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In this December 2, 2009 Publication:
Prepare for Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Read the
NADCA Report
OEM LEADS – Ready for Corporate Members
2010 BMW S1000RR First Ride
Registration for CastExpo 2010 Now Open!
Engineering a Healthy and Productive Workforce
Execs Take on Disney!
Prepare for Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Read the NADCA Report
Greenhouse gas emissions will not always be free. Eventually every business in the
United States will pay for their greenhouse gas emissions. To educate the industry and
prepare for this scenario NADCA has conducted a survey of the die casting industry and
its carbon footprint. The results show that the average die casting facility emits
roughly 100 times more CO2 emissions than the theoretical minimum. In addition, the
average die caster emits over 5 times more CO2 per pound of shipped casting than the
best 10% of die casting facilities surveyed. Clearly, there is a large opportunity to
reduce the carbon footprint of the industry. The survey results show that increasing
your energy efficiency equals a reduction of your carbon footprint. This means many of
the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint also have the possibility to increase your
profitability.
Learn the top five ways to reduce your carbon footprint and increase your profitability
by reading the full report in the January issue of the Die Casting Engineer
magazine. After reading the full report get the most recent developments on the pending
regulations, climate science, and ways to prepare by attending the 2010 Executive
Conference.
OEM LEADS – Ready for Corporate Members
This is your monthly reminder to corporate members. Leads generated during May can now
be accessed by logging in to myNADCA. Click
here to login.
Not sure of your login? Click here to get your login resent. Want to export your leads?
Click on "Lead Report Data Export" and search ALL the leads by categories such as state,
company type, metal. Results can be viewed online or exported to an Excel document. If
you need further assistance accessing the leads, please contact NADCA President, Daniel
Twarog at twarog@diecasting.org or (847) 808-3162.
2010 BMW S1000RR First Ride
‘The Ultimate Driving Machine.’ BMW has touted such a statement to describe its
four-wheeled vehicles for decades. And for good reason. The German firm’s line of cars,
from family sedans to M performance machines, has always been on the cutting edge of
performance and drivability. Could the same be said for their motorcycles, though? In a
true sporting sense, No. While they have dominated areas like adventure riding with its
GS line and long-distance touring with the LT range, a purebred sportbike has always
eluded the Bavarian brand, something that has perplexed us for years. Until now. Enter
the 2010 BMW S1000RR.
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Registration for CastExpo 2010 Now Open!
Attendee registration for CastExpo 2010 is now open! CastExpo'10 will be held March
20-23 in Orlando, FL. To complement the show floor, CastExpo is held in conjunction with
the annual Metalcasting Congress, where the latest advancements in metalcasting research
and practice is presented every year.
For more information, please
click here.
Engineering a Healthy and Productive Workforce
As medical claims and prescription drug costs rise, so do the anxiety levels of
employees and employers. A balanced assessment of total costs (including the
implications of absenteeism and presenteeism) when determining where to invest precious
resources will go a long way to lowering everyone’s blood pressure and achieving the
greatest return on one’s health care investment. A recent study published in the Journal
of Occupational and Environmental Medicine revealed that on average, for every dollar
spent on medical and pharmacy costs, employers lose $2.30 in health-related productivity
costs, largely due to absence and presenteeism. Click here
to login and view a LINKS magazine article that highlights the
importance of examining the big picture when considering the health and productivity of
your workforce.
Execs Take on Disney!
NADCA’s 2010 Die Casting Executive Conference will be March 23-25, 2010,
following CastExpo‘10 in Orlando, FL, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The conference kicks off on March 23 with
Die Casting Management sessions at CastExpo followed by the Die Casting Industry Award Banquet at the Indiana JonesTM Epic
Stunt Spectacular! Theater in Disney’s Hollywood StudiosTM.
After enjoying a scenic breakfast, the group is treated to a half day presentation on Disney’s Approach to Brand Loyalty
presented by Disney Institute. The other half of the day is rounded out with presentations on the economy, politics, energy
and metal pricing.
The fun does not stop there. After the daily sessions, attendees will be whisked away to Epcot® for a dinner at The Seas with
Nemo & Friends and then take pleasure in a private viewing of Disney’s firework and laser light show “Illuminations:
Reflections of Earth.”
The conference ends on March 25 with a round table discussion during breakfast and an optional Innovation in Action
Behind-the-Scenes Tour. The three-hour adventure will share stories about the early days of Walt’s career and take you
to a variety of locations for an up-close look at innovation. Along with this conference, guests can receive discounted park
tickets and free transportation to and from the airport via Disney’s Magical Express Service. For more information,
please visit: www.diecasting.org/meetings/exec or contact Melisa Ryzner at (847) 808-3161.
