Date: January 7, 2019
Category: Chapter News, Events, Regulation
The New England Surface Finishing Regional took place this last November 9th, in Salem, Massachusetts. It was a huge success with 150 people in attendance. There were speakers from all over the country that delivered educational and thoughtful presentations to all in attendance. The New England Surface Finishing Regional Committee is honored to have presented the Annual Foundation Award to long time supporter Pyromet. The award was created to recognize a metal finishing supplier that has demonstrated outstanding contributions, support, and dedication to the annual regional event. Pyromet is committed to their customers in supplying the highest quality and excellent silver refining services and silver products to the industries that use them. You can visit them at https://www.pyromet999.com/
Date: February 19, 2018
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters
Members and guests of the NASF New England Chapter were once again given the opportunity to learn the latest processing techniques, wastewater treatment technologies and mandatory regulatory requirements at a half day seminar hosted by the New England Chapter of the NASF. The four hour seminar, which was preceded by a luncheon buffet, ran from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on February 15, 2018 at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Jeff Mosholder of New Path LLC was once again the moderator and primary instructor of the seminar. Jeff covered the mandatory annual RCRA training that is required by all who handle, or are responsible for, hazardous wastes at chemical and metal finishing facilities.
Pam Eliason and Alicia McCarthy of the Mass Toxic Use Reduction Institute located at the U-Mass Lowell Campus, conducted a segment on seeking alternative less toxic chemical replacements/substitutions for toxic substances used in processing through the use of their on-line P20Asys database. This is a very useful tool available for metal finishing/chemical use professionals who are looking for less toxic means of achieving a set processing goal.
Vipin Sumani and Tom Seguljic of HRP associates also presented a segment on how to achieve zero discharge from a metal finishing facility through the process of close loop waste water treatment and recovery. They demonstrated how this technology could be applied to all size facilities, not just small quantity / low flow operations.
Educational opportunities as offered in this seminar are just one of the many benefits of membership in a local organization like NENASF with strong national ties through the NASF.
Date: December 5, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, NASF National
The New England Surface Finishing Regional is honored to have presented the Annual Foundation Award to long time supporter Gilbert and Jones. The event took place this past November 3rd in Salem, MA. The award was created to recognize a metal finishing supplier that has demonstrated outstanding contributions, support, and dedication to the annual regional event. Gilbert & Jones is an industry veteran, supplying more than 150 inorganic specialty chemicals and equipment nationwide since 1991. You can visit them at http://www.gilbertandjones.net/
Date: October 30, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, Regulation
New England Surface Finishing Regional Conference
November 03 – 03, 2017
The New England Surface Finishing Regional Conference will be held on November 3, in Salem, Massachusetts, at the Hawthorne Hotel.
It is that time of year and again we ask for your support by committing one day of your time to this year’s regional conference. Your loyalty to this conference over the years has enabled this event to gain national recognition with the National Association of Surface Finishers and major suppliers of metal finishing products.
It is your continued support that enables us to strive for what many feel is the best regional in the country, both from a standpoint of quality and affordability.
Voted Best US City Center Historic Hotel in 2015 by Historic Hotels of America, the Hawthorne Hotel has been a Salem landmark since 1925 and reflects on a rich heritage with famous guests such as U.S. presidents and Hollywood.
Conveniently located in the heart of Salem’s historic district, the hotel is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers.
Conference format that incorporates vendor interaction, while still including the high quality of professional speakers.
Raffle prizes, quality door gift, breakfast, lunch, and a full sit-down for a low $135 conference fee.
Mass TUR Planner credits and Wastewater Treatment Contact Hours have been applied for this conference.
For more information, please visit www.nenasf.org
Date: April 8, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters
More than thirty years ago the New England Chapter of the then National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF) conceived a plan to recognize the efforts and support of the Metal Finisher Supplier community by setting aside a special evening in their monthly meeting schedule as Supplier Appreciation Night.
At that time NAMF membership was strictly limited to Metal Finishing job shop owners and managers. Suppliers were not allowed membership, so this was indeed an extraordinary chapter event.
Many things have changed over the years. As the metal finishing community became smaller the need for strength in numbers became more apparent and Suppliers are now a significant part of the membership makeup of the New England Chapter, presently operating as a recognized chapter of the National Association for Surface Finishing (NENASF).
