A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
EASTERN COATINGS SHOW
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
GOLF OUTING
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
AFTERNOON OF BASEBALL
MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Dave White, MNYCA President
MNYCA members,
It seems like just yesterday I wrote my last President’s message. Supply chain seems to be loosening up and prices have somewhat stabilized. The talk of recession is not going away anytime soon. Yet, the Coatings Industry stays resilient.
It is time again for the Eastern Coatings Show. May 16th – 18th. On Tuesday May 16th you can choose between golf and the Short Course. The University of Southern Mississippi offer the short course. The first 2 hours are devoted to topics for the new Chemist followed by 2 hours of a more advanced lecture for seasoned Chemists. So, whether new or a grizzled vet this course is for you.
After the day’s festivities enjoy the opening reception poolside at Harrah’s. Wednesday will start with a keynote by Dan Calkins, Chairman & CEO of Benjamin Moore. There will be 42 technical presentations spread over two days as well as 120+ booths on the show floor. One of the many highlights will be the Panel Discussion. The topic will be ‘Where do we go from here- The future of coatings”. Panelists include industry experts as well as academia.
The Board of the MNYCA has done an excellent job of putting together the schedule for the rest of the year. Starting with our annual meeting, being held June 6th at Macaluso’s. We will be having a Cocktail Party and approving the slate for the 2023-2024 Board and Officers.
On June 20th we will hold our annual golf outing at Neshanic Valley Golf Course. Always a much looked forward to event. Come hit the links and enjoy fun and merriment.
Due to schedule conflicts, we are unable to offer a Yankee game this summer. Instead, we will be heading out to the Somerset Patriots vs. Bowie Baysox (Affiliate of Baltimore Orioles) for an afternoon of baseball. For those of you that haven’t been to a Minor League baseball game it is an excellent venue to entertain a customer, bring family and have a great time. It is a relaxing day at the ballpark. Bring the kids as Minor League ballparks cater to the youth.
Won’t you join us for a great time eating hot dogs, cotton candy and all the other things we should not be partaking in.
The largest regional coatings show in America. Eastern Coating Show May 16 – 18, 2023, at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ.
Dan Calkins, Chairman and CEO of Benjamin Moore, will be the opening keynote speaker at Eastern Coatings Show 2023. “Leading a Business Through Challenging Times,” Calkins will share his experiences in managing a business through the tumultuous times of recent years and the impact such circumstances have on both the business and the people working in it every day. Calkins will share insight into how Benjamin Moore navigated unforeseen challenges and planned toward a “new normal” across business units, ultimately creating a more agile, resilient organization poised for the future. (Read more in Coatings World) (Read more in Coatings World)
TECHNICAL PAPERS Eastern Coatings Show Announces Schedule for Technical Papers - Innovation & Emerging Technologies are Key.
The Eastern Coatings Federation has announced the schedule of papers for the May 2023 Show. A total of 42 papers will be presented on topics covering architectural and industrial coatings, sustainable materials and emerging technologies in coatings and raw materials. “I am particularly excited about the range of applications that will be presented, with technologies designed for coatings that improve lifestyle along with those that protect the infrastructures we depend on. We will not only have speakers from the Eastern US, but from across the globe at this show,” said Chuck Jones, Technical Committee chair. “ This is a great opportunity for anyone attending to get up to date on current trends in materials and coatings technologies.”
To see the complete list of papers as well as the speakers and their bios please visit the show web site.
This show has many additional events and improvements. For more information, Click Here
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Superior Materials, a 4th generation privately held company, will celebrate its 77th anniversary as a specialty chemicals distributor in 2023. Incorporated in 1946, Superior evolved from the paint consulting laboratory founded by Benjamin Joachim in 1923 and has offered stability and consistency to its principals and its customers for its entire history.
During the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, the first two family generations guided Superior’s growth as a technically oriented raw materials supplier to paint, plastic, and ink manufacturers in the New York region. Superior’s current-day product portfolio still includes the very first product lines the company ever sold, a unique testament to Superior’s commitment to its customers and principals.
