The current coronavirus stay-at-home order has been extended through May 3 with added restrictions in the Bay Area in hopes of curbing the coronavirus spread.
MFACA members please read new information and see links below for Gov. Newsom statewide :stay-at-home” order and COVID-19 updates.
MFASC members please see links below for critical manufacturing services and the Los Angeles County Safer at Home Health Order.
The Metal Finishing associations of California held their annual Legislative Action Day in Sacramento on March 2-3, 2020. We had a great turnout with over 30 people participating.
MFASC started the 10th year of the Bright Design Challenge with fifteen students from the Pasadena College of Design on January 31, 2020.
Hot Topic! 2020 PFAS Update. Testing Requirements and preliminary assessments must be submitted to the California Water Board by January 31st.
The MFASC Board of Directors toured the Sony Studios lot on December 5th. It was a great day and a fun experience to learn about the history of Hollywood.
Thank you to everyone who made it to our California Legislative Update Annual Dinner Meeting for MFASC and MFANC on November 20-21, 2019.
Important news! The MFANC College Scholarship Application is now available year-round! The deadline to apply is August 31st.
MFASC attended the AQMD board hearing on November 1st in a continued effort to work on Rule 1480. Wesley Turnbow, Bryan Leiker and Jerry Desmond spoke to the board on behalf of MFASC. The association continues its effort to help negotiate fair rules for all surface finishers in California. Please plan to attend the MFASC annual dinner meeting on November 20th at Stevens Steak House for an update on this important issue.
New legislation has been passed and it is trying to crack down on the metal finishing industry with outdated methods and references.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.