Columns: Ceo column

D. Kurkul
March 10, 2022

As the new year progresses, several key business trends are impacting metalcasters’ operations and profitability. This month’s column examines some of those trends.

Doug Kurkul, CEO of AFS
January 7, 2022

Women and men in the $44 billion U.S. foundry industry are paying close heed to Washington these days—with good reason.

Doug Kurkul, CEO of AFS
November 9, 2021

The safety record of America’s manufacturing plants in general, and metalcasting facilities in particular, has improved markedly over recent decades.

Doug Kurkul, CEO of AFS
September 8, 2021

Several months ago, the report came across my Internet news feed that William Brock had passed away at the age of 90. I spoke with Brock on several occasions, and he was always a gentleman.