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 moreNew AFS Vice President Brings Experience and Expertise in Strategy, Sales and Membership
The American Foundry Society (AFS) has hired Ben Yates as its vice president of business development and sales. Yates comes to AFS from the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) in Schaumburg, Illinois. Yates started his new position with AFS on Aug. 7.
“For the last 14…
Transportation Expert to Speak at the Foundry Executive & Leadership Conference
Wade Newton, director of communications with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, will be the transportation speaker at the Foundry Executive & Leadership Conference, AFS has announced. The conference will be September 17-19, in Stowe, Vermont.
Newton will speak on…
AFS Encourages Metalcasters to Join 2017 Manufacturing Day Movement and Educate the Next Generation
In celebration of Manufacturing Day, AFS will be hosting local students for its 4th Annual Manufacturing Day event coinciding with the national advocacy day supporting careers in manufacturing. The AFS Manufacturing Day event will feature interactive metalcasting demonstrations, career…
DOL Issues Information Request on Overtime Exemption
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a request for information (RFI) on the overtime regulations that were finalized in 2016. The new overtime rule more than doubled the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) annual wage threshold for who can qualify for overtime, from $23,660 to $47,…
Sept. 15 Webinar: OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard and Pending Lawsuit
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is hosting a webinar, 11 a.m., September 15 to prepare you for what’s next regarding OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard and Pending Lawsuit. Register here.
On September 26, 2017, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of…
Sneak Preview Futurist Jack Uldrich!
Someone once said, “The future’s coming faster than ever before.” What does the future hold for the manufacturing economy and your metalcasting business?
No one can tell you that for certain. But Jack Uldrich, one of the most respected futurists, will help you prepare for whatever is…
FOX News Host James Rosen Bringing Humor and Political Insight to Foundry Executive & Leadership Conference
C-SPAN once named him the Funniest Celebrity in Washington. With his political wit and edgy jokes, James Rosen, Chief Washington Correspondent for FOX News Channel, took home the top honor back in 2003. He will bring this same humor and engaging presentation style to talk about how…
EJ Breaks Ground on New Facility
EJ (Elmira, Michigan) broke ground on its new $125 million facility.
The plant is expected to be completed by the fall of 2018 and will take the place of a facility in East Jordan, Michigan. The move will preserve an estimated 340 jobs in its region.
“The official start of…
Dayton Company Advances in Competition
Skuld LLC (Tipp, Ohio) announced it was a semifinalist in the 43 North startup competition.
Skuld LLC is focused on innovating in the metalcasting industry. They are offering near net shape steel lost foam castings and offering this technology in stainless and low carbon steels.…
AFS Advocating for Reform of Tax System
The American Foundry Society (AFS) on July 17 submitted comments to Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Committee members concerning federal tax reform. In the letter, AFS asserts, “There is widespread consensus that the United States needs to reform its tax system.” AFS…