FIRST SHIFT CANCELLED FOR MONDAY

Due to the extended power outage created by yesterday's powerful storms, there will NOT be production on first shift Monday, July 22nd as we work to get the plant back online. Production will begin with second shift on Monday. Only first shift's production team is off -- 1st shift's management, administrative, shipping, set-up, maintenance, machining and secondaries personnel should still report to work on Monday. The production personnel who will be unable to work can make up their time on Saturday when the split shift will be working. Likewise, anyone who was unable to work today because of the outage will have a chance to work on a Saturday when their team is not scheduled to.

PRODUCTION CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY

Production has been cancelled for Saturday, July 20th on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts (the second and third shift foremen are still to report to the plant for guard duty). The powerful storms that blew through the area last night took out National Grid's substation that provides power to the plant. It is unknown when it will be restored.

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY SUMMER CAMP TOURS CPI

On July 12th, 20 high schoolers who will be entering the 10th grade toured Confer Plastics as a part of Niagara University's Career and College Readiness Camp.

These inquisitive and mature teens really impressed us with their interest -- despite what some people say, there is hope for America's future!

They got to learn about manufacturing and the skill sets & educational requirements required for a career in industry, and they got to see our blow molding operations first hand.

The 3-week long Camp was established by NU professor Dr. Roselind Bogner to serve as a springboard to the Smart Scholars Early College High School (ECHS) program. The state-funded initiative pairs institutions of higher learning with public school districts to give select high school students the opportunity to earn up to 30 free college credits.

“Career development is a process that requires students to be self-aware, as well as knowledgeable about the world of work,” stated Dr. Bogner. “In order for students to make a successful transition to a career and college, they must be academically and developmentally prepared to meet many challenges.”

NO PARKING FOR TEA PARTY CONCERT

As much as we'd like to be a good neighbor, parking in the Confer Plastics lot is not allowed for this weekend's Tea Party concert at the adjoining Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda. Our lot is closed to those who do not work here due to liability and risk. It will be patrolled by a security guard.

Also, parking on the roadway coming into our property is limited to the south shoulder as we need the roadway open for tractor trailers, our workforce and other vehicles. 

For more information about the Niagara River Rocks concert series and parking, visit their website here: http://niagarariverrocks.com/

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS --- WIN A PRIZE!

This fall we will be launching a new website for the company.

One thing we want to do is add more pictures of our pool ladders, pool steps, spa steps, and patio furniture. We need your help!

If you have an attractive set-up of our product in your pool, spa, or lawn and have a keen eye for photography, please snap us a picture of your Confer-branded product, either in use or all by itself.

E-mail us your photos, along with a message listing your name and postal address to bob@conferplastics.com. Mention "Confer Photos" in the subject line.

Please understand that your photo may be used on our website and your submission of a photo grants us that permission. 

All submissions will be entered in a contest to win one of our HS2 spa/utility steps.

Homeowners whose photos make it to our website will be entered into 1 of 3 random drawings.

Those who submit photos of our ladders will be entered to win one of our new Curve aboveground pool step systems.

Those who submit photos of our pool steps will be entered to win a matching combo of one of our picnic table sets and a bistro table set.

Those who submit photos of our spa accessories and lawn/patio furniture will be entered to win one a matching combo of one of our picnic table sets and a bistro table set.

The deadline to enter is September 2nd of 2013.

Thank you for your help in beautifying our website...and, good luck!
 

PARKING NOT ALLOWED ON THE FOURTH

As much as we'd like to be a good neighbor, parking in the Confer Plastics lot is not allowed for viewing the Tonawanda/North Tonawanda Independence Day fireworks from the adjoining Gratwick Park. Our lot is closed to those who do not work here due to liability and risk.