NWPA

MANUFACTURING AMERICA’S FUTURE

NWPA

NORTHWESTERN PA CHAPTER NTMA • P.O. BOx 203 • MEAdvillE, PA 16335 • PHONE: 814.720.0094 • FAx: 814.724.6833 • WWW.NWPA-NTMA.COM • iNFO@NWPA-NTMA.COM

DESIGNATED STAR CHAPTER for the 3rd YEAR IN A ROW!Star Chapter designation is awarded to recognize Chapters, their leaders and staff for outstanding achievements in advancing the NTMA and the manufacturing industry.

2013 BLUE COLLAR BASH

NATIONAL TOOLING ANDMACHINING ASSOCIATION

NWPA NTMA’s Blue Collar BASH continues raise the bar every year! Higher ticket sales, increased sponsors, and more rockin’ fun as we celebrated the industry to the tunes of the M-80’s! All NTMA Member companies had the opportunity to win a scholarship for continuing education of employees - must have been present to win. Kuhn Tool & Die Co. and Houck’s Carbide each won a $500 scholarship. Special drawings/fantastic prizes for the over 290 attendees for individuals who

have worked in the trade: under 5 years; 5 to 15 years; 15 to 30 years; and over 30 years and our supporters. Many thanks to all the donors and contributors who make this event ROCK!

First time ever…Starlite Group refurbished a machine to be auctioned at the BASH. Canto Tool had the winning bid for the machine and the proceeds ($4,200) were donated to the NWPA NTMA Education Foundation.

MEADVILLE AREASENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CLASSIC ROCK 'N ROLL HITS

MAJOR sponsors!

COLISEUM LEVEL SPONSORS:CRAWFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

• ECONOMIC PROGRESS ALLIANCE • EDINBORO UNIVERSITY IN MEADVILLE

• EHD INSURANCE • KUHN TOOL & DIE CO. • PENNCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT • PETERS' HEAT TREATING • PNC BANK • PRECISION

MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE (PMI) • PRISM ENGINEERING • SENATOR BOB ROBBINS • SHORTS TOOL • STARBOARD

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS • STARN GROUP OF COMPANIES • US AIR FORCE

GLADIATOR LEVEL SPONSORS:AINSWORTH PET NUTRITION • JIM BORBEAU LAND

SERVICE • CENTRAL HEATING & PLUMBING • ERIE BANK • FLYNN TIRE GROUP • FRANKLIN

BRONZE & ALLOY CO. • GREINER EXTRUSION U.S. • HIGHPOINT TOOL • LEECH CARBIDE • LINCOLN

RECYCLING • MARQUETTE SAVINGS BANK • MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER • MICRO TOOL &

MANUFACTURING • MORLIN INC. • MORRIS GREAT LAKES • NORTHWESTERN RURAL ELECTRIC

COOPERATIVE • PINE INSTRUMENTS • TECH MOLDED PLASTICS • U.S. BRONZE FOUNDRY & MACHINE • BYHAM’S INSURANCE • MERIT TOOL

• JAMES DURATZ

RoboBOTS has completed its 7th consecutive season in Northwestern PA. The RoboBOTS program was funded for the first 5 years through a combination of local business sponsors and grants made available through the Regional Center for Workforce Excellence. NEW in 2013, the NWPA NTMA Education Foundation offered qualified programs through the EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) to support the promotion of manufacturing careers to local youth including RoboBOTS.

Thanks to the supporters of RoboBOTS, each team received funds through NWPA

NTMA to buy the materials they need to build their BOTS. In addition, the top 2 teams received funds from NWPA NTMA toward a trip to the National Robotics League Competition in Indianapolis, IN, May 17-19, 2013.

With the help of their teachers and donated funds from area sponsors, students from 19 area schools worked feverishly for weeks creating their awesome BOTS. On March 23, 2013, a record 35 teams of students competed in this fun and exciting learning experience at Meadville Area High School.

