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AFS Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Rebuild Our Nation’s Water Systems

The U.S. Senate recently approved the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, which would authorize the investment of more than $35 billion in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. 

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International Journal of Metalcasting Honored for Editorial Excellence

International Journal of Metalcasting and Editor-in-Chief Tom Prucha performed in the top 10% of all qualifying journals based on Springer Nature’s Journal Author Satisfaction survey, the publisher recently announced.

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AFS Announces Council Leaders for 2021-2022

Leaders will play key roles in advancing the AFS Mission and Strategic Plan.

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Metalcasting Congress 2021 Goes Live

Metalcasters and foundry industry suppliers from around the world are networking and sharing knowledge during the first-ever virtual Metalcasting Congress, which launched today. 

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AFS Announces Additions to Board of Directors for 2021-2022

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting association, today announced its officers and new members for 2021-2022.

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AFS Metalcaster Outlook Survey Shows Considerable Optimism Despite Worker Shortage

AFS today announced the results of its Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey for the first quarter of 2021.

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Eight International Awards To Be Presented During Metalcasting Congress

The American Foundry Society announced today that eight international metalcasting awards will be presented by video during the Metalcasting Congress. All of the honorees were selected by the AFS Board of Awards, a group of past presidents of AFS.

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Metalcasting Congress to Feature 3 Keynotes from Manufacturing Leaders

The fascinating past and exciting future of metalcasting will be on full display at virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021, when three expert keynote speakers share their insights with attendees.

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OSHA Launches a COVID-19 National Emphasis Program, Plans to Ramp Up Coronavirus-Related Inspections

A new OSHA program, which is slated to last one year but could be extended if necessary, will prioritize onsite coronavirus-related inspections.

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AFS Welcomes 28 New Corporate Members

Twenty-eight metalcasters, suppliers and casting users have invested in AFS Corporate Memberships in recent months.

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