Nesma New England Spring & Metalstamping Association

CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow ’24 Series
2024-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Ave, Norwich, CT, 06360
CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow ’24 Series|
September 26 @Norwich Sea Unicorns | Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360
The Explore Manufacturing Expo connects students (grades 7-12) with manufacturing employers in Eastern Connecticut. The event will deliver a variety of exciting career exploration opportunities to raise awareness and pique interest in the broad range of well-paying manufacturing careers.
When students meet manufacturers, good things happen! It makes sense, then, to create more opportunities for that. The Manufacturing Roadshow Series is designed to raise awareness and pique interest in the broad opportunities and well-paying, interesting, and modern careers now available in Connecticut manufacturing.
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Questions? Contact deb.presbie@readyct.org

Beyond Salary: Creative Approaches to Employee Attraction and Retention
2024-09-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Goodwin University, 3 Pent Rd, East Hartford, CT, 06118
!POSTPONED!
Dear NESMA colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to postpone the upcoming Beyond Salary Panel Discussion originally scheduled for September 11th.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding. We are working to confirm a new date and will keep you informed as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to your participation on the rescheduled date.
Best regards,
Joseph f. Pinto NPN7275240
risk management advisor
35 Thorpe Avenue, Suite 200, Wallingford, CT 06492
office 203-284-3296 | MOBILE 203-623-1105
Joe.Pinto@imacorp.com

Spring End Grinding Training Course
2024-08-28 10:00 - 18:00 | WAFIOS Midwest Technical Center, 9830 190th St Ste D, Mokena, IL, 60448
WAFIOS, is offering a spring end grinding training course. The class will take place on Wednesday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) at the WAFIOS Midwest Technical Center in Mokena, Illinois. Special discount available to SMI members.
Register directly for the class here: https://lnkd.in/dvwnEHCP.

2024 NESMA Golf Outing
2024-08-26 08:00 - 20:00 | Farmington Country Club, 806 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT, 06032
2024 NESMA Golf Outing
August 26th, 2024
Farmington Country Club, 806 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
$225 per golfer | $75 dinner only
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

SOLD OUT
Thank you for the outstanding support!

AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS
Grand Sponsor: $3,000 (1 available) – 1 Foursome, tee sign, golf flag, banner at registration, ability to speak at dinner, newsletter mention, signage at 18th
Gold Sponsor: $2,000 – 1 Foursome, golf flag, tee sign
Silver Sponsor: $1,250 – 2 players in tournament, golf flag, tee sign
Cocktail Sponsor: SOLD OUT
Cart Sponsor: SOLD OUT
Towel Sponsor: SOLD OUT
Ball Sponsor: SOLD OUT
Gift Sponsor: $1,500 – Recognition on signage and your logo on golfers gifts
Golf Ball Launcher Sponsor: $500 – Signage at the ball launcher hold, recognition at time of prize award.
Putting Contest Sponsor: $500
On Course Beverage/Snacks, Beer Sponsor: $500 – Signage on cart at coolers
Lunch Sponsor: $400 – Signage acknowledgement at lunch and cooler locations.
Raffle Sponsor: $400 – Signage on raffle prizes and recognition at dinner time

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Summer Networking Event
2024-07-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Cheshire Craft Brewing, 125 Commerce Ct STE 7, Cheshire, CT, 06410
Join us for a summer networking as NESMA FLM and SMA SMART committees collaborate for an unforgettable event at Cheshire Craft Brewery in CT.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of drinks, lite fare, and engaging conversations with colleagues and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share ideas, and foster new relationships in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
$10 admission includes one drink and lite appetizers.
4:30pm-6:30pm

Comedy Night and Tabletop Vendors Show
2024-06-18 16:00 - 21:00 | Clock Town Brewing Company, 135 S Main St # 3, Thomaston, CT, 06787
Tickets on sale now!
Join NESMA’s newest event: Comedy Night & Tabletop Show featuring comedian Dave Reilly!
Dave Reilly is a natural “funny guy” and his comic material is a mix of off the cuff improv and real life situational material that everyone can relate to.
June 18, from 4pm to 9pm – It will be an evening of networking, tabletop vendor show, comedy entertainment, pizza, drinks and raffle prizes at Clocktown Brewing Company in Thomston, CT.
Tickets: $65 per person ($75 non-members)
Reserve your vendor table for $375 which includes one admission ticket.
Sponsorship opportunities are available as well!

