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Metal Finishing Associations of California – Government Relations Update

Jerry Desmond, Desmond & Desmond LLC   March 31, 2016   Following the introduction of 2,000 new bills in February, initial policy committee hearings on most of those measures are being held this week and through the next three weeks. Key legislation impacting our interests include:   AB 2794 [Santiago] & possibly through the state budget process – that would amend Section 25205.7 of the Health and Safety Code to eliminate the current flat fee option for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) hazardous waste

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Non-MFASC Plating Company Fire

Non-MFASC member, Highland Plating Company in Hollywood experienced a tragic fire on Sunday morning, causing an estimated $1.8 million in building damages. Luckily, no damage to surrounding businesses was reported. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no Hazmat efforts took place requiring evacuations during the fire, as no contaminants were identified in the air or surrounding storm drains. Local agencies are working to assess and private efforts will be made to clean up the area.

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MFASC Announces Appointment of MFASC Board Vice President

The Metal Finishing Association of Southern California (MFASC), an NASF Chapter, has announced the appointment of Wesley Turnbow, as MFASC Board Vice President. Mr. Turnbow is CEO of California based aerospace metal finishing company, EME, Inc. MFASC Officers unanimously voted to seat Mr. Turnbow at their monthly board meeting last night in Los Angeles, CA.

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Tony Revier Recognized by NASF

Tony Revier, of Uyemura, was one of five key leaders of NASF who were honored at the 2014 Management Conference. The special recognition was presented to individuals who have recently served as a national director or officer during NASF’s successful turnaround. Additional recipients included: Jim Jones, DIFCO Ken Hankinson, KCH Tony Revier, Uyemura Michael Siegmund, MacDermid Jerry Wahlin, AAA Plating

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Jerry Wahlin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Metal Finishers Association of Southern California (MFASC) has announced Mr. Jerry Wahlin as recipient of the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.   The award, presented during the West Coast Finishers 2013 Fall Outing in Rancho Palo Verdes, California, honors individuals who have “made a difference” in the association and the metal finishing industry’s success by provided outstanding service over a sustained period of years to MFASC and to the metal finishing community.   Mr. Wahlin is president of AAA Plating and Inspection, Inc., located

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Ray Lucas Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Ray Lucas Celebrates Lifetime Achievement Award with his family Ray Lucas, President of Valley Chrome Plating, has received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Metal Finishers of Southern California. The annual award is presented to highly respected professionals in the finishing industry who continuously promote Best Practices as well as industry advocacy. Mr. Lucas has served on both State and National Boards of Directors for the finishing industry and is the founding member of the National Association for

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