Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 02/11/2007
Filed Date: 02/12/2008
Most Recent Update: 05/16/2008
Determination Date: 05/16/2008
Expiration Date: 05/16/2010
Other Worker Groups on This Petition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-62,833
MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION
DEPERE, WISCONSIN
INCLUDING EMPLOYEES OF MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF
SEQUA CORPORATION, DEPERE, WISCONSIN
WORKING OUT OF:
TA-W-62,833B
WELLFORD, SOUTH CAROLINA
TA-W-62,833C
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
TA-W-62,833D
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
TA-W-62,833E
MESA, ARIZONA
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on May 16, 2008,
applicable to workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin. The notice was published
in the Federal Register on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30977). The
certification was amended on June 26, 2008 to include an employee
working out of Fayetteville, Georgia. The notice was published
in the Federal Register on July 14, 2008 (73 FR 40386).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm.
New information shows that worker separations have occurred
involving employees (Mr. Jimmy Gosnell, Mr. Dino Kimbrell, Mr.
David Lettner, and Ms. Jody Meetz) of Megtec Systems, Inc., a
subsidiary of Sequa Corporation DePere, Wisconsin, working out of
Wellford, South Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida, Las Cruces, New
Mexico and Mesa, Arizona.
Based on these findings, the Department is amending this
certification to include employees of the DePere, Wisconsin
location of the subject firm working out of Wellford, South
Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida, Las Cruces, New Mexico and Mesa,
Arizona.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin, who were adversely affected by
increased imports of air flotation drying, pollution control and
paper handling equipment.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-62,833 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin (TA-W-62,833), including
employees of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin, working out of Wellford,
South Carolina (TA-W-62,833B), Jacksonville, Florida
(TA-W-62,833C), Las Cruces, New Mexico (TA-W-62,833D), and
Mesa, Arizona (TA-W-62,833E), who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after February 11,
2007, through May 16, 2010, are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of
1974.”
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 6th day of August 2008
/s/ Linda G. Poole__________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-62,833
MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION
DEPERE, WISCONSIN
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be
met. It is determined in this case that the requirements of
(a)(2)(A) of Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on February 12, 2008, in
response to a petition filed by the Sheet Metal Workers’
International Association, Local 18 on behalf of workers of Megtec
Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, DePere,
Wisconsin. Workers at the subject firm manufacture air flotation
drying, pollution control and paper handling equipment. Workers
are not separately identifiable by product.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
declined in January through March 2008 when compared to the same
time period in 2007.
The subject firm experienced declines in sales and production
from 2006 to 2007 and in January 2008 when compared with January
2007.
The Department of Labor conducted a sample survey of the
subject firm’s major declining customers regarding their purchases
of air flotation drying, pollution control and paper handling
equipment in 2006, 2007, and January 2008. The surveys revealed
increased import purchases of air flotation drying, pollution
control and paper handling equipment during the relevant period.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for
older workers.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has
determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have
been met.
A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over
and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive
conditions within the industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with air flotation drying, pollution
control and paper handling equipment produced by Megtec Systems,
Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin,
contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of
workers and to the decline in sales or production at that firm or
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make
the following certification:
"All workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin, who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after February 11,
2007, through two years from the date of certification, are
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223
of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 16th day of May 2008
/s/Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-62,833
MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION
DEPERE, WISCONSIN
TA-W-62,833A
INCLUDING AN EMPLOYEE IN SUPPORT OF MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION, DEPERE, WISONSIN
WORKING OUT OF
FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on May 16, 2008,
applicable to workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin. The notice was published
in the Federal Register on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30977).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm.
New information shows that a worker separation has occurred
involving an employee (Mr. Eugene Barry Lewis) working out of
Fayetteville, Georgia, in support of and under the control of
Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, in
DePere, Wisconsin.
Based on these findings, the Department is amending this
certification to include an employee in support of the DePere,
Wisconsin location of the subject firm working out of
Fayetteville, Georgia.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin who were adversely affected by
increased imports of air flotation drying, pollution control and
paper handling equipment.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-62,833 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin (TA-W-62,833),
including an employee in support of Megtec Systems,
Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, DePere,
Wisconsin, working out of Fayetteville, Georgia (TA-W-
62,833A), who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after February 11, 2007, through
May 16, 2010, are eligible to apply for adjustment
assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974,
and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade
Act of 1974.”