Cocktail Sponsor: Includes signage at the bar, napkins with your company logo. (SOLD OUT)
Comedy Sponsor – $1,500: You company logo prominently displayed on the comedian stage.
Pizza Sponsors (multiple available) – $500: Your company logo recognized on the attendees tables.
Raffle Sponsors (multiple available) – $350: Your company logo on the raffle prices table and announcement during raffle ceremony.

All sponsors will receive advertisement exposure through NESMA’s official website and social media channels

For questions or more information please contact Dee at d.babkirk@nesma-usa.com
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Thank you to our sponsors:

Cocktail & Drinks Sponsor

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2024 Internship Program Orientation Kickoff
2024-06-15 09:00 - 13:30 | Trumpf Inc, 111 Hyde Rd, Farmington, CT, 06032
2024 Internship Program Orientation Kickoff
College interns working at Connecticut manufacturing companies this summer are invited to join us at the kickoff event at TRUMPF’s North America headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut. Hear from Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul Lavoie. Read more
REGISTER TO ATTEND

CMMC Rule and Compliance Live Webinar
2024-06-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
NESMA & CONNSTEP presents:
CMMC Rule and Compliance Live Webinar
A live webinar about cyber security maturity model certification 2.0
Register Online

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Who should attend
Every CT Manufacturer in the defense industrial base and those interested in learning more about CMMC compliance.
Topics that will be discussed

Current & Upcoming CMMC Regulations
Who Needs to Become Compliant and At What Level
Timelines for Compliance Implementation
Impact of Non-compliance on Manufacturer’s Business
Why It’s Important – Threat Landscape
Requirements Overview, Best Practices, and What to Expect
Information on State Funding and Training

Speaker:
Anna Mumford – CONNSTEP Cyber Security Consultant
View her profile: https://www.connstep.org/staff/anna-mumford/

Marcum Manufacturing Forum in Cromwell CT
2024-05-21 07:30 - 11:00 | TPC River Highlands, 1 Golf Club Road, Cromwell, CT, 06416
The 2024 Marcum Manufacturing Forum is a two-part series event that brings together industry leaders and executives from the Connecticut manufacturing community. This forum is dedicated to raising awareness of the various resources and opportunities accessible to manufacturers through state and federal programs. Produced in collaboration with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) this event is the foundation for industry growth and innovation.
REGISTER ONLINE

CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow '24 Series -Southwest
2024-05-15 09:00 - 18:00 | Wheeler Recreation Center at the University of Bridgeport, 400 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Register Online to attend:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-it-greater-bridgeport-24-roadshow-expo-tickets-858333517657?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wafios Live Webinar from Midwest Technical Center
2024-03-19 10:00 - 23:00 | Webinar
WAFIOS’ experts will present the latest WAFIOS spring coiling and spring grinding machines in addition to automation and software solutions to increase throughput, reduce labor requirements & secondary operations. Join the webinar highlighting the latest developments in spring grinding and spring & wire forming technology. Hear about WAFIOS’ career success stories + QA time.
Registration required to receive the link to the live webinar

NESMA Annual Meeting
2023-12-07 08:30 - 11:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
Join us for NESMA Annual Meeting of the Membership
The event is FREE to attend
Thursday, December 7th, 2023
8:30am to 10:00am NESMA Board Meeting (attendance is reserved only to NESMA’s Board of Directors)
10:00am to 11:00 Annual Meeting of the Membership
@Double Tree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive Bristol, CT
Register for Free Online

NESMA Holiday Party
2023-12-06 18:00 - 21:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
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NESMA Holiday Party will be on Wednesday, December 6th @Double Tree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive in Bristol
$98 per person
Open bar, cocktail hour, dinner, DJ, photo booth, awesome raffle prizes like a Blackstone grill, gift cards baskets and our legendary Wheelbarrow of booze!
6:00 pm-7:00 pm: cocktail hour
7:00 pm: dinner served
Open bar: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sponsorship opportunities available!

