The NASF Washington Forum concluded last week after an extraordinary schedule packed with meetings and speaker sessions. This year’s event consisted of over 16 hours of presentations and networking, followed by a full day of meetings with legislators and congressional
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
Leaders from the Metal Finishing Associations of Southern and Northern California attended the annual NASF Leadership Conference this week at the Wyndham Grande Rio Mar Resort in Puerto Rico. Informative sessions, limitless discussions on industry updates and numerous networking
The NASF SUR/FIN Manufacturing Conference and Trade Show exhibit floor is completely sold out! The association is currently reviewing options for expanding the size of the exhibit area. This year’s event – scheduled for June 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas
The National Association for Surface Finishing California Chapters, in conjunction with the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, has just completed the 6th annual Bright Design Challenge. This year’s competition introduced students to the impact of decorative finishes
The Metal Finishing Associations of Southern and Northern California met November 18th and 19th, respectively, for presentations on recent advocacy issues impacting the surface finishing industry. Jerry Desmond with Desmond & Desmond LLC, Sacramento, the California advocate for the Metal
On October 27, eighteen talented students from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, presented midterm presentations for the Bright Design Challenge. This year boasts the most students by far participating in the Fall Challenge. Each project presented
The 2015 Metal Finishers of both Southern and Northern California Fall Outing was held last weekend at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. The weekend proved to be a great success with a great crowd, numerous networking
From understanding the key performance drivers of quality, cost, and environmental compliance in automotive finishes to experiencing the dramatic impact of decorative finishes in jewelry, The Bright Design Challenge empowers our youth with resources to become a part of the
Bryan Leiker MFASC President & K&L Anodizing recently attended the Texas Association of Metal Finishers board meeting and annual outing at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio Texas. The trip was conducted as a means to enhance
California Assembly Member Mike Gibson recently visited with members of the Metal Finishers of Southern California. Included in the meeting was a unique chance to tour aerospace metal finishing company E.M.E. based in Compton, California. The tour offered insight into
