News 'N Views - October 2024

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

• Fall forum

• family day at the ballpark

• member spotlight

• welcome new members

• 2024 mnyca golf outing

• MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

John Messina, MNYCA President

MNYCA members,

The year seems to be flying by as autumn is already upon us. My first three months as MNYCA president has also gone by quickly. In this time, I have enjoyed working with other Board members to achieve our core goals while also looking for ways to build and grow as an association. It has also been a pleasure connecting with all the great people who help to make the MNYCA a success…our members!

Over the summer, we held two great events. Our annual golf outing at Neshanic Valley Golf Course and our family friendly day of baseball at TD Bank Ballpark. Both events afforded attendees a chance to unwind and have some fun and socialize with fellow members.

Looking ahead, I am excited that we will be returning to live forums with our first slated for Thursday, October 17th. This is a valuable opportunity for members and non-members to gain knowledge from industry experts and share their insights and experiences. On November 21st, we will have our annual holiday party at the Liberty House in Jersey City. This beautiful venue with views of NYC will surely make for a lovely evening. I hope to see you at both events.

I’m looking forward to continuing in my role as president and working together to ensure that the MNYCA remains a beneficial association for all. I encourage everyone to be active members and participate in our events as this is vital in keeping the association healthy. Thank you again for your continued support.

Kind regards,

John Messina, President MNYCA

fall forum

beyond pfas: exploring new chemistries and alternatives for formula optimization

Don’t miss the upcoming event on Thursday, October 17th at 3 PM!

The presentation will explore the use of fluoropolymer and micro-powder additives, particularly PTFE micro-powder, in various applications. Due to concerns about PFAS content, the presentations will focus on current regulations and the search for non-PFAS alternatives like basic waxes and alloy waxes. Furthermore, the use of PFAS in paints and coatings will be explored, highlighting the need for replacement strategies. Emphasized will be the importance of managing expectations and considering different chemistries and test methods to achieve desired performance properties.

Hilton Meadowlands Hotel, Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (cocktail/hors d’oeuvres at 5:00 PM)

speakers:

DR. HYUNSEOG KIM, TECHNICAL SERVICE GROUP MANAGER SHAMROCK TECHNOLOGIES

Dr. Kim joined Shamrock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of micronized performance additives, in 2001. He has more than 30+ years of experience in polymer research from Sogang University in Seoul, Korea; Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. At ISU and RPI, he served as a visiting scholar in the position of Research Associate in the Materials Science and Engineering Department's polymer processing laboratory.

Dr. Kim earned his bachelor, master, and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Sogang University, Seoul, Korea in 1988, 1990 and 1997, respectively.

KELLY CARLUCCIO, APPLICATIONS CHEMIST II MUNZING NORTH AMERICA

Ms. Carluccio has been with MÜNZING since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked in the inks and coatings industries as a polymer R&D chemist, analytical chemist, and regulatory specialist which provided a strong foundation in both the technical and regulatory aspects of the field. She has extensive knowledge of additives for waterborne coatings and experience in applications testing and troubleshooting, product development, and technical customer support.

FAMILY DAY AT THE BALLPARK

TD BANK BALLPARK, BRIDGEWATER, NJ

On July 24th, the MNYCA held an afternoon of baseball at TD Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ. Many MNYCA members brought their families interns, and guests to cheer on the teams and socialized. It was a beautiful sunny day that was enjoyed by all.

The home team, the Somerset Patriots, secured the win in extra innings, 12 innings to be exact. We had a visit in our private area from Sparky, the team’s mascot. All attendees went home with a MNYCA goody bag.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a leading supplier of high-quality silica products, playing a crucial role in the paints and coatings industry. With over a century of experience, the company blends innovation and quality to deliver essential materials that enhance product performance, durability, and aesthetics.

In the late 1800s, pioneer Henry Harrison Hunter mined and processed his first sand sample by hand near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Hunter entered this sand sample in the Chicago World's Fair. He won a blue ribbon and the medal of excellence for the sand's purity. A small plant was built to mine the deposit to produce silica sand for glass manufacturing.