• Bloomsburg High School• Cambridge Springs Jr/ Sr High School • Cochranton Jr/Sr High School• Conneaut Area High School• Conneaut Lake Middle School• Conneaut Valley Middle School

• Corry High School• Crawford County Tech• General McLane High School/ Parker Middle School• George Jr. Vocational School• Greenville High School• Lakeview High School

• Maplewood Jr/Sr High School• Meadville Middle/High School• North East High School• Saegertown Jr/Sr High School• Union City High School• Venango Tech

ROBOBOTS VOLUNTEER SQUAD: Brian Deane, NuTec Tooling Systems, Chair; Gregg Ferree, Starboard Industrial Electronics, Technical Guru; Debbie Pipp, McGill Power Bell & Assoc.; Don Jordan, Custom Tool; Jess Albert, Edinboro University; John Shields, Highpoint Tool; Judy Fairlamb, Leech Carbide; Mark Fairlamb, Acutec Precision Machining; Ken Kuhn & Bonnie Kuhn, Kuhn Tool & Die Co.; Kenni Hoffman, Tech Molded Plastics; Kevin Oviatt, McGill Power Bell & Assoc.; Laura Hamilton, CJ Industries; Ron Tatters, Meadville High; Suzie Hanaway, Tim Barickman, NuTec Tooling Systems; Chris Adams, NuTec Tooling Systems

• 1ST PLACE — Cochranton, Shockwave• 2ND PLACE — Union City, Flatliner• 3RD PLACE — Conneaut Lake Middle, Eraser• BEST DOCUMENTATION — Cochranton, Shockwave• BEST SPORTSMANSHIP (voted by team advisors) — Maplewood, Razor• COOLEST BOT (voted by students) — Maplewood, Steamroller• BEST ENGINEERED (voted by contest judges) — Bloomsburg, Executor• KING OF THE RING (voted by MCs) — Meadville, Dr. Destruction, PhD

THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED:

ROBOBOTS 2013 RESULTS:

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The Academic Outreach Team had a very productive 2013. The team focused attention on reaching out to students at the earliest opportunity. They would like to provide useful information to students in the 7th and 8th grade so they can use the remaining four years of high school to pursue their goals.

A collective effort resulted in a tri-fold brochure that is intended to be handed out at career fairs and in the schools as well. The information highlights the careers that are available in manufacturing and a reasonable ballpark of earning potential and how that relates to education.

A Powerpoint presentation was developed for the purpose of informing area educators of the opportunities that exist to partner with the NTMA in an effort to reach out to all of the students. Examples of the efforts include: Manufacturing Student Clubs, RoboBots, Shop Tours, Job Shadowing, and Career Fairs.

Team members have met with Superintendents, Principals, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, and Mentors in order to develop a teamwork atmosphere. We most recently coordinated efforts to work with the CCCTC to help promote the opportunities they offer.

Thanks to the Academic Outreach Team and all those who have offered support this year.

NWPA NTMA presents a series of tours that open the doors of manufacturing businesses to the community to inform more people about our industry. Invited guests include students, parents, administration, and teachers plus community members. The end goal of exposing these groups to the advanced technology, clean workplaces, and seriously cool parts being manufactured is to encourage students who are mechanically inclined and right for our trade to have the exposure and opportunity to consider education and careers in our trade. Highpoint Tool in Saegertown opened their doors in May 2013.

National Associate, Exact On-line, hosted an event at the Iroquois Club to Celebrate Manufacturing on October 3! Live jazz music, delicious food and drink at a beautiful venue set the perfect atmosphere for networking among over 40 members. It was a great launch to MFG Day 2013!

Member Companies Open Their doors in Celebration Of Manufacturing day

NWPA NTMA celebrated Manufacturing Day, October 4, 2013. Many thanks to Member Companies: C&J Industries, Tech Molded Plastics, PMI, NuTec, Peters’ Heat Treating, Kuhn Tool & Die Co., JBM Technologies, PA Tool & Gages, Bra-Vor, Highpoint Tool and Acutec for opening your doors for student tours on October 4 and throughout the year. There were eight groups totaling over 145 students from schools in Erie and Crawford County touring on MFG Day and plans for five additional groups to tour later this month. NWPA NTMA appreciates our member’s support of not only hosting the tours, but also in making funds available to offset busing expenses for the participating schools through the success of our chapter’s events.

AcAdemic OutreAch

manufacturingday 2013

home town manufacturing

NTMA offers online pre-employment testing specific to the trade? Call 800-248-NTMA for more information.DID YOU KNOW?

