U.S. Senator Katie Britt to Receive AFS Congressional Champion Award
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society will present the AFS Congressional Champion Award to U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama on June 10, 2025 during a reception at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.
Read moreOSHA 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…
AFS Member Company Oil City Iron Works Hosts Plant Tour for Texas Lawmakers
During the April congressional recess, AFS member company Oil City Iron Works (OCIW), Corsicana, Texas, opened its doors to host a tour of its foundry for Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Representative Joe Barton (R-TX), to make legislators more aware of both the benefits metalcasters bring to…
Waupaca Foundry – Plant 6 Provides Free Training to Community
Waupaca Foundry – Plant 6 (Etowah, Tennessee) gave free certified OSHA training to participants of a local program.
According to a report from The Chatanoogan, Gordon Michaud, maintenance department training coordinator at Waupaca, taught OSHA 10 classes to members of The Refuge, a…
AFS CEO Writes Letter to U.S. Department of Commerce
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Letter text:
Comments on the Presidential Memorandum regarding "Construction of Pipelines Using Domestic Steel and Iron" - Docket Number 170309252-7252-01
April 7, 2017
Dear Mr. Langdon and Mr. Halfman:
On behalf of the…