Christopher J. Avallone

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  nj.wish.org/about-us/board-of-directors/ - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/31/2009    Last Visited: 1/31/2009  

  Chris Avallone President and COO ALPHA Associates

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  www.njbiz.com/industry_article.asp?cID=2&aID=69314559.1 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/8/2007    Last Visited: 3/18/2007  

  "We're New Jersey born and bred," says Christopher Avallone, Alpha's president."We're committed to staying and growing in New Jersey."He says the company saw double-digit growth last year with revenues greater than $55 million.Alpha is profitable, Avallone says.
  
  To accommodate an influx of equipment and personnel, Alpha is building a 52,000-square-foot facility next to an existing 60,000-square-foot plant on 15 acres in Lakewood.Avallone says the buildings will take up about half the total acreage.
  
  At the moment, Alpha's 130 employees are in Lakewood and Woodbridge; Charleston, S.C.; Henderson, Nev.; and Burgstadt, Germany.Avallone says the Henderson site, which has a staff of four, will remain intact.
  
  The consolidation will cost about $5 million, but will eventually result in savings that exceed 20 percent of the company's operating costs, according to Avallone."Having everything under one roof will improve lead times and lower logistics costs," he says.
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  As to why Alpha chose Lakewood over Woodbridge, Avallone says the Woodbridge site is "bordered by other industrial companies and residences.There was no real room to grow."
  
  Also playing a part in the decision was the fact that Lakewood is in both an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and a Free Trade Zone, he says.
  
  Certain companies in the state's 32 UEZs are eligible for tax breaks, including a $1,500 tax credit for hiring a full-time employee who lives in a zone or a qualifying municipality.Free trade zones allow manufacturers to delay taxes on imported raw materials until they are processed or sold, which "helps with cash flow," says Avallone.
  
  The company will maintain its sales and distribution sites in the United States and Germany.Avallone says its German location is a "good central point" for reaching its European customers.Alpha had considered moving to places like Mexico and China but transporting the company's machinery to foreign soil and training new employees to use it would be a "long and difficult process," he says.
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  Avallone says the company's growth is being driven by its rubber business, which was given a boost when Alpha acquired Buffalo Weaving & Belting of Buffalo, N.Y., in 2003.
  
  Entering new markets through research and development is vital to Alpha's growth, says Avallone."We're constantly in the field looking for new applications and products, and heavily working with customers to come up with new ideas to bring back to our product development staff."Part of Alpha's Lakewood site will be dedicated to creating and testing new technology and products, he says.
  
  Avallone grew up in Glen Ridge and now lives in Chester.

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  www.area-development.com/past/march99/regional/regional - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/1/1999    Last Visited: 1/30/2001  

  Christopher J. Avallone, vice president of Alpha Associates, says, EDA financing played a key role in our decision to expand operations in New Jersey.We had the option of locating our new facility out of state ; however, obtaining low interest financing from EDA, coupled with the advantages of locating the business close to our Woodbridge facility, made New Jersey a much more attractive alternative for us..Two manufacturers made big news in Pennsylvania recently.United States Gypsum Co., broke ground in Beaver County for its $ 120 million wallboard manufacturing plant at a former steel mill site in the Aliquippa Industrial Park.The Chicago-based company expects the plant to begin operations in early 2000, with 160 initial jobs and another 200 planned.State officials are excited about the project, which is expected to contribute $ 223 million to region's economy over the next decade.In addition, Heinz is relocating its Ore-Ida Foods Inc. unit, based in Boise, Idaho, to Pittsburgh.

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  www.areadevelopment.com/past/march99/regional/regional. - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/1/1999    Last Visited: 3/25/2001  

  Christopher J. Avallone , vice president of Alpha Associates , says , EDA financing played a key role in our decision to expand operations in New Jersey.We had the option of locating our new facility out of state ; however , obtaining low interest financing from EDA , coupled with the advantages of locating the business close to our Woodbridge facility , made New Jersey a much more attractive alternative for us..Two manufacturers made big news in Pennsylvania recently.United States Gypsum Co. , broke ground in Beaver County for its $ 120 million wallboard manufacturing plant at a former steel mill site in the Aliquippa Industrial Park.The Chicago-based company expects the plant to begin operations in early 2000 , with 160 initial jobs and another 200 planned.State officials are excited about the project , which is expected to contribute $ 223 million to region's economy over the next decade.In addition , Heinz is relocating its Ore-Ida Foods Inc. unit , based in Boise , Idaho , to Pittsburgh.

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  Published on: 7/4/2009    Last Visited: 7/4/2009  

  Christopher Avallone, Pres.
  
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  Alpha Associates, Inc. | About Us - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/16/2006    Last Visited: 5/10/2009  

  Chairman and CEO (seated) and Christopher J. Avallone, President and COO.

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  Alpha Associates, Inc. | Press Release - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/21/2008    Last Visited: 5/10/2009  

  Christopher J. Avallone, president of Alpha Associates commented, "The complementary capabilities, technologies and industry experience will provide a competitive advantage to both companies.

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  Alpha Associates, Inc. | Press Release - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/13/1998    Last Visited: 5/10/2009  

  According to Chris Avallone, Alpha Associates vice president, "The High Performance Products Division will specialize in supplying superior value-added products for industrial markets and applications such as food packaging, chemical processing, aerospace, electronics and automotive manufacturing, and architectural materials."

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  Alpha Associates, Inc. | Press Release - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/2/2000    Last Visited: 5/10/2009  

  Alpha Associates, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high performance industrial fabrics and composites, announced that Christopher J. Avallone has succeeded company founder A. Louis Avallone as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 15.
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  In his new position, Chris Avallone will be responsible for all corporate day-to-day operations. In particular, he will oversee and manage sales, product development, manufacturing, distribution and administration. Commenting on the promotion, Lou Avallone said, "Over the past 12 years Chris has clearly demonstrated that he has acquired vast knowledge of Alpha, its products, and markets.
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  Chris began his career with Alpha in 1988 and was most recently Vice President and CFO. Before that, he held various positions within the company in product development, quality, MIS and finance. Chris holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Syracuse University and an M.B.A. from Seton Hall University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the Business Honor Society. He is a member of TEC, an international organization of chief executive officers.

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  Alpha Associates, Inc. | Press Release - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/4/2002    Last Visited: 5/10/2009  

  Christopher J. Avallone, President of Alpha Associates, said, "This acquisition will strengthen Alpha Associates' position as a key supplier of elastomeric sheeting and belting."

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