AFS News

Research Foundation Ensures the Future
of Metalcasting
AFS announces the establishment of the Metalcasting Research Foundation. The goal of this foundation is to fund metalcasting research and technology development and to provide its members a competitive edge in the marketplace. The first solicitation for donations was sent to AFS Corporate Members in October.
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Digital Buyers Guide Now Available
Click over to MODERN CASTING's November digital issue to find the yearly listing of industry suppliers and articles on union elections, trends in the magnesium casting market, a fabrication conversion to nobake and the annual editorial index.
View the Nov. Digital Issue of MODERN CASTING

Call for Papers Issued for Metalcasting Technology Track at 2010 SME Rapid
AFS has issued a call for papers to be presented at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) 2010 RAPID tradeshow. The event will be held May 18-20, 2010, at the Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, Calif., and will include a metalcasting technology track.
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Complimentary Webinar: Medical Surveillance for Silica
AFS is producing a 30 minute webinar on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The webinar will focus on best silica usage practices.
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Chamber Calls for Comprehensive Climate Change Legislation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has called on Congress to draft and enact bipartisan, comprehensive climate change legislation.
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Metalcasting Facilities Likely To Receive Free Allowances in EU Emissions Trading System
On Nov. 4 a group of lawmakers in the European Parliament's Environment Committee failed to block a European Commission proposal that would give most of the European Union's heavy manufacturing industry–including iron and aluminum metalcasting facilities–special protection in case of carbon leakage.
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Senate Cap-and-Trade Bill Approved
Despite the boycott and protest of Republicans, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Democrats led by Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) approved the Senate cap-and-trade bill (S. 1733) on Thursday by a 10-1 vote.
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CastExpo'10 News

Cast in North America Pavilion Allows Metalcasters to Exhibit to Buyers, Designers
at CastExpo'10
In an effort to provide metalcasters (foundries and die casters) with a dedicated forum to exhibit their capabilities to prospective customers, AFS and the North American Die Casting Association have introduced the Cast in North America Pavilion at CastExpo’10.
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