AFS to hold energy savings workshop, seeks to develop energy working group.

The increasing cost of energy has had a major effect on the metalcasting industry, consuming a greater portion of each facility's operating budget. In addition to affecting profitability, energy use has been shown to be a contributor to climate change, which will receive increased scrutiny in the coming years. In response to this issue, the American Foundry Society (AFS) is sponsoring a free energy savings workshop on Nov. 4 at AFS Headquarters, Schaumburg, Ill. The workshop will initiate an increased focus on helping the metalcasting industry benefit from energy reduction technologies. If sufficient interest exists, an AFS energy working group will be established to promote energy related activities and education.

"It is vital that AFS be proactive with energy issues relating to metalcasting facilities," said Jerry Call, AFS executive vice president. "The upcoming energy savings workshop will be a great way to pull metalcasters together and discuss these important issues."

For more information, or to register for this workshop, contact Rebecca Erickson, AFS technical assistant, at 800/537-4237 x246 or rebecca@afsinc.org.