September 2025

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Winning with the Winners: Kohler Industrial Castings is widening its base of long-term customer partners to supply quality, domestically-made iron casting solutions.
K. Phelan
Market on the Upswing: Stainless Steel Investment Casting: Automation and 3D printing advance three foundries' efficiency, quality, and workforce management.
J. Costin
Navigating Environmental Challenges in the Metalcasting Industry: An AFS committee leader and air quality expert reflect on the challenges and best practices of EHS in the foundry.
J. Stelton-Holtmeier
HR's Secret Weapon for Retaining New Hires: Onboarding should be more about connection and excellent training.
K. Phelan
Influence of Ceramic Aggregate on Cast Iron Properties: The AFS Cast Iron Research Committee partners on an investigation aimed at addressing several foundry concerns.
M. Authors
EDITORIAL: Who Are You Mentoring?
D. Kurkul
WASHINGTON ALERT: AFS to Congress: Take Action on Permitting Reform
S. Salmon
COLLEGE CONNECTION: Metal Mouth: A New Twist for Halloween Next Month!
P. Lechner
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