1 CONTRACTOR MEMBERS Abmech, Inc. Accurate Insulation LLC Advanced Specialty Contractors PA, MD Atlantic Contracting & Specialties B.C. Flynn Contracting NY,CT Brand Services, Inc. Brass Roots Insulation Campbell, Gibbons & Associates Delta/B.J.D.S., Inc. Dynamic Insulation Ed-O Insulation Company, Inc. Foley Insulation Frontier Insulation Contractors, Inc. Gateway Insulation George V. Hamilton, Inc. Griffin Insulation Co. Insul-tech, Inc. IREX Corporation K. Guller Insulation LJ Insulation Services, Inc. MJM Industries, Inc. NEIC New States Contracting Norris Insulation, Inc. Orange County Insulation Crop. Performance Contracting, Inc. Prime Group Insulation Regal Insulation Corporation Richard Budnich Corp. Southern Insulation TBN Associates, Inc. Tempered Insulation Inc. Thermal Solutions Contracting, Inc. Thomas J. Donnelly, Inc. TRA Thermatech Tristan Contracting Corp. 2 Associate Members AC&R Insulation Co., Inc. Aeroflex USA, Inc. AGM Industries, Inc. Allstate Insulation Corp. Allstate Insulation LLC Alpha Associates Armacell Burnham Insulation Certainteed Convenience Products Distribution International Inc. Dyplast Products Inc. ECCO Sales Extol of Ohio, Inc. General Insulation GTA-NHT, Inc.-Compac HiCube Coating, LLC ICA, Inc. Homans Associates IDC Corporation Ideal Products of Canada, LTD Ideal Tape Co., Inc. Industrial Insulation Group, LLC Insulation Materials Corp. ITW Insulation Systems Johns Manville K-Flex USA Knauf Insulation 3 Associate Members continued Lewco Specialty Products, Inc. Manson Insulation Products, LTD Mathias Metal Systems McCormick Insulation Supply Metro Supply Company Midwest Fasteners, Inc. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc. Nomaco Insulation Owens Corning Pacor, Inc. Pittsburgh Corning Foamglas Insulation Polyguard products, Inc. Proto Corporation RPR Products, Inc. Rudco Sales Sound Seal Specialty Products & Insulation, Co. State Insulation Corp. Thermal Ceramics, Inc. Unifrax Corporation Viamasco Corporation 4 Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association Established 1958 Coming together is the beginning Keeping together is progress Working together is success Henry Ford 5 ESICA represents both small and large union mechanical, commercial, industrial and asbestos abatement contractors as well as various suppliers and distributors of products and services to the industry. While the size of the businesses may vary, there is a common bond of professionalism to be found among ESICA members. Through annual spring and fall conferences, newsletters and educational sessions, ESICA keeps members informed of changes in government legislation, technical innovations and other relevant information applicable to the industry. 6 Benefits of an ACTIVE MEMBER…. • Meet and get to know other Contractors 17 Locals & 8 City Associations (without the pressure of competition) • Meet and get to know key people from manufacturers of all products used in the industry • See and stay at some of the areas great facilities • Updates on NIA efforts to promote commercial/industrial insulation via the federal government MIA-Bill HR 2866 & Bill S 1526 • Presentations on contract labor & safety issues. Keep up to date on changes in products, codes and specifications. • Presentations by guest speakers on topics effecting your business and your industry. 7 • ESICA provides you with an opportunity to meet and network with others in your industry. By exchanging ideas with fellow contractors and associates, you will gain the competitive edge needed to help your company grow. • The conferences are designed to be both educational and relaxing. 8 PAST MEETINGS Spring and Fall Conferences from 1997 to 2012 ATTENDEES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • May 1997 – Williamsburg 77 September 1997 – Seaview-Atlantic City 95 May 1998 – Annapolis 80 September 1998 – Newport, RI 71 May 1999 – Williamsburg 96 September 1999 – Lancaster 57 May 2000 – Annapolis 80 September 2000 – Newport, RI 76 May 2001 – Williamsburg 65 September 2001 – CANCELLED 9/11 May 2002 – Annapolis 74 September 2002 – Newport, RI 47 May 2003 – Atlantic City 54 September 2003 – Alexandria (hurricane) 41 May 2004 – Williamsburg 62 September 2004 – Myrtle Beach-Joint Meeting 69 May 2005 – Baltimore Inner Harbor 67 September 2005 – Myrtle Beach – Joint Meeting 68 May 2006 – Atlantic City 73 September – Myrtle Beach – Joint Meeting 66 May 2007 – Captiva Island, FL 94 September 2007 – Nashville, TN- Joint Meeting 63 June 2008 – Annapolis 72 