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Opportunities forSponsorship Want your business to stand out in the California industrial community? Partnering with the Metal Finishing Associations of California can help you achieve that objective. There are programs to fit your company’s goals for increased brand awareness, qualified business contacts, and expanded business development. More importantly, your company will be seen as a partner with one of the most active Chapters who represent the National Association for Surface Finishing. We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity and participate
Benefits ofMembership Join More Than 200 Industry Leaders We appreciate your interest in joining the Metal Finishers of California. There has never been a more important time to invest in the surface technology industry than right now. To be ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead, you must be armed with the knowledge and tools that will help you successfully lead your organization into the future. The Metal Finishers of California represent more than 200 industry leaders throughout California. As a Chapter of
Advocacy& Political Action Advocacy is Paramount Perhaps the most important activity that the associations perform, advocacy encompasses all of our mission critical activities including communication and education. In an ever expanding regulatory environment it is critical to interface with policy makers and regulators so that we can educate them on our processes, inform them as to the importance of our production to the end products that society uses every day from electronics to aerospace, aviation and all transportation modes, defense and a host
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Looking for the best events and education in the industry? VIEW CALENDARDONATE TO CALIFORNIA IEF FUND Please consider providing a tax‐deductible donation today. DONATE TODAY LATEST NEWS AND HAPPENINGS California Chapter Supports Texas Chapter Event Bryan Leiker MFASC President & K&L Anodizing recently attended the Texas
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
The 25th annual MFASC Golf Tournament and Association Fundraiser was held on May 22, 2017, at Industry Hills Golf Course. Thank you all our sponsor and participants. As a result, the association raised more than $ 25,000.00 to help with current legislative and legal issues. Super Sponsor Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsor Beverage Cart Sponsor Tee Sponsor Golf Ball
MFASC/MFANC Legislation Day was held this year from May 8-9, 2017, in Sacramento, Ca. Twenty members representing both California associations attended this year and walked the capital to support the surface finishing industry.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend Working Group Meeting #2 for discussion on Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 1469 – Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations and Proposed Amendment Rule (PAR) 1426 – Emissions from Metal Finishing Operations. The meeting will focus on emission controls and staff will respond to comments from Working Group Meeting #1. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 2:00 p.m.
In conjunction with NASF and as part of a grant from U.S. EPA Region V, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has sent a pollution prevention (P2) benchmarking survey to NASF job shop members. This project will provide valuable information for the surface finishing industry. The response to the survey to date has been lower than expected, and we would like more responses to enhance the statistically reliability of the project. Click here for
MADE ANY CHANGES IN YOUR PROCESSES WITH HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM SINCE 2006? LIKE CHANGES IN FUME SUPPRESSANT? Then you are required to perform additional air monitoring for Hex Chrome. Sub-chapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders §5206. Chromium (VI). (F) The employer shall perform additional monitoring when there has been any change in the production process, raw materials, equipment, personnel, work practices, or control methods that may result in new or additional exposures to chromium (VI), or when the employer has any reason to believe that new or additional exposures have
As a member of the finishing community, the NASF Washington Forum gives members access to lawmakers, as well as face-to-face opportunities to discuss vital legislative and regulatory issues impacting the industry. This year’s event included more than 16 hours of presentations and networking, followed by a full day of meetings with legislators and congressional staff. On the agenda were briefings by top industry officials, senior federal agency representatives, congressional staff and other community members presenting critical updates on the status of
Are you planning to attend the May 17, 2017, MFASC Dinner Meeting regarding an urgent update on SCAQMD Rules 1469 & 1426? We’d love to see you there if you are covered under Rules 1469 and or 1426, covering chromic anodizing and chrome plating operations. If you haven’t registered yet, there is now also a way to sign up online (as well as via the registration form attached). SCAQMD is currently working on amending both of these rules with the possibility
If you are planning on remaining in the MFASC Storm Water Compliance Group and/or join it, it’s time to register for the 2017-2018 Storm Water Reporting Year. Please click here for the Storm Water Compliance Group registration form and return it to Bernie Moore as soon as you can. Bernie@MooreCompliance.com Just a reminder: The mandatory Storm Water training class is May 17, 2017. If you plan on remaining in the Compliance Group you must attend the training class. Click
Alert Alert Got Hex Chrome? Got AQMD Permits? Are you ready for the AQMD Inspection Teams? At the current time AQMD has two different inspection teams in use. One team (good cop) will may make an appointment to visit to “gather information”. The other team (bad cop) will just show up and their goal is there to find the “fly poop in the pepper” and issue NOVs. They may even be joined by your local CUPA inspector, Sanitation, CAL/OSHA, the Water Board, etc. BE
The first working group meeting for proposed amendments of SCAQMD Rules 1469 and 1426 was held last week on Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 at SCAQMD headquarters. The purpose of the meeting was to provide background information regarding both rules and discuss general concepts for proposed amendments. This type of event provides stakeholders an opportunity to work with SCAQMD staff on proposed rule language and address issues of concerns early in the rule development process. The association is currently involved in all aspects
The Metal Finishing Association of Southern California (MFASC) is currently working to keep all members updated on issues regarding SCAQMD and air quality regulating. This article from the Orange County Register discusses enforcement in Paramount. We will be sending out regular update emails about important meetings and developments regarding SCAQMD. Thank you to everyone that showed up last week to the first working meeting regarding the rewriting of Rules 1469 and 1426. The association showed up with strength and asked many
Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 2:30-4:30 pm SCAQMD Headquarters Conference Room CC2 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend the first Working Group meeting for discussion on the following: Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 1469 – Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations Proposed Amendment Rule (PAR) 1426 – Emissions from Metal Finishing Operations The purpose of the meeting is to provide background information regarding both rules and to discuss general concepts for proposed
NASF, MFASC & MFANC have completed their seventh year of sponsoring the 2016 Bright Design Challenge with The Pasadena Art School of Design. Fourteen students competed in the final presentation on Dec. 14, 2016, for $15,000 in scholarship awards granted by the three associations. Sunny Innsun Park was awarded a first place prize with her design of UNION Key. Anthony Fernandez received an award for his project of Ascender. Rosalia Hosseinzadeh received an award for her project of Iridess. A special thank you
The Metal Finishing Associations of California represent surface finishing companies in both Southern California and Northern California.
