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AFS presents first-ever Green Foundry Case Study Awards

The American Foundry Society’s EHS Division presented its inaugural Green Foundry Case Study Awards on Oct. 10. The Green Foundry Case Study Awards recognize AFS Corporate Members for achievements in sustainable industry, innovation and environmental engagement.

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AFS Corporate Members recognized for safety achievements

The EHS Division of the American Foundry Society honored 23 metalcasting plants for achievements in safety. The plants received the 2017 Safe Year Award, which recognizes AFS Corporate Members for stellar safety records. To qualify for a Safe Year Award, winners must achieve one year without any lost-time incidents in their facilities.

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Congress passes AFS-supported water infrastructure package

A comprehensive water infrastructure bill backed by AFS won resounding support from Congress.   Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), which provides more than $6 billion in funding for water infrastructure projects nationwide. The bipartisan measure passed the Senate Oct. 10 by a vote of 99-1 after receiving unanimous approval by the House of Representatives in September.

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Ted Schorn and AFS: A comprehensive approach to visual inspection

Ted Schorn has a story to tell about visual inspection, and he’s sharing it three ways: in a course sponsored by AFS, at the AFS Aluminum Casting Conference, and in a new book.

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OSHA agrees use of non-HEPA industrial sweepers is acceptable under new silica rule

OSHA’s crystalline silica rule did not clearly state which types of industrial sweepers are permitted under its new standard. For the past several months, AFS and its attorney have been engaged in conversations with OSHA staff and their attorneys in order to clarify the types of sweepers that are acceptable under the rule.

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AFS welcomes new Corporate Members

The American Foundry Society, North America’s leading metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomed 11 new Corporate Members from July to September 2018.
 
“We thank these new AFS Corporate Members for their membership, and for their support of AFS’ mission of advocacy, education and innovation,” said AFS CEO Doug Kurkul. “We also look forward to helping them with their business objectives.

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Manufacturing Day a success for metalcasting at #AFS

After pouring molten metal during the American Foundry Society’s Manufacturing Day open house, a student had a predictable reaction. “This is really cool,” he said.

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Hotel deadline extended for 2018 Aluminum Casting Conference

The deadline to book a hotel room for the 2018 Aluminum Casting Conference has been extended to Oct. 10.

Conference attendees can reserve a room at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville at the AFS-negotiated group rate until Oct. 10. After that date, attendees should contact the hotel’s reservations manager at 865-522-2600, ext. 2330.

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AFS to celebrate Manufacturing Day by opening doors to students

Along with AFS Corporate Members across the country, the American Foundry Society will celebrate Manufacturing Day with hands-on metalcasting demonstrations and an open house for students at its headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, on Friday, Oct. 5.

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Foundries primed for metalcasting success at revamped Cast in North America exhibit

Metalcasters are getting ready for big crowds—and big success—in the revamped Cast in North America (CINA) exhibit at CastExpo 2019, April 27-30 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The new-look CINA has big changes in store this year: a new educational track just for designers and buyers, the return of the popular “Bring Your Own Blueprint” or "BYOB" program, and a prime location right on the show floor at the Georgia World Congress Center. 

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