By 1973, a coalition of metal industry leaders were working the halls of the state Capitol and lobbying newly formed agencies such as the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Environmental Protecting Agency (EPA).  The industry’s first metalworking conference was held in early 1973, which is a tradition that still continues four decades later. 

 

Today, CMC is a full-service, statewide organization supported by hundreds of metalworking companies throughout California.  CMC provides numerous benefits to its members, including:

• Training seminars

• Metal industry conferences

• Networking opportunities

• Member buying cooperatives

• Compliance programs

• Insurance partnerships

• Safety Materials

• Legal resources

• Individual member assistance

• Technical expertise

• Issue-specific consultation

and more....

 

 

 

Diversity of the California Metals Coalition

The California Metals Coalition currently encompasses a broad range of the state’s metalworking industry.  CMC’s membership includes metal casters, die casters, forgers, metal formers, spring manufacturers, metal recyclers, machine shops, tool makers, metal finishers, metal stampers, as well as leading vendors and service providers to the metals industry.

 

 

 

 

Government Relations Specific to California’s Metals Industry

CMC’s government relations team is anchored by professionals with over 35 years experience representing metal working companies at the state, regional, and local level.   CMC’s lobbyists monitor proposed legislation and regulations, attend hearings, file oral/written testimony, and network with decision makers in government.  Our government is a participatory system, and CMC is a cost-effective way to leverage industry resources and effectively navigate California’s regulatory environment.