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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 comprehensive analysis of the metalcasting industry’s economic indicators.

Key Highlights from the 2025 Report:

  • Strategic Business Planning Insights: The report offers valuable projections designed to aid corporate leaders in strategic decision-making.
  • Positive Industry Growth: Forecasts reflect the stability and success of the metalcasting sector, with projected sales growth signaling ongoing industry vitality.
  • Significant Sales Increase: AFS projects a 4.2% increase in casting sales for 2025, with total sales expected to reach $50.1 billion.

AFS Corporate Members can access this report as part of their membership benefits. The 2025 Metalcasting Forecast & Trends is available for purchase in the AFS Store for non-members. For additional information or inquiries regarding the report, please contact Ben Yates, Vice President of Business Development, at byates@afsinc.org.

AFS thanks its members for their continued support and partnership in advancing the metalcasting industry.

The American Foundry Society is a dynamic technical and advocacy organization that serves and represents the $50 billion metalcasting industry. AFS is the only association serving the entire industry, including all metals and processes, with a three-part focus on advocacy, education, and innovation. AFS also publishes Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines and presents Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, the largest metalcasting trade events in North America. Founded in 1896, the organization is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an advocacy office in Washington, D.C. More information is available at AFSinc.org.