presented by Glen Greta, Foundry Consultant Glen started in the foundry industry in 1961 as a foundry co-op student with Deere and Company, Moline, Illinois, while attending Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts, Ames, Iowa. He has performed every job in a foundry (core maker, molder, iron pourer, cupola tender, electric furnace operator, […]

Washington Outlook: Key Issues Facing the Metalcasting Industry US metalcasters are facing a wave of new regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Labor Relations Board. Hear about the key legislative and regulatory issues that AFS has been actively engaged in 2015 and what the industry can expect […]

Foundries are one of the most energy intensive industries in the country.  Learn about Consumers Energy’s Industrial Energy Management Program and how it can help you identify and save energy at your facility.  Hear about typical energy efficiency measures for foundries and learn how to reduce energy costs and define savings metrics to continuously improve […]

With the pending retirement of AFS CEO Jerry Call after 12 years of leadership, AFS has taken the opportunity to implement many changes in order to position the Association to meet the challenges of the future and prepare for new leadership.  AFS President Bruce Dienst will provide a comprehensive update on the changes that have […]

The theme of our March meeting is education. Prior to the meeting we will have tours of local manufacturing facilities, and a tour of Muskegon Community College to view the Applied Technology Program. The meeting will include a presentation of opportunities in the metal casting industry as well as available scholarships and stipends. Most of […]

April’s meeting will be our last meeting of the year. The meeting will be held at the Cadillac Grill in Cadillac. The main event of the evening will be our annual Euchre tournament. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other members in our chapter. Plan on coming out, you will have […]

77th Annual AFS Western Michigan Golf Outing will be held at Chase Hammond Golf Club in Muskegon, Mi. We are excited to be hosting our 77th annual golf outing this year at Chase Hammond Golf Course. Each year we are able to socialize with some great members, have a good time and raise money for […]

This years Governmental Affairs event will be held at the USS Silversides Museum. More information coming soon.

October's meeting will be 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. will be discussed. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the discussion. Be sure […]

This year's Teachers Appreciation Night will be held at Fricano's Place in Muskegon on November 8. More information coming soon.