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NWPA NTMA hosted an Emerging Leader Social in April - NEW 2013 - that brought out over 15 future leaders of our industry for casual discussion and networking at Chestnut Street Pub & Grill.

Bob Mosey, 2013 NTMA Chairman of the Board of Trustees, visited in April for our dinner meeting where we recognize our Chapter’s Past Presidents. The April meeting was held at Edinboro University’s Van Houten Hall with over 50 participants. Bob’s theme for 2013, Stewardship of the Industry, provided the opportunity to acknowledge a few individuals in our Chapter who give time, money, and talent to better our industry.

All members were invited to a social at Sprague’s in May due to the success of the Emerging Leader’s Social. 30 participants joined us for networking and for a tour of Sprague’s brewery.

A full field of players hit the course on July 25 for the Annual Golf Outing. Many thanks to those who supported the outing with teams, sponsors, and door prizes making this the best outing in the region! 1st Place Team - Drew Cervone, Dan Bras, Dan Leicht, Buddy Nelson.

August Plant Tour & Picnic; Many thanks to NuTec Tooling Systems team for hosting and sponsoring a plant tour August 13. The event drew over 100 guests to tour their facility. Congratulations to NuTec on celebrating 30 YEARS in business!

NWPA Chapter offers group discounts for Worker’s Comp with EHD, 401(k) with

Northwest Savings Bank, and tooling with Greenleaf Corp. And NTMA offers group

discounts with Grainger, Staples, Partnership, and more.

2013 NWPA NTMA President - KEN KUHN, Kuhn Tool & Die Co. with 2013 NTMA Chairman of the Board - BOB MOSEY

SPriNG PrOGrAmS

NWPA NtmA Golf Outing

Plant tour & Picnic

Celebrating 30 Years!

DID YOUKNOW?

PuttiNG cONteSt chAmPiON: Shawn Schmitz

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NWPA NTMA hosted a successful Insurance Expo in September 2013 to discuss specific concerns with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). There were over 80 participants in attendance. During the event, representatives from the major carriers participated in a panel session moderated by Steve Fisher, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters. Dan Severo, NWPAHU Legislative Committee Chairman, provided a legislative update by explaining some of the required changes that will become effective in 2014, as well as the early renewal options that are available to many employers.

This event would not have been possible without the support of the insurance companies and firms that participated. The Major Sponsors were Aetna, HealthAmerica, Highmark and UPMC. Additional sponsors were Aflac, BOST Workplace Benefits, Colonial Life, The DJB Group, EHD, Federated Insurance, Lincoln Financial, North American Benefits (NABCO), Northwest Insurance, UNUM and Vision Benefits of America.

Three Roundtables were hosted by NWPA NTMA in 2013 at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel. The Roundtables provide the forum for Erie area members to meet for lunch and hold open discussion with peers. Topics discussed include: finding employees and employee testing, safety audits, recommended resources for services, workload and forecasts, and more. There will be 3 roundtables scheduled in 2014 – hope to see you there!

NWPA NTMA holds our Annual Membership Meeting in December each year at the historic Riverside Inn, Cambridge Springs. The meeting following dinner includes annual Chapter Business including Team Recognition and Election of Officers. In 2013, we feature Guest Speaker, Lisa Pustelak, and Certified Life Success Consultant, presenting “Dare to be Aware... of the Changes in our Community, Industry, and Ourselves”. The session will help participants: Become aware of how they think about the changes we face every day, Learn two questions that can keep you focused on the good in every person or situation, Realize how important it is to DO what you KNOW.

“AffOrdAble” cAre Act: Where does health insurance Stand

& What Will it cost You?

