New legislation has been passed and it is trying to crack down on the metal finishing industry with outdated methods and references.
Thank you for those who joined us at the Sold Out Summer Outing in August.
Happy Birthday Jerry Whalin, thank you for so many years of service to MFASC and NASF!
MFASC executive board members and staff meet with California Senate Majority Leader, Robert Hertzberg about abuse of power issues regarding AQMD.
MFASC board members attend meetings in Sacramento on July 10th regarding AQMD issues.
MFASC Executive Board members, Justin Guzman & Wesley Turnbow along with MFASC Executive Director, Bryan Leiker and MFASC lawyers attended an important meeting on June 25th at AQMD. This meeting with AQMD Executive Officer Wayne Nastri was scheduled to discuss recent abusive treatment by AQMD staff toward MFASC member companies. MFASC will be taking this message to Sacramento in the next few weeks.
Congratulations to Ray Lucas on being awarded the NASF Presidential Award and to Bobbi Burns for being awarded the NASF Award of Merit and to Jim Millie for becoming an NASF Fellow.
Metal Finishing Association of Southern California held their 27th annual golf tournament and fundraiser on Monday, May 20 at Pacific Palms resort. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for making this one of the best events we’ve ever had. We raised over $30,000 for the association!
MFASC member General Brite Plating completes mandatory California sexual harassment training with MFASC supplier member Bridge Safety Consultants.
MFASC held their annual Bright Design Challenge final presentation on April 16th, 2019 at the Pasadena Art School of Design.
MFASC exhibited at the annual L.A. Sanitation districts event on April 13th. MFASC board members let kids plate gold dimes and then take them home as souvenirs.
In 2018, the MFANC Board of Directors voted to approve an annual College Scholarship of up to $2500.00. Last year two scholarships were awarded… congratulations to Christian Lucas and Julissa Gallo! This year’s application period will be open from April 1st to August 31st.
MFASC & MFANC held their annual Legislative Action Day in Sacramento on March 19, 2019.
MFASC member company Aircraft X-Ray Laboratories celebrated National Surface Finishing Day on March 6, 2019 with customers and employees.
MFASC board members recently attended the LA Industry Innovation & Technology Symposium for Metal Finishers.
MFASC Kicked off the 9th year of the Bright Design Challenge with the Pasadena Art School of Design on January 22, 2019.
MFASC is co-hosting a Innovation and Technology Symposium. The free event will include new money-saving wastewater technology, alternative plating methods.
Congratulations to Brian Ward of AAA Plating and Inspection on receiving the MFASC award of special recognition at the board of directors meeting on January 10, 2019.
MFASC and MFANC recently held their annual November Legislation Dinner meetings in Los Angeles and San Jose. Christian Richter from NASF and Jerry Desmond from Sacramento were the guest speakers giving insight into local and national politics. MFASC Executive Director, Bryan Leiker addressed current issues with AQMD and CARB. Both meetings had great turnouts and all guests enjoyed a nice dinner and opportunity to network with association colleagues. A special award of recognition was presented to California Small Business Alliance
AQMD Rule amendment 1469 passed on November 2, 2018 at the South Coast Governing Board meeting. MFASC has been fighting this rule amendment for more than a year an half and having spent close to $ 600,000. The final rule has many changes favorable to our industry thanks to the associations efforts. MFASC Executive Board Member, Wesley Turnbow and MFASC Executive Director, Bryan Leiker spoke at the meeting. Please check back for future updates on how this rule amendment will
