AFS Begins Work on Aluminum Casting Performance Initiative (ACPI) Projects
AFS announced that contracting for three new projects as part of the Aluminum Casting Performance Initiative FY2024 funding package has been finalized. These projects will provide a critical step towards improving reliability and quality of aluminum casting methods.
Read moreModern Casting editor wins national magazine award
What metalcasters have long known – the great value of Modern Casting magazine – was confirmed recently as Modern Casting managing editor Shannon Wetzel won an AZBEE Award of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Wetzel received the AZBEE Bronze National…
AFS supports Infrastructure Week, calls on Congress for investment
As the sixth annual Infrastructure Week kicks off, metalcasters are in Washington, D.C., advocating for infrastructure investment as part of the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In.
Metalcasters have many of the same goals as those highlighted during Infrastructure Week, May 14-21:…
AFS Safe Year Award applications due June 1
Safety is the priority of every metalcaster at every level of production. The AFS Safe Year Award, an annual accolade from the American Foundry Society, recognizes member facilities which have achieved stellar safety records.
Corporate Members have until June 1, 2018, to submit their…
AFS to honor Wisconsin senator, Ohio congressman for support of U.S. metalcasting
Two lawmakers on Capitol Hill are being honored by the American Foundry Society for their steadfast support of U.S. metalcasters.
On May 15, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson and Ohio Rep. Bill Johnson will receive the Metalcasting Industry Eagle Award from AFS. The award is presented annually…
AFS comments on EPA's proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan
The American Foundry Society submitted comments April 26 supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Citing “significant negative impacts on a broad range of industries, including the metalcasting industry,” AFS said it backed…
Stormwater seminar to help metalcasters create defensible compliance process
When it comes to stormwater regulations, non-compliance can cost foundries hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and leave them vulnerable to expensive third-party lawsuits. An upcoming seminar from the American Foundry Society aims to teach metalcasters about defensible compliance processes, a…AFS announces 15 new Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society, North America’s leading metalcasting trade association and professional society, announced 15 new Corporate Members have joined from February to April this year. “We’re pleased to welcome these new Corporate Members to AFS, and we thank them for partnering…Modern Casting Wins Magazine Awards
Modern Casting staff earned two writing awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) at the Upper Midwest Region awards banquet in Chicago on April 19. Called the AZBEES, the awards recognize excellence in journalistic reporting for business-to-business and trade…AFS announces new chief technical services officer
Following a nationwide search, the American Foundry Society is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Robison to chief technical services officer.
Steve RobisonRobison’s distinguished career includes 13 years in foundry management and production roles, and eight years in…
New AFS Website Provides Enhanced Online Experience
The American Foundry Society has launched a new website that serves the needs and advances the interests of the modern metalcasting industry. In aligning with the association’s strategic direction, the new afsinc.org now has a greater focus on several key elements: much-improved…