The company as it exists today has undergone many developments over the years, including the merging of the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation and Ottawa Silica Company to form what is now known as U.S. Silica Company. Today, they have more than 27 production facilities across the country. They upgrade their plants and equipment regularly, and invest in their employees to ensure that their knowledge base remains state-of-the-art.

In April 2024, U.S. Silica entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Apollo Funds for $1.85 Billion.

US Silica’s key product offerings for the paint and coatings market include Min-U-Sil® ground silica, which is used as a filler to improve texture, bulk, and coverage in various paint formulations and our Celatom® diatomaceous earth and perlite products that offer exceptional performance as matting agents and fillers, enhancing texture and providing ideal finish in paints.

U.S. Silica’s newest product, Everwhite® Pigment, is a highly refined silica-based mineral that increases the opacity and whiteness of paints, resulting in better color retention and a more vibrant finish. It serves as a novel alternative for other inorganic white pigments, such as titanium dioxide.

As a global industrial mineral supplier, U.S. Silica is committed to partnering with customers to help them achieve their goals while offering tailored logistics solutions. With a strong R&D focus, U.S. Silica continually develops advanced silica solutions specifically for the paints and coatings market. By collaborating with industry partners, we strive to address evolving customer needs and trends, including eco-friendly formulations.

As demand for innovative and sustainable paints and coatings continues to grow, U.S. Silica is well-positioned to lead the industry. The company's dedication to quality, sustainability, and innovation ensures it remains a trusted partner, ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

welcome our newest members to mnyca

We would like to welcome again our newest member companies to the MNYCA. As you attend our upcoming events, such as the fall forum or the holiday party, please make it a point to introduce yourself and your company to the new members!

Momentive Performance Materials

Robert Schmeltzer

Pearl River, NY

National Packaging Services

Michael Verzaleno

Secaucus, NJ

Elementis

Chris Sieto

East Windsor, NJ

Grain Processing Corporation

Matteo Riello

Ewing, NJ

2024 MNYCA Golf Outing

The MNYCA annual golf outing was held on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024!

The over 90-degree temperature matched the number of golfers that participated. The day started off with scrumptious lunch. We watched Carlos Aponte from EP Minerals win our Putting Green contest sponsored by Eagle Specialty Products.

Golf kicked off at 1:00 pm, the heat didn’t stop anyone everyone from playing a good game.

First place team: National Packaging Services (one of our newest members of MNYCA) – Nick Cerilli / Kyle Lisa / Chris Mcllvaine / Steve Schock.

Second place team: Univar Solutions / BASF - John Kehmna / Dave Penichter and Jarrett Russell

Additional contest winners: Closest to the pin- Paul Freitas - Gotham Ink Longest Drive – Nick Cerilli - National Packaging Services

We concluded the day with good conversations, awards, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and dinner. If you were unable to make it this year hope to see you next year.

MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

MNYCA provides an opportunity for member companies to post links to your company job board on the MNYCA website. Several have already taken advantage of this benefit of membership. We encourage all our member companies to post a link to their jobs page as part of their recruitment strategy. Please send your requests to patty.paletto@mnyca.org.

If you have any employees who are need of new employment, we encourage them to send their resume to patty.paletto@mnyca.org. MNYCA aids in placing people with member companies looking to fill open positions.

In addition to this service, MNYCA is working to make our industry more visible to local colleges and universities and encouraging new graduates to consider the Coatings industry as a career.

If your company would like to be more involved, please contact Bob Whiteley at rwhiteley@jns-smithchem.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Fall Forum Thursday, October 17th, 2024 Hilton Meadowlands Hotel & Convention Center 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. .

MNYCA Holiday Party Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Liberty House 76 Audry Zapp Dr, Liberty State Park, NJ 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Please reach out to Patty with any questions: Patty.Paletto@mnyca.org

Connect with MNYCA on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6531944/

News 'N Views - June 2024

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

• 2024 annual meeting

• ANNUAL MEETING

• mnyca SCHOLARSHIP awards 2024

• family dat at the ballpark

• american coatings show + conference

• MEMBER SPOTLIGHTs

• welcome new members

• 2024 mnyca golf outing

• MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Alicia Colacci, MNYCA President

‘WITH A RICH HISTORY AND A BRIGHT FUTURE’

MNYCA members,

We have reached the end of the executive board’s current term. While the year seemed to fly by, I believe we made progress setting goals for future association initiatives. This year we have been hard at work trying to ensure a bright future for the organization and we are off to a good start.

