AFS Welcomes 22 New Corporate Members
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomes 22 new Corporate Members who have joined the organization between January 1 and April 2, 2025.
Read moreAFS 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…
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.
Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology…
AFS to Present Virtual Metalcasting Congress in 2021
The American Foundry Society (AFS) will present Metalcasting Congress 2021 as a virtual event between April 12 and 22, 2021.
The AFS Board of Directors affirmed this decision after thoughtful consideration of the sharp restrictions in place on trade shows, the fact that those…
AFS Honors Metalcasters for EHS Achievements
The achievements of metalcasters in the areas of safety, sustainability, innovation and more were recognized by the AFS Environmental, Health & Safety Division during the annual EHS Conference.
The division presented awards in eight categories during the virtual conference, which…
OSHA Publishes New FAQs About Reporting Coronavirus Cases
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.…