Summer 2011

Summer 2011
CONNECTION
Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc
Mark Your Calendar
September 15, 2011
CASMI Day at the Races
October 20, 2011
SpringWorld Kick-off
December 15, 2011
CASMI Holiday Party
In This Issue
Page 1
-- CASMI Day at the Races
Page 2
-- Day at the Races Registration
Form
And We’re Off!!
The third annual
CASMI Day at
the Races will be
held on Thursday,
September 15, 2011
at Arlington Race Track in
Arlington Heights, IL. CASMI
Day at the Races was added
to the CASMI Calendar of
Events two years ago to
allow CASMI Members,
SpringWorld Exhibitors, and
industry colleagues to get together in
a casual and enjoyable networking
environment.
Page 3
-- 2011 Scholarship Winners
Attendance at the inaugural event was good with 47
individuals participating and was so successful that word
got around and registration for the second year jumped
60% with CASMI members and industry colleagues
enjoying a private suite, delicious buffet, open bar and the
excitement of the races in 2010. Interest in CASMI’s third
Day at the Races is high and attendance is expected to
exceed last year’s numbers.
Page 4
-- SpringWorld 2012
Page 6
-- In Case You Missed It...Recent
CASMI Events
Page 8
-- CASMI Association News
Registration for this unique event is just $75.00 per person
and includes admission to Arlington Park and the private
suite level in the clubhouse, exclusive use of our private
suite, buffet meal and snacks, 4-hour private open bar,
Daily Racing Guide, private betting window, and of course,
horseracing. Registration for this popular event is available
online through the Calendar of Events or by downloading a
registration form through the CASMI Day at the Races web
page or the CASMI Calendar of Events. A registration form
is also included in this Newsletter.
Page 9
-- Industry News
-- Mark your Calendars
Published by
Chicago Association of Spring
Manufacturers, Inc.
1601 N Bond Street, Suite 303
Naperville, IL 60563
630.369.3466
630.369.3773 Fax
[email protected]
www.casmi.org
2010 Day at the Races Participants enjoy a race from
the Governor’s Suite.
CASMI Member John Schneider
of O’Hare Spring and winner of
the O’Hare Spring Race during
2010 CASMI Day at the Races.
O’Hare Spring sponsored the
special trophy race.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For
information contact Tom at 630-369-3466 or email
[email protected].
DAY AT THE RACES
Thursday, September 15, 2011
11:30 am to 4:30 pm
Arlington Park Racetrack
2200 W Euclid Ave. � Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 385-7500 � website: http://www.arlingtonpark.com/
CASMI Members and SpringWorld Exhibitors are invited to join us for our
Third Annual CASMI Day at the Races.
CASMI Day at the Races was added to the CASMI Calendar of events two years ago to allow CASMI
Members, SpringWorld Exhibitors, and industry colleagues to get together in a casual and enjoyable
networking environment. Attendance at the inaugural event was good with 47 individuals participating. The
First CASMI’s Day at the Races was so successful that word got around and registration for it’s second
year jumped to almost double with 78 CASMI members and industry colleagues enjoying a private suite,
delicious buffet, open bar and the excitement of the races in 2010. Interest in CASMI’s third Day at the
Races is high and attendance is expected to exceed last year’s numbers.
Will you be in on the fun?
$75.00 per person ticket price includes:
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Admission to Arlington Park and the Private
Suite Level in the Clubhouse
Exclusive Use of our Private Suite
Buffet Meal and Snacks
4-Hour Private Open Bar
Daily Racing Guide Form
Private Betting Window
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
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12:00 pm Pick-up Tickets at the CASMI
“Will Call” kiosk at the, West-side
entrance.
1:00 pm - Ticket Pick-up Closes –
Admission to CASMI’s Private Suite will
be closed after this time.
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Enjoy the
camaraderie, buffet, open bar and,
of course, the Races!
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available. For information contact Tom at
630-369-3466 or email [email protected].
REGISTER NOW!
COMPANY NAME ____________________________________________________ YOUR NAME ______________________________________________
BILLING ADDRESS ________________________________________________ PHONE (
) _____________ EMAIL: ___________________________
P1ease Register the following individuals at $75.00 each. Include Company name if different from above.
1 _________________________________________ 2________________________________________ 3 ___________________________________________
4 _________________________________________ 5________________________________________ 6 ___________________________________________
� Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ ____________ to cover full cost
� Please bill me P.O. # __________________
Charge my � American Express � MasterCard � Visa Account # ____________________ Exp: _________ CVC: ______
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Mail Registration and checks to:
CASMI, 1601 North Bond Street, Suite 303, Naperville, IL 60563
CASMI Scholarships Exceed $600,000 with the
Announcement of its 2011 Scholarship Winners
The CASMI Board of Directors has
announced the recipients of its
CASMI Undergraduate Scholarships
and the Terry and Jerry Reese PostGraduate Scholarship.