The website has been revamped and updated frequently along with more consistent use of LinkedIn to share communications with the paints and coatings community overall. Plans are underway to return to live technical forums, among other events and ways to network with our members.

The annual meeting was held at The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ on May 15th where the new board slate for 2024-2025 was presented to the members. I am happy to say that it consists of longstanding members as well as new members, who can share some new insights. I have no doubt that under the leadership of our incoming president, John Messina, this organization will continue to thrive. He brings a refreshing perspective that will surely guide us to even greater heights.

Already scheduled for 2024 is the golf outing at Neshanic Valley on June 18th and a family day of Patriots Baseball on July 24th, along with a beautiful new venue for the Holiday Party, at the Liberty House in Jersey City on November 21st, 2024.

I want to express my sincere appreciation to our board members, whose tireless efforts provided invaluable guidance and support. A special thank you goes out to our dedicated members who actively participated in events, volunteered their time, and shared their ideas. It has been an honor to serve as President and I look forward to remaining involved and supporting the MNYCA as Chairman.

The association thrives on your active participation. Let us continue this momentum and make an even greater impact!

Warm regards,

Alicia Colacci, President MNYCA

2024 Annual meeting

This year’s annual meeting was held on May 15th at the Highlawn in West Orange NJ. Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour followed by the annual meeting, and then a delicious dinner and dessert were served. Scholarship awards were presented. The new board slate for 2024-2025 was also presented to the members. It was a great night catching up and enjoying time with friends in the industry!

MNYCA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

MNYCA Scholarships - 2024

MNYCA is proud to announce our 2024 scholarship winners.

Each winner was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The Michael A. Granito Memorial Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are either entering into college or a trade school. The MNYCA Scholarship for College Students is for matriculating students. They are entitled to receive this one time.

Michael A. Granito Memorial Scholarship Award:

Daniella Penny

Daughter of Tom Penny, Senior R&D Group Manager at Benjamin Moore in Flanders, NJ. She has been accepted to Drew, Quinnipiac, Hofstra, and Manhattan College and is looking to work in the field of Anthropology.

Jasmine Mudhar

Daughter of Rajinder Mudhar, Microbiologist at Arxada in Florham Park, NJ. She is looking to do an undergraduate technical degree and eventually go to medical school. She has been accepted to Case Western Reserve, Temple, and NJIT.

Sydney Lesniewski

Daughter of Stan Lesniewski, President of Synray in Kenilworth, NJ. She is interested in world travel and plans to major in International Business. She has been accepted to The University of Delaware, University of Rhode Island, and George Washington University.

MNYCA Scholarship for College Students:

Evan Grskovic

Son of Daniel Grskovic, President of WAB US Corp in Allendale, NJ. He is studying Business at Rutgers Business School in New Brunswick and is looking to go into Supply Chain Management. He is currently on the Dean’s list with a 3.6 GPA.

Skylar Sturniolo

Daughter of Charles Dicomo, Colorants Business Manager at UMC in Lyndhurst, NJ. She is in her third year studying Nursing at Quinnipiac University and was on the Dean’s list in her freshman and sophomore years.

Family Day at the Ball Park

July 24th, 2024 – 11 AM

TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ

Somerset Patriots v. Portland Sea Dogs! July 24, 2024 Diamond Club Buffet 11:00 am – 1:00 pm First Pitch 11:05 AM

The MNYCA is again holding the Family Day at the Ball Park event. It is a great time to not only mingle with fellow industry colleagues, but also to bring the whole family to the park. TD Bank Ballpark is family-friendly and affordable! Last year was a success and still talked about by attendees!

american coatings show + conference

From Coatings World:

As the 2024 American Coatings Show and Conference came to a close, show organizers, attendees and exhibitors reported that for the most part, the show was a success.

