About INCMA
In 1776, seven foundry men signed the Declaration of Independence. No other industry was represented by so many. No one else risked any more than those business owners.
Today, foundries who join the Indiana Cast Metals Association demonstrate a somewhat similar courage, leadership and concern for their communities, as shown by our industrial forefathers, by going beyond what is expected in the course of doing business and taking action to affect change.
INCMA was founded in 1990 by a group of foundrymen who believed that government intrusion into their lives had gone too far. They believed it was their Constitutional right and responsibility to insure that the industries’ needs and opinions were communicated to federal, state and local governmental leaders. They believed that only by banding together would their combined strength make a difference.
Indiana is one of the largest foundry states in the country. INCMA's membership reflects all foundry-types as well as a diverse associate membership of businesses who support the cast metals industry. INCMA provides representation on pertinent issues in all legislative and regulatory forums to protect, promote and strengthen the state foundry sector. INCMA also offers education seminars, networking opportunities while working to educate the public on the cast metals industry and our contributions to our state and society.
Joining INCMA demonstrates leadership and courage to go beyond what may be expected of you and do what’s best for your industry and Indiana. Membership is an investment in your business and community that will reap economic dividends and help secure a supportive climate in Indiana for our industry to allow our success. Whether your primary issue concerns are tax, environmental, OSHA, human resources, building your business through old fashion networking, or utilizing INCMA’s other resources, we can provide you with the right representation and support.
Working together, we will make a difference. Please consider submitting your membership application and joining INCMA today.
What Has INCMA Done With Your Dues?….A LOT!
Today, foundries who join the Indiana Cast Metals Association demonstrate a somewhat similar courage, leadership and concern for their communities, as shown by our industrial forefathers, by going beyond what is expected in the course of doing business and taking action to affect change.
INCMA was founded in 1990 by a group of foundrymen who believed that government intrusion into their lives had gone too far. They believed it was their Constitutional right and responsibility to insure that the industries’ needs and opinions were communicated to federal, state and local governmental leaders. They believed that only by banding together would their combined strength make a difference.
Indiana is one of the largest foundry states in the country. INCMA's membership reflects all foundry-types as well as a diverse associate membership of businesses who support the cast metals industry. INCMA provides representation on pertinent issues in all legislative and regulatory forums to protect, promote and strengthen the state foundry sector. INCMA also offers education seminars, networking opportunities while working to educate the public on the cast metals industry and our contributions to our state and society.
Joining INCMA demonstrates leadership and courage to go beyond what may be expected of you and do what’s best for your industry and Indiana. Membership is an investment in your business and community that will reap economic dividends and help secure a supportive climate in Indiana for our industry to allow our success. Whether your primary issue concerns are tax, environmental, OSHA, human resources, building your business through old fashion networking, or utilizing INCMA’s other resources, we can provide you with the right representation and support.
Working together, we will make a difference. Please consider submitting your membership application and joining INCMA today.
What Has INCMA Done With Your Dues?….A LOT!
- Maintain Comprehensive Legislative Tracking/Member Alert Program
- Successfully passed legislation to place a 3 year moratorium on new environmental policies and regulations being applied to foundries.
- Initiated Legislation to eliminate the artificial 30% floor on depreciation for foundries
- Successfully netted state grant dollars to assist in providing County Reuse Education Luncheons
- Testified before the State Tax Board opposing onerous foundry property tax rule
- Filed an amicus brief with the State Supreme Court on property tax issues
- Worked with INDOT to adopt policy allowing more reuse of foundry sand in road projects
- Worked with IDEM to adopt policy allowing land application of foundry sand
- Worked with IDEM to limit compliance monitoring burdens associated with air permits
- Expanded Environmental Committee to 42 members including 15 foundries
- Testified before OSHA opposing the Ergonomics Rule
- Led largest state delegation to Washington DC for AFS Lobbying Conference
- Worked with individual members who give significant financial support to foundry friendly candidates
- Rebuilt, published and maintain comprehensive web site
- Provided free web links for members from the INCMA site to their own
- Partnered to provide member discount services including lab fees, seminars and tax analysis
- Produce monthly newsletter – “The Cope and Drag”
- Built one of the nation’s first comprehensive sand databases
- Work with statewide press to publish articles and “letters to the editor” promoting foundries
- Continue to work to develop markets for recycled foundry sand
- Host annual legislative conf. with key leaders such as Governor Holcomb, former Governors Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels, former House Speaker Brian Bosma and more
- Host annual networking INCMA golf outing with an average of 50 golfers