December 2025

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Burghardt+Schmidt GmbH

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The monthly e-newsletter exclusively for CBSCA members keeps you informed about CBSCA events, association updates, member news, industry happenings and more.

We want to hear from you! Do you have a facility opening, a new hire to announce, or an anniversary or retirement to celebrate? Send us your company's news, announcements and press releases for added exposure to CBSCA members. It's free publicity!

Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season from the Copper and Brass Supply Chain Association

The CBSCA team wishes all our members a joyful and restful holiday season. As we take time to celebrate with family and friends, please note that the CBSCA office will be closed from December 24 through January 2, resuming regular business hours on Monday, January 5. Staff will have limited access to email during this period. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year, we look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Registration Now Open: 2026 CBSCA Annual Convention

Give yourself something to look forward to in the new year — registration is now open for the 2026 CBSCA Annual Convention, taking place April 27–29, 2026, in Tucson, AZ, at the beautiful Lowes Ventana Canyon. This annual event brings together leaders and professionals from across the red metals supply chain for three days of industry insights, high-value networking, business development and meaningful discussions on the issues and trends shaping our market.

This annual gathering is one of the most valuable opportunities for members to connect, learn and collaborate in a setting designed to spark meaningful conversations and strengthen relationships. We encourage you to register early and secure your hotel accommodations while space is available.

More details on programming, speakers and special events will be shared soon!

Don't Wait for the Deadline! Apply for a CBSCA Scholarship this Winter

The CBSCA Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program. This program provides financial assistance to students who are employees of CBSCA member companies, children of employees or students enrolled in undergraduate industrial distribution degree programs.

Applications are due March 2, 2026. CBSCA encourages you to share this opportunity with your employees and their families!

Learn more and apply at copper-brass.org/scholarships.

Industry / Partner News

New Member: Thyssenkrupp Materials and Manufacturing Services

CBSCA welcomes Thyssenkrupp Materials and Manufacturing Services to the association as a provider company.

Thyssenkrupp Materials and Manufacturing Services operates a network of approximately 380 locations in more than 30 countries, offering a comprehensive range of products and logistics solutions that help manufacturers streamline operations and improve resilience.

The company supports diverse industries through materials sourcing, processing, warehousing and digital supply chain services, empowering customers with both product and service-oriented solutions.

Finish the Year Strong: Use the Calendar to Plan and the Cycle to Decide

As the end of the year approaches, most businesses shift into planning mode. Budgets come together, strategies get reviewed, and thinking shifts to what the next year will look like. It is a familiar rhythm and a useful one — the calendar offers structure and a natural moment to reassess. But, as helpful as that rhythm is, the calendar can’t tell you everything.

To make the smartest year-end decisions, it’s just as important to know where you are in the business cycle. The calendar may tell you that it’s time to plan, but your position in the business cycle can tell you how.

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