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Water quality tips
Water quality impacts equipment performance and maintenance—not to mention the taste of beverages and foods. No matter what role you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WEEE/RoHS reminder
Manufacturers seeking more information can contact the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) contact in Brussels, Rosemary Gallant (rosemary.gallant@mail.doc.gov). In addition, […]
Congress moving to head off proliferation of state business activity taxes
Over the summer, all NAFEM members were urged to write their congressional representatives in support of the full house vote […]