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 moreFL Sales, Marcellus Metalcasters Provide Equipment for School Metalcasting Demonstration
FL Sales (Grafton, Ohio) and Marcellus Metalcasters (Marcellus, Michigan) combined to provide equipment for a Florida teacher looking to create a metalcasting demonstration for his students.
Dean H. Martin, sales manager, Hunter Foundry Machinery Corp., had a grandson in a class at Riviera…
Waupaca Foundry Earns Patriot Award
Waupaca Foundry Inc. (Waupaca, Wisconsin), a Hitachi Metals company, received the Patriot Award in recognition of support of employees serving in the Army Reserves. Kyle Myszka, a metallurgist at the Marinette ductile iron foundry, nominated supervisor Joe Keske and Human Resources Manager Phil…
AFS Provides Regulatory Reduction Comments to EPA
On May 15, 2017, AFS submitted comprehensive and detailed recommendations regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations to be considered for “repeal, replacement or modification” in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 13777. The EO requires federal agencies…
OSHA Postpones Electronic Recordkeeping Compliance Date
OSHA announced that it will extend the July 1, 2017 filing date for the electronic submission of the OSHA 300A Recordkeeping Form. OSHA’s announcement did not state the expected extent of the delay.
The agency’s final rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses was issued in…
Reshoring, Innovation, and Student Engagement Were Key Themes at 121st Metalcasting Congress
More than 2,100 metalcasters, suppliers, casting users, and students participated in the 121st Metalcasting Congress, April 25-27 in Milwaukee. The show was marked by brisk attendance, featuring more than 220 exhibitors – including 15 first-time exhibitors – and a standing-room-only keynote…
Accuride Acquires KIC in First Addition Under Crestview Partners
Accuride Corporation (Evansville, Indiana), a supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries, acquired KIC LLC (Vancouver, Washington) and certain of its affiliated entities. KIC is a supplier of wheel end components to the North American commercial…
AFS and CISA Urge Members to Attend 2017 Fly-In
The time is now for members of the metalcasting industry to speak up for their interests in Washington D.C. at the AFS Fly-In, June 20-21. Metalcasting contributes $30.3 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employs 200,000 people. The Fly-In targets Capitol Hill with the positive message of…
Efforts to Preserve Historic Knight Foundry Get a Boost
The Knight Foundry facility (Sutter Creek, California) was recently donated to Sutter Creek, California.
The facility made its last casting in 1996, and there was concern about its future. It was placed on a list of endangered historic places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation…
Individuals Honored With Industry Awards at AFS Metalcasting Congress
The annual AFS award winners have been announced by the AFS Board of Awards for presentation at Metalcasting Congress in Milwaukee, April 25-27.
The Gold Medal, Award of Scientific Merit, and Service Citation are presented annually for service to the metalcasting industry. Gary…
American Axle Honored by GM, Acquisition of Metaldyne Complete
American Axle & Manufacturing (Detroit) was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its Supplier of the Year awards ceremony.
GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or…