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.
Read moreAFS Announces New Director of Education
AFS has named Shelly Dutler as its new director of education of the AFS Institute, effective September 1. The selection was made after a national search and selection process.
“It’s an exciting time at the AFS Institute and Shelly Dutler is the perfect person to lead it to new…
Court Upholds Administration’s Use of Social Cost of Carbon Metric for Federal Regulations
In August, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rejected a request by industry groups to overturn a Department of Energy (DOE) rule setting energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators. The use of the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) metric was utilized in the cost-benefit…
OSHA kicks off Hearing Safety Awareness with 'Hear and Now - Noise Safety Challenge'
Every year 22 million workers are at risk of losing their hearing from workplace noise hazards. Hearing loss disability costs businesses an estimated $242 million annually in workers' compensation. This is why OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration, in partnership with the National…
Emissions Reduction For Heavy-Duty Trucks Under New Rules
The Obama administration released finalized fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks that require up to a 25% reduction in carbon emissions for big tractor-trailers over the next 10 years, and smaller improvements for delivery trucks, school buses and other large vehicles…
Pence Visits Charlotte Pipe And Foundry
Gov. Mike Pence (R-Indiana), the vice-presidential nominee and running mate of Donald Trump, visited Charlotte Pipe And Foundry (Charlotte, North Carolina).
Pence’s visit was a campaign stop, and while there he stressed the importance of trade and small business. He also toured the plant,…
US Department of Labor Releases Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule
The long-awaited final rule and guidance implementing the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” executive order was published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2016. The Executive Order, signed by President Barack Obama two years ago, requires businesses to disclose any violations of…
Labor Department Issues New Family Medical Leave Act Employer Compliance Guide
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division, released a new guide for employers and human resource specialists. The Employer’s Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act helps explain the FMLA regulations in a user-friendly manner to answer common questions about the FMLA. To view…
AFS Highlights Safety and New Regulations at 2016 EHS Conference
The 28th Annual Environmental Health and Safety conference was held August 9-11 in Milwaukee. The three-day conference included over 20 speakers and covered a variety of topics to improve the health and safety of metalcasting workers.
This year’s keynote speaker, Patrick K. Stevens,…
Michigan Senator Visits Eagle Alloy
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) visited Eagle Alloy Inc. (Muskegon, Michigan). The visit was part of a tour touting the importance of numerous growing small businesses in areas across the state, including Eagle Alloy’s Muskegon County.
“Small businesses are the backbone of…
Ontario Partners With Aluminum Caster to Create Jobs
Ramsden Industries (London, Ontario, Canada) and the Canadian province of Ontario have announced they are partnering to invest in technology and grow Ramsden’s business. The investment will create 14 jobs and preserve 54.
Ramsden, which manufactures custom aluminum castings for the…