Rooms available at the discounted rate of $179+tax
Check-in 4:00pm – Check-out 11:00am
Cut-off date is Monday, November 6, 2023

WEBINAR: Spring Manufacturing; Micro Coils and the Systems that Make Them
2023-11-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Spring Manufacturing: Micro Coils and the Systems That Make Them
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Join us for a webinar event hosted by KineCoil, Division of Kinefac Corporation, as we dive into the world of manufacturing tiny springs.
Novemeber 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Featured Topics:

Micro Springs and How They’re Made
Spring Manufacturing for Micro Devices
Coiling for Medical Device Applications
About a Career in Manufacturing

Speaker: David Willens, Director, Research & Development

David C. Willens is the Director of Research and Development at Kinefac Corporation, Worcester, Mass. He has a PhD in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is co-author of the chapter on the Rolling Process in the 2015 McGraw Hill Manufacturing Engineering Handbook. He has been involved in the design of thread and form rolling machinery, dies, and processes for over 18 years.

Future Leaders in Manufacturing Networking Event at Kinsmen Brewery
2023-10-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Kinsmen Brewing Company, 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CT, 06467
Join the members of the NESMA Future Leaders in Manufacturing committee for a networking event with beers and pizza at Kinsmen Brewery in Milldale from 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Each attendant will receive a drink ticket good for one beverage off the happy hour menu. Additionally, pizza will be provided for everyone attending.
First drink is FREE. Event is FREE to attend!
RSVP Registration is required.
SOLD OUT!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Fundamentals of Vacuum Heat Treating
2023-10-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Taino Smokehouse Prime, 1388 E Main St, Meriden, CT, 06450, United States
Solar Amospheres presents: Fundamentals of Vacuum Heat Treating
Solar Atmospheres is a commercial heat treater primarily in vacuum, producing clean bright results with limited to no distortion. “Fundamentals of Vacuum Heat Treating” will walk through the environmentally friendly process, vacuum furnace design, pyrometry for temperature uniformity, and inert gas quenching. Examples of several materials and processes will be showcased through photos of actual product applications. Use of engineered fixtures, tooling and various high temperature resistant materials to minimize distortion through the thermal cycling process will also be discussed. Solar Atmospheres position in the additive manufacturing space will be mentioned as well as the medical and aerospace markets served.
Solar Atmospheres is NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) and MedAccred accredited, ISO/AS9100 approved and gained approvals from many corporate prime contractors. Solar Atmospheres has five facilities – Corporate Headquarters in Souderton, PA., Hermitage PA., Fontana CA., Greenville SC and Warren MI.
Presenter: Tim Steber

Tim Steber began his career as a Machinist and pursued his degree in Mechanical Technology while working. He served as a Design Engineer for aseptic packaging equipment, and later with Vacuum Furnace Systems designing vacuum furnace hot zones, furnace chambers, water systems, and inert gas quench systems. He is currently Regional Sales Manager for Solar Atmospheres, a quality driven vacuum heat treater.

Education – A.A.S. Mechanical Technology, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Experience – 40+ years – Machinist, fabricating, Mechanical Design Engineering and Technical Sales

Tim served as Chair of the Philadelphia Chapter ASM International, and is a current member of PMA, Mid-Atlantic district. He has offered presentations to Precision Metalforming Association regionally and nationally. He was also an Adjunct Lecturer at Lehigh Carbon Community College and is a technical presenter at Lehigh University.

