AFS Participates in California Metals Coalition Annual Meeting
ANAHEIM, CA - California is the number two state in the nation for number of foundries, with a total economic impact of nearly $7 billion and 31,680 jobs. With that in mind, AFS participated today in the annual California Metals Coalition annual meeting. AFS exhibited at the annual meeting just outside of Anaheim and visited with corporate member companies and prospective member companies at their facilities and at the meeting. The Society’s CEO Doug Kurkul and Vice President Ben Yates participated in the event which drew more than 200 attendees.
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Overview of Section 301 tariffs: U.S. and China exchange $34 billion in tariffs, more to come U.S. tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods kicked in on July 6 Affected products include motor vehicles, tractors, rail, airplanes, and various other industrial parts China retaliated with…AFS applauds White House promoting new national workforce strategy
Metalcasters applauded today when President Trump signed an executive order promoting a training program for workers. The executive order also establishes the National Council for the American Worker, and an additional outside advisory board, as well as a “Pledge to America’s Workers” from…
OEMs want metalcasters with additive manufacturing capabilities
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Hear insights from business author, speaker Steven Shapiro at Foundry Leadership Conference
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“In the static world of previous years, traditional business success could often be…
OSHA issues interim enforcement guidance for crystalline silica rule for general industry
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Deadline to submit 2017 injury and illness data to OSHA is July 1
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AFS advocating for solutions to skills shortage
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“Lean for the Foundry” e-Learning modules now available!
Lean manufacturing has transformed industries. Now the AFS Institute is bringing lean training to metalcasting.
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What do tariffs mean for foundries? Find out during an AFS webinar
An expert trade attorney will delve into U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs during an AFS Members Only Webinar at 1 p.m. CT Thursday, June 21.
Aman Kakar, associate at Arent Fox International Trade Group, will provide an overview of the Trump administration’s Section 232 tariffs and…