The show, which is coordinated by AC Media, in collaboration with the American Coatings Association (ACA) and Vincentz Network, ran from April 30-May 2 at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. Show organizers reported that there were 588 exhibitors spread over 138,800 square feet of exhibit space. All total, there were more than 9,000 total participants, including exhibitors and conference attendees.

The concurrent American Coatings Conference (ACC) featured 96 selected presentations, clustered in 16 sessions. The ACA reported that the conference drew 931 attendees from 29 countries. Click for full article in Coatings World

Scenes from the 2024 American Coatings Show:

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Paint Over Rust Products, LLC (P.O.R. Products) 100 Years Strong

P.O.R. Products is a leader in rust preventive and metal specialty coatings. It was founded in 1923 by Mort Rosenthal and Jim Ledwith, using the descriptive name Woodfinishing Products Inc. It was based in Hunts Point, a section of the Bronx, NY, and quickly moved to a larger facility in the East Bronx. The primary product was shellac, sold under the Absolute brand name, used for priming walls and finishing hardwood floors. Most of the products were sold directly to paint and hardware stores in the metro New York area. Through the 1920s and 1930s the company focused on catering to a large market for shellac that existed before the introduction of alkyd paints. In the 1930s, Woodfinishing Products expanded their reach by hiring reps in other states and grew sales across the United States, despite the challenges of the depression and limited growth. During the 1940s the company was classified as an essential industry during WWII. Shellac was used by the government in large quantities as a waterproofing agent on canvas field tents and as an indicator on munitions.

After the war and into the late 50s the market for shellac was slowing. Alkyd wall primers were growing and showed improved performance in many areas and hurt shellac sales. Woodfinishing Products aggressively moved into a twostep distribution model and working with buying groups. This tactic worked well and showed another avenue of growth for the company and set the path for its selling strategy for years to come. They also entered the private label market through relationships with The Sherwin Williams Co. and Sears Roebuck.

By the mid 1960s, Woodfinishing Products was one of the first companies to market polyurethane varnish as a new and very effective way to protect wood floors. The success of Last-n-Last became widely brand recognized across the United States. Eventually the company discontinued shellac and focused on polyurethane based chemistry. The company name changed to Absolute Coatings to better express the direction of the company and product portfolio.

In the 1990s, the company moved to a larger facility in New Rochelle, NY, with 50,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and office space on two acres of land. At that time Absolute Coatings became the toll producer of POR-15, a specialty paint designed to protect rusted metal surfaces, marketed to automotive customers as a restoration and corrosion prevention coating. POR-15 has grown to become a leader in the restoration market.

In 2016, the wood flooring side of the business was sold, along with the Absolute Coatings brand name. The company was renamed Paint Over Rust Products, LLC (P.O.R. Products) to reflect its focus on specialty metal coatings for heavy industrial equipment, agricultural machines, and automotive restorations around the world. The company continues to adapt to changing markets by increasing its sales reach to Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, and recently has launched its Auto Refinish division American Icon Finishes brand, focusing on clear coats and primers for the automotive refinish market.

In 2021 after 98 years of family ownership, the company was sold to H.I.G. Capital and became a subsidiary of Recochem out of Montreal Canada.

In 2023, the company celebrated its 100th year as a coating manufacturer in the metro New York area. It remains proud to continue the traditions laid out by its founders and provide world-class products for its customers.

welcome our newest members to mnyca

We would like to welcome our newest member companies to the MNYCA. As you attend our upcoming events, such as the Annual Meeting, the Golf Outing or the ACS, please make it a point to introduce yourself and your company to the new members.

Momentive Performance Materials

Robert Schmeltzer

Pearl River, NY

National Packaging Services

Michael Verzaleno

Secaucus, NJ

Elementis

Chris Sieto

East Windsor, NJ

Grain Processing Corporation

Matteo Riello

Ewing, NJ

2024 MNYCA Golf Outing

The MNYCA annual golf outing is coming up quickly on:

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024! The outing will be held at the Neshanic Valley Golf course in Branchburg, NJ.

AGENDA

Registration Opens - 11 AM

Lunch Buffet – 11:30 AM

Shot Gun Start – 1 PM

Reception, Awards, Prizes – 6 PM

MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

MNYCA provides an opportunity for member companies to post links to your company job board on the MNYCA website. Several have already taken advantage of this benefit of membership. We encourage all our member companies to post a link to their jobs page as part of their recruitment strategy. Please send your requests to patty.paletto@mnyca.org.