Today, Superior Materials, a long-term NACD member company, covers 26 states in the Eastern half of the United States, representing 17 principals and shipping from 4 warehouses. Superior sells to the CASE, Construction, Plastics, HI&I, Food, Pharma, Personal Care, and related markets.
With an ever-growing commitment to sustainability, Superior Materials is proud to be a part of EcoVadis with a current bronze status. The company is dedicated to doing its part toward providing a better and more sustainable future for the next generation.
Superior Materials has increased its philanthropic efforts since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting and providing meals for the hard-working Nurses and Doctors of the Montefiore Children’s Hospital in the Bronx, NY. Superior Materials will continue to provide time and financial support to the first responder community.
Superior continues to grow organically and has recently added 2 customer service representatives to the team in addition to the new role of Director of Operations who will work towards the continued growth and independence of the organization. In an age of digital marketing, venture capital and global mergers, the uniqueness of an organization that is committed to approaching its markets with the same dedication and intimacy as prior generations is quite extraordinary.
2023 MNYCA golf outing
The MNYCA annual golf outing will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course, Branchburg, NJ. The day will kick off with a lunch buffet, followed by a 1pm shot gun start.
The day will be capped off with a reception and awards dinner. The deadline to register is Tuesday, June 6th, but don’t delay, as spots are filling up quickly. To enroll, please email patty.paletto@mnyca.org
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 ECS, annual meeting, golf outing or baseball game, please make it a point to introduce yourself and company to the new members.
CanLak Coatings - Chris Kuhlman - Manufacturer – Specialty performance coatings
Cardinal Color – Mark Berry - Manufacturer – Color dispersion
Chemdirect - Craig Pesetsky - Digital portal, for the chemicals industry
Penn Color Inc. - Philip Adams - Color concentrated, masterbatches and pigment dispersions for use in inks and coatings
PQ Corporation - Joshua Van Vranken – Material for matting solutions
RE Carroll Inc. - Robert E Carroll III - Distributor of additives for the CASE markets
Fanti USA - Peter Ciszek - Manufacturer tinplate cans. The largest paint can manufacturer in Europe
afternoon of baseball
Come out and watch the Somerset Patriots vs. Bowie Baysox on Tuesday, July 25 th at 12:05PM.
Enjoy kicking back with your colleagues or bring the family for an afternoon of fun. As there are a limited quantity of tickets, they will be sold on a first come, first payment, non-refundable basis. There is a 6-ticket limit per member company. After June 27th, any remaining tickets will be made available. This event is open to all members. The tickets will be mailed to the address provided prior to the game.
Gates open at 11:00am if you want to watch the team warm up. Ticket price includes a seat in the Diamond Club. This exclusive area offers a private space with both indoor and outdoor seating, a private cash bar, and all the additional perks of being on our suite level! It's perfect for rewarding your employees, entertaining clients, and experiencing the joy of baseball in a spacious, comfortable setting.
MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
If you have any employees who are in need of new employment, we encourage them to send their resume to MNYCA. In addition, if you have needs for technical or sales/marketing people, you can also contact MNYCA.
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. From time to time, we have seminars where we invite local colleges to talk about recruiting their graduates. We also encourage that companies offer summer internships in cooperation with local colleges and universities.
If your company is interested in any of these employment benefits above, please contact Patty.Paletto@mnyca.org.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Annual Meeting: Tuesday – June 6th, 2023 Macaluso’s, 55 Fourth Ave, Hawthorne, NJ Cocktail Party – 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Golf Outing: Tuesday – June 20th, 2023 Neshanic Valley Golf Course, 2301 South Branch Rd Neshanic Station, NJ Registration opens – 11:00am
Baseball Outing – Somerset Patriots - Tuesday - July 25th, 2023 Patriots (Yankees – AA affiliated) v. Bowie-Baysox (Orioles – AA affiliated) TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ Park opens – 11:00am Buffet – 11:30am – 1:00pm 12:05pm – First pitch
Holiday Party: Wednesday - November 29th, 2023 Macaluso’s, 55 Fourth Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Cocktail Hour – 6:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner and 50/50 raffle – 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Please reach out to Patty with any questions: Patty.Paletto@mnyca.org
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