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 26th day of June 2008
/s/ Linda G. Poole
____________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
4510-FN-P
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Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-62,833
MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION
DEPERE, WISCONSIN
INCLUDING EMPLOYEES OF MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF
SEQUA CORPORATION, DEPERE, WISCONSIN
WORKING OUT OF:
TA-W-62,833B
WELLFORD, SOUTH CAROLINA
TA-W-62,833C
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
TA-W-62,833D
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
TA-W-62,833E
MESA, ARIZONA
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on May 16, 2008,
applicable to workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin. The notice was published
in the Federal Register on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30977). The
certification was amended on June 26, 2008 to include an employee
working out of Fayetteville, Georgia. The notice was published
in the Federal Register on July 14, 2008 (73 FR 40386).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm.
New information shows that worker separations have occurred
involving employees (Mr. Jimmy Gosnell, Mr. Dino Kimbrell, Mr.
David Lettner, and Ms. Jody Meetz) of Megtec Systems, Inc., a
subsidiary of Sequa Corporation DePere, Wisconsin, working out of
Wellford, South Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida, Las Cruces, New
Mexico and Mesa, Arizona.
Based on these findings, the Department is amending this
certification to include employees of the DePere, Wisconsin
location of the subject firm working out of Wellford, South
Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida, Las Cruces, New Mexico and Mesa,
Arizona.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin, who were adversely affected by
increased imports of air flotation drying, pollution control and
paper handling equipment.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-62,833 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin (TA-W-62,833), including
employees of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin, working out of Wellford,
South Carolina (TA-W-62,833B), Jacksonville, Florida
(TA-W-62,833C), Las Cruces, New Mexico (TA-W-62,833D), and
Mesa, Arizona (TA-W-62,833E), who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after February 11,
2007, through May 16, 2010, are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of
1974.”
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 6th day of August 2008
/s/ Linda G. Poole__________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-62,833
MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION
DEPERE, WISCONSIN
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be
met. It is determined in this case that the requirements of
(a)(2)(A) of Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on February 12, 2008, in
response to a petition filed by the Sheet Metal Workers’
International Association, Local 18 on behalf of workers of Megtec
Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, DePere,
Wisconsin. Workers at the subject firm manufacture air flotation
drying, pollution control and paper handling equipment. Workers
are not separately identifiable by product.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
declined in January through March 2008 when compared to the same
time period in 2007.
The subject firm experienced declines in sales and production
from 2006 to 2007 and in January 2008 when compared with January
2007.
The Department of Labor conducted a sample survey of the
subject firm’s major declining customers regarding their purchases
of air flotation drying, pollution control and paper handling
equipment in 2006, 2007, and January 2008. The surveys revealed
increased import purchases of air flotation drying, pollution
control and paper handling equipment during the relevant period.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for
older workers.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has
determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have
been met.
A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over
and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive
conditions within the industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with air flotation drying, pollution
control and paper handling equipment produced by Megtec Systems,
Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin,
contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of
workers and to the decline in sales or production at that firm or
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make
the following certification:
"All workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin, who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after February 11,
2007, through two years from the date of certification, are
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223
of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 16th day of May 2008
/s/Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-62,833
MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION
DEPERE, WISCONSIN
TA-W-62,833A
INCLUDING AN EMPLOYEE IN SUPPORT OF MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC.
A SUBSIDIARY OF SEQUA CORPORATION, DEPERE, WISONSIN
WORKING OUT OF
FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on May 16, 2008,
applicable to workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin. The notice was published
in the Federal Register on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30977).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm.
New information shows that a worker separation has occurred
involving an employee (Mr. Eugene Barry Lewis) working out of
Fayetteville, Georgia, in support of and under the control of
Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, in
DePere, Wisconsin.
Based on these findings, the Department is amending this
certification to include an employee in support of the DePere,
Wisconsin location of the subject firm working out of
Fayetteville, Georgia.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa
Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin who were adversely affected by
increased imports of air flotation drying, pollution control and
paper handling equipment.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-62,833 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Megtec Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sequa Corporation, DePere, Wisconsin (TA-W-62,833),
including an employee in support of Megtec Systems,
Inc., a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation, DePere,
Wisconsin, working out of Fayetteville, Georgia (TA-W-
62,833A), who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after February 11, 2007, through
May 16, 2010, are eligible to apply for adjustment
assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974,
and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade
Act of 1974.”
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 26th day of June 2008
/s/ Linda G. Poole
____________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
4510-FN-P
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