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SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS
NEW YORKSECTIONNEWSLETTER “. . . to promote the scientific and
engineering knowledge relating to Plastics.”VOLUME 62, NO. 6, FEBRUARY 2009
— IN THIS ISSUE —Presidents Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Officers, Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sponsor Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2February Program Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BOD Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4For Members Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Directions to Willy Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Calendar of Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Why Join SPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Winner of 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, ‘99, ‘98, ‘97 & ‘95 Star AwardWinner of 2006 Newsletter Award
New York SectionPULSE PLASTIC PRODUCTS1156 E. 165 ST., P.O. BOX 1228BRONX, NY 10459
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“Is TheRecycling Model
Broken?”presented by
GARY SPALTER — GS Polymerson
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2009 at 7:00 PMat
WILLY PARKERS71 Hillside Avcenue • Williston Park NY 11591
Tel: 516-750-8125PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION
See directions on page 6
Please!
Make Reservations Early
Call: 516-987-9454
or 718-328-5224
e-mail: [email protected]
PRESIDENT’S COR-
DISCLAIMER: “Neither the Section nor the Society of Plastics Engineers is responsible for the views expressed by individualcontributors either in articles published in the Section publication or in presentations of discussions at Section meetings.”
Hoping this letter finds you all in good spirits froma wonderful holiday season and you're lookingforward to a better, happier New Year! To kick-off2009, we welcome one of our own for next month'stechnical presentation. Please show your supportfor Gary Spalter, who will talk about the RecyclingBusiness and how it is surviving within today'sglobal economic times. It promises to be an inter-esting meeting which will surely bring on a greatdeal of discussion.
As a member of this section's Golf OutingCommittee, I would also like to remind you of our
annual golf outing on June 9th, once again at the Clearview Golf Course inBayside, New York. Those who attended last year experienced its hugesuccess and encourage you to join us in June. In the coming months you willbe receiving calls from us requesting your commitment to attend. This eventhelps us raise money for the continuous promotion of our industry.
We will be meeting at a new location on February 4th. Please see below fordirections to Willie Parkers. We're excited to see you and any new faces there.Thank you and remember "Plastic is Fantastic."
Adam Winston President, NY Section
OFFICERS 2008-2009PresidentADAM WINSTON Tel: 914-273-0125Atlantic Polymers, Inc. Fax: 914-273-0126e-mail: [email protected]
Vice PresidentRAYMOND SCHNEIDER Tel: 516-857-2871RMS Designs, Inc.e-mail: [email protected]
TreasurerBARBARA GENET Tel: 718-328-5224Pulse Plastic Products, Inc. Fax: 718-617-2024e-mail: [email protected]
SecretaryDAHLIA HALPERN Tel: 516-561-0505Marvin Halpern Plastics, Inc. Fax: 516-561-2773e-mail: [email protected] GENET Tel: 718-328-5224Pulse Plastic Products, Inc. Fax: 718-617-2024e-mail: [email protected]
Past PresidentGARY SPALTER Tel: 718-378-2656GS Polymers. Fax: 718-378-7611e-mail: [email protected]
DIRECTORSMARK GUSTIN 631-293-1600, x1226
e-mail: [email protected] LEVINE 516-676-5040
e-mail: [email protected]
DIRECTOR EMERITUSJAY GARDINER 631-928-9098
e-mail: [email protected]
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American Polymers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Amco Plastic Materials Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 10Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Atlantic Polymers Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Chemir/Polytec Laboratories Inc. . . . . . . . 9DME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Federal Plastics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gardiner Plastics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9GS Polymers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Marco Polo International Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 9Marval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Marvin Halpern Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 9SPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Surprise Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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sponsors directory
e-mail: [email protected]
ADAM WINSTON
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!On behalf of the New York Section, I would like to welcome
the following new memberwho joined our Section in December
Our Section also had 13 renewals during the month of December.Welcome back to all those who renewed.
If you need any information or wish to get acquainted, please feel free to call me orany member of our Board of Directors listed in this newsletter. You too, can becomeinvolved in the NY Section. Just pick up the phone and call me at the number listedbelow. We need your help and support.
