In 1972, a handful of California metalworking companies came together and created a state-specific government relations and lobbying organization for metal companies. Today, CMC is a full-service organization with conferences, meetings, buying groups, compliance programs, full-time staff and lobbyists. We encompass nearly 200 metalworking corporations, as well as 7 state trade organizations, employing over 25,000 Californians.

The Need for a California Metalworking Advocate:

     California's government, both in size and complexity, rivals our nation's Capitol. California's laws and regulations are often stricter than those facing the rest of the nation. Costs such as utilities, taxes and insurance are more burdensome than other manufacturing states. In all, the costs associatated with operating a manufacturing facility in California is a mounting challenge when trying to meet a customer's needs.

     In response to these California-specific challenges, the state's metalworking companies came together to establish the California Metals Coalition as its state government relations and lobbying organization. CMC retains full-time staff and full-service lobbyists. Our registered California lobbyists exclusively serve the metalworking industry at state, regional, and local levels. Moreover, our government relations team has over 30 years experience lobbying for California's metalworking industry in Sacramento.

Benefits in Addition to Government Advocacy:

Group freight discounts

Industry training programs and materials

Assistance with Grants (ex: fuel cell project)

Storm water compliance group

Members-only customer referral service and product promotion

CMC monthly newsletter: Sacramento Update  

Discounts with CMC's endorsed legal counsel

Regional roundtables with state Senators/Assemblymembers

Metalworking Industry Annual Conference in Sacramento

Follow this link to download CMC's Potential New Member Packet  

and more...