AFS Corporate member Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF), has aqcuired Anderson Global, a North American aluminum foundry tooling manufacturer based in Muskegon, Michigan. Anderson Global will continue to operate as a standalone subsidiary within WAF’s portfolio, and all 80 team members will continue their employment under WAF’s ownership.
AFS Corporate Member McWane’s Tyler Union celebrated the official opening of its new, 53,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art, large-diameter foundry on April 11 with several dignitaries, including U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. The $25-million expansion is projected to create 15 to 25 additional jobs, significantly reduce lead times, and increase capacity for large diameter products, such as fittings and valves.
AFS Corporate Member Eck Industries Inc. announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2.
“Attaining CMMC Level 2 certification is a significant achievement for Eck Industries and underscores our dedication to cybersecurity excellence,” said Kiley Eck Hayon, president of Eck Industries. “As a trusted partner in the defense supply chain, we recognize the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of national security initiatives.”
Honda has provided a first look at its innovative approach to manufacture electric vehicles (EV) by late 2025 at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, detailing the company’s flexible approach that positions Honda to build internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid-electric, and battery electric vehicles (EVs) on the same production lines.
AFS Corporate Member Torrance Castings hosted the AFS Engineering Division on February 18 for a plant tour. The foundry received the Engineering and Smart Manufacturing Division’s Plant Engineering Award, which recognizes companies for innovative solutions to modern issues in the foundry industry.
AFS Corporate Member Wabi Iron & Steel, New Liskeard, Ontario, will receive $3.3 million from FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Fund.
AFS Corporate Member Humtown is continuing its educational youth outreach program in 2025. “Through the Lens of My Friends” is a student peer-to-peer project in which Humtown trains students from nearby middle and high schools, who then give in-depth facility tours to their classmates.
Humtown parlays the tours into a video series showing the knowledge transfer to kids by kids, exposing students to the world of 3D printing as well as the numerous career opportunities in modern manufacturing.
AFS Corporate Member Waupaca Foundry has named Michael Hawthorne as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Mike Nikolai, who left the company after nine years as CEO and over three decades of service at the company.
“We’re excited to welcome Mike Hawthorne to the Waupaca Foundry family,” said Chairman Daniel Collin. “He brings over 30 years of industry experience and understands the roles that engineering, design, system integration and operational excellence play in achieving breakthrough results.”
Two standards on the Reduced Pressure Test and the Specific Gravity Test for aluminum melts were recently approved as part of the AFS Standards Initiative. These standards are the first two fully approved standards, but more are currently being developed on Grain Refinement of Aluminum Alloys, the Use of Printed Sand in Casting Production, and Furan 3D Printing Safety, among others.
AFS has installed a live chat tool located on the bottom righthand corner of the AFS homepage (www.afsinc.org). The online assistance feature can help visitors navigate the website and find content, and it can answer questions regarding the webpages, class registration, webinars or events, and purchasing products. The chat tool includes a library of FAQs and articles and is supplemented with a link to chat with a live person. Check out the new online assistance feature to enhance your browsing experience.