If you have any employees who are need of new employment, we encourage them to send their resume to patty.paletto@mnyca.org. MNYCA aids in placing people with member companies looking to fill open positions.

In addition to this service, MNYCA is working to make our industry more visible to local colleges and universities and encouraging new graduates to consider the Coatings industry as a career.

If your company would like to be more involved, please contact Bob Whiteley at rwhiteley@jns-smithchem.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Golf Outing -Tuesday - June 18th, 2024 Neshanic Valley Golf Course, 2301 South Branch Rd, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853 Agenda: Registration opens 11 a.m. Lunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. Shot gun start 1:00 p.m. Reception 6:00 p.m.

Family Day at the Ball Park Wednesday, July 24th at TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ Somerset Patriots v. Portland Sea Dogs Diamond Club Buffet 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First Pitch 11:05 a.m.

MNYCA Holiday Party Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Liberty House 76 Audry Zapp Dr, Liberty State Park, NJ 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Please reach out to Patty with any questions: Patty.Paletto@mnyca.org

Connect with MNYCA on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6531944/

News 'N Views - February 2024

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

• 2024 annual meeting

• holiday party

• mnyca awards 2023

• family dat at the ballpark

• american coatings show + conference

• MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

• paint pioneer awards

• welcome new members

• 2024 mnyca golf outing

• MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Alicia Colacci, MNYCA President

MNYCA members,

I am excitedly anticipating a new era unfolding for our organization. Exciting shifts are underway, including enthusiastic participation and discussions on goals and evaluating our mission. We hope to set the stage to shape an era focused on analyzing “what we do” and “how we can better serve” you the members. Let us embrace these transformations, charting a brighter future for the MNYCA and its current and future members.

The start of the year brings the annual launch of our Scholarship program. The MNYCA is now accepting applications for consideration in the selection of the 2024 Michael A. Granito scholarship for high school seniors entering college or trade school and the 2024 College/University Scholarship Award. Please make sure to post and share with your fellow company members the scholarship notice that was emailed to you. The application process has begun and ends on April 1st with winners announced in May at the annual meeting.

At the forefront of our focus is addressing issues and topics in our technical forums that are important to our member community, wherein the subject matter better serves the membership and provides you with valuable tools. We are aiming to bring back in person technical forums because we believe this unlocks the potential for richer exchanges between presenters and audiences that foster deeper connections and enhances knowledge sharing.

I want to apprise you that we will be holding our Annual meeting on May 15, 2024, once again at The Highlawn, West Orange. It has been some time since we were able to host the meeting at this location, but we are looking forward to doing so once again. Also, already scheduled for 2024 is the golf outing at Neshanic Valley on June 18th and a family day of Patriots Baseball on July 24th.

On behalf of the MNYCA I want to wish you a happy and successful 2024 and thank you for your continued support and involvement in your Association! Please take advantage of the great opportunities and benefits that the Association provides, and I urge you to take part in making MNYCA the organization that meets your needs.

Warm regards,

Alicia Colacci, President MNYCA

2024 Annual meeting

Mark-your-Calendar - We will be holding the MNYCA annual meeting on Wednesday, May 15th at The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ.

holiday party - november 29th, 2023

A Great Time Had by All

Thanks to all who attended the 2023 MNYCA holiday party, which was held on November 29th at Macaluso’s, in Hawthorne NJ. The event was a very wellattended, festive evening enjoyed with colleagues and friends in the industry!

Attendees mingled over drinks and a wide variety of hot and cold appetizers during cocktail hour. The party moved into the large ballroom where a delicious dinner and dessert were served. Highlights during the evening included the 50/50 raffle, as well as several awards, including the Paint Pioneer Awards, which honors colleagues who have given 25, 40 & 50 years to the advancement of the Protective Coatings Industry. The President’s Achievement Award, Merit Citation awards, and the 2023 Company of the Year Award were presented. Dave White, of Pan Technology, received the President’s Gavel thanking him for serving his term as president of the MNYCA.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated a fun and festive evening for the association!

Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the MNYCA Holiday party.

mnyca awards - 2023

The MNYCA Board recognizes individuals and member companies for dedication and noble contributions to the industry. This year, the Board of Directors awarded the following companies these prestigious awards at the Holiday Party on Nov 29, 2023, held at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, NJ.

President’s Achievement Award - This prestigious recognition was bestowed to Bruce Schimmel, Superior Materials, for his outstanding contributions and dedication to this Association. Bruce and his employer, Superior Materials, have shown overwhelming support and dedication to the MNYCA. During a time when we were in a global pandemic, Bruce willingly stepped up to service 2-term consecutive years as president of the MNYCA, all while taking on his new responsibilities of being the President for the Eastern Coatings Federation. He is committed and has always been quick to volunteer and lead.

Merit Citation Awards were bestowed upon three well deserving members. Harley McNair, Pfaumer Brothers, has shown outstanding leadership and fulfillment of his responsibilities to this Association. He supports not only our local association, but also the Eastern Coatings Show with the Pflaumer Brothers Award for best technical papers at the shows. He is a stalwart in our industry and very deserving of a Merit Citation.

Sam Morell, SamMorell.com, has always supported local and National societies. He has become an industry icon for technical presentations, education and teaching courses.

Kim Rafferty, Rodman Media / Coatings World, for her willingness to volunteer and assist with the Association. She continues to be very supportive with the News ‘N Views newsletter and membership directory.

Company of the Year - Benjamin Moore & Co. - Thomas Penny, Sr. Group Manager, Interior Professional Coatings and Color Development and MNYCA board member, Anthony DePinto, VP Supply Chain, Robert Williams, Sr. Manager Direct Procurement and Alex Maus, Buyer, accepted the award for Benjamin Moore & Co. The company, which was celebrating 140 years in the paint industry, has been a member of the MNYCA for decades and serves as a key regional paint manufacturer in the NY Metropolitan area. They market and support their customers with a strong and close connection to the community. Benjamin Moore regularly attends, supports and sponsors MNYCA functions. They showed their support this past year by offering their CEO, Mr. Dan Culkins, as the keynote speaker at the Eastern Coatings Show in May 2023. Also, Thomas Penny was on the 2023 Technical Committee for the Eastern Coatings Show and is now the Chair for the 2025 Technical Committee.

FAMILY DAY AT THE BALLPARK

FAMILY DAYMake it stand out

July 24th, 2024 - 11 a.m.

TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ

Mark-your-Calendars –The MNYCA is again holding the Family Day at the Ball Park event. It is a great time to not only mingle with fellow industry colleagues, but also to bring the whole family to the park. TD Bank Ballpark is family-friendly and affordable! Last year was a success and still talked about by attendees!

Somerset Patriots v. Portland Sea Dogs!

July 24, 2024

Diamond Club

Buffet 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

First Pitch 11:05 am

american coatings show + conference

April 30 - May 2, 2024, Indianapolis, IN

Andy Doyle, President & CEO, American Coatings Association

The 2024 American Coatings Show and Conference is fast approaching, and I am excited to welcome everyone in advance for what is expected to be an exceptional knowledge exchange and a showcase of innovation. ACS 2024 remains the most important event for the coatings industry, bringing together thousands of industry professionals while providing a platform for companies to connect with customers.

ACS 2024 will once again provide attendees with a top-notch experience at the Indiana Convention Center. To allow for additional convenience and attendee flow and interaction, the conference and exhibition will again be held in adjoining areas of the hall, making the transition from sessions to the show floor a natural part of navigating the event and reinforcing the industry’s latest technological advancements in both a learning and business setting.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

SpecialChem connects specialty chemicals and materials suppliers with technical buyers, supporting innovation within the Chemical industry and accelerating business growth. SpecialChem’s mission is to provide a complete material selection experience facilitating the exchange of technical product information and fostering collaboration. SpecialChem was founded in 2000 by Bernard Hasson and Christophe Cabarry in Paris, France. Coming from the Chemical Industry, they saw the need for easy access to Technical Information.

