First-time foundry members receive $1,000 credit for the 2025 Industry Executive Conference

With the 2025 NFFS Industry Executive Conference (IEC) less than 90 days away, now is the perfect time to join the Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society (NFFS), the only association focused on non-ferrous foundries and their suppliers. First-time foundry members can take advantage of an exclusive benefit: a $1,000 credit for one employee to attend the 2025 NFFS Industry Executive Conference in New Orleans. This unique offer allows you to start your membership by experiencing the value of being part of the NFFS community and the top-notch educational opportunities offered by the Society. For further details or to join today, visit www.nffs.org/joinnffs.

The 2025 IEC, to be held on February 21–23, 2025, at the Westin New Orleans, is a must-attend event for industry leaders. With the theme “From the Foundry to the French Quarter: Where Business Meets Bourbon Street,” the conference blends cutting-edge educational content, focused networking opportunities, and the vibrant culture of New Orleans. This year's IEC educational sessions include:

• Navigating regulatory compliance: This important topic is a staple of the IEC. Learn about the latest OSHA and EPA challenges and enforcement trends, with straightforward strategies to enhance compliance and safety programs.
• The new Congress and White House: Gain insights from a seasoned manufacturing lobbyist into how the Trump administration and Congress will shape policies affecting trade, taxes, regulations, and workforce development. 
• Economic forecasts: Let our long-term partner ITR Economics give some clarity to the uncertain economic environment we are living in. Gain short- and long-term economic insights tailored to the foundry industry, including inflation, interest rates, taxes, and actionable steps to optimize your business in various economic cycles.
• Workforce development strategies: This issue will remain critical to foundries for years to come, and NFFS is actively developing programs and strategies to help you navigate a changing workforce. Discover how the NFFS Talent Pipeline Program and the Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program can help you build and sustain your foundry's workforce.
• Maximizing tax credits and grants: Explore how to leverage research and development tax credits to innovate processes, improve product quality, reduce costs, and meet new documentation requirements. Learn how to identify and apply for manufacturing grants to improve your operations and fund business growth.

Your $1,000 credit for the 2025 IEC is more than just a financial incentive—it’s an investment in your foundry’s future. By attending, you will gain actionable takeaways, industry expertise, and valuable connections to help your company stay competitive and seize new opportunities.

Join NFFS today and take the first step toward securing your foundry’s success. Visit www.nffs.org/joinnffs to become a member and start benefiting from everything NFFS has to offer!