Upcoming Events
Building Resiliency in the Casting Industry
  • WEBINAR
  • 8/28/2025 1:00 PM
  • 8/28/2025 2:00 PM

  • Domestic foundries are challenged to improve their bottom line to ensure an ability to meet baseline/surge demand for cast parts.

  • Member Price: Free
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Latest Tariff and Trade Enforcement Developments Impacting U.S. Metalcasters
  • WEBINAR
  • 9/16/2025 1:00 PM
  • 9/16/2025 2:00 PM

  • The first six months of the Trump administration have made it clear that tariffs are here to stay and that noncompliance will be subject to potentially significant criminal and civil liability.

  • Member Price: Free
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Carbon Footprint Comparison Cupola vs Electric Melting
  • WEBINAR
  • 9/23/2025 1:00 PM
  • 9/23/2025 2:00 PM

  • This presentation looks at a comparison made between typical cupola melting vs. electric melting, for iron, with consideration to total Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions for each.

  • Member Price: Free
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Student Chapter Leader Virtual Meet-Up
  • Virtual Event
  • 9/25/2025 5:00 PM
  • 9/25/2025 6:00 PM

  • Students & Professors are welcomed to join AFS CEO Doug Kurkul, Senior Vice President of Metalcasting Technical Service, Brian Began, and Assistant Technical Director of Metalcasting Services, Bo Wallace as they discuss opportunities for Student Chapters.

  • Member Price: Free
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EPA, OSHA and Public Policy Advocacy Webinar
  • WEBINAR
  • 9/30/2025 1:00 PM
  • 9/30/2025 2:00 PM

  • AFS Washington-based policy advocates Jeff Hannapel and Stephanie Salmon, provide a timely update on the key EPA, OSHA, tax, trade, Buy America, infrastructure and workforce issues. These issues have millions of dollars of implications for metalcasters.

  • Member Price: Free
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Boost your Casting Sales
  • WEBINAR
  • 10/2/2025 10:00 AM
  • 10/2/2025 10:30 AM

  • AFS has been a trusted resource and partner to thousands of casting buyers, designers and specifiers for decades. Join us as we share ways you can connect with this elusive OEM audience and growing your foundry’s casting sales!

  • Member Price: Free
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Essential Updates From State Associations
  • WEBINAR
  • 10/29/2025 1:00 PM
  • 10/29/2025 2:00 PM

  • AFS maintains close working relationships with the various state metalcasting associations. Because so much public policy is enacted in the state capitals that affects the foundry industry, the work of the state associations is very important.

  • Member Price: Free
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Understanding Foundry Safety: Insights from 2024
  • WEBINAR
  • 12/4/2025 1:00 PM
  • 12/4/2025 2:00 PM

  • Join Ted Schorn as he navigates the latest statistical data on foundry safety from 2024.

  • Member Price: Free
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EPA, OSHA and Public Policy Advocacy Webinar
  • WEBINAR
  • 12/9/2025 1:00 PM
  • 12/9/2025 2:30 PM

  • AFS Washington-based policy advocates Jeff Hannapel and Stephanie Salmon, provide a timely update on the key EPA, OSHA, tax, trade, Buy America, infrastructure and workforce issues.

  • Member Price: Free
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