Columns: Editorial

The year 2030 is just five years away. The foundry of 2030 might look like today’s foundry at first glance, but a closer examination will likely reveal significant improvements and differences.

Several AFS events this year demonstrate the foundry industry’s commitment to sound environmental stewardship.

Much of this issue of Modern Casting focuses on the topic of foundry safety. It is a subject we cover often in the magazine and will continue to do so.

Following a year of weak-to-flat casting sales across much of North America in 2024, there is renewed optimism for the year ahead. The turning point was the election.