AFS News

2012 Purchasing Survey
Don't miss your opportunity to be heard! We want to know metalcasters purchasing plans for the new year. So, what are you waiting for? Tell us! The information we gather will be published in April's MODERN CASTING.

AFS Announces Call for Papers for Sand Casting Conference
The American Foundry Society is issuing a call for papers to be presented at the Conference on Sand Casting Technology and Materials, scheduled for September 10-12 in Indianapolis. Submissions can include technical papers, presentations and case studies.

Are You Ready for OSHA's Global Harmonized Standard?
The Cast Metals Institute is reaching out to Facebook fans in a discussion allowing one lucky contributor free registration to its Safety in the Foundry Seminar in March.

The Casting Competition Is On
It's time for AFS and Metal Casting Design & Purchasing's 12th Annual Casting Competition. Send in your best work to show how valuable castings are. Hurry, the deadline is coming! Entries must be submitted by Jan. 31.

 


Government Affairs News

District Court Vacates Stay of Boiler MACT, CISWI
The EPA's stay of both rules was lifted but metalcasters are not expected to feel much of an impact.

AFS Environmental Regulatory Compliance Calendar
AFS has created an electronic and convenient compliance calendar for 2012 with alerts set for important regulation dates.

AFS Submits White Paper on Rare Earth Elements to Congress
The American Foundry Society submitted a white paper to the U.S. Congressional Rare Earth Caucus held Dec. 14 on the use of rare earth elements by the foundry industry and its customers.

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AFS/CMI Calendar

February 8
AFS Labor Relations & Human Resource Conference
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March 1-2
AFS Wisconsin Regional Conference
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March 22
AFS Northwest Regional Conference
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