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Thank You Mark

Posted on by Chanelle Wichterman

Thank you Mark

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating the retirement of an extraordinary leader and colleague—our Vice President of Operations, Mark Carifa. After 22 years of dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment, Mark is stepping into a well-earned retirement.

It’s difficult to put into words the profound impact he has had on D.A. International Casting Company, but we honored him the best way we could—with a heartfelt sendoff surrounded by our team, great food, and cherished memories.

From the moment he joined us, Mark brought more than just expertise—he brought integrity, loyalty, and a steady hand that guided us through both challenges and successes. Whether leading major projects, mentoring employees, or fostering strong relationships with customers, Mark played an instrumental role in shaping the company we are today. His leadership, problem-solving, and ability to navigate the ever-evolving world of castings and forgings have been invaluable.

While we are excited for Mark as he embarks on this new chapter, his absence will be deeply felt. His legacy will live on in the strong foundation he helped build, and his influence will continue to be reflected in the way we do business.

Mark, on behalf of the entire D.A. International Casting team, thank you for your years of dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact you’ve left on all of us. We wish you nothing but the best in your well-deserved retirement!

Chinese Tariffs Force U.S. Steelmaker to Sue the U.S.

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(Photo from JSW website)

As trade talks with China fall apart again, JSW Steel announced it is suing the U.S. for  not exempting the company from the imposed steel levies. The company says it was forced to pay tens of millions of dollars in tariffs because it does not have enough domestic steel slab  to produce their products. According to the JSW website, the company is one of the largest plate mills in America. It manufactures pipeline products and items such as hot rolled coiled bands.

“This is just one example of the unintended problems with the current tariffs on the steel industry,” said David Kerrigan, President and CEO of D.A. International Casting Company. “The impact of the current  tariffs on steel products is vast and continues to hurt U.S. companies and consumers. This is just one example of a U.S. company being hurt by the ongoing trade war with China.”

D.A. International Casting Company serves over 800 customers and stocks over 1,100 different products–including an extensive supply of railcar replacement parts. D.A. International products include premium investment castings, forgings, stampings and fabrications. This extensive inventory allows the company to accommodate multiple markets, such as the railroad industry, mass transit, agriculture, heavy trucking, mining and telecommunication.

The entire Bloomberg article on this developing story is available online.