While many things changed, the founding principle of this event has remained constant throughout the years, the desire to recognize the support of Metal Finishers Suppliers to the success of the operation of Metal Finishing Job and Captive shops. To this end what started as a social dinner event with a neutral/ non-technical speaker, and then evolved with the addition of a mini trade show, has remained a main stay premier event on the New England Chapter calendar.
This year’s Supplier Appreciation Night was held on April 6th at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It encompassed all of the founding principles of the original Suppliers Nights with speakers, supplier table top exhibits, door prizes, scholarship raffle prizes and the presentation of ten scholarships to college age children of employees of member companies presented by Chapter President Robert Messore. The attendants were also given an update by our National Board Member, Chris Capalbo, on national happenings, the benefits of NASF membership and the launching of our new website, nenasf.org, shortly before the first of the year. An extra added attraction this year was an address by a very special guest, Frank Altmayer, NASF Educational Director, who gave attendants an update on all the educational opportunities available through the NASF.
All one hundred plus attendees commented on the well orchestrated evening this event has been over the years and are already looking forward to next year’s Supplier Appreciation Night.
Date: February 21, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters
SUPPLIERS NIGHT
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017
Holiday Inn and Suites
265 Lakeside Avenue
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Join us for our 36th ANNUAL SUPPLIER NIGHT – a great opportunity to interact
with fellow metal finishers and suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere at our “Trade
Show” – Door Prizes, and a Raffle to support our Scholarship Fund. We hope to
see you Thursday April 6th . Thank you for your support of our Chapter.
TABLE TOPS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME BASIS
SHOW 4:30 – 7:00 DINNER 7:00
CONTACT LORETTA CAPALBO
EMAIL: INFO@NENASF.ORG or LC9442@AOL.COM
PHONE: 508.842.6314
Date: February 21, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, Regulation
Members of the NASF New England Chapter were given the opportunity to learn the latest wastewater treatment technologies while fulfilling mandatory triennial Dot Hazmat and annual RCRA hazardous waste handling training at a four hour seminar offered for this training from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on February 9, 2017 at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
David Joyce, wastewater treatment expert from Hubbard-Hall, gave the attendees a look at some emerging technologies when he addressed possible future uses for little known Zeolites and Chitosans as an aid in resolving some difficult wastewater treatment problems.
Jeff Mosholder of New Path LLC was the moderator and primary instructor of the seminar. He, along with Travis Porter and Max Forsythe from ENPRO Environmental, educated attendees on the many complex rules and regulations in place when handling hazardous materials and properly offering hazardous wastes for removal from a metal finishing facility.
A test was administered after the training session and certificates of completion were distributed to all who successfully completed the course and passed the test.
Educational opportunities as seen in this seminar are just one of the many benefits of membership in a local organization like NENASF with strong national ties through the NASF.
Date: January 30, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Member News, NASF Chapters
The NASF New England Chapter’s Executive Secretary Loretta Capalbo had her years of service to the metal finishing community recognized with the presentation of the NAMF Lifetime Achievement Award at an award presentation ceremony which took place at the New England Surface Finishing Regional Conference held this past November in Hyannis, MA. Over the past 20 years Loretta has been a stabilizing force within the New England Chapter, orchestrating chapter meetings, trade shows, seminars and weekend educational retreats. She did all this while handling all chapter financial interactions between member companies and the NASF National Headquarters, in addition to all necessary filling with State offices. Through all these sometime chaotic events, she has always managed to remain calm and bring her outgoing, congenial personality to the forefront. Loretta has truly been an outstanding, and much appreciated, asset to the New England Chapter, NASF, and the entire metal finishing community.
Date: January 26, 2017
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News
The New England Surface Finishing Regional is honored to have presented the first ever Foundation Award to long time supporter Terry Recal Services, Inc. The event took place this past November in Hyannis, MA. The award was created to recognize a metal finishing supplier that has demonstrated outstanding contributions, support, and dedication to the annual regional event. TRS calibrates, certifies, and repairs various brands of coating thickness measurement instruments. You can visit them at http://www.terryrecal.com The New England Surface Finishing Regional will be held this year on November, 3 in Salem, MA.
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