Metalworking Industry News: 2025
December 2025
December 2: A free seminar on Additive Manufacturing will be held on March 11, 2026 in Downey. (Flier)
December 2: A free seminar on Additive Manufacturing will be held on March 11, 2026 in Downey. (Flier)
November 2025
November 20: CMC speaks at Metal Finishing Association of Northern California meeting in Fremont.
November 14: District member Aircraft X-Ray of Huntington Park hosts Assemblymember Solache for tour. (Video) (Video2)
November 7: CMC Board of Directors meet in Sacramento for a two-day meeting.
November 3: Cal-OSHA seeks to reduce manganese respirable dust PEL to 0.02 mg/m³. (ACGIH Supporting Doc)
November 20: CMC speaks at Metal Finishing Association of Northern California meeting in Fremont.
November 14: District member Aircraft X-Ray of Huntington Park hosts Assemblymember Solache for tour. (Video) (Video2)
November 7: CMC Board of Directors meet in Sacramento for a two-day meeting.
November 3: Cal-OSHA seeks to reduce manganese respirable dust PEL to 0.02 mg/m³. (ACGIH Supporting Doc)
October 2025
October 27: Cal-OSHA releases 2025-2026 High Hazard Industry list. (List)
October 22: Simonelli named new Executive Director of the MFAC. (Article)
October 13: Air regulators issued violations to two Paramount foundries (LA Times Article)
October 10: CMC attends LA Waterkeeper celebration of Bruce Reznik for 10 years of service. (Event)
October 9: Southern California CMC Roundtable in Downey draws 70+ attendees with guest Anthony Rendon.
October 8: CMC hosts Lt. Governor Kounalakis for National Manufacturing Day at SA Recycling. (Video)
October 4: Solar Atmospheres holds Pacific Airshow viewing event for aerospace industry, including CMC.
October 3: CMC participates in MFAC fall outing in Carlsbad.
October 2: CMC Board of Directors takes "Neutral" position on Proposition 50.
October 1: CMC meets with Cal-OSHA to discuss anticipated reduction of aluminum PEL. (PEL) (PDF) (CERS)
October 27: Cal-OSHA releases 2025-2026 High Hazard Industry list. (List)
October 22: Simonelli named new Executive Director of the MFAC. (Article)
October 13: Air regulators issued violations to two Paramount foundries (LA Times Article)
October 10: CMC attends LA Waterkeeper celebration of Bruce Reznik for 10 years of service. (Event)
October 9: Southern California CMC Roundtable in Downey draws 70+ attendees with guest Anthony Rendon.
October 8: CMC hosts Lt. Governor Kounalakis for National Manufacturing Day at SA Recycling. (Video)
October 4: Solar Atmospheres holds Pacific Airshow viewing event for aerospace industry, including CMC.
October 3: CMC participates in MFAC fall outing in Carlsbad.
October 2: CMC Board of Directors takes "Neutral" position on Proposition 50.
October 1: CMC meets with Cal-OSHA to discuss anticipated reduction of aluminum PEL. (PEL) (PDF) (CERS)
September 2025
September 23: CMC speaks at MTI Fall Event in Napa. (Link)
September 12: California ends 2025 legislative session. (List of CMC Tracked Bills)
September 9: CMC speaks at MFAC suppliers showcase in Montebello. (Link)
September 6: Article: AI Can't Install an HVAC System...Why Gen Z is Flocking to Jobs in the Trades. (Link) (Article)
September 5: Article: Carcinogenic metal detected in air after LA Fires (Link)
September 23: CMC speaks at MTI Fall Event in Napa. (Link)
September 12: California ends 2025 legislative session. (List of CMC Tracked Bills)
September 9: CMC speaks at MFAC suppliers showcase in Montebello. (Link)
September 6: Article: AI Can't Install an HVAC System...Why Gen Z is Flocking to Jobs in the Trades. (Link) (Article)
September 5: Article: Carcinogenic metal detected in air after LA Fires (Link)
August 2025
August 30: CMC sets October Roundtables for 10/9 and 10/22. (Link)
August 26: CMC supports Mira Costa College TCI machinist graduation. (Article)
August 22: CMC-member Keramida provides a review of the 4-hour CARB meeting on SB 253 & SB 261. (Article)
August 18: Solano pursues 2,100 acre manufacturing park with 90-day permit turnaround. (About) (White Paper)
August 14: CMC meets with Aluminum Association to discuss CARB petition to update Cr6 IUR. (Document)
August 13: California Insider covers societal damages of copper theft with LA Detective Chief Alan Hamilton. (Link)
August 6: Solano County promoting 2,100 acre advanced manufacturing park. (Article)
August 2: CMC Executive Director James Simonelli receives award for contributions to environment and sustainability at annual "Climate Conversations" event in downtown Los Angeles. (Photo)
August 30: CMC sets October Roundtables for 10/9 and 10/22. (Link)
August 26: CMC supports Mira Costa College TCI machinist graduation. (Article)
August 22: CMC-member Keramida provides a review of the 4-hour CARB meeting on SB 253 & SB 261. (Article)
August 18: Solano pursues 2,100 acre manufacturing park with 90-day permit turnaround. (About) (White Paper)
August 14: CMC meets with Aluminum Association to discuss CARB petition to update Cr6 IUR. (Document)
August 13: California Insider covers societal damages of copper theft with LA Detective Chief Alan Hamilton. (Link)
August 6: Solano County promoting 2,100 acre advanced manufacturing park. (Article)
August 2: CMC Executive Director James Simonelli receives award for contributions to environment and sustainability at annual "Climate Conversations" event in downtown Los Angeles. (Photo)
July 2025
July 25: Placer County setting up portal for metal plating facilities looking to move from hex-chrome to tri-chrome. (Website)
July 24: US House committee defunds EPA Cr6 assessment program. (Article)
July 23: SCAQMD holds working group meeting on PR 1469 for metal finishing. (Rulemaking)
July 22: CMC holds SoCal Roundtable meeting in Torrance.
