MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

Confer Plastics will be closed Saturday, May 28th through Monday, May 30th in observance of the Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the holiday weekend with your families and please take time to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day.

CPI TO LAUNCH SPA CABINET PROGRAM

One of the biggest obstacles to spa manufacturers for getting into blow molded cabinetry (which is a higher-quality, maintenance-free alternative to extruded and wooden panels) is the cost associated with investing in their own molds.

Up until now, no one offered a blow-molded spa cabinet to anyone in the industry hoping to enter the market.

Confer Plastics is changing that and is sure to shake up -- even redefine -- the industry. On July 1st we will be launching a hot tub panel/corner program whereby we will be able to provide those critical components to OEMs.

Complete details regarding styles, colors, sizes, and prices will be issued in early July.

If you'd like to be notified when the time comes, please email sales manager Dennis Lederhouse at dennis@conferplastics.com

CONFER PLASTICS HIRING SET-UP TECHNICIAN

Confer Plastics, Inc. has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past 2 years. 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.

NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW

Confer Plastics will be displaying their Leisure Accents line of patio and spa furniture and steps at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas on May 10-12, 2011. We will be located in the Lawn and Garden World section in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #12257.

The National Hardware Show is billed as 9 shows in 1, with 2300+ vendors, and occupies about 1 million square feet of display area, of which 40% is the Lawn and Garden World. The website is www.nationalhardwareshow.com

CPI IS CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY

Confer Plastics will be closed on Friday, April 22nd in observance of Good Friday and the Easter weekend. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 25th.

May you and your families have a wonderful Easter holiday!

CONFER PLASTICS PARTICIPATES IN NEW YORK D.O.L. SAFETY PROGRAM

Taking a proactive approach to workplace safety, every 2 years since the late 1990s Confer Plastics has participated in the Onsite Consultation program provided by the New York State Department of Labor. The company has began yet another campaign with this important program and will be working with the State over the next few months.

According to the DOL website the On-Site Consultation Program is a free business resource of the New York State Department of Labor Division of Safety and Health. Funding is provided by the US Department of Labor and NYS Department of Labor to help employers provide a safe and healthful workplace for their employees by offering professional occupational safety and health assistance.

For more information, visit:

http://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_ONSITE_CONSULTATION.shtm

LEADERSHIP NIAGARA TOURS CPI

More than two-dozen members of this year's Leadership Niagara class toured Confer Plastics on March 17th as a part of their Small Business Day. The participants were able to walk the factory floor and see a variety of products being made. For most, this was their first look at the inner workings of a manufacturing environment. They also heard from vice-president Bob Confer who talked about the struggles and joys of running a business.

This was just one stop on their full day of small business activities. They also heard from Rob Albert of Impressive Imprints who spoke about entrepreneurship, Annette Tomlin from First Niagara Bank who addressed why businesses fail, and Frank Budwey of Budwey Markets who discussed the importance of strategic planning.

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. More information can be found at: http://www.leadershipniagara.com/

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

NEW MACHINE IS OPERATIONAL

Today was a big day for the company. One of our most recently acquired molding machines became operational today!

This dual-headed 20-pound machine was producing handrails for one of our pool steps on her inaugural run.