LEADERSHIP NIAGARA TOURS FACTORY

40 members of this year's Leadership Niagara class toured Confer Plastics on November 20th as a part of their Small Business Day. The participants were able to walk the factory floor and see products being made.

Leadership Niagara is a year-long leadership training program for adults who represent a cross section of Niagara County; including business, labor, education, the arts, religion, government, community based organizations, ethnic and minority groups.

They meet for daylong sessions held each month addressing diverse, local needs. LN focuses on helping participants to enhance their understanding and recognition of what our community lacks to become a better place to live and work, followed by becoming involved and making it happen. The program provides opportunities for participants to develop their own personal leadership styles and networking opportunities.

INTRODUCING THE 7200 ROLL-GUARD LADDER

New for 2009 from Confer Plastics…

Roll-Guard A-Frame Safety Ladder

Featuring the new Roll-Guard Barrier which prevents unauthorized pool entry when in the closed position and restricts access behind the ladder when in the open position. The Roll-Guard Barrier’s easy and unique roll-up and down design (similar to a garage door) eliminates the need to flip up or spin the outer treads of the ladder to restrict access.

Standard features of the Roll-Guard Ladder:




Aesthetically pleasing contemporary design in beautiful warm gray color

Large 5 inch x 18 inch wide Comfortreads

Curved side rails designed with strength in mind

Inner side rails include integrated side barriers to prevent entry behind the ladder

Easy assembly with minimal hardware

Adjusts to fit pools 48” to 56” tall

Lockable Roll-Guard Barrier (lock included)

Extra large top platform

Just fill side rails with water to prevent floating, no sand or bricks needed

Fits pool top seats up to 14 inches wide

CONFER AT POOL & SPA SHOW

Confer Plastics will be exhibiting its products at the International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo to be held next week in Las Vegas. Stop by our booth (E-553) and say "hi". You will get a chance to see all our goods, including our NEW pool ladder with its impressive RollGuard safety feature.

For information about the show, visit:

http://www.poolspapatio.com/PSP08/public/enter.aspx

NIAGARA'S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS TOUR CPI

Seven high schoolers, as a part of Niagara University's The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, toured Confer Plastics this week.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches middle and high schools students how to start and run their own REAL businesses. Developed at the University of Rochester in 2004 with the support of a grant from the Kauffman Foundation, YEA! is in its first year at Niagara University.

CONFER SHOWING PRODUCTS AT WATERPARKS SHOW

Confer Plastics will be displaying its Leisure Accents products at the World WaterPark Association's trade show, October 28th and 29th in Las Vegas. Stop by booth 730...we'd love to see you.

For more info about the show visit: http://www.waterparks.org/convention.asp

ROAD IS OPEN

No need to worry about the previous blog post any more. The rail crossing has been repaired and Confer Plastics is completely accessible.

A DETOUR TO CONFER PLASTICS

CSX and the City of North Tonawanda are fixing the rail crossing at the corner of Witmer and River Roads (where our driveway is) and it will be completely impassable from 7:00 AM Thursday, October 16th through 6:00 PM Monday, October 20th (which probably means sometime Tuesday).

So, those who normally use River Road to get to CPI will need to use an alternate route. Here it is….

1) From River Road, access Ward Road (which is the first light to the South and East of Witmer Road on River Road).

2) Turn left onto 429, Ward Road.

3) At the lighted intersection that is the home to Payne Avenue Restaurant, turn left onto Warner Road.

4) At the four-way stop turn left onto Witmer Road

PLANT TOURS ARE WELCOMED

Confer Plastics, Inc. is always willing to take community organizations, school classes, scout troops and the like on tours of the factory. We feel that it's good for people to see that products are still made in the US of A. Seeing machines in operation and people working with their hands always impresses people! If you'd like to tour the facility send an e-mail to Bob Confer at bob@conferplastics.com