Events

AQMD Rule Amendment 1469 Passed

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

Metal Finishing Conference

September 25th and 27th, 2018 MFASC & MFANC recently held their annual Metal Finishing Conference in Southern California on September 25th and Northern California on September 27th. This year both conferences enjoyed record turnout and participation from the membership. Guests were treated to a packed hall of exhibitors, informative seminars and a great dinner. Over fifty thousand dollars was raised collectively to help the associations. MFASC & MFANC would like to thank all the event sponsors this year. MFASC Dinner Sponsors: Haviland Products,

NASF SUR/FIN 2018

June 4-6, 2018 Board members from the Metal Finishing Association of California attended NASF SUR/FIN in Cleveland June 4 – 6, 2018. California board members Terry McGuinness, Jim Mille, Justin Guzman, Dan Zinman and Executive Director Bryan Leiker participated in an NASF chapter meeting to help improve relations and membership benefits. MFASC Executive Board member, Wesley Turnbow and MFANC Executive Board member, Jim Miille received the NASF Award of Merit for their service and achievement to the industry.

MFANC Spring Outing

May 12, 2018 The MFANC Spring Outing was on Saturday, May 12th at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, CA. Over 50 guests enjoyed a private suit overlooking the horse races with a fabulous champagne buffet. It was a great day for all the participated and helped by supporting the Metal Finishing Association of Northern California.

AQMD Governing Board Meeting

May 4, 2018 MFASC had a strong showing of supporters, including over 200 hundred employees and business owners attend the May 4, 2018 AQMD Governing Board meeting. Over fifty of our members testified in front of the AQMD Board about the devastating impact of the current draft of Rule 1469. The board heard our voice and delayed the board vote till at least September and instructed AQMD staff to continue to work with MFASC on a better rule. Please continue to

Sanitation Districts Earth Day Event

Sanitation Districts Earth Day EventApril 14, 2018 MFASC is proud to have exhibited at the 2018 Sanitation District of Whittier’s Earth Day event. This event featured fun and educational activities for all ages. This year over 3000 people attended and many of them learned about how the Metal Finishing Association of California works to protect our environment. Thank you to board members Alan Olick, Vince Grana, Sam Bell, Jerry Wahlin and Justin Guzman for working the booth.

NASF Leadership Conference

NASF Leadership ConferenceFebruary 25 – March 1, 2018   MFASC board members and association members attended the NASF Leadership Conference on February 25 – March 1, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt Resort in Kauai. The NASF Leadership Conference provides a good opportunity for California members to network with other association colleagues throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, at a beautiful resort. The conference also provides informative speaking sessions and social dinners each night. Board members from California attending this year included

MFASC Sponsor of the 2018 CSULB Rocketry Program

MFASC Sponsor of the 2018 CSULB Rocketry Program MFASC is proud to be a Platinum Tier sponsor of the 2018 California State University, Long Beach Rocketry Program. Twenty ambitious students who share multiple majors from Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to Computer Science are currently practicing for competition that will take place at the NASA Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama on the week of April 4th 2018. Students will work with MFASC member companies in the coming weeks to help prepare

20th Annual California CUPA Training Conference

CUPA Training Conference February 5-8, 2018 MFASC and MFANC exhibited this year at the 20th Annual CUPA Conference Training Forum at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, on February 5th – 8th. MFANC President Bobbi Burns, MFANC Vice President Terry McGuinness and MFASC Executive Director Bryan Leiker worked the booth. This conference provides training in subjects related to enhancing the Unified Program implementation and improving consistency and coordination between 84 CUPAs and 32 participating agencies throughout California. The Metal Finishing Associations of

NASF January Board of Directors Meeting

NASF Board Meeting at the Hyatt Regency LAX January 10-11, 2018 MFASC hosted NASF and MFANC at their January Board of Directors meeting at the Hyatt Regency LAX. Over forty people attended representing many companies throughout the United States. MFASC President, Wesley Turnbow ran and informative and highly productive opening meeting with topics including California regulation concerns and updates from the National office. Guests were treated to a nice dinner and networking opportunity with colleagues.

January 4th AQMD Rule 1469 Meeting

9th Working Group Meeting for AQMD Rule 1469 January 4, 2018 MFASC board members, members of the Association and staff attended the 9th AQMD Rule 1469 working group meeting at AQMD headquarters on January 4, 2018. Key points to note is that the public hearing date has been moved from February to April to allow additional time to evaluate concerns recently received from the public regarding toxicity of chemical fume suppressants. Further time has also been allowed to continue to test

Bright Design Challenge

December 7th Bright Design Challenge

MFASC Awards Scholarships to Bright Design Challenge Winners December 7, 2017 The Metal Finishing Association of Southern California recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to the winners of the Bright Design Challenge. This program is sponsored by the California Associations for Metal Finishing and NASF,  the National Association for Surface Finishing. The program at the Art Center of Design in Pasadena encourages students to incorporate surface finishing into new and innovative products. The contest began last Fall when students toured member metal finishing

November 29th AQMD Meeting Notes

November 29, 2017 8th Work Group Meeting Notes for AQMD 1469 AQMD acknowledge receiving letter for metal finishes association November 13, 2017 on par 1469 letter addressed points of concern: Chrome tank test data fugitive air emission ambient monitoring near metal finishers prohibition of air sparging freeboard height requirements permanent total air enclosures building enclosures Upcoming Events December 7, 2017 Public workshop December 15, 2017 Extended public comment period February 2, 2018 Public hearing for PAR 1469 (moved from January) *Summary of PAR 1469 provided to stationary source committee on November 17, 2017

MFASC Annual Legislative Update Dinner Meeting Presentation

MFASC held their annual Legislative Update Dinner Meeting on November 15, at Stevens Steak House. Attendees had the opportunity to network with other colleagues, enjoy a nice dinner and listen to an informative presentation on State and National issues. MFASC Executive Director Bryan Leiker opened the meeting with introductions and a recap of Association business and upcoming events. MFASC President Wesley Turnbow continued the meeting with a full update on the current SCAQMD Rule 1469 rewrite, explained association wins, concerns and

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Hexavalent Chromium Emissions Working Group Meeting #6

  The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #6 for discussion on Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 1469 – Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations.   The meeting will focus on responses to comments from Working Group Meeting #5 in addition to discussion on preliminary draft rule language. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at:   SCAQMD Headquarters Conference Room GB 21865 Copley