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.
Read moreFrom the CEO: AFS is changing with you
A column from AFS CEO Doug Kurkul
How much has your business evolved over the last several years? Think of the new products or services you have introduced, and new technologies, processes, and policies you have adopted, to keep up with the demands of the marketplace and to serve your…
Scholarships are par for the course at Western Michigan Chapter
The AFS Western Michigan Chapter knows its way around the links.
After 79 years, it should. That’s how long the chapter’s annual golf outing has raised scholarship money for metalcasting students.
The AFS Western Michigan Chapter raises money each year for…AFS releases handbook on silica compliance, no cost to members
AFS members soon will have a step-by-step guide to silica compliance.
The Silica Handbook for Small and Medium-Sized Foundries was compiled by AFS Safety and Health Committee members. All AFS members, corporate and individual, will have access to the digital book this fall.
“This…
AFS Supports EPA’s Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn August 31, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule to address greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. This rule would replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan (CPP)…
Catch this keynote if you can! Frank Abagnale to speak to metalcasters at CastExpo 2019
Frank Abagnale, one of history’s most infamous and successful conmen, will be the headline keynote at CastExpo 2019, April 27-30, 2019, in Atlanta. Abagnale is now one of the most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents.
Abagnale will be the headline…Foundry Leadership Conference attracts global crowd
Foundry leaders from seven countries spanning three continents gathered in Amelia Island, Florida, Sept. 16-18 for the 2018 AFS Foundry Leadership Conference.
Attendees expressed enthusiasm for the content of the event. As one said, “Innovation and disruption were terrific! Economics and…
Cutting-edge technology at forefront of AFS additive manufacturing conference
The American Foundry Society knows the importance of being at the cutting edge of technology. That, again, was proven true during the 2018 Additive Manufacturing for Metalcasting Conference. From Sept. 10-13 in Louisville, Kentucky, over 120 attendees heard about the latest developments in…Trade show pro offers free web training to CastExpo exhibitors
One of highest-rated trade show educators in the country will host an exclusive webinar for CastExpo 2019 exhibitors at 9 a.m. CT Oct. 2.
Richard Erschik, who has a reputation in the trade show industry for generating and qualifying leads, will demonstrate how to get the most…
21st century leadership and creating an ideal culture
This blog post comes to AFS from talent management expert Margaret Graziano. Graziano, an engaging speaker and an authority on workplace leadership, will bring her program, “Mastering 21st Century Leadership,” to the 2018 Future Leaders of Metalcasting Meeting, Oct. 15-17 at Dotson…