September 2008 – Amelia Island, Fl-Joint Meeting 80 May 2009 – Nemacolin 77 September 2009 - Williamsburg – Joint Meeting 71 May 2010 – Irvington, VA 73 September – Myrtle Beach-Joint Meeting 76 May 2011 – National Harbor, MD 97 September 2011 – Greenbrier, WV-Joint Meeting 77 May 2012 – The Four Seasons Hotel, Baltimore Harbor, MD 100 September 2012 – Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island, FL 120 May 2013 – Wild Dunes Resort, SC Up coming Spring 2013 September 2013 – Sawgrass Marriott, FL Up coming Fall 2013 The Tides Inn, VA Four Seasons, MD 9 Guest Speakers through the years • 2005 Bob Dunlevey, Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry, Strength in numbers “Advantages of bargaining as a Group” Dana Thompson, National Legislative consultant for SMACNA- “Strength in Numbers in the legislative arena” • 2006 Peter A. Cockshaw, National Labor Analyst & Publisher-The Grave Market Challenges Signatory Contractors & Unions now Face Dr. Wayne R. Thomann, Director of Occupational & Environmental Safety at Duke University Medical Center- “Mold & Mildew” Troy Farst, IT Manager for Armacell’s North America operations “Applications & Innovations in Technology” • 2007 Robert T. Dunlevey, Jr., Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry, “Collective Bargaining in the Insulation Industry” Gilbert Escudero, Miami FMCS, “Dispute Mediation & other Conflict Resolution Services” Gary Auman, Dunlevey Mahan & Furry, “Workplace Accidents” – The employer Perspective & NIA Legal Issues Update • 2008 Brian Cashmere,Esq & Henry D. Danforth Esq, A Project Manager’s Guide to the Practical & Legal Fundamentals Sarah E. Brewer, Group Product Manager of Unifrax, “Fire Rated Duct Enclosures-Impact of Code Changes” Ron King, NIA Consultant, “The Mechanical Insulation Design Guide (MIDG) Marty Sweeney, CDT, LEED-AP, Owens Corning, “Green & Sustainability” Dr. James Adrian, Adrian InternationalLLC, “Improvig Constructin Productivity” Michele M. Jones, Executive Vice President/CEO National Insulation Association “NIA Updates” 10 Guest Speakers through the years continued • 2009 Gordon H. Hart, P.E., Consultant for Artek Engineering, LLC, Registered Professional Engineer Alec Rexroat, M&O Insulation Company, “Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT)” • 2010 Ann Battle Macheras, Economist & Vice President of Regional Research, The federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, VA “Economic Outlook-Beyond the Recession” Simone Rochstroh, President Carday Associates, “How will Health-Care Reform affect you” Jeff Justice, “Laugh More Stress Less” • 2011 Scott Hutchins, Department of Energy ITP Department, “DOE’s Industrial Technologies Programs-Activities & Resources” Michael R. McMillin, President & General Manager Comput-Ability, “High Tech Estimating Programs” Dr. Thompson, co-director of Global Resilience Institute, “PEAK Learning” • 2012 Maury E. Lederman, Murtha Cullina LLP, “Records Indispensible tool for disputes & litigation” Margaret M. Underwood, Jacoby Donner P.C. “Getting Paid: Tips & Strategies to maximize payment & minimize delay” Kathryn Crosby, C2 Consulting, Inc., “WICA Foreman Training Program” “Control Your Life by Controlling Your Time” 11 Conference Activities…Fun for All… Fishing Tours Golf 12 JOIN ESICA Year after year ESICA members look forward to meeting friends old and new. Discuss and learn what is happening in the industry and have some fun. Meetings… Farewell Dinners… 13 2013 Board of Directors Barbara Sweeney... President Jerry McCaffrey …Vice President Michael J. McKee ...Secretary/Treasurer Vincent Primavera …Past President Steve Shegogue...Contractor Representative John Lamberton…Contractor Representative Joseph P. Leo, Jr....Contractor & NIA Representative Blake Underhill...Contractor Representative Brad Rice... Associate Representative Ernie Iulianetti...Associate Representative Robert Dizel...Associate Representative Bryon Magill...Associate Representative David Andrew...Advisory Member Paul Gurski...Advisory Member John F. DeLillo...Executive Director 14 Join us ESICA Annual Spring Conference May 1-3, 2013 Wild Dunes Resort, SC ESICA CSIA Annual Joint Conference September 12-14, 2013 Sawgrass Marriott Jacksonville, FL 15 Complimentary Registration Fee for New Members & First Time Attendees! ESICA 123 South Street Suite 112 Oyster Bay, NY 11771 Phone: (516) 922-7855 Fax: (516) 922-1414 info@esica.org Visit our Website to learn more: www.esica.org John F. De Lillo Executive Director 16