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EDITORIAL:
The Importance of Advocacy
WASHINGTON ALERT:
New Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Revives Excise Taxes on Over 40 Chemicals
AFS RESEARCH:
AFS-Funded Research Update
SMART ENERGY:
What's Causing Volatility in the Markets?
COLLEGE CONNECTION:
Clancey Receives E.J. Walsh Award at College Industry Conference
Indomitable Decatur Foundry:
A Midwest iron foundry used a devastating fire as an opportunity to improve efficiency and add capacity.
Industry Outlook: Strong Sales Expected:
U.S. casting sales are expected to have another strong year, coming off an 18.1% increase in 2021.
Making Things That Matter:
A foundry and a machine shop teamed up to solve an 80-year-old part design mystery and creatively remake four castings for a power company’s historic, hydroelectric dam.
Navigating the Steps to a New Alloy:
Adding a new material to your foundry’s capabilities can open new markets, but the process takes time and technical expertise.
Leaders to Be Honored at CastExpo 2022:
AFS has announced this year’s recipients of the AFS Gold Medal, Scientific Merits, and Service Citations.
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