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Attention young professionals! Get involved with the NFFS Next-Gen Committee
Posted In: NFFS,
Date posted Jul 24

Are you a young foundry professional looking to advance your career, expand your network, acquire valuable skills, and make a difference in your...

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NFFS announces October networking event and plant tour in Fort Worth
Posted In: NFFS,
Date posted Jul 24

The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society has announced its next regional social events will be held October 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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The proper process for slagging molten aluminum
Posted In: Industry, NFFS,
Date posted Jul 17

Editor's Note: The following is the first of several technical articles that have been developed by Mr. Fernando Oliveria, also known as Dr....

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OSHA and EPA frontline updates
Posted In: Government Affairs, Industry, NFFS,
Date posted Jul 17

OSHA and EPA are both actively engaging with non-ferrous foundries on a variety of different topics

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Safety Checklist: Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders
Posted In: Health & Safety,
Date posted Jul 17

From Standard 29 CFR 1910.215: Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange and 75% of the wheel diameter? Is the work rest...

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OSHA issues Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Posted In: Government Affairs, Health & Safety,
Date posted Jul 17

OSHA announced on Monday that it is amending its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation to require certain employers to...

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Ford Meter Box to construct new foundry and add manufacturing capacity
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Jul 14

The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc., a manufacturer of underground waterworks products headquartered in Wabash, Indiana, announced plans to expand and...

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2024 IEC education sessions added: HR mistakes, Industry 4.0, owner transition strategies
Posted In: Industry, NFFS,
Date posted Jul 10

The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society has announced three additional education sessions that will take place as part of the 2024 NFFS Industry Executive...

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Find foundry tooling using the ICON program
Posted In: Industry, NFFS,
Date posted Jul 10

As part of its Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON) program, the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society has designed a cutting-edge web-based search tool...

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2025 NFFS Industry Executive Conference date and location announced
Posted In: Industry, NFFS,
Date posted Jul 5

The 2025 NFFS Industry Executive Conference will be held February 21-23, 2025 at The Westin New Orleans.

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USTR Ambassador requests investigation into carbon intensity of U.S. steel and aluminum production
Posted In: Government Affairs,
Date posted Jun 30

On June 6th, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai sent a letter to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) requesting...

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EHS Topic of the Month: Aisles vs. Exit Routes
Posted In: Health & Safety,
Date posted Jun 30

Exit Routes An exit route must meet minimum height and width requirements.OSHA Standard 1910.36(g)(1) The ceiling of an exit route must be at...

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