Regional Spring Association Report

NESMA Report

by Lucas Karabin, Acme Monaco, NESMA, Vice President

The NESMA group has remained busy throughout the fall of 2021 despite some weather-related setbacks. We rescheduled our golf event three times and appreciated the overwhelming support from our industry partners.

Bob Swanson of United Wire Company leads our events committee, and was not discouraged by the weather in making sure that our nearly 100 players enjoyed a dry day with the best possible conditions. Needless to say, we were all surprised to wait until early November. A special thanks goes out to everyone on our events committee who were laser focused on every detail in their attempt to ensure our guests enjoyed themselves. We would like to congratulate putting contest winner Dave Yurczak, and overall group champions FENN/Torin.

This year’s key sponsors included Thomaston Savings Bank, Gibbs Wire & Steel Company LLC, Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc., WAFIOS Machinery Corporation, North American Spring Tool, Industrial Steel and Wire, Spring Manufacturers Supply Company, Riverside Investments, A&D Trading, Stamptech, Interwire Products, The Ultimate Companies, Rowley Spring and Stamping and FENN/Torin.

Companies who participated included Acme Monaco Corporation, Acme Wire Products Company Inc., Amstek Metal, Atlantic Precision Spring Inc., Connecticut Spring & Stamping, Excel Spring and Stamping, Fenn LLC, Gibbs Wire & Steel Company LLC, Industrial Steel & Wire, Marcum LLP, Jonspring, Lee Spring, MW Industries/Economy Spring, Newcomb Spring, Plastonics Inc., Plymouth Spring, Radcliff Wire Inc., Riverside Investment Services, Rowley Spring & Stamping, Solar Atmospheres Inc., Southington Tool & Mfg. Corporation, StampTech, Thomaston Savings Bank, Traver IDC, United Wire, WAFIOS and Zapp Precision Strip.

Our holiday party was scheduled to take place on Dec. 2, 2021, followed the next day with an awards breakfast.

On March 17, 2022 we welcome the return of our Casino Night and Table Top Show, which is a great way for vendors to

NESMA’s annual golf outing was held in early Nov. 2021 at Chippanee Country Club in Bristol, Connecticut.

the spring industry to market themselves in a low pressure atmosphere with drinks and dinner. We appreciate the support of Bristol’s Central Connecticut Chamber in marketing this event.

The NESMA technical committee steadily continues meeting with educators at both the high school and college level. Tunxis Community College in Farmington, Connecticut is in the midst of expanding its manufacturing program with a new facility slated to open in 2022 on Spring Lane. We anticipate a manufacturing center that will host spring and fourslide classes for years to come. We have found a wide level of support throughout the Connecticut Community College system, but due to its central location to the spring manufacturing industry of Connecticut we are especially excited for this major step up effort to recognize career choices in our industry. Key advocates within the community college system include Matthew Spinelli, Mary Bidwell, Keith Madore, Richard DuPont and Sharon Lutkus.

Our industry members received various state accolades during 2021. Ulbrich Stainless Steel was recognized by Record Journal Readers’ Choice Awards as one of the best places to work within the category of 250 plus employees for the third year in row. Bristol Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding “Community Business Awards” winners Connecticut Spring and Stamping and DACRUZ Manufacturing. Marion Manufacturing celebrated their 75th anniversary with an event and tour attended by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. Century Spring of Bristol celebrated 45 years in 2021 and recently added NADCAP certification. The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain honored Acme Monaco with the Champion Award, recognizing activities that aid in the foundation’s mission in serving the community.

Finally, NESMA would like to honor outgoing board members including Jim

Bob Swanson of United Wire (right) congratulates Ryan Cutter of FENN/Torin as the overall team champions.

Mintun of Gibbs Wire and Steel, Brian Fries of Atlantic Precision Spring and Bob Swanson of United Wire Company. Their contributions have been many and too often unnoticed in their effort to pilot the industry to our optimal level and pass the spring coil baton to the next generation.

For more information about NESMA, visit www.nesma-usa.com.

CASMI Report

By Michael Bandy, CASMI, Co-Executive Director

SpringWorld 2022 Takes Place in October

SpringWorld 2022 will take place Oct. 12-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. With more than 80 percent of available space sold on the trade show floor, companies

Guest speaker Avish Parashar presented “Ding Happens!” at CASMI’s SpringWorld 2022 Kick-off Dinner on Oct. 21, 2021, at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg. that are interested in exhibiting at SpringWorld 2022 should contact CASMI to secure their participation. Call 630-3594273, or email info@casmi-springworld. org. Exhibiting information is also available on the organization’s website at https://www.casmi-springworld.org/page/ SWExhibiting.

SpringWorld, which is presented by the Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. (CASMI) every-otheryear, provides a unique opportunity for spring manufacturers, wireformers, OEMs and their suppliers to network, including one-on-one discussions with colleagues to share challenges, discuss solutions, and provide new insights for business. n

Upcoming CASMI Events

CASMI has the following events scheduled for 2022. Details will be available on the organization’s website prior to each event.

• Membership Dinner

Meeting, Jan. 20, 2022,

Maggiano’s Little Italy,

Oak Brook, Illinois • Membership Dinner

Meeting, Feb. 17, 2022,

Maggiano’s Little Italy,

Schaumburg, Illinois • Dinner Meeting,

March 17, 2022, Pinstripes,

Oak Brook, Illinois

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