New Economic Forecast from AFS Projects Strong Growth in 2021
The U.S. metalcasting industry is projected to grow at a rate of 19.7% in 2021, according to a new report published by the American Foundry Society.
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AFS Calls on Lawmakers to Support Economic Growth Through Domestic Manufacturing in 2021
Plans for a robust economic recovery, powered by a strong U.S. manufacturing base, are at the center of the American Foundry Society’s 2021 Policy Agenda.
Congress Approves COVID-19 Relief and Government Spending Bill
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief measure, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. The package will keep the federal government running for the rest of the fiscal year, provide billions of dollars in aid to small businesses, extend unemployment programs, deliver resources to support vaccinations, and more.
Attendee Registration Opens for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021
Professionals across the entire metalcasting supply chain can now register for the industry’s leading virtual conference and trade show, Metalcasting Congress 2021, streaming live online and on demand April 12-22, 2021.
New Guide to 3D Sand Printing Published by AFS
Metalcasters who want to learn more about the state-of-the-art process of 3D sand printing have a new resource from the American Foundry Society. The 3D Printed Precision Sand Casting Process is a helpful pocket guide that explains this toolingless technology in clear detail.
Foundries, Suppliers Have Simple Solution to Effective Web Advertising
Metalcasters and foundry industry suppliers now have a simple and effective way to reach the right customers online: AFS Targeted Digital Advertising.
The new program harnesses the power of AFS’ premier industry magazines, Casting Source and Modern Casting, to target a qualified audience of professionals from across the worldwide metalcasting supply chain, wherever and whenever they browse the web.
AFS Releases Updated PPE Guide
The latest information on personal protective equipment (PPE) in metalcasting plants is presented in an easy-to-use, updated guide from the American Foundry Society. Published in October 2020, PPE Guide for Metalcasting Operations, 6th Edition, covers current best practices and special considerations for the use of personal protective equipment in foundries.
EHS Division Honors Four for Individual Contributions
The American Foundry Society’s Environmental, Health and Safety Division recognized the exemplary work of four members during the October 2020 virtual EHS Conference.
AFS Issues Call for Papers for Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference
The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for its 2021 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference.
AFS to Present Virtual Metalcasting Congress in 2021
The American Foundry Society will present Metalcasting Congress 2021 as a virtual event between April 12 and 22, 2021.