AFS to Bestow Highest Honors to Gold Medalists, Scientific Merit, and Service Citation Recipients at CastExpo 2025
At the 2025 CastExpo in Atlanta, five distinguished leaders will be honored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) for their outstanding contributions to the metalcasting industry. The Peter L. Simpson Gold Medal and William H. McFadden Gold Medal will be awarded at the annual banquet on Sunday, April 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Scientific Merit and Service Citation Awards presentation will take place at the Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon, Sunday, April 13, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Visit afsinc.org for more details.
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Oct. 1 published a new series of answers to its COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The FAQs address when an employer must report to the agency an employee’s in-patient hospitalization and fatality as a…
Advocacy Alert: Favorable Outcome on Iron and Steel Foundry Emission Standard
A final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency imposes no new emissions limits on iron and steel foundries. The rule recently was entered into the Federal Register.
The issue
A court ruling required EPA to issue a National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air…
American Foundry Society Announces Revised Succession Plan
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting organization, today announced revisions to its Board-leadership succession plan.
The changes were made following the resignation of Jim Frost, who had been Vice President, from the Society’s…
Metalcasters: Learn About the Latest EHS Advances at an AFS Virtual Conference
Foundry EHS personnel will gain the latest insights on how to keep their facilities green, safe and efficient during a virtual conference coming soon from AFS – and they’ll have a full year of access to the entire program.
The 32nd Environmental, Health & Safety Conference, going…
AFS Provides Manufacturing Day Resources
The American Foundry Society is excited to share a slate of resources for Corporate Members opening their doors, physically or virtually, for Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2.
Recognized nationwide the first…
Women in Metalcasting Announces Virtual Career Workshop
Women are underrepresented in critical industries such as manufacturing, but change is possible. A new workshop from AFS Women in Metalcasting will address the unique challenges and opportunities women have when it comes to building careers and advancing as leaders in the metalcasting industry.…
AFS to Honor Atsushi Nagai with 2020 Grede Award
The American Foundry Society announced that Atsushi Nagai will receive the 2020 William J. Grede Award. This award honors major contributions in the fields of management, marketing, or education which have expanded the effective use of metal castings.
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AFS Presses for Business Liability Protection as Lawsuit Concerns Grow
U.S. manufacturers are working hard to take measures to protect their employees and customers amid the COVID-19 crisis. However, the risk of lawsuits poses a barrier in their ability to bounce back from the economic crisis. As manufacturers start to reopen, employers want to know that…
Cut Energy Costs with the AFS Energy Program
Energy costs are a major expense for metalcasters, but finding the right electricity or natural gas supplier is difficult. A new AFS Corporate Member benefit takes the guesswork out of energy contracts, giving members a way to save money on electricity and gas in deregulated…
Advanced Casting Research Center Moving to UC-Irvine
The Advanced Casting Research Center is moving to the University of California-Irvine. ACRC, of which AFS is a member and supporter, conducts critical research into casting technologies and processes. Through ACRC, AFS…