The 2025 Pennsylvania Foundry Association (PFA) Annual Business Meeting has wrapped up, and what a fantastic event it was! We extend our sincere thanks to all attendees, speakers, and sponsors who made this year’s gathering both insightful and engaging. Over two days, participants had the chance to connect, learn, and exchange ideas that continue to…
The Pennsylvania Foundry Association is proud to celebrate one of our members, BQC Foundry in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, for its remarkable transformation and continued leadership in the metalcasting industry. A recent feature in Modern Casting magazine highlights how this fourth-generation family business, led by Executive Vice President Brandon Boose, has embraced modernization and growth while staying…
The 2024 Pennsylvania Foundry Association (PFA) Annual Business Meeting is officially in the books! We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to its success. This year’s gathering offered valuable insights, updates, and meaningful discussions on critical issues facing our industry. We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back in 2025. DEP…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot. EPA announced the new standards this morning, and as expected will reduce the current average annual amount of fine particle pollution of 12 micrograms per cubic meter of air to 9 micrograms. It is one of several…
Metalcasting Industry Vital to the U.S. Economy Today, Pennsylvania’s metalcasting Industry continues to support the success of U.S. manufacturing through the production of quality castings for automobiles, engines, tractors, military equipment, compressors, medical devices, aircraft, appliances, plumbing, power transmission, boats, turbines, and many other critical industries. More than 120 metalcasting facilities manufacture thousands of ferrous…