Stuart Levine, Membership Chairman ... Tel: 516-676-5040
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MATTHEW BALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Syracuse, NY
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PROGRAM PREVIEW ®
General Meeting - Wednesday, February 4th 2009
“IS THE RECYCLING MODEL BROKEN?”Presented by
GARY SPALTER — GS Polymersat
WILLY PARKERS71 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11591
516-750-8125
The global credit crisis and other factors such as prime resin prices falling and the overall slowdown in the economyhave combined to undermine the whole recycling model. The Chinese plastics industry is almost at a standstill withmany smaller toy manufactures going out in the last month .The scrap market is tanking. They are not accepting anynew material and slashing agreed upon prices for loads on the water. Some are refusing to pay at all. This includes notonly plastics but paper and metal as well. As of today there is no market for scrap steel. .Locally cardboard recyclersare charging for removal.
Our domestic market for these materials are not able to absorb the difference creating an imbalance in supply anddemand .These condition are putting a strain on the recycling infrastructure as a whole that may not be sustainable.This is where we are as of December. What will the New Year bring with a new Administration in Washington?
Join us at our February General Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 where we will hear Gary Spalter ofGS Polymers give us an update on the recycling situation in our area and globally. .
We will be changing our location for the upcoming year and hope that it will stir things up a bit and give everyone anincentive to start attending meetings again. We will be holding our February meeting at Willy Parkers, 71 HillsideAvenue, Williston Park, NY 11590.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERGary has been in the Plastic Industry for over thirty five years. He began his career in 1972 at Progressive Plastics,
a NYC based Injection Molding Company. He became Production Manager in the 80s and before leaving he was VPof operations and a full partner.
After leaving manufacturing Gary took a position as sales manager at MHP International. In late 2001 he started GSPolymers. a raw material supplier and Recyclers of all types of Thermoplastic. SEE HIS AD on page 7 of your Newsletter
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Directions to meeting at WILLY PARKERS on page 6
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS BY PHONE:718-328-5224 or 516-987-9454 or e-mail reservations to: [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2009at
WILLY PARKERS71Hillside Avenue • Williston Park, NY 11591
516-750-8125
Join us for this innovative meeting...
6:00 PM Social Hour7:00 PM Dinner8:00 PM Program
In Advance:Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $33.00At Door:
Members: $33.00Non-Member: $36.00
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SPE New York SectionBOARD of DIRECTORS MEETINGheld on Wednesday January 7th at Ben’s Deli, Westbury NY
PRESENT: Barbara Genet, Stuart Levine, Ray Schneider, Gary Spalter and Adam WiinstonGUEST: Judy BlumbergEXCUSED: Dahlia HalpernMeeting called to order by Adam at 6:30 PM. Barbara made a motion to accept the December minutes as distributed. Seconded by Gary Spalter themotion was carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2009 PRIOR TO THE GENERAL MEETING
Visit the SPE web site at http://www.4spe.org/communities/sections/s14.php for more details
PROGRAM - Ray Schneider: Ray reported that we have a speak-er for the February meeting and thanked Gary for stepping up to doa presentation on the Recycling Model.
Ray also reported that he is working on getting a speaker for theApril meeting from the Long Island Economic & Social Policy Insti-tute at Dowling College in Oakdale, NY. He has been speaking tothe director, Martin Cantor and is trying to set up a presentation onthe current state of the economy for April. Adam will speak to theAmerican Chemical Council with regard to the April meeting and theprogram on BPA and see if he will be able to speak to that subject.
HOUSE - Judy Blumberg: Adam reported that he stopped at WillyParkers on his way out here tonight and spoke to the owner aboutholding our February meeting there.
They are located in Williston Park on Hillside Avenue and it wasdecided that we will give it a try and hopefully we will be able to holdour future meetings at this location.
Ray will send Barbara directions to the restaurant to go into thenewsletter along with a map. We will make sure that the directionsare very clear and everyone is aware that we are holding the meet-ing at a new location.
COUNCILOR REPORT - Barbara Genet: Barbara submitted thepaperwork for the Pinnacle Award to headquarters before thedeadline in December and we are awaiting the results of whether ornot we qualify for the award.
NEWSLETTER / SPONSORSHIP - Barbara Genet: We need toget all information for the newsletter asap since Ricky is leaving onJanuary 19th for South Africa and Barbara wants to put this issue tobed before she leaves.
MEMBERSHIP - Stuart Levine: We have one new member as ofDecember 31st. There were 2 transfers in , 4 transfers out and wehave a total membership of 186 members.
