Harry Moser to Speak at CastExpo 2025 on the Impact of Reshoring for U.S. Foundries
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The reshoring movement continues to reshape U.S. manufacturing, bringing back over 700,000 jobs in recent years. With growing concerns over long and complex supply chains, reshoring and nearshoring have become critical strategies for strengthening domestic production.
Read moreWomen in Metalcasting to Honor Award-Winner at Metalcasting Congress
An executive known for modernizing her company’s approach to technology and engineering is the winner of the 2023 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence from the American Foundry Society.
Susan Bear, Chief Technology Officer at AFS Corporate Member Grede (…
Understand the complexities of foundry air permit compliance at the Advanced Air Seminar
The AFS Advanced Air Seminar is where the rubber meets the road for fully understanding foundry air permit compliance.
AFS Announces 2023 Service Citation Recipient
A longtime AFS member and metalcasting professional will be honored for his dedication and career achievements during Metalcasting Congress 2023.
Kelley Kerns, Director of New Business Development for HA International (Westmont, Illinois), is the 2023 recipient…
AFS releases 2023 federal policy agenda
Supporting public policies that bolster competitiveness, fuel economic growth, and create jobs are at the top of the agenda for the American Foundry Society this year.
AFS has released its Agenda for Manufacturing & Metalcasting Prosperity, which outlines the…
Metalcasting Congress 2023 Surpasses 200 Exhibitors, More Than 20 First-Timers
North America’s premier foundry event will feature many new faces when it comes to Cleveland on April 25-27. Over 210 exhibitors already have reserved their spots at Metalcasting Congress 2023, including more than 20 companies exhibiting for the first time. Exhibit sales…
AFS Presses Washington on Copper Supply Security
The American Foundry Society is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to formally recognize copper as a critical mineral, citing its importance to national security and infrastructure.
AFS to Honor 2 Industry Veterans With Gold Medals at Metalcasting Congress
Two distinguished industry veterans, Gregory Miskinis and Thomas Slavin, will be presented with the American Foundry Society's highest honors at Metalcasting Congress 2023.
Miskinis, who retired from Waupaca Foundry (Waupaca, Wisconsin) as Director of Research…
Metalcasters Cautiously Optimistic About 2023
America’s metalcasters are cautiously optimistic about business conditions for 2023, according to a new “Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey” released by the American Foundry Society.
AFS Announces 2024 Hoyt Memorial Lecturer, 2023 Honorary Papers and Research Award Recipients
A former AFS president will give one of the most prominent addresses in worldwide metalcasting in 2024.
Mike Lenahan (Badger Mining) was among the honorees recently chosen for distinction by the AFS Honorary Lectures & Programs Committee. Lenahan, Senior…
New AFS Technical Director Travis Frush to Support Research, Tech Divisions
A highly respected metalcaster and additive manufacturing expert has joined the staff of the American Foundry Society (AFS) as Technical Director.
Travis Frush will advance the AFS mission by coordinating certain metalcasting…