From their vision, SpecialChem has become “the go-to resource” for industry professionals seeking to discover and engage with a wide array of materials and ingredients. The largest specialty chemicals product information “Selector” covers over 350,000 products from 6,000 suppliers. A thriving community of 500,000+ members represent over 175,000 companies.

About 70% of the members are in technical roles. The website supports 9 million visits per year, representing approx. 6 million projects.

In the “analog” past, sellers typically initiated the first contact with the buyers; the “digital” world today has buyers initiating the first contact with suppliers. Most formulators prefer “self- education” and make a pre-selection of raw materials after their own online search. It has become essential for suppliers to be “digitally discoverable” on many channels.

On five platforms focused on Coatings and Inks, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Adhesives and Sealants, Polymer Additives and Polymers and Elastomers, specialty chemicals are searchable and digitally discoverable and generate leads for the suppliers who are SpecialChem clients.

SpecialChem designs tailor-made digital B2B marketing strategies, provides uniquely targeted market research and digitalization expertise to Specialty Chemical companies.

The company’s expertise in “Marketing - Digital – Chemicals” is exemplified by its latest offering, ionicPIM, the first Product Information Management System designed specifically for the Chemical Industry to centralize complex chemical information, simplify data management and enable easy creation of online catalogues for chemical manufacturers and distributors.

Become a member for free on www.specialchem.com.

paint pioneer awards

Thomas Daquila (l), Rick Mazzariello and Dave White (far right) present the

Pioneer Awards to Alex Radu, Hersjel Wehrens, Michael Smith & Roy

Meyer.

Reprint from www.Coatingsworld.com by Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 1.17.24

The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association (MNYCA) recently held their Paint Pioneer Awards. The annual Paint Pioneer Awards honor colleagues who have given 25, 40 and 50 years to the advancement of the Protective Coatings Industry.

“Recognizing long term commitment and dedication to a profession, let alone an industry, is key to acknowledging the vital role these individuals play in the advancement of the industry and the association,” said Alicia Colacci, President, MNYCA. “The MNYCA is honored to show our appreciation for their expertise and contributions.”

40 Year Member – Alex Radu, Shamrock Technologies 40 Year Member – Michael Smith, JNS-Smithchem 40 Year Member – Roy Meyer, Munzing 25 Year Member – Hersjel Wehrens, Heubach

Read the full Paint Pioneers Awards article with members profiles, CLICK Here. . .

welcome our newest members to mnyca

We would like to welcome our newest member companies to the MNYCA. As you attend our upcoming events, such as the Annual Meeting, the Golf Outing or the ACS, please make it a point to introduce yourself and your company to the new members.

RAVAGO CHEMICALS Anthony Waters National chemical distributor supplies raw materials to the CASE, Construction, Inks, Polymer, Polyurethane and Rubber industry.

2024 MNYCA Golf Outing

Save-The-Date - We will again hold the MNYCA annual golf outing at the Neshanic Valley Golf course in Branchburg, NJ. Mark your calendar for Tuesday - June 18th, 2024.

MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

MNYCA provides an opportunity for member companies to post links to your company job board on the MNYCA website. Several have already taken advantage of this benefit of membership. We encourage all our member companies to post a link to their jobs page as part of their recruitment strategy. Please send your requests to patty.paletto@mnyca.org.

If you have any employees who are need of new employment, we encourage them to send their resume to patty.paletto@mnyca.org. MNYCA aids in placing people with member companies looking to fill open positions.

In addition to this service, MNYCA is working to make our industry more visible to local colleges and universities and encouraging new graduates to consider the Coatings industry as a career.

If your company would like to be more involved, please contact Bob Whiteley at rwhiteley@jns-smithchem.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ. (see below for invitation)

Golf Outing -Tuesday - June 18th, 2024 Neshanic Valley Golf Course, 2301 South Branch Rd, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853 Tentative Agenda: Registration opens 11 a.m. Lunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. Shot gun start 1:00 p.m. Reception 6:00 p.m.

Family Day at the Ball Park Wednesday, July 24th at TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ Somerset Patriots v. Portland Sea Dogs Diamond Club Buffet 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First Pitch 11:05 a.m.

Please reach out to Patty with any questions: Patty.Paletto@mnyca.org

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