Bob Henneberry, Chairman of CASMI’s Education
Foundation and Scholarship Program is pleased
to announce that, in 2011, CASMI has awarded 15
undergraduate scholarships of $1,500 each to fifteen
dependents of CASMI member company employees.
This years’ scholarships bring the total cash awards
issued to CASMI Scholars to $612,000 since the
program’s inception in 1989! Scholarship America,
a not-for-profit foundation, manages the program to
assure impartiality. The organization receives and
processes the applications, determines the awards, and
informs the winners on behalf of CASMI. The Reese
Post Graduate
scholarship has
been awarded
since 2006 and
is made possible
by a grant from
Rosemont
Exposition
Services.
Two students are
receiving awards
for the fourth consecutive year in 2011 based on the
quality of their applications. Lucyna Krol, whose father
Kazimierz is employed at P.J. Spring Company, Inc.,
and Justyna Milewski, daughter of Janusz of Formco
Metal Products Incorporated have both earned CASMI
scholarships for four consecutive years of their studies.
CASMI member company, Stanley Spring & Stamping
Corporation in Chicago, IL was the big winner with
three applicants from their ranks winning scholarships
in 2011. Applicants from CASMI member companies
P.J. Spring Company, Inc. in West Chicago, IL and
R & L Spring Company in Lake Geneva, WI each
had two scholarships awarded to dependants of their
employees.
CASMI appreciates the support of many members
of the Spring Industry. Their participation in CASMI’s
Bi-annual SpringWorld® trade show helps fund the
CASMI Scholarship Program. Our industry partners
share in the pride of this important program though their
participation in SpringWorld.
Terry and Jerry Reese
Graduate Scholarship Winner
Justyna Milewski
Daughter of Janusz Milewski
Stanley Spring & Stamping Corp.
CASMI Undergraduate
Scholarship Winners
Carol Chang
Daughter of Der-Form Chang, Automatic Spring Coiling
Emily Lenczowski
Daughter of Zak Lenczowski, Dudek & Bock Spring Co.
Lauren Paczkowski
Daughter of Kevin J. Paczkowski, Hoosier Spring Co.
Augustus Lukens
Son of Cathleen K. Lukens, Mid-West Spring & Stamping
Amy Johnson
Son of Larry J. Lukens, Myers Spring Company, Inc.
Erinn Komschlies
Daughter of Donn A. Komschlies, Oshkosh Coil Spring, Inc.
Lucyna Krol
Daughter of Kazimierz Krol, P.J. Spring Company, Inc
Heather Motz
Daughter of Annette S. Motz, P.J. Spring Company, Inc.
Kimberly Lang
Daughter of Judith L. Lang, Patrick Manufacturing, Inc.
Brittany Frederick
Daughter of Laurie A. Frederick, R & L Spring Company
Courtney Frederick
Daughter of Laurie A. Frederick, R & L Spring Company
Daniel Milewski
Son of Janusz Milewski, Stanley Spring & Stamping Corp.
Caroline Smagacz
Daughter of Lucja Smagacz, Stanley Spring & Stamping Corp.
Ruchik Patel
Daughter of Bharti S. Patel, Termax Corporation
Kory Pruiett
Son of Richard A. Moise, Winamac Coil Spring, Inc.
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Mark your calendars for
SpringWorld 2012 !
CASMI has
announced
the that the
2012 edition
of the biennial
SpringWorld®
Convention and Trade Show will be returning
to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
in Rosemont, Illinois on October 3 – 5, 2012.
Early interest in SpringWorld® 2012 is high with past
exhibitors and
new companies
reserving their
floor space early.
To date, over 60%
of the available
show floor has
already been
contracted or
reserved. Potential
exhibitors
including
companies
overseas have
been inquiring
about exhibiting
and a wide variety
of new exhibitors
is expected.
CASMI’s 2010 Board of Directors welcomes
Individuals
visitors to SpringWorld 2010.
attending
®
SpringWorld
From left to right: J.R. Strok of Mohawk Spring,
Tony Iulianom of Rapid Wire Forms, Bob
2012 will have
Henneberry of Rockford Spring, Rick Ross of
much to look
Rockford Spring, Rick Rickter of R-R Spring,
forward to.
Joe Sirovatka of Bel-Air Manufacturing and Tom
In response
Renk of CASMI.
to favorable
reports from
participants in 2010, CASMI will bring back and expand
the SpringWorld® Education Series sessions introduced
during the 2010 show. These complimentary sessions are
available to everyone attending the show and will again
feature timely information and actionable advice on topics
of interest to spring and wire forms manufacturers. Meeting
space is also being set-aside for one-on-one meetings
between exhibitors and those attending.
