Spring 2019
Column: Great stories to tell
See the future of metalcasting at CastExpo
Six-thousand people. More than 400 exhibitors. Dozens of technical and management sessions. A show floor measuring 106,000 square feet. And it’s all happening in one place: CastExpo 2019, April 27-30, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
As North America’s largest metalcasting trade show and congress, CastExpo is where the industry converges to see the newest advancements in equipment and technology, hear the latest research, and keep current with business contacts and peers.
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AFS committees are recruiting new members
EHS Division announces new Innovation and Insight Award
What are the Future Directions in Steel Castings?
The American Foundry Society will sponsor a steel-castings workshop this July for the first time in more than 15 years. As technological advancements and other developments continue to shape steel casting, this one-day workshop will explore emerging trends in steel.
Wisconsin Chapter looks toward tomorrow at Regional
OSHA publishes crystalline silica Frequently Asked Questions for general industry
AFS board member talks unfair Chinese trade practices on Fox News
AFS Board Member Brad Muller appeared on Fox News Jan. 22 to discuss the theft of intellectual property by state-subsidized Chinese businesses.
Corporate Member senior VP speaks to House committee
AFS releases ‘Careers in Metalcasting’ video
Across the U.S., foundries are struggling to find enough workers. To help the industry reach the audience of potential metalcasters who are making career choices, the American Foundry Society has produced a video sharing the exciting story of rewarding careers in metalcasting.
“The Future of Careers in Metalcasting” features interviews with young metalcasting professionals – engineers, shop floor employees, salespeople, and more. These interviewees explain why they think metalcasting is the right career choice.
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AFS releases foundry wage and salary reports
The American Foundry Society has released a pair of reports detailing standard compensation practices in North American metalcasting plants. The reports can be used by foundries to attract and retain employees and negotiate union contracts.
Milwaukee, Columbus to hold North America’s largest metalcasting events
The American Foundry Society, a dynamic trade and professional association serving the $33 billion metalcasting industry, has chosen Milwaukee and Columbus as host cities for Metalcasting Congress 2021 and CastExpo 2022, respectively.
AFS names award-winners to be honored at CastExpo
AFS will honor five people for their contributions to metalcasting with awards at CastExpo 2019 and the 123rd Metalcasting Congress.
Air Products Foundation to donate to AFS Institute for each visitor at CastExpo
The American Foundry Society Institute, formerly the Cast Metals Institute, is pleased to announce it is receiving a generous donation from Air Products of Allentown, Pennsylvania, to support the Institute’s training for innovation in the workforce for the metalcasting industry.