December 2025

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Pouring On Value ... With or Without the Pour: The family owners of Pittsburgh Foundry & Machine didn't just stay in the game when their primary customer base shrank, they found a way to rewrite the rules.
K. Phelan
America First Trade Policy: Opportunities and Challenges for Metalcasters in 20…: In the current environment of leveling the playing field, tools are accessible to foundries seeking relief from low-priced imports
M. Koch
The Big Game Hunters of Cybercrime: These criminals don't want your trade secrets, they want your money. And they're willing to shut down your entire operation to get it.
B. O'Neill
AI’s Transformative Power: Lessons for the Foundry Industry: Renowned AI authority encourages metalcasters to open their minds to the possibilities.
J. Costin
Marketing Quality in Metal Casting: Are your slogans aligned with what customers are really looking for today?
T. Schorn
Economic Outlook: How to trade tensions, tariffs, and consumer resilience will impact the U.S. economy.
J. Costin
EDITORIAL: How To Reinvigorate the Manufacturing Economy
D. Kurkul
WASHINGTON ALERT: Trump Administration Seeks to Accelerate Deregulatory Actions
J. Hannapel
COLLEGE CONNECTION: FEF Partners with METAL to Bring Casting into High School Classrooms
P. Lechner
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