2019 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In
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Fred Upton (R-MI) of the House Energy & Commerce Committee opened the Fly-In with a briefing on key metalcasting issues.
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Stephen J. Claeys presents "Navigating the Trade Winds: Update on China Tariffs, Auto Tariffs, Mexico Tariffs & USMCA" to metalcasters at the Fly-In.
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Catie Kawchak (National Association of Manufacturers) spoke on advocating for an infrastructure agenda at the Fly-In.
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Erik Olson (Venn Strategies) presented to metalcasters about economic and security concerns over Chinese state-owned companies targeting US transit/rail systems.
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Keynote speaker and political strategist Karl Rove gave an insightful luncheon address about metalcasters delivering strong messages on the importance of the industry to lawmakers.
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Rachel Jones (National Association of Manufacturers) gave compelling insight on key EPA regulations facing metalcasters.
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Brad Hammock, attorney and leader on OSHA issues, engaged with metalcasters on silica enforcement and other issues.
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Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) was awarded the Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award for his commitment to supporting metalcasters.
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Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) was recognized for his support of metalcasters with the Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award. Pictured with Sandy Salisbury-Linton (Tonkawa Foundry) and other Oklahomans.
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Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) reaffirmed metalcasters on the importance of face-to-face meetings before heading to Capitol Hill.
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) kicked off day two of the AFS Fly-In with a timely message for participants.
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Zeydi Gutierrez of AFS Corporate Member AB&I Foundry met with a representative of Sen. Dianne Feinsten (D-CA) about workforce development for metalcasting.
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Face-to-face meetings with members of Congress give metalcasters the opportunity to advocate for the industry. Pictured from left, are: Eric Meyers (Oil City Iron Works), Connie Chaplin (Oil City Iron Works) Owen Daniel (Midland manufacturing) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
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Pictured, from left, are: Owen Daniel (Midland Manufacturing) Lennon Martin (Denison Industries) Joshua Treadway (Riley Abrasives Inc.) Jared Willis (Efficiency Aggregators) Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Eric Meyers (Oil City Iron Works) Connie Chaplin (Oil City Iron Works) Clifford Smith (Texas Cast Metals) and Ben Yates, American Foundry Society.
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Tennessee members of AFS met with Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) about strengthening Buy American provisions. Pictured, from left, are: Erik Ellingson (Waupaca) Henry Lodge (Lodge Manufacturing) Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Darren Howard (American Colloid) and Stephanie Salmon, American Foundry Society.
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Pictured, from left, are: Erik Ellingson (Waupaca) Henry Lodge (Lodge Manufacturing) Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Darren Howard (American Colloid) and Stephanie Salmon, American Foundry Society.
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Ohio delegates at the AFS Fly-In met with Rep. Anthony Gonzalez's (R-OH) staff for a discussion about key issues facing the metalcasting industry. Pictured are: Mike Lenahan (KB Foundry Services) and Angela Dine Schmeisser (St. Marys Foundry).
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Bill Gartland (Atlas Foundry) and Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) at the AFS Fly-In.
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AFS members from Indiana met with their representative to advocate for the economic strength of metalcasting. Pictured, from left, are: Jenny Loving, Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), and Greg Loving (Rochester Metal Products). Photo credit: Jackie Walorski.
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Pictured, from left, are: Jenny Loving, Greg Loving, Rochester Metal Products, and Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2). Photo credit: Jackie Walorski.
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Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) meeting with Tom Crawford (McWane Ductile) at the AFS Fly-In.