American Foundry Society Announces Revised Board Succession Plan
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting organization, today announced a revision to its Board-leadership succession plan.The change was made following the resignation of Sara Joyce, who had been 2nd Vice President, from the Society’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Joyce has recently retired from Badger Mining.
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Experts from every corner of the metalcasting industry are ready to add value to your meeting, conference, or educational event. They’re members of the American Foundry Society Speakers Bureau, the industry’s go-to source for authorities on everything from metals and metallurgy to health and…
Why you should attend the 2019 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In
Your voice counts. With more than 100 new lawmakers and dozens of new congressional staffers on Capitol Hill, this year’s AFS Government Affairs Fly-In is more important than ever. Every U.S. foundry and supplier is encouraged to send at least one employee to the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In to…
AFS announces 9 additional conferences for 2019!
AFS is excited to announce nine more high-value conferences for 2019! These events offer the best in metalcasting education and another opportunity to network with your peers at a vital AFS event. The range of events means there’s something for everyone in metalcasting.
Registration is…
U.S. raises tariffs to 25%, China vows retaliation
President Trump on May 10 made good on his decision to increase tariffs from 10% to 20% on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, following setbacks in ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and China. The new tariffs are expected to be met with retaliatory measures from China.
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AFS announces Millionaires Safety Award winners
Five AFS Corporate Members have been honored for outstanding safety achievements in their plants.
The annual Millionaires Safety Award from AFS recognizes facilities that reach a minimum of one million safe-hours worked without a lost-time injury or illness. The recipients were honored…
AFS Corporate Members honored for exemplary service
The American Foundry Society honored two AFS Corporate Members, Carley Foundry and Elkem, with AFS Corporate Contribution Awards during CastExpo 2019 in Atlanta. The awards recognize each company’s exemplary service to AFS.
Carley Foundry (Blaine, Minnesota) has contributed time,…
AFS welcomes Reich as new president
Peter Reich, co-owner of LAEMPE REICH (Trussville, Alabama), began his one-year term this week as president of the American Foundry Society and the Institute for 2019-2020.
Reich was welcomed as the new AFS President during a luncheon at CastExpo 2019 in Atlanta. The…
AFS welcomes new technical director
The American Foundry Society is pleased to welcome Tom Dore as Technical Director.
Formerly a vice president at AFS Corporate Member Alu-Bra Foundry, Dore has years of hands-on experience in foundry operations, including plant engineering, heat treating, sand casting, customer quality,…
32 countries to be represented at CastExpo
Metalcasters, casting buyers, and suppliers from around the world will gather April 27-30 in Atlanta for CastExpo, for the world’s first look in 2019 at new technologies and equipment for the foundry industry. American Foundry Society, the show sponsor, announced today that attendees from 32…
AFS releases updated Safety Data Sheets
The American Foundry Society is helping metalcasters stay compliant with the Hazard Communication Standard by publishing new Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for a variety of alloys.
SDSs will be on sale for 10% off through April 30, 2019, and they may be purchased at CastExpo for the same…