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANKOUR SPONSORS

EXHIBITORS (continued)NABCO (North American Benefits Company) is an ancillary lines Third Party Administrator offering Group Life, STD, LTD, and Small Group Dental. Our company slogan is "Direct Access - Direct Answers" because brokers, employers and insureds all can call or email our Underwriting, Administration, and Claims staff to discuss any aspect of an existing policy. We provide competitive rates and great service. For more information please contact: William (Bill) Phillips at bphillips@nabenefits.com or (800) 537-4565 ext 2277Northwest Insurance Services was formed when Northwest Savings Bank acquired The Bert Insurance Group in 2012. With a reputation built on providing trustworthy advice and first-class service, we custom design every benefit plan and all communications to fit your company’s objectives. Products include health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, 401(k) retirement plans and property and casualty insurance. We offer fully-insured, self-insured, and voluntary programs. Contact Michael Vereb at (814) 838-0000 or mvereb@nwbcorp.com.Unum Group is a 150+ year old Fortune 500 Life and Disability carrier. We provide customized benefit solutions for groups ranging from 10 employees to customer’s with over 50,000 employees with locations across the globe, while also offering a Benefit Advantage program for our groups with 2-9 employees. We also offer customized voluntary benefits enrollment strategies to maximize your overall employee benefits offering. Contact Unum at ladaline@unum.com, or Steve Fisher at The DJB Group, (814) 724-1516.Vision Benefits of America (VBA) is a 47 year young non-profit Vision PPO. We provide value-packed vision benefits to more than 3 million members via our nationwide network. We control both the cost and the quality of your product, giving our clients the best value – highest quality at lowest prices. VBA’s has the lowest administrative costs in the industry and guarantees patient satisfaction. To learn more about VBA, please visit our website at www.visionbenefits.com or contact dgissin@visionbenefits.com.

November’s event allowed the opportunity to network with peers, explore displays and demonstrations of

technology advancements, and meet the new management team at PMI. Exhibitors included: Prism engineering,

erie industrial Supply co./ techniks & SecO tools, Oil Services, ch reed, ice tech, Greenleaf corporation, hAAS,

Jbm technologies, Syscon international/mt focus, and innovated Solutions

techNOlOGY Summit: Lead your Shop Floor to the Peak of Competitiveness

2013 COMMITTEES

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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORSTami Adams

NWPA NTMA Executive Director

Ken Kuhn (PRESIDENT)Kuhn Tool & Die Co.

Andy FoyleH&H Machined Products, Inc.

Craig MullenNorthwest Savings Bank

John Watkins (VICE PRES.)JBM Technologies, Inc.

Bud MartinArvite Technologies

Dan BrasAcutec Precision Machining, Inc.

Kevin Oviatt (TREASURER)McGill, Power, Bell & Assoc.

Mark SippyHighpoint Tool

Dave MerrittGreenleaf Corp.

Chris Minnis (TRUSTEE)Laser Tool, Inc.

Mark SiscoMicro Tool &

Manufacturing, Inc.

Tim BarickmanNuTec ToolingSystems, Inc.

Board Acknowledgement; We would like to extend our appreciation to Mark Sisco, Micro Tool, for his service on the Board.

Welcome to newly elected Board Members: Mark Fisher, Starlite Diversified & Todd DeVore, Bra-Vor.

fiNANce: Kevin Oviatt, McGill Power Bell (Chair), John Watkins, JBM Technologies, Ken Kuhn, Kuhn Tool & Die Co., craig mullen, Northwest Savings Bank

memberShiP: Nate burtt, Federated, rick Scott, EHD, dean Wood, JBM Technologies

AcAdemic OutreAch: don Jordan, Custom Tool, (Chair); dan bras, Acutec Precision Machining, (Champion); Andy foyle, H&H Machine Products; Steve Preston, JBM Technologies; dave merritt, Greenleaf Corporation; bill boylan, Laser Tool; beth Smith, Carbis Walker; doug Kuhn, Kuhn Tool & Die Co.; Kyle Astor, Acutec Precision Machining; todd deVore, Bra-Vor Tool & Die; Nate bahurinsky, Peters’ Heat Treating; Jim miale, Erie Bank

PrOGrAmS: mark Sippy, Highpoint Tool, (Chair); Ken Kuhn, Kuhn Tool & Die Co., (Champion); dennis frampton, CJ Industries; bonnie Kuhn, Kuhn Tool & Die Co., Steve fisher, djb group; dean Wood, JBM Technologies; and Suzie hanaway

mArKetiNG: Kim flynn, Starn Marketing Group, (Chair); Andy foyle, H&H Machined Products, (Champion); lon Sippy, Highpoint Tool; chris minnis, Laser Tool; Jim Smith, Mecal by Starn; Ad hOc memberS fOr blue cOllAr bASh: Jen Kliber, Erie Industrial Supply Co.; dale cummings, Canto Tool; Ken Kuhn & bonnie Kuhn, Kuhn Tool & Die Co.

