A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Eastern coatings show
fall forum
member news
member spotlight
holiday party 2024 - awards
MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
welcome new members
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
member companies
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
John Messina, MNYCA President
MNYCA members,
I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. It’s a good time to reflect on last year’s successes and look forward to what’s next. Last October, we returned to the live forum format which was well received. Based on attendee feedback, we will continue offering informative discussions addressing topics that will benefit our members. We also returned to Liberty House for our annual holiday party. It was a terrific evening with great food at a beautiful venue.
There is also a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months as we embark on our next chapter. The Eastern Coatings Show will be taking place May 13th – 15th at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. It is a great opportunity to network and learn about the latest developments in the coatings industry.
Our annual scholarship program is also underway. As in years past, we are accepting applications for the Michael A. Granito Scholarship Award for high school students entering college or trade school and the College Student Scholarship Award for undergraduate college students. The application deadline is April 1st, and winners will be announced at our Annual Meeting in June. Speaking of which, this year’s meeting will take place on June 3rd, 2025, at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, NJ with a cocktail party from 6-9pm.
Also in June, we will have our annual Golf Outing on June 12th. This year, we decided to change the venue, and it will be held at Galloping Hill in Kenilworth, NJ. In addition, we will be having a continental breakfast before the 9am shotgun start followed by awards and lunch from 2-4pm.
I am also happy to announce that this year’s baseball outing will be returning to the Audi Club at Yankee Stadium on July 31st, 2025. Please save the date and join us for a fun day of baseball and networking. Remember, a delicious buffet lunch is included with your ticket!
I wish you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2025. Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you all in the coming year.
Kind regards,
John Messina, President MNYCA
eastern coatings show
may 13-15 harrah’s resort, atlantic city, nj
The ECS is quickly approaching in less than 90 days, and the energy is building. The ECS is the largest regional coating show in the U.S. with over 1,200 attendees in 2023. It is easy to access by car and flights into Newark, NJ or Philadelphia, PA.
Highlights of the Show:
• Registration is open
• Hotel blocks are in place
• Exhibits booths are filling up, but it is not too late to participate
• Keynote speaker has been announced: Frank “Sully” Sullivan, President of DayGlo Color Corp. (an RPM Company)
• Short Course is available on Tuesday, May 13th
• Over 100 exhibitors
• Businesswomen in Paints & Coatings event Wednesday, May 14th
• Over 40 Technical papers will be presented
More about the keynote speaker. Mr. Sullivan will deliver a keynote address titled “Manufacturing in the age of Social Media: Why Making Stuff Matters.” In his speech, Mr. Sullivan will discuss the importance of manufacturing in a world that is increasingly dominated by big tech, AI and social media influencers. He will also share his thoughts on how to attract the next generation of talent to the paint and coatings industry.
Sullivan is the 4th generation of his family to work in the business that his Great-Grandfather founded in 1947. DayGlo is an operating division within the Fortune 500 company RPM International.
For more information, go to the web site: https://easterncoatingsshow.com/
fall forum
beyond pfas: exploring new chemistries and alternatives for formula optimization
This event was held on October 17, 2024, and focused on PFAS regulations, applications, and alternative replacement strategies. The presentations highlighted the use of fluoropolymers and PTFE micro powder in various applications. Due to PFAS concerns, the discussion centered on current regulations and the search for non-PFAS alternatives like basic and alloy waxes. The use of PFAS in paints and coatings was also explored, emphasizing the need for replacement strategies. The importance of managing expectations and considering different chemistries and test methods was stressed to achieve desired performance properties.
The event was well-attended, generating insightful questions and fostering valuable one-on-one discussions during the cocktail hour.
The event is featured in Coatings World. Go to the link to read further: https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-08-15/mnyca-to-host-technical-forum/
MEMBER news
Superior Materials will represent Westlake Epoxy in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and southeastern United States effective Feb. 1, 2025.
Westlake Epoxy has been an industry-leading manufacturer of epoxy resins, curing agents and modifiers for more than 60 years with domestic manufacturing sites in Illinois, Florida and Texas.
Click here for additional information: Superior Materials Will Represent Westlake Epoxy | Coatings World
Gehring Montgomery announced the hiring of Taylor Murray, a seasoned professional in chemical engineering with a wealth of experience in manufacturing and selling coating chemicals. Murray brings an impressive track record of success, having provided tailored chemical solutions for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Click here for additional information: Gehring Montgomery Welcomes Taylor Murray To The Team | Coatings World
Gehring Montgomery Welcomes Taylor Murray To The Team | Coatings World
Gehring Montgomery announce their awarded distributorship of ddchem of Italy of their Epoxy Resins and Epoxy hardeners for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region of the United States.
