CONFER PLASTICS AT HARDWARE SHOW

Stop by our booth and visit Confer Plastics at the National Hardware Show, May 4 - 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We can be found in the Lawn, Garden, and Outdoor Living section at booth number 12257.

On display will be the complete line of Leisure Accents furniture: bistro tables, pinic tables, bars and more.

For more information about the show, visit:

http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/

We look forward to seeing you!

CONFER HIRING SET-UP TECHNICIAN

Confer Plastics, Inc. has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past 12 months. With such growth comes the need for more technical personnel. CPI is now accepting applications for the position of set-up technician.

The set-up technician installs the molds and tooling into our 14 blow molding machines. After doing so, the technician must then "tune-in" the machine and ensure that it is creating quality product that meets specifications. Other jobs include general plant maintenance and repair tasks. Knowledge of blow molding processes; ability to perform manual labor; dexterity with, and knowledge of, tools; electrical/hydraulic experience are all preferred, as is a minimum of 3 years experience as a set-up or process technician in a plastics shop.

Positions are Full Time Permanent, Monday to Friday on our 1st Shift, 40+/hrs per Week.

Starting Wage is commensurate with experience.

Send resume to:

BOB CONFER
CONFER PLASTICS, INC.
97 WITMER ROAD,
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120

EMAIL: bob@conferplastics.com

FAX: 716-694-3102

Please, no phone calls.

CONFER-MANUFACTURED GOODS AT AIRPORTS

It's always enjoyable to see the goods we've produced being put to use. Among the diverse items we manufacture for one of our custom clients is an airport runway barrier/guide. While traveling out of LAX the customer snapped this awesome photo of the product (the orange and white units with the lights atop them).

CHRIS LEE TOURS CONFER PLASTICS

Congressman Chris Lee toured Confer Plastics on Monday, April 5th. After a tour of the facility, he and Doug & Bob Confer talked about issues which have impacted Confer Plastics' ability to expand and compete nationally and internationally.

Chris is a "rookie" in Washington, DC, this being his first term in Congress (or any public office for that matter). Prior to running for Congress he ran his family business, Enidine, which has 20 plants worldwide...so he is the rare elected official who thoroughly understands the issues that affect manufacturers.

His district, the NY 26th, covers a vast area of WNY that includes North Tonawanda, Amherst, Lockport, Batavia, Medina, Geneseo and Brockport. Pundits and politicians on both sides of the fence have commented on how good of a Congressman he is as he applies fiscal common sense and an across-the-aisle approach to everything he's done. Politico, Washington's newspaper, even named him the "Rookie of the Year".

He's been instrumental in improving airline safety and holding the FAA accountable for the flaws that led to the crash of 3407, he's led the charge for a WNY passport office, and he's been working closely with Delphi retirees.

To learn more about Chris, visit http://chrislee.house.gov/

MADE IN AMERICA STORE TO CARRY CONFER PRODUCTS

Confer Plastics' lawn & patio furniture will be sold at the one-of-a-kind "Made In America Store" in Elma, NY. The store, which opens on April 3rd, is the brainchild of Mark Andol who also owns and operates General Welding. Deeply affected by the mass exodus of manufacturing jobs from the USA, Mark has made good on his patriotic values through this store.

Check out this WIVB TV news story about his awesome endeavor:

CPI CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY

Confer Plastics will be closed on Friday, April 2nd in observance of Good Friday and the Easter weekend. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 5th.

LEADERSHIP NIAGARA TOURS CPI

25 members of this year's Leadership Niagara class toured Confer Plastics on March 18th 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.

If your community organization would like to tour our factory send an e-mail to Bob Confer at bob@conferplastics.com

CPI IN THE BUFFALO NEWS

In the March 15th installment of her weekly Money Smart column for the Buffalo News, Samantha Maziarz Christmann writes about the stresses of asking for a raise in a down economy. CPI vice-president Bob Confer was interviewed for the article. The column can be read here:

http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/15/988136/asking-for-more.html