EDUCATION / PUBLIC INTEREST - Barbara Genet: The deadlinefor the Essay Contest is
January 15th, 2009 and we should start to get in the essays fromthe schools for us to judge. We have to send our submission in toheadquarters for the International Contest by March 1st so wewill have to start reading and judging the essays by the Februarymeeting.
GOLF OUTING - Gary Spalter: The golf outing is scheduled forTuesday June 9th at the Clearview Park Golf Course. Gary, Adam,Stu and Alan Backelman had their first committee meeting today anddecided on $185 as the base price for the Golf Outing. The EarlyBird price is $170 but must be paid by April 15th. Signs will stillbe $80 for either tees or greens. We got the course to lower theguarantee to 72 to close the course for us.
We will order raffle tickets so that we can start selling them asap.The prize will once again be $1000 in cash. Alan will let Barbaraknow what needs to be done right away. The committee authorizedBarbara to send a deposit check to the Clearview Golf Course.
Gary is going to check with his insurance agent on a hole-in-oneinsurance policy and will let us know what he finds out.
OLD BUSINESS: Follow up on PlastiVan program with Adamsschool.
NEW BUSINESS: Adam will work on appointing a NominatingCommittee for the next Board meeting.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting wasadjourned at 7:45 PM
Respectfully submitted,Barbara Genet for
Dahlia Halpern, Secretary
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Our New Meeting Location Is:WILLY PARKERS AMERICAN BAR & GRILL
71 Hillside Ave. • Williston Park, NY • 516-750-8125
SPE NEW YORK SECTION2008 - 2009
CALENDAR OF MEETINGSAll Board of Directors Meetings will be held at 5:30 PM
prior to General Meetings unless otherwise noted.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Wed. Feb 4th . . . . . . . . Is the Recycling Model Broken?Gary Spalter of GS Polymers
to be held at Willy Parkers
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Meeting
Wed. Apr. 1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Meeting
Tues. Jun. 9th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf OutingClearview Golf Course, Bayside NY
®WWHHYY JJOOIINN SSPPEE??It has never been more important to be amember of your professional society thannow, in the current climate of change andvolatility in the plastics industry. Now, morethan ever, the information you access and thepersonal networks you create can and willdirectly impact your future and your career.
Active membership in SPE:• keeps you current
• keeps you informed• keeps you connected
The question really isn’t “why join?” but
WHY NOT?
From the LIE or Northern State Parkway takethe Willis Avenue exit.From the LIE this is exit 37.
On the Northern State Parkway this is exit 28.
From the East this is a left turn;
for those coming from the West this is a right turn.
Follow Willis Avenue South, towards Mineola.Make a left on Hillside Avenue; just after SaintAidans Church; Willy Parkers is 500 feet onthe right (South) side of Hillside Avenue. Thereis street parking and a lot near the train stationjust East of Willy Parkers.
Here is a Google Maps snap shot for you.A is the exit from the LIE. B is Willy Parkers.
Tel: 516-561-0505Fax: 516-561-2773
[email protected]://www.halpernplstics.com
Adam B. WinstonSuppliers of Plastic Resin
P.O. Box 21 • 12 Fox Ridge Road • Armonk, NY 10504Tel: 914-273-0125 • Fax:914-273-0126
e-mail: [email protected]
(718) 492-6355 FAX: (718) 492-0258E-mail: surpriseplastics.com
SURPRISE PLASTICS, INC.INJECTION MOLDING
MOLD CONSTRUCTION & DESIGNand
FINISHING OF ALL PLASTICS125 TON to 1000 TON
124-57th STREETTANCREDI BROS. BROOKLYN, NY 11220
1170 LONGWOOD AVE. • BRONX, NY 10474Tel: 718.378.2656 • Fax: 718-378-7611
[email protected] WWW.GSPOLYMERSINC.COM
GARY SPALTER
RECYCLING PROGRAMSPlastic Scrap & Obsolete Plastics such as Regrind, Rejected Parts or Purge
Reduce Disposal Fees... Recycle & Return Profits!
MARCO POLOINTERNATIONAL, INC.
Marco Liuzzo
516-364-42221000 Woodbury Road, Suite 450 Fax 516-364-4247Woodbury, New York 11797 [email protected]
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Jay L. Gardiner
Gardiner Plastics, Inc.Mergers and Acquisitions /Strategic Planning
21 Perry Street • Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: (631) 928-9098Toll Free: 888-333-1969 Fax: (631) 928-8997
