WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Arro-Mark Co., LLC

The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association (MNYCA) announced that it is expanding its membership footprint to include companies in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut.

2026 golf outing - great success

Community Service Project

Want to make an impact on our community? We are planning our next service project and will share the date as soon as it is confirmed. In the meantime, if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about future opportunities, please contact Dave White at dwhite@pantechnology.com We welcome your participation and look forward to giving back together.

NEWS N’ VIEWS

AUGUST ISSUE IS NOW AVAILABLE.

MEET YOUR NEW MNYCA BOARD

John Messina – Chair of the Board- Isolatek Intl Christine Gehres – President - CGI Tom Kinlin – Vice President - Shamrock Tech. Heather Quartarolo - Sec / Treasurer - Lintech

Board of Trustees

technical forum

Regulatory Update by Heidi McAuliffe, SVP of Government Affairs for American Coatings Association September 22nd (time is TBD)

mnyca’s upcoming expert exchange!!

The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association is pleased to announce the launch of the Expert Exchange Series, a new virtual program designed to bring leading experts in the coatings industry directly to our members via a virtual platform.

October - Chris Howard (Lintech) Additives: Their Uses and How They Function - An in-depth look at coating additives, their roles in formulations, and the mechanisms by which they enhance performance.

December - Mike Jeffries (Covestro) 1K and 2K Water-Based Polyurethanes: Chemistry, Formulation, and Applications - Explore the chemistry behind one-component and two-component water-based polyurethanes, including formulation considerations, key applications, and a comparison with other water-based coating technologies.

February 2027 - Romesh Kumar (Independent Pigment Expert) Pigments: History and Chemistry - A fascinating review of pigment development through history and the chemistry that drives color and performance in modern coatings.

April 2027 - Jim McDonald Color Measurement: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Color - Gain a comprehensive understanding of color science, measurement techniques, and best practices for evaluating and communicating color.

June 2027 - Keith Moody Optimizing Solvent Selection in Waterborne Coatings: Minimizing VOCs and Maximizing Performance - Learn strategies for selecting solvents that balance environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, and coating performance.

HOLIDAY PARTY Tuesday, December 8th @ 6 p.m. The Tide Estates - N. Haledon, NJ

MNYCA GOLF OUTING 2027 Thursday, June 24th Kenilworth, NJ