2023 NESMA Annual Golf Outing
2023-08-28 04:00 - 16:00 | Farmington Country Club, 806 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT, 06032
NESMA Golf Outing
August 28th, 2023, Farmington Country Club
806 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
$225 per golfer
$75 dinner only
08:30AM – Registration & Breakfast
10:00AM – Shotgun Start
11:30AM – Lunch at Turn & Clubhouse
4PM to 7PM – Dinner
Open Bar – 4PM-5.30PM
EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Thank you to all the sponsors and golfers for your great support!

Springy and Stretchy – New materials for the next generation of springs and stampings
2023-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Shuttle Meadow Country Club, 51 Randecker Ln, Berlin, CT, 06037
Space tourism, green energy, electric cars, robotic surgery are all in their infancy, one can only imagine the spring materials of tomorrow may not be what we know today.
Please join NESMA for a special evening on May 24th with UConn Materials Scientist Dr. Rainer Hebert at Shuttle Meadow Country Club. Rainer will highlight new materials for spring and stamping applications. These materials range from new, yet mainly traditionally developed aluminum alloys to high-entropy and glassy alloys. These latter material classes gradually transition from the laboratory to “real-world” applications. Unusual atomic arrangements are responsible for some of the novel characteristics of some of these materials such as increase in elasticity with temperature, ultra-high superplasticity, and an ability to mold metals like plastic materials. The talk will include manufacturing aspects and the almost inevitable opportunities additive manufacturing promises.
More about Dr. Rainer Hebert
Dr. Hebert attended the University of Saarbrücken, Germany, and graduated in 1997 with a Diplom in physics. He then switched fields and graduated with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. Following stints as a post-doc at the Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Research Center, Germany, and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he joined the University of Connecticut in 2006.
Dr. Hebert’s research interest focuses on rapid solidification of metallic materials. Aside from a long-standing interest in metallic glasses, Dr. Hebert has more recently turned his attention to additive manufacturing of metallic materials. He spent a year on sabbatical in the additive manufacturing group at Pratt & Whitney and upon returning to UConn assumed the role of director of UConn’s Additive Manufacturing Center. In this position he oversees research and development projects with industry sponsors and expands the Center’s capabilities for additive manufacturing materials research.
For more info contact Cathy Savino: call 860-314-2101 or email c.savino@nesma-usa.com

Yard Goats Game Fun Night
2023-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Save the date! May 17th, 2023

Proudly presents:
THE 3rd ANNUAL EVENING AT DUNKIN’ PARK
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Wednesday, May 17th 2023
Game Time: 7:10 PM | Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Buffet Begins: 6:00 PM
Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox) VS. The Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies)
Ticket Type: Left Field Party Plaza | Price: $25.00/ Person
Included:
Official Group Welcome
Access to Exclusive Patron Party Plaza
With 2.5 Hour Ballpark Buffet with Summer Cookout
Menu Featuring Burgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Pulled Chicken,
Mac N’ Cheese & More!
Children 3 and under are free if sitting on a parent’s lap during the game.
Space is Limited! GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!
Thank you Gibbs Interwire for being the Home Run Sponsor!
And thank you Radcliff Wire and Connecticut Spring & Stamping for being Single Sponsors for this event!

Boldly Go! American Manufacturing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2023-04-13 04:00 - 06:30 | The Jackson Laboratory, 10 Discovery Dr, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
AMHoF announces:
“Boldly Go! Celebrating those who innovate!”
Join NESMA member Dough Johnson of Marion Manufacturing recipient of the Innovator Leadership Awards at the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s ceremony. April 13, 2023 at The Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, CT
Breakfast/Registration/Networking 8 am – 9 am
Induction Ceremonies: 9 am – 10 am
Post Ceremonies Networking: 10 am – 10:30 am
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OSHA is not a 4-letter word Seminar
2023-04-13 03:30 - 05:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
Note: NESMA business members will receive the Chamber membership rate.