Gehring-Montgomery, a leading chemical distributor in the USA, based in Warminster, Pennsylvania is part of TER Chemicals Distribution Group. . .
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
PFLAUMER BROTHERS, INC. Founded 91 years ago by Art and Bill Pflaumer, Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals based on proprietary technology for coatings, adhesives, inks, plastics, metalworking fluids and lubricants, as well as other applications such as electronics and composites. Pflaumer’s technology covers a broad range of chemistries, including polymerized phosphate esters, polyglycerol esters, polyesters and polyamides, polymerized isocyanates, polyurethanes, epoxy amine crosslinkers, polyaspartics, acrylic and methacrylic polymers, and specialty amines.
Pflaumer Brothers has developed considerable know-how in dispersions of solids in liquids, such as pigment dispersions, and in the technology of nano-dispersions where the solid particles are less than one micron in diameter, such as graphene nano-ribbons and graphene quantum dots, both crystals of carbon.
The company also has expertise in the synthesis of organic crystals for use as pigments and in the “treatment” or modification of pigments to make pigments effective for various applications, including coatings, inks and plastics. The pigments are used in high-performance applications such as automotive coatings, and they include classes of pigments known as quinacridone and DPP.
The company has a unique aliphatic trimer isocyanate designed for polyaspartic coatings to supplement its complete line of aliphatic isocyanates. These isocyanates extend working time, reduce viscosity and provide a range of flexibility to polyaspartic coatings. They also have specialty polyols and aromatic isocyanates for use in 2-K urethanes as well as water-based polyols for polyurethane polymer concrete, one of the fastest growing segments of the coatings industry.
Customers value Pflaumer’s technical expertise in enhancing their products and businesses. This collaborative approach frequently leads to the development of innovative solutions, fostering exceptional growth for both Pflaumer and its customers. As a result, Pflaumer has become one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of specialty chemicals worldwide.
holiday party - november 2024
The MNYCA Holiday Party November 21,2024 an early kick off to the holiday season, was held a new venue The Liberty House – Jersey City, NJ
The venue had a beautiful view of the New York Skyline and the Statue of Liberty, which is one of the reasons we picked the venue. unfortunately, it was the first day of rain in 2 and half months.
Everyone enjoyed drinks, appetizers and great conversation with over 40 Company members registered. We then moved to the grand ballroom for a delightful dinner followed by service and achievement awards. The association also made an acknowledgement to Nick DiGennaro from MUNZING, also a past president and board member.
A very heartfully acknowledgement was made to Rick Mazzariello as he starts his retirement. Rick will be missed at MNYCA, past president, board member and our Bi-Law Guru…
Table #7 was the luck table to be at as all 3 of the 50/50 winners came from that table. Our 50/50 supports our scholarships every year.
paint pioneer awards
Presentation by Dave White, Pan Technology
25 Years - Philip Befumo - President of UMC
25 Years - James Gardner – Purchasing Manager for Pflaumer Brothers
40 Years - Shichiu Kwan – Market Application Leader for Shamrock Technology
50 Years - Frank Winkelman – Regulatory Mgr. - Modern Recreational Technologies Inc
service awards
Presented by Tom Daquila, Eagle Sales
Merit Citation – John Messina
Merit Citation – Thomas Penny
President’s Achievement – Kurt Maas
outstanding recognitions
Presentation by Alicia Colacci, MUNZING and Tom Daquila, Eagle Sales
Company of the Year – Pflaumer Brothers
David H Litter – Distinguished Service Award – John Kehmna, Univar Solutions
John Messina presented Alicia Colacci the Gavel, as the outgoing president.
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 Eastern Coatings Show or the Annual meeting, please make it a point to introduce yourself and your company to the new members!
Micro Powders, Inc. Christopher Niblock Tarrytown, NY
mnyca employment committee
The MNYCA provides an opportunity for member companies to post links to your company job board on the MNYCA website. Several companies 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 resumes 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
Eastern Coatings Show 2025
May 13-15, 2025
Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cocktail Party
Macaluso’s, 55 4th Ave., Hawthorne, NJ
MNYCA Golf Outing
Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ
Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 10:00 pm
Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ
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Connect with MNYCA on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6531944/