AFS and NADCA combine government affairs efforts.
Press Release Summary:
Effective July 1, the federal government affairs services of American Foundry Society (AFS) will be combined with the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA). The result of this collective effort, which will entail a coordinated, joint federal advocacy effort while maintaining each group's status as separate organizations, is to be called the Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs and will be represented by Waterman and Associates.
Original Press Release:
AFS and NADCA Combine Government Affairs Efforts with New Alliance
Schaumburg, Ill - The American Foundry Society (AFS) Board of Directors has approved combining its federal government affairs services with the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) effective July 1. The collective effort will entail a coordinated, joint federal advocacy effort while maintaining each groups status as separate organizations, and will be called the Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs. The Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs will continue to be represented by Waterman & Associates, a Washington, D.C. firm. The three common issues that Waterman & Associates will continue to assist with include:
"We believe the combination of our organizations provides a stronger and more cohesive approach for delivering our industry's message in Washington, D.C. For several years now, AFS and NADCA have been working cooperatively on several projects, including the Government Affairs Conference, research and the Metalcasting Congress, and look forward to working on more in the future," said Jerry Call, AFS executive vice president.
"This is a great opportunity to come together on common issues confronting the metalcasting industry at the Federal level. NADCA has worked closely with AFS on other efforts and both associations' memberships have benefited. These are interesting times in Washington D.C. and it will take all segments metalcasting and manufacturing to work together to inform the leadership on the practical implications of many of the legislative proposals," said Daniel L. Twarog, NADCA President.
In addition, a website has been created for the new alliance, disseminating the latest news and government updates, detailed information on priority issues and important government related links. The website can be located at www.metalcastinggov.com
For more information on the Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs, contact Dave Krugman, AFS PR and marketing coordinator, at 800.537.4237 x 286 or dkrugman@afsinc.org.
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, AFS is a not-for-profit technical and management society that has existed since 1896 to provide and promote knowledge and services that strengthen the metalcasting industry for the ultimate benefit of its customers and society.
Headquartered in Wheeling, IL, NADCA serves as the voice of the die casting industry, promoting growth and enhancing its members' ability to compete domestically in the global marketplace.
