AFS releases ‘Careers in Metalcasting’ video

Across the U.S., foundries are struggling to find enough workers. To help the industry reach the audience of potential metalcasters who are making career choices, the American Foundry Society has produced a video sharing the exciting story of rewarding careers in metalcasting.

“The…

President signs executive order to encourage increased federal purchases of iron, steel and aluminum used for infrastructure 

President Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 31, 2019, to encourage federal agencies to require the use of more American-made products in infrastructure projects they help finance. The order directs federal agencies to encourage recipients of loans, loan guarantees, grants and interest…

How to recognize and prevent hypothermia and how to outfit your car for safe driving in cold and snow

Frigid temps across the country have created unsafe conditions. AFS has some professional advice from its health and safety expert, Juliette Garesché.

During the current bout of severe cold weather, frostbite and hypothermia are serious problems. Tips follow for working in the cold…

Air Products Foundation to donate to AFS Institute for each visitor at CastExpo

The American Foundry Society Institute, formerly the Cast Metals Institute, is pleased to announce it is receiving a generous donation from Air Products of Allentown, Pennsylvania, to support the Institute’s training for innovation in the workforce for the metalcasting industry.

The Air…

AFS board member talks unfair Chinese trade practices on Fox News

AFS Board Member Brad Muller appeared on Fox News Jan. 22 to discuss the theft of intellectual property by state-subsidized Chinese businesses. 

Muller, vice president of marketing for AFS Corporate Member Charlotte Pipe and Foundry (Charlotte, North Carolina), told Fox…

OSHA publishes crystalline silica Frequently Asked Questions for general industry

On Jan. 22, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning the agency’s final rule regulating occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry.

For months, the American Foundry…

Casting designers and buyers: Metalcasting Congress has programs for you

AFS is offering a compelling educational program for casting designers, buyers and specifiers at Metalcasting Congress 2020, April 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

The demand for these sessions at last year’s event drove attendance past expectations by 33%.…

Industry earns wins on water infrastructure, sweepers

A new water infrastructure law and an agreement from OSHA on non-HEPA sweepers highlight recent policy victories for the metalcasting industry.

A comprehensive infrastructure bill backed by AFS won resounding support from Congress. America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021) provides…

AFS debuts management, development summit

A brand new summit from AFS promises to develop the leadership savvy of metalcasters.

The AFS Metalcasting Management and Development Summit is Feb. 7-8 in Charleston, South Carolina. The theme of the summit is “Preparing our talent and culture for the future,” and it will cover…

CastExpo 2019: Metalcasting success starts here

It’s three years in the making: North America’s largest metalcasting trade show and congress. Now, CastExpo 2019 is nearly here.

Produced by AFS, CastExpo 2019 is April 27-30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Thousands are expected to attend, making it the continent’s…