AFS has announced the winners of the 2025 Casting Source Casting of the Year
- drfundicaomkt
- Jun 4, 2025
- 2 min read
The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced the winners of the 2025 Casting Source Casting of the Year competition, celebrating innovation and excellence in the metalcasting industry. This annual event recognizes outstanding achievements in design, engineering, and manufacturing within the field.
2025 Casting of the Year Winners
Casting of the Year & Newcomer of the Year: Mueller Company – Monolithic Bypass
Mueller Company received top honors with their Monolithic Bypass casting, praised for significant cost and time savings. As a first-time entrant achieving the highest overall score, Mueller also earned the Newcomer of the Year award.
Best Example of a Casting Conversion: Cope & Drag Kustoms – Jeep Wrangler Exterior Door Handle
This project was recognized for its meticulous attention to detail and impressive conversion from plastic to metal, earning the highest score in the Conversion category.
Achievement in a Small Foundry Business: Silver Dollar Castings – Stationary Seal
Silver Dollar Castings stood out for their complex internal coring and intricate geometry, achieving the highest score in the Small Foundry category.
Best Innovation/Prototype: Dakota Foundry – Cast Wheel for 1911 Advance Steam Traction Engine
Dakota Foundry was commended for its creative integration of steel inserts, topping the Innovation/Prototype category.
Outstanding Achievements:
BRP USA Inc. – I3 Shadow Exhaust: Recognized for excellent execution of a lost foam casting, achieving the second-highest overall score.
Aristo-Cast, Inc. – Atlas Aft/Front/Main Housing: Impressed judges with a highly detailed investment casting, earning the third-highest score overall and second place in the Conversion category.
These award-winning castings will be showcased at CastExpo 2025, held April 12–15 in Atlanta, as part of the Casting of the Year display. Framed signs will highlight each casting’s specifications and unique achievements.
Additionally, attendees can view the 2024 Newcomer of the Year, Amsted Rail's GSI Transit Truck Set assembly, and attend the Buyer/Designer session: 2024 Casting of the Year Case Study featuring St. Marys Foundry, scheduled for Sunday, April 13, from 3:15 to 3:45 PM.
The AFS Casting of the Year awards continue to spotlight the remarkable advancements and creativity within the metalcasting industry, inspiring ongoing innovation and excellence.
For more information on the 2025 Casting of the Year winners and CastExpo 2025, visit the American Foundry Society's official website.Linkhttps://www.afsinc.org/news/2025/04/08/celebrating-innovation-and-excellence-metalcasting-2025-casting-year-winners
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