AFS Welcomes Our New Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association, welcomes 18 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization.
AFS Unveils New Plaque to Commemorate Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library
In a joint effort between AFS and University of Northern Iowa, Matthews Additive Technologies, Matthews International Corporation, Liberty Pattern, and American Pattern & CNC works, AFS is proud to announce the completion of the Peters-Robison Library Memorial plaque!
The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library is named in memory of the late R.D. “Butch” Peters and the late Stephen T. Robison.
President Signs New Trade Agreement with Mexico And Canada To Replace NAFTA
President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement — or USMCA — in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30.
The agreement provides increased requirements for automotive components to be produced in North America and follows more than a year of talks to update the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which supports about $1.2 trillion in annual trade among the three countries in the USMCA.
AFS Peters-Robison Library Reaches New Milestone
The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library has further cemented its status as the world’s largest and most comprehensive metalcasting library, recently expanding its digital collection to over 18,000 articles.
AFS Announces Locations for Next 3 Trade Shows
The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest and most influential professional society and trade association, today announced the location for the next three trade shows. Grand Rapids, Cleveland and St. Louis to Host $50 Billion Metalcasting Industry.
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.
Denny Dotson to Receive Prestigious WFO Award at CastExpo Banquet
The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting association, today announced that past AFS President Denny Dotson will receive the Jozef Suchy Medal from the World Foundry Organization. It will be presented by Jose Javier Gonzalez of the WFO at the annual banquet on April 13 during CastExpo2025 at Atlanta.
Navy Seal Leader Scott Moore to Share Leadership Insight at CastExpo 2025
Rear Admiral (ret.) Scott Moore will deliver the April 13 Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025 in Atlanta, Principles for Leading High-Performance Teams.
AFS to Bestow Highest Honors to Gold Medalists, Scientific Merit, and Service Citation Recipients at CastExpo 2025
At the 2025 CastExpo in Atlanta, five distinguished leaders will be honored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) for their outstanding contributions to the metalcasting industry. The Peter L. Simpson Gold Medal and William H. McFadden Gold Medal will be awarded at the annual banquet on Sunday, April 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Scientific Merit and Service Citation Awards presentation will take place at the Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon, Sunday, April 13, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Visit afsinc.org for more details.
AFS Gains New Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association, welcomes 13 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who support the association’s three-part mission of advocacy, education, and innovation for the foundry industry.