2010 Opening Reception sponsored by SMI.
Standing room only at the 2010 SpringWorld Education
Series seminars
Attendees visit booths during SpringWorld 2010
Exhibitor applications for floor space are being accepted
and can be downloaded from the CASMI website at
www.Casmi-SpringWorld.org. Additional information can
be requested by calling Tom Renk at 630-369-3466 or
emailing [email protected].
Please visit www.CASMI-SpringWorld.org frequently for
updates on show details.
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The following companies have committed to Exhibit at SpringWorld® 2012.
Visit the CASMI web site at www.casmi-springworld.org
then click on SpringWorld® for the latest details
A.I. Technology, Inc.
Instron
Proto Manufacturing Ltd.
AIM Machines Inc.
Interwire Products, Inc.
Pyromaitre
All Forming Machinery, Inc.
Jowitt & Rodgers Co.
Radcliff Wire, Inc.
Alloy Wire International
Kiswire/Kiswel/Koswire
RK Trading
American Spring Wire Corporation
Larson Systems, Inc.
Seneca Wire & Manufacturing Co/
Amstek Metal, LLC
Leggett & Platt Wire Group
Fenix LLC
Anchor Abrasives
Link Engineering Company
Shinko Machinery
Automated Industrial Motion (AIM)
Magnetic Inspection Lab
Simplex-Rapid / NIMSCO
Bekaert International Americas
Maguire Machinery, LLC
Spectrum Industries, Inc.
Bennett Mahler / NIMSCO
Metal Improvement Co.
Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI)
Dell Marking Systems
MicroStudio / NIMSCO
SPX Precision Components Fenn
DSR Wire Corporation
Mount Joy Wire Corporation
Division
Elgiloy Specialty Metals
North American Spring Tool
Sumiden Wire Products Corp.
ERA Wire
NorthernWire, LLC
United Wire
Forming Systems, Inc.
Norton/Saint Gobain Abrasives
Suzuki Garphyttan Corporation
Gibbs Wire & Steel Co., Inc.
Numamerica / Numalliance
Victory Machinery Exchange &
Gibraltar / Simco Corp.
Oriimec Corporation of America
Rebuilding
HS Wire Technology (Hickory Springs)
Precision Steel Warehouse
Wafios Machinery Corporation
Industrial Steel & Wire Co.
Precision Quincy Corp.
Wire Forming Technology International
2010
Exhibitors
in
Action
In case you missed it...a wrap-up of recent CASMI
Member Events
CASMI‘s 2012 Board of Directors officially
installed at the February Dinner Dance
Over 100 CASMI Members gathered on Saturday, February
12, 2011 at the Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove,
Illinois to welcome our 2011/2012 Board of
Directors and enjoy each other’s company
at our annual Valentine Dinner Dance
Gala.
Guests enjoyed a sumptuous Hors
d’Oeuvres buffet and plated dinner as well
as the musical stylings of the Ralph Wilder
Orchestra.
CASMI’s 2011/2012 Board of Directors (from left to right):
President Rick Ross, Secretary/Treasurer Tony Iuliano, Vice
President JR Strok, Past President/Director Bob Henneberry, Past
President/Show Chairman Joe Sirovatka and Director Jeff Burda
CASMI’s new President, Rick Ross of
Rockford Spring outlined the goals of the
association during his tenure. Ross also
introduced CASMI’s newest Directors,
Jeff Burda of Master Spring & Wire Form
and Joshua Kahn of Perfection Spring
and Stamping who join Vice President
- JR Strok of Mohawk Spring; Secretary/
Treasurer - Tony Iuliano of Rapid Wire
Forms and Past President/Show Chairman
- Joe Sirovatka of Bel-Air Manufacturing along with Past
President/Director Bob Henneberry of Rockford Spring.
The new board is hard at work on association business and
will serve through the end of 2012.
Health-Care Reform Made Understandable at
March Member Meeting
Kevin Cassidy, Regional Director of Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Illinois joined over 40 CASMI members at the
March Member Meeting to discuss the Health-Care Reform
Act implemented by the Obama administration.
Cassidy’s presentation provided detailed information about
the factors that impact health insurance premiums and
the reasons behind the rapid rise in costs. Also discussed
were the provisions of health care reform that are now in
effect and their impact on businesses, tips for assuring
compliance without going broke, and an estimated timeline
for implementation of the plan’s remaining provisions.
The presentation spurred lively debate about health-care
reform and controlling costs and was very well received by
those in attendance. Comments overheard indicated that
Cassidy’s presentation had provided more information with
more clarity than other similar past presentations. CASMI
is hoping to invite Cassidy back for an update in 2012.
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CASMI President, Rick Ross and Presenter Kevin Cassidy of Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Midwestern Economic Report provided at April Meeting
William A. Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor in the economic research department
at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, joined over 30 CASMI members at our April Member
Meeting to provide us with an update on the economic outlook for U.S. Manufacturers. Strauss’s
presentation focused on the current performance of the Midwest economy and the manufacturing
sector.
