Policy Issues Affecting Metalcasters – April 6th Webinar

Join AFS Washington-based policy advocates Jeff Hannapel and Stephanie Salmon, along with CEO Doug Kurkul, and learn about the top issues moving forward in Washington... more

Policy Issues Affecting Metalcasters

Join AFS Washington-based policy advocates Jeff Hannapel and Stephanie Salmon, along with CEO Doug Kurkul, for a timely update on the key EPA, OSHA, tax, trade, Buy... more

Proposed Changes by OSHA, California & Washington State to the Federal Lead Rule & Impact on Foundries

OSHA is beginning its rulemaking process for the agency to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead. The general industry lead standard is one of the... more

Mid-Term Election Results and Impact on Metalcasters

The mid-term elections will have enormous implications for metalcasters in 2023-2024 on issues including energy, environmental policy, taxation, safety, trade and Buy... more

How to be Prepared for an OSHA Inspection

Each year, OSHA conduct thousands of inspections, including hundreds in the foundry industry — resulting in millions of dollars in fines.  In the state of Michigan... more

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Trade Update – Latest on Buy American & The Biden Administration Trade Agenda

Please join us for a webinar presented by Adam Gordon and Matthew Renkey of The Bristol Group, a boutique Washington, DC law firm specializing in complex international... more

Reshoring Metalcasting: How to Compete More Effectively vs. Imports

Do you and your customers compare domestic and offshore casting quotes correctly? Interpreting the data correctly can mean the difference between losing work to an... more

AFS Trade Webinar: Update on Section 232 steel & Aluminum Tariffs and Retaliation Measures

Join expert trade attorneys from Arent Fox for an informative webinar as they dive into the Trump Administration?s Section 232 steel and Aluminum tariffs and the... more

Update on Prop. 65

As of August 2018, new, more specific labeling and signage requirements are being required. Any foundry with 10 or more employees, that sells castings that could be... more

Work Is Flowing Out Of China: How To Get Your Share Now!

Rising labor costs, tariffs, and the high cost of offshoring are prompting manufacturing jobs to leave China. This webinar from Harry Moser of Reshoring Initiative shows... more