GOlf: Gregg Gordon, Bush Insurance, (Chair); Kim flynn, Starn Marketing Group, Jen Kliber, Erie industrial Supply, Suzie hanaway, mark Sippy, Highpoint Tool, Steve Kighlinger, Marquette Savings Bank

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MANUFACTURING AMERICA’S FUTURE

NWPA

memberS

ASSOciAte memberS

interested in becoming a member? contact tami Adams, executive director at 814.724.0094 or info@nwpa-ntma.com

• AccuTool• Actco Tool & Mfg. Co.• Acutec Precision Machining, Inc.• Advantage Mold & Design• Aetna Machine Company• Area Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.• Arvite Technologies• Automation Devices, Inc.• Bra-Vor Tool & Die Company, Inc.• C & J Industries Inc.• Canto Tool Corporation• CK Tool• Dillaman Mold & Manufacturing• Doutt Tool• Erie Specialty Products, Inc.• Excellent Tool, Inc.• Fostermation• FRB Machine, Inc.• Greenleaf Corporation• H & H Machined Products, Inc.• Hanes Erie, Inc.

• Harrington Machine & Tool• Highpoint Tool & Mfg.• Houck’s Carbide• Imperial Carbide, Inc.• JBM Technologies, Inc.• Kuhn Tool & Die Co.• Laser Tool Inc.• Layke Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.• Leech Carbide• Leech Industries, Inc.• M P E Machine Tool, Inc.• Marlan Tool Inc.• Meadville Tool Grinding• Merit Tool Company Inc.• Micro Tool & Manufacturing Inc.• Moon Tool & Die, Inc.• Morlin Inc.• NMA • NuTec Tooling Systems, Inc.• Paul E. Seymour Tool & Die

Company

• Pennsylvania Tool & Gages, Inc.• Peters’ Heat Treating Inc.• Phoenix Laser Solutions, LLC• Prism Engineering Inc. • Progressive Tool and Die, Inc.• Proper Cutter, Inc.• Shorts Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.• Skylon Inc.• South Morgan Technologies• Starlite Diversified• Starn Tool & Mfg.• Syst-A-Matic Tool & Design• Talbar, Inc.• Target Precision• Tech Tool & Molded Plastics• Venango Machine Company• Venango Machine Products, Inc.• Wemco Precision Tool, Inc.• X-Cell Tool & Mold

• Allegheny Machine Tool Systems, Inc.

• AW Miller Technical Sales, Inc.• Boldt Machinery, Inc• Bridgeway Capital• Bush Insurance Agency• Bush Investment Group• Byham’s Insurance Service• C.H. Reed, Inc.• Carbis Walker LLP• Coppola Enterprises, Inc.• Crawford Heritage Foundation• DJB Group• Economic Progress Alliance• ECS&R• Edinboro University of

Pennsylvania• EHD

• Erie Bank• Erie Industrial Supply Co. • Erie Institute of Technology• Federated Insurance• Fine Print Commercial

Printers, Inc.• First National Bank of PA• First National Insurance Agency• First Niagara Bank• Haas Factory Outlet a Division of

DSM Machinery• Hagan Business Machines of

Meadville• Hill, Barth & King• Innovated Solutions• Kriner Insurance Group, Inc.• Lowry Supply Company• Marquette Savings Bank

• McGill, Power, Bell & Associates, LLP

• Mercer County State Bank• Moore Insurance Agency• Morris Great Lakes• Northwest Savings Bank• Oil Service Inc.• Perseo-Erie Inc. • PNC Bank• Precision Manufacturing Institute

(PMI)• Redevelopment Authority of

Meadville• Second Foundation Consulting• Shafer Law Firm• Starlite Group Inc.• Starn Marketing Group• Steptoe & Johnson• The Warren Company

Investments: Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank Guaranteed. May Lose Value. Insurance: Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank Guaranteed.May Lose Value. Not a Bank Deposit. Not Insured by Any Government Agency.

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