Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Power - New York Power ...

April 24, 2007
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Niagara, Buffalo, Erie County
Allocation:
250 kW of RP
Jobs Commitment: 329 jobs
Background: Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Niagara (“CPL”), a Canadian company, purchased Bristol-Myers
Squibb’s facility in 2005. The company manufactures dry skin, anti-inflammatory and antifungal dermatological
products, in addition to various cold medicines under contract for other companies. For the past year, CPL averaged
242.38 jobs, i.e., 73.67% of its contractual commitment. While CPL claims it is in the process of ramping up its
business and expects to grow, the company has not grown in several years.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Trustees reduce CPL’s 250 kW RP allocation by 50 kW to 200 kW
and reduce its employment commitment by 87 jobs to 242 jobs.
Dunkirk Specialty Steel, LLC, Dunkirk, Chautauqua County
Allocation:
6,800 kW of EP
Jobs Commitment: 250 jobs
Background: Dunkirk Specialty Steel, LLC (“Dunkirk”), initially Dunkirk Acquisitions, purchased the assets of
Empire Steel in 2002 and manufactures stainless steel and alloys, primarily for the tool industry. For the past year,
Dunkirk averaged 157.33 jobs, i.e., 62.93% of its contractual commitment. The company is growing and foresees
continued growth in the future. Not only has the company been getting customers back, but it is adding new ones as
well. Currently, Dunkirk is at 180 jobs, with more expected this year. Focused on making a profit, the company has
made careful investments to continue growth in a sustainable way but does not foresee meeting its commitment this
year. Staff will follow up with Dunkirk’s employment level in the second half of the year.
Ellanef Manufacturing Corp., Corona, Queens County
Allocation:
1,100 kW of Economic Development Power (“EDP”)
Jobs Commitment: 251 jobs
Background: Ellanef Manufacturing Corp. (“Ellanef”), founded in 1940, is the largest privately held manufacturer
of aerospace machined parts and assemblies in the nation. Ellanef manufactures parts for both the commercial and
the defense industries, with Boeing, NASA and Space Administration and IBM as major customers. For the past
year, Ellanef averaged 221.08 jobs, i.e., 88.08% of its contractual commitment. The company made it through many
tough years and is now growing again with a resurgence in business. Ellanef has spent a significant amount of
money trying to fill job vacancies. The company is just a few jobs short of its commitment and would be above its
commitment if the vacancies are filled.
Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc., Endicott, Broome County
Allocation:
20,000 kW of EDP
Jobs Commitment: 5,500 jobs
Background: In 2002, Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (“Endicott”) purchased this microelectronics
manufacturing facility, which had been in operation since 1906, from IBM. Endicott manufactures electronics
panels and boards and develops data-processing equipment such as PC panels and banking systems. For the past
year, Endicott averaged 4,117.17 jobs, i.e., 74.86% of its contractual commitment. Last year was a growth year for
Endicott, as more than 300 new jobs were added and more are being added in 2007. Just recently, Endicott received
a $160 million defense contract. The company’s EDP allocation expires in 2007, however, staff will follow up with
Endicott’s employment level in the second half of the year.
Excelsior Transparent Bag Manufacturing, Inc., Yonkers, Westchester County
Allocation:
700 kW of MDA Power
Jobs Commitment: 180 jobs
Background: Excelsior Transparent Bag Manufacturing, Inc. (“Excelsior”), a privately held company founded in
1946, prints and converts plastic film mainly for the food industry. For the past year, Excelsior averaged 135.00
jobs, i.e., 75.00% of its contractual commitment. Excelsior suffered in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina, which
damaged or destroyed so many petrochemical plants that there was a shortage in polymer resins, the main
component of the film the company produces. Though the company lost substantial business, it is very optimistic
that the volume of sales and employment will return in 2007.
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