William Strauss, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
CASMI Golf Tournament Hits a Hole-in-One !
The 2011 CASMI Member/Supplier Spring Golf Tournament
was a resounding success with 141 participants enjoying a
friendly round of golf and delicious post-tournament dinner.
First Place Team - Low Gross
From Left: Brett Nudelman, S.J. Banas,
Joe Szucs, and Rick Ross
This year’s attendance doubled the attendance of the
2008 spring tournament and showed a 69% increase over
attendance in 2009 and 2010.
Special thanks to our tournament sponsors who helped
make the event possible.
A-1 Wire Tech., Inc
Amstek Metal, LLC
Illini Wire Mill, Inc.
Industrial Steel & Wire Co.
Interwire Midwest
Lapham Hickey Steel Corp.
Precision Steel Warehouse
Rosemont Exposition Services, Inc.
Special thanks to all of those companies that donated
prizes for the post-dinner raffle. Your generosity was very
much appreciated.
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
First Place (Low Gross) Score of 60
Brett Nudelman
Joe Szucs
S.J. Banas
Rick Ross
Second Place (Low Gross) Score of 63
Kathy Amatullii
Christine Campise
Brad McCabe
Joe Skoronski
Most Honest Score - Score of 77
Jeff Holz
Kurt Holz
Dave Jablonski
Larry Lieberum
Longest Drive (Hole #3) - Rick Richter
Closest to the Pin (Hole #12) - Len Kowalski
Longest Putt (Hole #18) - Eric Dickinson
2011 Spring Golf Outing Participants enjoying the
post-tournament dinner.
CASMI
ASSOCIATION NEWS
For your convenience..
In response to member and exhibitor requests,
CASMI has begun accepting American Express credit
cards effective June 15, 2011. Payments for event
registrations, exhibitor booth space, sponsorships,
membership dues and all other financial transactions
may now be handled with your American Express
Cards in addition to MasterCard, Visa and company Purchase Orders.
For Your Security...CASMI is
Now PCI Compliant
The Chicago Association of Spring
Manufacturers announces that it has
completed the PCI Compliance evaluation
process and is now certified by the PCI
Security Standards Council. In order to
become compliant and assure the safety of
your information, CASMI established and
documented policies and procedures for
secure handling of sensitive information
such as credit card numbers, etc. To
assure that our member and registrant
information is kept secure. For additional
information about PCI Complance visit
https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/index.
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Member Logins are in the
Mail...
CASMI member logins and passwords have been issued and will be mailed to CASMI’s Primary and Corresponding
Members for arrival by June 30, 2011. The new login information is designed to work with CASMI’s new website and
provide access to members only pages and pricing for online event registration. In addition, Primary members will be
able to modify their company’s online profile which will be available
on the CASMI website.
Login information cards are being mailed so that members can
have easy access to their information. Each member is urged to
maintain his or her own information private as every individual
will have different login credentials with different levels of website
access based on these credentials.
Any CASMI Primary or Corresponding Member that has not
received the Login ID Card by Friday July 15, 2011 should call
Marlene Gravis at 630-369-3466 or email [email protected].
Jim Kobrinetz named Technical Director of SMI
On May 9, 2011, the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) announced the appointment of
James Kobrinetz as the organization’s new technical director. Kobrinetz joins SMI from MSI
Testing and Engineering in Melrose Park, IL, where he most recently was senior metallurgical
engineer. Kobrinetz will be responsible for SMI’s Technical Help Services, which includes
answering technical questions from members, overseeing SMI’s failure analysis service,
conducting technical seminars and writing a regular column for Springs magazine.
Jim Kobrintez, SMI
The Passing of an old friend - John W. Cleaver, Gibbs Wire
Long-time industry professional John W. Cleaver, flrmerly with Gibs Wire and Steel passed
awa on May 4, 2011. Cleaver joined Gibbs in the 1950s and served in sales for over 49
years retiring several years ago from his position of Vice President. Even after retirement,
John continued to work and considered the Gibbs’ ‘Lunch Bunch’ as some of his dearest
friends. John was 85 years old.
Mark Your Calendars
2011
Member Meetings & Events(subject to revision)
Dates
July - August 2011
Thursday
September 15, 2011
11:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday
October 20, 2011
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday
December 15, 2011
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Type of Event
Location
Speaker/Topic
Summer Hiatus - No Events Scheduled
Member/Supplier
Networking Event
CASMI DAY AT
THE RACES 2011
Arlington Park Racetrack
Arlington Heights, IL
Member/Supplier
Networking Event
SpringWorld®
2012
Kick-off Event
The Wellington Restaurant
Arlington Heights, IL
Member Meeting
CASMI Holiday
Party
To be Determined