Advocacy

Plan to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions submitted to California Air Resources Board (CARB)

The Orange County, Calif.-based South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has completed its 2016 Air Quality Management Plan – a regional […]


03.13.2017

NAFEM sustainability calculator

The Sustainability Calculator is a free environmental impact tool NAFEM developed in partnership with ASTM. The tool defines a standard […]


02.15.2017

Water quality tips

Water quality impacts equipment performance and maintenance—not to mention the taste of beverages and foods. No matter what role you […]


01.10.2017

National Motor Freight Transportation Association

Commodity classification standards board (CCSB) The transportation industry is responding to reduced capacity in two ways, both of which are […]


10.06.2015

Environment Canada proposes regulatory measures on hydrofluorocarbons

NAFEM members who manufacture or sell commercial refrigeration equipment in Canada would be required to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons […]


04.30.2015

National Motor Freight Transportation Association (NMFTA) initiates major damage claim

On April 18, the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) guidelines introduced a major change to the concealed damage claim rule. […]


04.18.2015

Campaign against union “card check” bill making headway – NAFEM members again urged to call, write congress

This bill, better called “card check” legislation, would replace current law that requires a secret ballot before a union is […]


06.01.2009

Congressional small business committee supports action on “business activity” taxes

This bipartisan action, somewhat uncommon in an election year, is a welcome development. Legislation to make clear that states cannot […]


06.01.2008

NAFEM campaigns to rein in state “business activity” taxes

Bills to clarify that states can impose these “business activity” taxes – essentially a form of income tac – only […]


03.01.2008

New congress moving on several trade issues

The House Ways & Means Committee has asked the Department of Commerce (DOC) to delay an action that would change […]


03.01.2007