July 9: CMC holds NorCal Roundtable meeting in Redwood City.
July 3: CMC issues letter to CARB on cap-and-trade for the non-ferrous forging sector. (Letter)
July 25: Placer County setting up portal for metal plating facilities looking to move from hex-chrome to tri-chrome. (Website)
July 24: US House committee defunds EPA Cr6 assessment program. (Article)
July 23: SCAQMD holds working group meeting on PR 1469 for metal finishing. (Rulemaking)
July 22: CMC holds SoCal Roundtable meeting in Torrance.
July 9: CMC holds NorCal Roundtable meeting in Redwood City.
July 3: CMC issues letter to CARB on cap-and-trade for the non-ferrous forging sector. (Letter)
June 2025
June 30: CMC and 17 trade associations file petition at CARB to review updated Cr6 IUR science. (Petition)
June 26: BAAD holds public workshop on Rule 6-4 for recyclers and shredders. (Presentation) (Handouts)
June 26: SCAQMD holds 7th working group meeting on Proposed Rule 1445 for plasma and laser cutting. (Presentation) (Link)
June 20: SCAQMD releases 2025 Chrome ATCM Regulatory Advisory linked to Rule 1469. (Advisory)
June 10: BAAQMD sets June 26 meeting to amend Rule 6-4 for shredders and recyclers. (Document)
June 3: CarbonChain holds workshop to understand EU Carbon Tax on metals starting Jan 1, 2026. (Link)
June 30: CMC and 17 trade associations file petition at CARB to review updated Cr6 IUR science. (Petition)
June 26: BAAD holds public workshop on Rule 6-4 for recyclers and shredders. (Presentation) (Handouts)
June 26: SCAQMD holds 7th working group meeting on Proposed Rule 1445 for plasma and laser cutting. (Presentation) (Link)
June 20: SCAQMD releases 2025 Chrome ATCM Regulatory Advisory linked to Rule 1469. (Advisory)
June 10: BAAQMD sets June 26 meeting to amend Rule 6-4 for shredders and recyclers. (Document)
June 3: CarbonChain holds workshop to understand EU Carbon Tax on metals starting Jan 1, 2026. (Link)
May 2025
May 29: CMC remembers Ron Hayes of Keramida.
May 28: JOEH publishes "Combined Cohort" paper on hexavalent chromium IUR. (Link)
May 27: CARB does not receive approval to enforce its Zero Emission forklift requirement. (Link)
May 19: Learn more about the Jan 1, 2026 EU CBAM requirements at the June 3rd meeting in Anaheim. (Link)
May 11: Edward Kangeter of CASS Inc. receives the 2025 Leadership Award at CMC's Annual Meeting. (Link)
May 10: Brad Hartman of Commercial Casting Co. receives the 2025 Tetzlaff Award at CMC's Annual Meeting. (Link)
May 9: CMC elects new President Kubi Karul of SA Recycling and new Vice President Justin Guzman of Aircraft X-Ray. A special thank you to outgoing President Don Van Hiel of TechniCast and outgoing Vice President Jason Gutierrez of Soundcast.
May 8: CMC holds the 52nd Annual metals industry conference in Anaheim (Link)
May 29: CMC remembers Ron Hayes of Keramida.
