld LLC (Tipp, Ohio) announced it was a semifinalist in the 43 North startup competition.
Skuld LLC is focused on innovating in the metalcasting industry. They are offering near net shape steel lost foam castings and offering this technology in stainless and low carbon steels.…
AFS Advocating for Reform of Tax System
The American Foundry Society (AFS) on July 17 submitted comments to Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Committee members concerning federal tax reform. In the letter, AFS asserts, “There is widespread consensus that the United States needs to reform its tax system.” AFS…
Eck Installs New Nobake Line; Exclusively Licenses Alloy Developed With ORNL
Eck Industries (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) announced the installation of a nobake molding line from Palmer Manufacturing & Supply to create additional capacity, improve ergonomics and reduce cost in large aluminum nobake castings.
The molding line includes state-of-the-art programmable…
Metalcasting Congress announces a new logo capturing the value of AFS events
The American Foundry Society is unveiling the new logo for the 122nd Metalcasting Congress, scheduled for April 3-5, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest look is an expression of AFS going boldly into the future with Metalcasting Congress for metalcasters, metalcasting buyers, and designers.…
Foundry Executive Leadership Conference to Feature Heavy Hitters and Great Insights
July 6, 2017: The American Foundry Society, the primary trade association advancing and serving the $30.3 billion metalcasting industry, today announced that noted global futurist Jack Uldrich, USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold, and FOX News Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen will…
AFS Welcomes 15 New Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society welcomes 15 new corporate members who joined North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society during the months of April, May and June.
“AFS is delivering a strong ROI for our corporate members by advocating for the industry,…
Walbro Announces North American Expansion
Walbro LLC (Tucson, Arizona) announced an expansion of its North American manufacturing operations with the opening of a new aluminum diecasting facility in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The new facility, which is co-located with Walbro’s engine management plant in Los Mochis, will share…