Date: July 15, 2018
The National Association for Surface Finishing presented several industry awards during its annual trade event, the 2018 SUR/FIN® Manufacturing and Technology Tradeshow and Conference, held at Cleveland’s Huntington Convention Center.
NASF Presidential Award—James Lindsay
The Presidential Award focuses on extraordinary service by an NASF member who is actively participating on the national level. James Lindsay was recognized for his outstanding and unique contribution to NASF and the industry through his management of NASF/AESF Foundation publications. Jim served on many boards and committees and is viewed in the industry as an NASF treasure!
Silvio C. Taormina Memorial Award—Joelie Zak
The Silvio C. Taormina Memorial Award is an honor given to an individual who has performed outstanding service to the finishing industry over many years. Joelie’s participation started with her local chapter and culminated with her election as the first President of AESF. She has also served as Government Affairs Committee Chair.
Awards of Merit
The Award of Merit is given to members of the industry who show meritorious service and achievement on the local and national level.
Manuel Acosta – For his tireless effort and contributions at Control Electropolishing.
Stacey Bales – For her active support and guidance of the NASF Chicago Midwest Chapter.
Major Robert ‘Bob’ Baugh, US Army Retired – For his 24 years leading the Texas Association for Metal Finishing (TAMF).
Lina K. De La Cruz – For her success in guiding Control Electropolishing, the family business through the technology revolution.
Paul L. Frank – For his work in re-organizing NASF’s Palmetto SE Chapter, and for his service as past President of AESF.
Jim Miille – For his strong leadership in regulatory compliance and his role on the NASF board representing the MFANC.
James W. Sullivan – For his dedicated and active engagement in the industry through the TAMF and national board.
Wesley Turnbow – For his outstanding dedication and relentless commitment to solve AQMD issues in California.
2018 NASF Fellows
The NASF Fellow award recognizes outstanding service, contribution and long-standing commitment to the NASF/AESF for the advancement of the best interests of the surface finishing industry. The NASF Fellow honor is modeled after the AESF Fellow, which was established in 1997.
Pat Gleason
Eric Olander
Bill Wiggins
Date: October 1, 2017
Thank you to all of the sponsors and players of the MAMF Annual Golf Outing, held at Oak Hill Golf Club, NJ.
Masters’ Association of Metal Finishers
Annual Golf Outing
Oak Hill Golf Course, Holland Township, New Jersey
October 3, 2017
Gold Sponsors
Coventya
Epic Industrial
EPI
Liberty Insurance
MacDermid/Enthone
Metal Chem
New Brunswick Plating
Phibrochem
Precious Metal Sales
Precision Finishing
Tilton Rack
Umicore Palm
Silver Sponsors
Vanguard Research
Brook Warehouse
Cambridge-Lee Industries
Cargo Express
Colt Refining
DuBois
Empire Metal Finishing
Imperial Electroplating
Lakeside Polymers
Luster On
Pennsylvania Steel
Liberty Insurance
Rueter Insurance
Special Materials
Date: September 21, 2017
It is with sadness that we let you know that Elliot Cates, Past President of the MFSA, has passed. Mr. Cates was the owner of EneQuest Chemical Company Inc., Brooklyn, NY until his retirement in 1991.
Condolences can be sent to:
Mrs. Marian Cates
619C Heritage Hills
Somers, NY 10589
A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua, 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514.
Date: August 27, 2017
The Award of Merit is given to members of the industry who show meritorious service and achievement on both the local and national levels. We have three recipients of the Award of Merit this year:
Frank Dunigan, A Brite Company
for his outstanding contribution to NASF through SUR/FIN as an exhibitor, corporate member, NASF 1000 contributor and his regular participation in the Dallas branch of AESF for many years.
Betty Lou Mueller, Florida Finishers Corporation
for her tireless and selfless support of all activates within the Florida Finishers Corporation, including planning and execution of the annual Mid-Winter Finishers Conference.
Nancy Zapata, Control Electropolishing Corporation
for her dedicated work in the industry over the past 26 years and establishing the company, Electropolishing Corporation as a Minority Woman’s Business Enterprise. She has also been training her daughters to take over the company and has provided a foothold where women can be part of the surface finishing industry too.
Date: August 27, 2017
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Logo out of date?
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Keep the logo, shift the look
Add messaging and update colors
Expand the design system
Update and retain a visual connection
Check out MAMF’s Refreshed Logo
Date: July 1, 2017
Partnering with the Masters’ Association of Metal Finishers chapter of NASF can help you do just that. We offer programs to help your business stand out amongst the rest. Our programs are designed to help you increase brand awareness, network with qualified business contacts and grow your business. We give members access to exclusive resources….
