The Council of Industry

About The Council

The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association for the Hudson Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community. To fulfill this mission, the Council provides:

Training Programs

The Council of Industry has provided management training for manufacturers for more than fifty years. We are continually improving the content and direction of our training by keeping close contact with the needs of our members.

Manufacturing Leadership Certificate

Teamed with Dutchess Community College, this program includes a two day course entitled, “Fundamentals of Leadership” followed by various one day courses. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Certificate in Manufacturing Leadership.

Hudson Valley Consortium Training

The Council of Industry and a consortium of six Hudson Valley Community Colleges (Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester) are able to use a grant by the State University of New York to subsidize training for Hudson Valley Manufacturers. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Hudson Valley Consortium Training.

Refresher Training

The Council of Industry provides required regulatory refresher training including for the DOT, EPA and OSHA. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Regulatory Refresher Program.

Sub-Council Networks

The Council of Industry offers numerous networking opportunities for members in various professions. The Environmental Health and Safety Sub-council discuss issues of interest to compliance managers, the Human Resources Sub-council discusses employment policies and practices and the Executives Network tours member facilities and discusses topics vital to manufacturers. Click these links to learn more - Human Resources Sub-council or Environmental Health & Safety Sub-council.

Survey Data

Annual surveys of the wage, salary and benefit practices of the members are complied. These surveys provide a benchmark for member firm’s personnel policies as well as a picture of regional trends. The Council will also poll its members on various topics at any time at the request of any member.

Events

Throughout the year the Council holds events where members and associate members are able to meet and mingle. These events also provide excellent sponsorship and public relations opportunities for our members. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Events

Advocacy

The Council of Industry works consistently to promote a pro-manufacturing, pro-growth agenda in Washington and Albany. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Advocacy.

Membership Directory

The Council of Industry publishes an annual directory of its members, listing their products and services. This directory also includes a listing of state and federal regulatory agencies, elected officials and other information. Click this link to see our Member Listings - Council of Industry - Members.

Discounts on Products and Services

The Council of Industry uses the leverage of its 135 member firms to secure discounts on products and services for our members. A partial list of these products and services include:

Electricity Program — The Council of Industry has teamed with Direct Energy Business, to purchase electricity on a group aggregate basis for our member manufacturing firms. This program enables our members to better manage and control their electricity costs. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Energy. The Council of Industry also offers a Friends and Family Energy Program for the employees of Councilof Industry member firms. Click here to learn more - Council of Industry - Employee Energy Program.

Employee Search and Placement Services — Provided to members at a 25% discount by McAleer & Associates, Inc. Click this link to learn more – Council of Industry - McAleer & Associates, Inc.

Consulting Services — We have a stable of consultants with a wide range of expertise, that have been fully reviewed and we recommend to our members. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Consulting.

Affinity Insurance Program — Council member employees are eligible for discounts on homeowners and auto insurance through Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. and Travelers. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Affinity Insurance.

Workers Compensation Program — The Council of Industry Board of Directors have endorsed a workers’ compensation & employer’s liability program for our membership from Applied Underwriters and The Reis Group. The program is group based but individually underwritten. Underwriting criteria is very strict and only those members most committed to a safe workplace will be able to participate. Most of our members will meet these strict criteria and we therefore believe this program will result in significant savings to those who choose to participate. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Workers' Comp.

UPS Freight Savings Program -  This specialized program offers a minimum 70% discount on LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping. With UPS Freight you will get regional, interregional, and long-haul capabilities - all under one carrier. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - UPS Shipping.

Officers:

  1. President:
    Stephen Pomeroy - Schatz Bearing Company
  2. First Vice President:
    Chuck Altman - S.P. Industries
  3. Second Vice President:
    Robert Miniger - Balchem Corporation
  4. Treasurer:

Directors:

  1. Gary Schlegal - AERCO
  2. Russell Yeager* - Alcoa Fastening Systems
  3. William Hansen - BASF Corporation
  4. Stephen Burger - Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
  5. Mark Kastner - The Chazen Companies
  6. John Malmgreen - Eastern Alloys
  7. Jack Effron* - EFCO Products
  8. Joe Ferraro - Elna Magnetics
  9. Carol Parker - Fair Rite Products
  10. Frank Falatyn* - Fala Technologies
  11. Scott Hutchins* - Jabil
  12. John Klassen - KeyBank
  13. Michael Flynn - M&T Bank
  14. Cedric Glasper - Mechanical Rubber Products
  15. T.N. Thompson - Millrock Technologies
  16. Darren Doherty* - Package Pavement Corporation
  17. Jason Smith - Pawling Corporation
  18. Neal Johnsen - Stanfordville Machine
  19. George Quigley - Stavo Industries, Inc.
  20. Charles Dujardin – TD Bank
  21. Richard Croce* - Viking Industries
  22. * Past President

Staff:

  1. Executive Vice President
    Harold King
  2. Director of Membership and Communication
    Alison Butler
  3. Director of Government Affairs
    Karyn Burns

How to reach us:

Our offices are located at the beautiful Desmond Campus of Mount St. Mary College, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. You can reach us by phone (845) 565-1355, or fax (845) 565-1427 or e-mail hking@councilofindustry.org.