NESMA Expo & Casino Night
2023-03-23 12:30 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
Join us for our annual
NESMA Expo & Casino Night!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Thursday, March 23, 2023 – 4:30PM to 9:00PM
Double Tree Hilton – 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT

Table Top Trade Show
Roulette, Craps, Poker and Black Jack Tables
Buffet Dinner & hors d’oeuvres
Raffle prizes including the famous NESMA wheelbarrow of booze, a Blackstone grill, gift cards, and more!
OPEN BAR Serving beer & wine 5:00PM TO 7:00PM

$50.00/person for NESMA members
$75.00/person for non-members
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For more details and sponsorship opportunities please email Cathy Savino
c.savino@nesma-usa.com or call 860-314-2101
HOTEL BLOCK- $159.00 plus 15% occupancy tax
For reservations by phone call (860) 589-7766 or book on-line.
Use the code: NESMA. (Book by 2-17-23)

Networking at Toro Loco - Farmington CT
2023-03-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Toro Loco, 1274 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
Join us for a fun networking event at Toro Loco in Farmington!
Free drink with signup. Small plates and appetizers will be provided as well!
Limited seating – Max 20 guests – FREE TO ATTEND! Get your free tickets as soon as possible!
For questions please contact Cathy Savino at 860-314-2101 or c.savino@nesma-usa.com

Learning Adventure Days @ Plainville High School
2022-12-16 04:00 - 12:00 | Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville, CT, 06062, United States
LEARNING ADVENTURE DAYS
Join PHS for a COLLEGE/CAREER LEARNING ADVENTURE DAY on Dec. 16th!
HELP WANTED! Our goal is to incorporate the expertise of the community into our next Learning Adventure Day on December 16th which will focus on college/career exploration! We are looking for local professionals/businesses to:
• come to PHS to talk about their career
• provide students with a hands-on experience in their field
• welcome a group of students to their workplace for a tour
• host a job shadow for a student/small group of students
Contact Jen DeLorenzo at delorenzoj@plainvilleschools.org or (860) 793-3220 for more information.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT CLICK HERE

NESMA HOLIDAY PARTY
2022-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | DoubleTree
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, December 1st at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol
$85 per person
6-7 Cocktail hour
7 – Dinner Served
Then more mingling and fun after!
Hotel Block $159 plus 15% occupancy tax
Reserve by phone or online use code NES
Book by 11-21-22 to receive discounted rate.
Click here to register

MARCUM FREE WEBINAR CYBERSECURITY
2022-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Register for Marcum free webinar on Cybersecurity – Technology Risk Management Services.
November 3, 2022 @2PM
To register CLICK HERE
Cyber crime techniques are constantly evolving as new technologies are introduced and as networks become more complex. Organizations need an experienced and trusted partner in their continuous battle to the increasing risks of hacking, corporate espionage and malicious destruction, and to safeguard regulatory compliance. Marcum offers a complete solution to help clients identify, assess and remediate vulnerabilities in their technology environments and to minimize risks to their organizations. Our approach is holistic, encompassing all aspects of cybersecurity relating to people, process and technology.

State of Connecticut's Manufacturing Outlook
2022-10-04 04:00 - 05:30 | Farmington Gardens, 999 Farmington Ave., Farmington
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Yard Goats Game
2022-09-07 14:00 | Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103

2022 NESMA GOLF OUTING
2022-08-29 04:30 - 13:30 | Farmington Country Club, 806 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT, 06032
Join us Monday August 29th for our annual golf outing at the Farmington Country Club, 806 Farmington Ave. Farmington, CT. More details on the flyer below. Click the button on the bottom of the page to register online or to access sponsorship opportunities.

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H.W. Green Co. Plant Tour & Big Green Truck Pizza
2022-06-10 08:00 - 10:00 | H.W. Green Co. Inc., 276 S Washington St, Plainville, CT, 06062
