Date: February 8, 2020
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, Regulation
More than thirty members of the NASF New England Chapter attended a Seminar sponsored by the Chapter on February 6, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough, Massachusetts to receive their required annual RCRA HazMat and Triennial DOT training. This mandatory training was presented to the membership in a combined joint effort of lead presenter and Chapter Board Member Jeff Mosholder of Newpath LLC and a trio of presenters from HRP Associates out of Albany, New York.
Jeff Mosholder lead off the seminar with a comprehensive RCRA Hazmat training session. This is an annual requirement and can at times be repetitious, but Jeff always manages to peek interest with new facts and updated information for the attendees.
The triennial DOT training was conducted by HRP lead presenter and Senior Project Scientist Alisa Werst accompanied by Regional Manger Jason Beach. Alisa gave an intense fact filled two hour DOT educational training presentation followed by a written test and finally the awarding of Certificates of Completion once the attendees passed the test.
The four hour Seminar was concluded with a presentation by Senior Inspector Roger Booth, also of HRP, who brought attendees up to date on changes and pitfalls of Sara 313 TRI (Toxic Release Inventory) filing requirements. Strong emphasis was placed on the emerging PFAS reporting requirements being added to the coming years data collection and reporting.
This Seminar and other events and educational opportunities offered by the New England Chapter are just another reason to join and actively participate in all that the National Association for Surface Finishing has to offer.
Date: October 1, 2019
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, Regulation
METAL FINISHING BOOT CAMP 2
The New England chapter of the National Association for Metal Finishing held their second in a series of Metal Finishing Boot Camp Seminars on September 26 , 2019 at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough Massachusetts.
This seminar is designed as a training tool for entry level metal finishers as well as a means for veteran finishers to hone their skills by learning about new and innovative technologies within the metal finishing industry.
The seminar featured three highly qualified experienced advisers from within the metal finishing community. Jim Gallman, director of wastewater chemistries at Hubbard Hall introduced the attendees to various non traditional rare earth chemistries as a means to overcoming phosphate compliance issues in the industrial wastewater treatment streams.
Rob Sheldon of Aquasgroup brought to the table a variety of technologies that can be used as tools for achieving discharge limits in wastewater treatment operations. Rob cautioned all to be wary of the one size fits all compliance tool. He stressed the need for application engineering, where the challenge must be determined before choosing the equipment necessary to complete the task. Although a seemingly basic principle, he pointed out that misapplication of treatment technologies is the single biggest cause of failure when tackling wastewater discharge compliance issues.
The third speaker was NENASF’s own Marko Duffy CEF of Marathon Manufacturing Solutions. Marko gave a lively presentation on the fundamentals of blueprint reading for the metal finisher. He instructed attendees in the pitfalls of blueprint reading through the use of numerous instructional and interactive graphic examples, and how a small mistake or oversight can lead to costly errors on the finishing line.
Our thanks to all who gave of their time and effort to bring this top quality presentation to the NENASF membership. This is just another way in which your Association is working for you. The Executive Board is currently working on developing a members only page on our website where the power point presentation of these speakers, as well as other instructional information, will be available to the membership.
Date: May 4, 2019
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 May 1st at the Courtyard Marriot in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It encompassed all of the founding principles of the original Suppliers Nights with 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, Christopher Capalbo, on national happenings, the benefits of NASF membership, and the value of our website www.nenasf.org
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: June 26, 2018
Category: Events, Member News, NASF National
The Event for the Finishing Industry
SUR/FIN is where leading surface technology companies connect, collaborate and contribute. It is the primary conference and trade show dedicated specifically to the surface technology industry. And because it is the only conference and trade show sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)—representing the $28 billion finishing industry—it attracts noted business leaders and prominent thinkers to a forum where relevant issues are addressed and technologies presented.
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.
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