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 moreAFS Releases Silica Compliance Seminar Video
AFS is making available the proceedings from a specialized training workshop that provides the tools metalcasters need to navigate OSHA’s respirable silica rule.
The presentations, given by silica and regulatory experts, come in an adapted recording of the two-day AFS Silica Compliance…
Latest Dynacast Acquisition Brings in Signicast
Dynacast (Charlotte, North Carolina) announced it has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Signicast (Hartford, Wisconsin).
The move is expected to add more than 800 Signicast employees to Dynacast, which will now employ 9,500 at 27 spots. Signicast, however, will remain…
Exhibit Space at Sell Out Pace for 2017 Metalcasting Congress; 90% Sold
Exhibit sales are on pace to sell out for the American Foundry Society's (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress and Cast in North America held April 25-27 in Milwaukee. Exhibitors are encouraged to secure exhibit space as nearly 80% is sold.
The Metalcasting Congress is the largest annual trade…
AFS Requests Research Proposals to Reduce Silica Exposure
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is soliciting research proposals aimed at reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica through the development of silica suppressant materials and processes in critical areas of metalcasting facilities.
…Polich Tallix, Maker of Oscar Statuettes, Receives Tax Assistance for New Facility
Polich Tallix (Rock Tavern, New York) received tax assistance to move its facility to Walden, New York.
According to a report from the Times Herald-Record, Tallix, a bronze art caster which manufactures the Oscar statuettes, is planning to renovate a 60,000-sq. ft. facility in Walden.…
Registration Opens for Metalcasting Congress
Registration is open for the American Foundry Society’s (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress held April 25-27 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
The Metalcasting Congress is the largest annual North American industry show, where authors and presenters reveal the latest developments in…
Lodge Cast Iron Donates to Help Victims of Tennessee Fire
Lodge Cast Iron (South Pittsburg, Tennessee) donated $111,990 to the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund. According to a news release, the money was raised from a sale of the limited-edition 2016 Great Smoky Mountains cast iron skillet, with proceeds going to My People Fund that aids people…
AFS Strongly Supports House Letter to President Trump Underscoring Concerns with OSHA’s Burdensome Silica Rule
AFS worked closely with Representatives Bill Shuster (R-Penn.) and Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) who spearheaded a letter on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) final crystalline silica rule to President Donald Trump. The silica letter, which garnered the support of over 80…
Nemak Gets $3 Million From Canadian Government
Nemak of Canada (Windsor, Ontario, Canada) has received $3 million from the Canadian government. The funds could help Nemak create 70 jobs and help the company develop its products, including aluminum engine blocks.
According to a release, the blocks will be produced by an automated…
Group Starting New Art Facility in Louisville
Three artists in Louisville, Kentucky are starting a new art metalcasting facility.
According to a report in Louisville Business First, artists Matt Weir, Tamina Karem and Scott Boyer have leased a space for Falls Art Foundry. The report says the trio is in the process of making the space…