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.
Read moreRegistration Now Open for 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop
The latest advancements and applications in copper-base casting will take center stage at the 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop, hosted by the American Foundry Society on Sept. 27-28, 2023, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop will bring together…
AFS Applauds House, Urges Senate to Adopt House-Passed Debt Ceiling Bill
The American Foundry Society is calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the House’s debt ceiling bill which averts a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.
Approved by the U.S. House last night, the debt agreement contains many…
AFS Calls on Congress to Approve Bipartisan Debt Limit Bill
AFS is calling on lawmakers to approve a bipartisan bill that would avert a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.
AFS to Showcase North American Metalcasters, Innovative Research at GIFA
The American Foundry Society is pleased to announce its participation in the GIFA trade fair, where AFS will promote North American metalcasters, showcase the value of AFS, and highlight its wide range of technical books and research.
Taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, on June 12-16,…
AFS Criticizes Administration’s Failure to Designate Copper as a Critical Mineral
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has denied a bipartisan request to immediately add copper to the official Critical Minerals list due to a dangerous supply risk.
Gain Team-Building Tools at Management Training and Development Summit
Supervisors, front-line managers, and human resources pros will expand their understanding of effective team-building during an immersive event hosted by the American Foundry Society.
The 2023 Management Training and Development Summit is July 12 to 14 at AFS…
Institute, Missouri S&T Partner to Offer 3D Sand Printing and Sensor Design Course
Metalcasters looking to enhance their understanding of 3D sand printing and design have a new learning opportunity thanks to a 2.5-day class offered by the AFS Institute and Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The dual course, Design &…
Sen. Young, Rep. Granger to Receive 2023 Congressional Champion Award
The American Foundry Society is proud to announce that Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award.
The award is presented to lawmakers who have…
AFS Metalcasters Week in D.C. Advocates for Industry on Capitol Hill
Metalcasters and industry suppliers from across the country will gather on Capitol Hill the week of June 19-23, 2023, for AFS Metalcasters Week in Washington, D.C. The week, which coincides with the annual AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 20-21, is dedicated to…
TEI Wins 2023 Casting of the Year Award for Innovative Aluminum Rear Rail
AFS Corporate Member TEI (Livonia, Michigan) has been named the winner of the prestigious 2023 AFS/Casting Source Casting of the Year Award. The award recognizes TEI's innovation and excellence in casting technology and…