U.S. manufacturers are working hard to take measures to protect their employees and customers amid the COVID-19 crisis. However, the risk of lawsuits poses a barrier in their ability to bounce back from the economic crisis. As manufacturers start to reopen, employers  want to know that if they follow public health guidelines, they will be protected against lawsuits.

Energy costs are a major expense for metalcasters, but finding the right electricity or natural gas supplier is difficult. A new AFS Corporate Member benefit takes the guesswork out of energy contracts, giving members a way to save money on electricity and gas in deregulated markets.

Small AFS Corporate Members can now offer the same health care as large companies thanks to a new member benefit: NAM Health Care. This partnership with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Mercer and UnitedHealthcare allows AFS Corporate Members with fewer than 100 employees to provide workers and their families with a convenient, Fortune 500-style benefits buying and enrollment experience.   

A bill that would boost innovation and expand tax credits for small businesses has the support of the American Foundry Society. H.R. 7766 would assist metalcasters by doubling research and development tax credits and allowing more businesses to access these incentives.