Fruitport Robotics Kickoff
On Saturday, January 8, 2017, the state webcasts this year’s robotics assignment. The Fruitport Robotic Kickoff had a sponsor breakfast and wanted to thank all the sponsors for their donations. So thanks AFS and Busche Aluminum Technologies. We do want to wish the Fruitport Robotic club (The Techno Trojans) the best of luck this...
read morePast President Night 2016
This Past President Night featured a panel of local foundry leaders discussing issues they face running a foundry business in our area. A variety of topics ranging from safety, regulation, business level, recruiting talent, health insurance, etc. were discussed. Here are just a few images of the 2016 Past President Night. Thanks to all those that...
read moreGolf Outing 2016
We had a great time at this year’s golf outing. Here are just a view photos to show some of the fun we had. We hope to see you there next...
read moreGovernmental Affairs – September 2016 Meeting
This years Governmental Affairs was a great success. Here are just a few images from the event. We hope to see you there next...
read moreMuskegon Community College AFS Student Chapter takes 3rd Place
We would like to congratulate the Muskegon Community College AFS Student Chapter for their outstanding performance at the 3rd Annual Invitational Casting Competition held in Wisconsin. They took 3rd place in the competition. All the members of the West Michigan AFS are proud of the MCC team and pleased to continuing to support...
read moreMuskegon Regional Math Science Center STEM Symposium
We are pleased to have had Jay Morrison, Jeff Cook and Dan Arends demonstrate the Foundry in a Box to high school students during the Muskegon Regional Math Science Center STEM Symposium last Tuesday at Holiday Inn, located in downtown...
read moreSept 2015 Chapter Meeting
The September 2015 chapter meeting was held at the USS Silversides Museum. The speaker for this event was Mark Fazakerley of Eagle Alloy. Mark is Co-Founder of Eagle Alloy, Co Owner of Eagle Group, U.S. Naval Reserve active service 1969-70; Current Board Chair of the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum. Other current community service activity, Trinity Health Regional Board, Mercy Hospital Board; Muskegon Osteopathic Board. Mark presented a brief overview of the U.S.S. Silversides activity in the Pacific during WW2 and Muskegon’s Foundries contribution to the war effort. Below are some pictures from this...
read moreTÜV Rheinland is hosting an Open House/Safety Day
We would like to encourage all to attend TÜV Rheinland’s open house / safety day at their Caledonia, MI on October 9, 2015. You can find additional information on TÜV Rheinland’s event...
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