Updates from the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment
Vapor Stone Rail Systems Grand Opening
NAmTrans was proud to join the North Country Chamber of Commerce and local elected officials in congratulating  Wabtec Corporation 's  Vapor Stone Rail Systems  on the grand opening of their new facility.

The 60,000-sq-ft facility, which is the company’s second production site in Plattsburgh, will support Vapor Stone Rail's continued growth by increasing its manufacturing capabilities and adding warehouse space.
North Country Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Garry Douglas, provides remarks at the grand-opening.
Wabtec was one of the first transportation equipment companies to call Plattsburgh home more then twenty years ago and one of the first companies to locate on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. They have been a valued part of our manufacturing community ever since.
 
NAmTrans would like to recognize those who made this project a reality: The Development Corporation (TDC), Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Betty Little, Assemblyman Billy Jones, Clinton County, and the Town of Plattsburgh.
 
NAmTrans would also like to thank Wabtec/Vapor Stone Rail Systems for their continued investment in our region!
Welding Training Available
As a liaison between our local educational institutions and cluster companies, NAmTrans helps to ensure that training curriculum is up-to-date, employees can obtain the training they need, and employers have access to the most skilled workforce.

In this issue of NAmTrans News, we highlight the welding training programs offered by our partners at Champlain Valley Educational Services CV-TEC and Clinton Community College.
Click here to read more about Clinton Community College's Welding Essential Skills 1 Course - "Introductory MIG Welding" which begins on November 5th.
Click here to read more about CV-TEC's welding programs, including their adult & continuing education welding courses.
Cluster News
New York Air Brake Unveils Autopilot Train Software
New York Air Brake (NYAB), a North American -based subsidiary of the Knorr-Bremse Group, recently deployed its on-board energy management system, LEADER® AutoPilot™ to test the automatic driving capabilities of a freight train.

On a Positive Train Control (PTC) environment test track in Pueblo, Colorado, the LEADER® AutoPilot™ operated three locomotives and 30 loaded wagons carrying 4,725 trailing tons.

Solely under the command of a computer, the system demonstrated automatic control of the throttle, dynamic brake, independent brake, and air brakes effectively starting, accelerating, braking, and stopping the heavy-haul cargo train in a variety of terrains.

NAmTrans would like to congratulate NYAB on the successful test, and looks forward to hearing of their continued successes!

To read more about the test and the LEADER® AutoPilot™ system, click here .
Photo provided by New York Air Brake
Prelco Inc. Celebrates
65th Anniversary
Please join us in congratulating Groupe Prelco, a valued NAmTrans cluster company, as they recently celebrated their 65th Anniversary!
Prelco is a manufacturer of value-added glass products for the architectural, transportation, and defense markets.

In the transportation sector, Prelco manufacturers a wide variety of safety glass products (windshields and side/rear window frames) for rail, bus, recreational vehicles, and more!
To commemorate the anniversary, Prelco has launched a new brand image and website!

NAmTrans is proud that Prelco selected Rouses Point for their U.S. operations, and we wish them many more years of continued success!
To visit Prelco's new website and read more about their 65 years of success, click here.
Save the Dates!
Supervisor Skills Training

When: Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Full Class Schedule Available Online
Where: North Country Chamber of Commerce
7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Cost: $200 (Members) or $400 (Not Yet Members)

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is offering supervisor skills training designed to help employees from all industries and backgrounds obtain and develop the skills necessary to be an effective supervisor in the workplace! Whether you're working toward a promotion, were recently promoted, or have been a supervisor for years - this training series is for you!
International Trade Day

When: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Where: West Side Ballroom
253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Cost: Free with registration

  • International Trade Day is a rare chance to talk directly to officials and regulatory agencies.
  • U.S.Customs and Border Protection will provide a briefing on the latest developments and things to know.
  • 5 workshops will be offered to help you get employees and product across the border
  • 40+ Border Officials are available for individual questions
3rd Annual North Country Cybersecurity Conference

When: Friday, October 18, 2019 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Where: SUNY Plattsburgh SBE AuSable Hall Room 109
207 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

The purpose of the 3rd Annual North Country Cyber Conference is to educate local business and government organizations on the need and implementation of cybersecurity measures and technical safeguard to protect user data and business intelligence.
County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency
The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) was organized in 1971 to leverage private investment to develop the county's economy and improve the community's well-being and quality of life.

CCIDA offers important tools to help companies leverage economic development potential by acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or equipping eligible projects. Any project undertaken must improve and progress investment and job prospects, benefit the community, as well as enhance and strengthen the economy for the residents of Clinton County . 
Project applicants can request tax-exempt and taxable bond financing, sales and use tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions, real property tax abatement, and grant facilitation and support. Applicants will be asked to submit an application, present to the CCIDA Board of Directors, and, if approved, be subject to compliance for the terms outlined in a project's final closing documents.

Companies should not hesitate to contact Renee McFarlin, CCIDA Executive Director, at
(518) 565-4600 or ida@clintoncountygov.com for more information.
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