AFS Unveils Advanced AI Search Tool to Transform Metalcasting Research
ATLANTA, GA - The American Foundry Society has officially launched its groundbreaking AFS Library Advanced AI Search Tool, a next-generation research aide designed to revolutionize how professionals across the metalcasting industry discover and apply knowledge.
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Katie Matticks, Senior Project Manager
Katie Matticks is Senior Project Manager at the American Foundry Society. She serves as the community manager for AFS’ private social network CastingConnection as well as staff liaison to Women in Metalcasting and the Management Council. Her 10-year…
OSU, Central Ohio chapters have strong partnership
Eric Weiffenbach remembers visiting Ohio State University’s working foundry as a boy with his father. Today, Weiffenbach (Keener Sand & Clay Co.) continues that tradition – this time, as president of the AFS Central Ohio Chapter.
Every fall, the Central Ohio Chapter and the OSU…
AFS releases foundry wage and salary reports
The American Foundry Society has released a pair of reports detailing standard compensation practices in North American metalcasting plants. The reports can be used by foundries to attract and retain employees and negotiate union contracts.
The 2018 Professional and Technical Salaried…
Exciting sponsorships available for CastExpo
A limited number of unique, high-profile sponsorships are available for North America’s largest metalcasting trade show and Congress, CastExpo 2019.
Offered exclusively to AFS Corporate Members, these sponsorships are great ways to reach the 6,000 foundry personnel, executives,…
AFS outlines 2019 public policy priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, American Foundry Society CEO Doug Kurkul, AFS President Jean Bye, and Eric Meyers, chairman of the AFS Government Affairs Committee, welcomed the newly convened 116th Congress.
“AFS looks forward to working with lawmakers to address…
CINA exhibits are going fast! Act now to reserve space at CastExpo!
As momentum grows for CastExpo 2019, the continent’s largest metalcasting trade show and congress, exhibitors are asking for more space.
A big slate of metalcasters will exhibit in Cast in North America (CINA) during CastExpo 2019, April 27-30 in Atlanta. In…
Apply for 2018 AFS Millionaires Safety Award – Deadline Jan. 18
Did your facility attain a million safe work-hours during 2018? Be recognized for this significant achievement by applying for the 2018 AFS Millionaires Safety Award.
This award honors AFS Corporate Member facilities at a single location which have achieved 1 million hours, or any…
Trump Administration Unveils Waters of the U.S. Rule Replacement
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled their replacement to the Obama-era 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule.
The proposed new rule appears to provide a much more reasonable approach to the limits of Clean Water Act jurisdiction for waters of…
U.S. and China Agree to Hold Off on Raising Additional Tariffs
During the G-20 talks this weekend in Argentina, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to halt new tariffs and not increase tariffs already in place.
The U.S. had been scheduled to increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% on Jan. 1. The…
President Signs New Trade Agreement with Mexico And Canada To Replace NAFTA
President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement — or USMCA — in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30.
The agreement provides increased requirements for automotive components to be produced in North…