May 28: JOEH publishes "Combined Cohort" paper on hexavalent chromium IUR. (Link)
May 27: CARB does not receive approval to enforce its Zero Emission forklift requirement. (Link)
May 19: Learn more about the Jan 1, 2026 EU CBAM requirements at the June 3rd meeting in Anaheim. (Link)
May 11: Edward Kangeter of CASS Inc. receives the 2025 Leadership Award at CMC's Annual Meeting. (Link)
May 10: Brad Hartman of Commercial Casting Co. receives the 2025 Tetzlaff Award at CMC's Annual Meeting. (Link)
May 9: CMC elects new President Kubi Karul of SA Recycling and new Vice President Justin Guzman of Aircraft X-Ray. A special thank you to outgoing President Don Van Hiel of TechniCast and outgoing Vice President Jason Gutierrez of Soundcast.
May 8: CMC holds the 52nd Annual metals industry conference in Anaheim (Link)
April 2025
April 29: Governor Newsom appoints Dr. Kristina Thayer as new Director of OEHHA. (Announcement)
April 17: CMC announces 2025 Leadership Award recipient Edward Kangeter of CASS Inc.
April 16: CMC announces 2025 Tetzlaff Award recipient Brad Hartman of Commercial Casting Co. (Link)
April 4: Founder of Aqua Equity, black-owned aluminum bottle water company to speak at CMC Annual Conference on May 8th. (Link)
April 2: California's newest steel mill Vice President to speak at CMC Annual Conference on May 8th. (Link)
April 29: Governor Newsom appoints Dr. Kristina Thayer as new Director of OEHHA. (Announcement)
April 17: CMC announces 2025 Leadership Award recipient Edward Kangeter of CASS Inc.
April 16: CMC announces 2025 Tetzlaff Award recipient Brad Hartman of Commercial Casting Co. (Link)
April 4: Founder of Aqua Equity, black-owned aluminum bottle water company to speak at CMC Annual Conference on May 8th. (Link)
April 2: California's newest steel mill Vice President to speak at CMC Annual Conference on May 8th. (Link)
March 2025
March 24: CMC attends MFASC lobbying day event and dinner at the state Capitol.
March 20: CMC holds NorCal Industry Roundtable with special guest Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley.
March 11: SCAQMD holds WGM#1 on PR 1469 for metal plating facilities. (Presentation)
March 10: Governor Newsom updates website to include benefits of manufacturing in California. (Link)
March 9: SCAQMD releases guidance document for Rule 1147--misc NOx sources. (Link)
March 6: CMC holds quarterly industry roundtable in Chino. Lunch speaker is Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
March 5: CMC-member Pacific Steel Group holds groundbreaking event for new steel mill in Mojave, CA. (Link)
March 24: CMC attends MFASC lobbying day event and dinner at the state Capitol.
March 20: CMC holds NorCal Industry Roundtable with special guest Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley.
March 11: SCAQMD holds WGM#1 on PR 1469 for metal plating facilities. (Presentation)
March 10: Governor Newsom updates website to include benefits of manufacturing in California. (Link)
March 9: SCAQMD releases guidance document for Rule 1147--misc NOx sources. (Link)
March 6: CMC holds quarterly industry roundtable in Chino. Lunch speaker is Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
March 5: CMC-member Pacific Steel Group holds groundbreaking event for new steel mill in Mojave, CA. (Link)
February 2025
February 24: Novelis tests industrial scale use of hydrogen in a recycling furnace (Article)
February 20: CalSavers requires all employers with 1+ employees to offer retirement benefits by 12/31/2025. (Link)
February 14: SB 404 introduced to impact metal shredding facilities. (Link)
February 4: Statewide grant funding available for zero emission forklifts. (California CORE Link)
February 3: CMC announces industry roundtables for March. (Link)
February 24: Novelis tests industrial scale use of hydrogen in a recycling furnace (Article)
February 20: CalSavers requires all employers with 1+ employees to offer retirement benefits by 12/31/2025. (Link)
February 14: SB 404 introduced to impact metal shredding facilities. (Link)
February 4: Statewide grant funding available for zero emission forklifts. (California CORE Link)
February 3: CMC announces industry roundtables for March. (Link)
January 2025
January 23: Mapistry holds webinar on digitizing environmental compliance programs. (Video)
January 14: California abandons clean diesel truck rule and filings. (Article)
January 10: Chapman University study shows manufacturing growth. (Article)
January 15: CMC featured in Finishing and Coating Magazine. (Article)
January 8: JOEH publishes scientific study on cancer risk from inhalation of Cr6. (Link)
January 1: Happy New Year!
January 23: Mapistry holds webinar on digitizing environmental compliance programs. (Video)
January 14: California abandons clean diesel truck rule and filings. (Article)
January 10: Chapman University study shows manufacturing growth. (Article)
January 15: CMC featured in Finishing and Coating Magazine. (Article)
January 8: JOEH publishes scientific study on cancer risk from inhalation of Cr6. (Link)
January 1: Happy New Year!
