May 24, 2010 by NADCA in NADCA News
Wheeling, IL – May 21, 2010 – The 2010 Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs Conference was held in Washington, DC, on May 5-7, 2010. More than 125 attendees representing the metalcasting industry gathered to emphasize the need for policies that encourage economic growth and improve manufacturing’s competitiveness.
Economist and professor Peter Morici was the luncheon keynote speaker, offering insight into the Capitol Hill economic, tax and trade agenda. Attendees heard presentations on pending legislative and regulatory issues, as well as this fall’s election campaigns.
Conference participants met with lawmakers and key staff from 22 different states in more than 100 pre-scheduled meetings during Metalcasting Advocacy Day. Pertinent issues such as concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, the lack of permanency in tax code, currency manipulation, card check and climate change legislation were addressed. Friday was set aside for upcoming regulations. Attendees heard about several new OSHA enforcement directives and upcoming rules, including crystalline silica and combustible dust.
“The die casting industry was well-represented at the Government Affairs conference," said NADCA president Daniel L. Twarog. "More than 20 people attended from the die casting industry, and they visited 30 different Congressmen and Senators. Our message on manufacturing’s importance was delivered and well-received.”
The conference, cosponsored by the American Foundry Society and North American Die Casting Association, is the premiere legislative event for metalcasters each year. For more information on the 2010 Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs Conference and issues affecting the metalcasting industry,click here