Denny Dotson to Receive Prestigious WFO Award at CastExpo Banquet
Prestigious Medal is Named for the late Jozef Suchy of PolandMarch 19, 2025: SCHAUMBURG, IL: The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting association, today announced that past AFS President Denny Dotson will receive the Jozef…
Frank Headington to Provide Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025
SCHAUMBURG, IL - As the world faces increasing division, suffering, and a breakdown in communication, leadership expert and metalcasting veteran Frank Headington is calling for a shift from power-based leadership to servant leadership. He will speak about this topic…
Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Speak at CastExpo 2025
SCHAUMBURG, IL - CastExpo 2025, the premier event for the metalcasting industry, is proud to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes as a featured keynote speaker. Dawes, a trailblazer in the world of gymnastics and a passionate advocate for perseverance and teamwork, will share…
Navy Seal Leader Scott Moore to Share Leadership Insight at CastExpo 2025
Schaumburg, IL - Rear Admiral (ret.) Scott Moore will deliver the April 13 Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025 in Atlanta, Principles for Leading High-Performance Teams.
Having served 30 years as a SEAL leader, retired Rear Admiral Scott Moore is a master in organizational…
Aluminum & Light Metals (ALM) Division and Standards Committee Combine to Approve the first AFS Standards
Two standards on the Reduced Pressure Test and the Specific Gravity Test for aluminum melts were recently approved as part of the AFS Standards Initiative.
…American Foundry Society Releases 2024 Annual Report Highlighting Industry Advancement and Member Success
Schaumburg, Ill - AFS is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the organization’s commitment to advancing the metalcasting industry and delivering impactful benefits to its members.
This year’s…
AFS Announces Second America Makes IMPACT Project
SCHAUMBURG, Ill - AFS is happy to announce partnership in a second project that is part of the America Makes IMPACT (Improvements in Manufacturing Productivity via Additive Capabilities and Techno-Economic Analysis) program. This 27-month project is titled “Transitioning Best Practices and…
American Foundry Society Welcomes 13 New Corporate Members
SCHAUMBURG, Ill – The American Foundry Society proudly welcomes 13 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization.
AFS Corporate Members represent a diverse group of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who…
AFS Technical Council and Research Board Announce New Selections
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The American Foundry Society (AFS) is pleased to announce the newest appointments to its Technical Council and Research Board, effective April 2024. These appointments recognize distinguished professionals for their contributions to the metalcasting industry and their…
AFS Releases 2025 Metalcasting Forecast & Trends
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The American Foundry Society is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Metalcasting Forecast & Trends report. This annual publication delivers in-depth insights drawn from a range of governmental, industrial, and economic sources to provide a…