Berlin, CT - North American Spring Tool (NAST) of Berlin, CT announced today that it has merged with Spring Manufacturers Supply Company (SMSC), of Southington, CT to create a new company, Spring Tool Solutions (STS), effective immediately. “North American Spring Tool and Spring Manufacturers Supply Company have each served spring manufacturers for more than 40 years,” STS CEO Alan ...Read more

Acquisition Expands the Clark-Reliance Portfolio of Process Measurement and Process Observation Equipment Products and Solutions Clark-Reliance announced today it has acquired John C. Ernst & Co., Inc., a leader in the manufacture and distribution of engineered measurement solutions and process observation equipment for liquid and steam applications. Click here to read the full press release ...Read more

2023 Marcum Tech Top 40 Awards Now in its 16th year, the Marcum Tech Top 40 is the premier awards program recognizing Connecticut's fastest growing technology companies. The awards recognize technology leaders in six industry sectors that reflect the state's technology landscape. NESMA Members can apply under "Advanced Manufacturing" category. CLICK HERE TO APPLY ...Read more

Congratulations to the 2023 NESMA scholarship recipients! Congratulations to the 2023 scholarship honorees Emily Seeds and Julianne Rasten. President Lucas Karabin and scholarship committee chair, Charlie Radcliff pictured presenting the awards during the Main Street Community Foundation’s Scholarship Reception. Congratulations Emily and Julianne!

NESMA announces appointment of Dave Devoe as vice president of the association During its June meeting, the officers and board members appointed Dave Devoe of Plymouth Spring Company, Inc., as Vice President of the New England Spring & Metalstamping Association (NESMA). Dave has been with the Bristol Connecticut manufacturing business for 29 years serving as ...Read more

Advocacy Efforts Defeat Costly Workplace Mandate Bills Employer groups once again successfully blocked many of the harmful mandates proposed by the Labor and Public Employees Committee this session. CBIA’s advocacy on behalf of its membership was supported by moderate Republicans and Democrats and new committee leadership willing to engage with all stakeholders to find reasonable ...Read more

Congratulations The Ultimate Companies, Inc. for their 35th Anniversary Congratulations to our member The Ultimate Companies, Inc. for their 35th Anniversary! Best wishes from all of us here at NESMA!

In conjunction with the Main Street Community Foundation, NESMA (New England Spring & Metalstamping Association) established two scholarships to promote education for the next generation of professionals in the spring and stamping industry, which is a vital component of NESMA’s mission. The 2023 NESMA scholarship winners are Julianne Rasten and Emily Seeds. Julianne is a graduating high school senior ...Read more

The Marcum Manufacturing Forum brings together industry leaders and executives from the Connecticut manufacturing community to elevate awareness of funding sources available to manufacturers through various state and federal programs. The Marcum forum is produced in collaboration with the U.S Department of Commerce Connecticut District Office, the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), the Connecticut Business and Industry Association ...Read more

NESMA member Hygrade Precision Technologies named Connecticut’s 2023 Manufacturer of the Year. “We are extremely excited to honor and shine a spotlight on such an accomplished group of small business owners, whose achievements over the past year stand out,” said SBA Connecticut district director Catherine Marx. Full Article