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AFS Urges FERC to Delay Comment Deadline on Rulemaking to Hike Electricity Transmission Rates

April 30, 2020

AFS is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the comment period on a proposed rulemaking that would raise electricity bills for all consumers, including U.S. metalcasters, until the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Metalcasters are Providing Essential Goods and More in the Fight Against COVID-19

April 23, 2020

In the global fight against COVID-19, metalcasters and their suppliers have proved essential. AFS Corporate Members are providing crucial services to support coronavirus relief, from manufacturing components for medical equipment and other essential products, to making donations and providing much-needed expertise.

AFS Welcomes New President and Board Members

April 22, 2020

Michael L. Lenahan will lead the American Foundry Society and the Institute as President of the Board of Directors for 2020-2021.

Trump Administration Unveils Three-Phase Plan for States to Reopen Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

April 20, 2020

On April 16, the Trump administration released new federal guidelines for governors to use while reopening their state’s economies following coronavirus quarantine procedures. The administration's 18-page guidance document, the “Opening Up America Again” plan, details three phases to reopen state economies, with a series of “gating criteria” it uses to gauge infection levels and avoid a resurgence in infection rates.

Foundry 4.0 Conference moved to Spring 2021

April 17, 2020

The American Foundry Society is rescheduling an important event, the Foundry 4.0 Conference, from June 2020 to spring 2021. The decision to postpone the conference resulted from respect for company travel restrictions.

AFS Institute Offers Classroom Courses LIVE Online

April 16, 2020

AFS & The Institute know the importance of continued education and training, especially in the current pandemic climate. The Institute is being proactive in quickly transforming some of its popular courses to a live online format.

AFS Makes Major Commitment to Virtual Programming

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 public-health and economic shock has affected the metalcasting industry in a broad variety of ways. The American Foundry Society is moving quickly to continue to deliver on its mission of Advocate-Educate-Innovate in newer ways for the benefit of our corporate and individual members.

AFS Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation for Increased Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program

April 15, 2020

AFS joined more than 200 national and state-based trade groups in a letter to congressional leadership today calling on Congress to increase funding for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

AFS Compiles COVID-19 Resources for Foundries Regarding Respirators

April 13, 2020

Foundries have asked questions regarding the legitimacy of specific respirators amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these important concerns, AFS has compiled resources that foundries can use to identify NIOSH-approved respirators...

AFS Advocacy Summit to Feature Labor Sec. Scalia

April 9, 2020

AFS today announced its annual flagship advocacy event, the Government Affairs Fly-In, has been replaced this year with a three-hour virtual Advocacy Summit, to be held on May 19 at 9 a.m. (CT). The Summit will have an extremely powerful and substantial policy agenda, featuring Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and other can’t-miss experts.