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When we think of the World Cup, our minds immediately project images of star players elite-performing on the pitch, passionate fans chanting in unison, and monumental stadiums lit up on the night of the big match.

When we think of the World Cup, our minds immediately project images of star players elite-performing on the pitch, passionate fans chanting in unison, and monumental stadiums lit up on the night of the big match. However, beyond the athletic talent and stadium emotions, there is an invisible industrial engine that makes all of this possible.

When we think of a foundry’s shop floor, our minds immediately go to towering induction furnaces, incandescent pouring lines, automated molding systems, and robust blast cleaning equipment. But, living the metallurgical day-to-day for years as an engineer, there is one truth that never changes: our operation’s most valuable and complex asset moves on two legs. It is the human being.

The North American metalcasting industry is entering a significant period of transition and renewal. As the sector continues to navigate technological shifts and global economic changes, the American Foundry Society (AFS) has officially announced a leadership succession that will shape the organization’s direction for years to come.

As the SLS (Space Launch System) carries the Artemis II mission toward the lunar horizon, the success of the flight rests upon the structural integrity of its core components. For the metallurgical community, this mission represents a landmark shift in industrial ROI and process engineering.

In 2026, the global metallurgical industry reaches a historic milestone: the centenary of the World Foundry Organization (WFO). Officially founded in 1926 during the 2nd International Foundry Congress in Detroit (USA), the entity was born with the mission to unify technical knowledge at a time when global standardization was scarce yet essential for post-war progress.

f there’s one constant challenge in the foundry industry, it’s called unplanned downtime. Furnaces, sand mixers, molding machines, and exhaust systems operate under extreme conditions, and any unexpected failure has a major impact: production delays, increased costs, quality issues, and even safety risks.

In a move that underscores the strength and growth potential of the U.S. metalcasting industry, Kent Foundry has announced plans to invest $10 to $12 million to expand its facility in Greenville, Michigan. The initiative, recently approved unanimously by the Greenville city council, includes the creation of a new industrial development district, paving the way for the project to move forward.