Become a Sponsor
- Increase exposure for your brand
- Opportunities to promote your company at well attended industry events and programs
- Share professional expertise with others in the industrial community
- Gain access to a targeted audience
Web Sponsorship
- Reserve your spot front and center on our website today! As we showcase our chapter with our brand new website, we are making web sponsorship spots available to those who are interested. Contact us for more details on ad placement and rates.
Dinner Sponsors
- Monthly dinners gives those in the finishing industry in our local area educational information on a local and national perspective and industry networking all in idyllic settings. These event features a perfect mix of technical sessions and networking opportunities.
Golf Outing Sponsor
- The annual golf outing provides attendees with an opportunity to network over a fun game of golf.
Please Contact Donna-Jean for more Information – admin@metalfinishers.org
Date: June 1, 2017
The Masters’ Association of Metal Finishers is here for you.
- To promote, in all lawful ways the development, efficiency and general welfare of the metal finishing industry and to foster a spirit of good will, confidence and friendliness among those persons active in the industry or related thereto by common business
- To promote, maintain and improve the skills, aptitude and quality of the metal finishing industry through a comprehensive program of continuing education.
- To assume leadership in fostering continued education and compliance of its members with regard to Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the metal finishing industry.
- To collect, preserve and disseminate to the members, the industry, and the general public, information as to the nature, importance and methods of the industry.
- To support the uniform enforcement of Federal, State, and local environmental and worker protection laws. We strongly believe that protection of the environment, the public at large, and the welfare of our work force are, and must continue to be, primary objectives of our Association and its members. We support all equitable and reasonable regulations designed to achieve those goals and we condemn those who would purposely evade those
Date: April 28, 2017
NASF hosted the nation’s top policy experts, and the agenda focused on timely, strategic topics for industry decision makers. Sessions and events were held at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City and on Capitol Hill.
This year’s Conference highlights included:
- Jim VandeHei – Top political media analyst and entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Axios, co-founder of Politico
- Corey Lewandowski – Former Trump campaign manager and founder, Avenue Strategies
- Ann Wilson – Senior vice president, Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association
- Peter Morici – Economist and professor of business at the Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
- Andrew (Andy) Friedman – Founder of The Washington Upate, CNBC commentator and political affairs expert
- Tom Sullivan – Vice president, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- David Fischer – Senior director, American Chemistry Council
- S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) – Senate Environment, Commerce and Small Business committees.
Tagged: Washington Forum
Date: April 8, 2017
MAMF celebrates its 100th with a grand celebration at the Chart House, Weehawken, NJ. A full house packed the Chart House to celebrate 100 years of comradery, fellowship, and technical achievement. Joined by Tim Pennington and Todd Luciano, Products Finishing Magazine, Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group, and NASF President Paul Brancato – all had a wonderful time reminiscing, eating, and most certainly laughing. Thank you to our sponsors.
MAMF 100th Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Tilton Rack & Basket Corporation
Gold Sponsors
Control Electropolishing
Coventya
Epic Industrial, Inc.
Metal Chem, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Gilbert & Jones
PM Sales Incorporated
Pyromet
Specialty Plastics
Bronze Sponsor
Hubbard Hall
Date: April 1, 2017
- Welcome attendees to Leadership Conference in Naples, Florida
- NASF has Strong Financial Position with steady growth of net assets.
- AESF Foundation— strong financially with over a $1.5 million in assets
- 2017 AESF Foundation Goals—complete ongoing course improvements , web based resource center, supporting technical research into completing a new P2 manual, contributing towards education at SUR/FIN, contributions towards Bright Design program.
- Strengthening the financial position of the NASF 1000 towards a long term goal of $1,000,000.
- Bright Design programs in California and Michigan with goals of having programs throughout the US, graduating not just artists, and designers but engineers and scientists, educated on why they need metal finishing on many products.
- North American Expansion with partnerships with Mexican and Canadian finishing associations.
- Web Based Technical & Environmental Resource Center in partnership with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and US EPA with will include a world class technical paper archive.
- Securing a large new EPA grant in partnership with National Center for Manufacturing Sciences with a focus to research facility performance and complete sustainability benchmarking project and the current technical manual on P2 and Wastewater Control Technology.
- New 2017 Course with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) which includes developing a new course for the automotive OEM community on surface finishing for SUR/FIN 2017
Tagged: Leadership Conference, Paul Brancato
