Since its inception, Holiday House has featured top designers in the field who are extremely talented and have a passion for the cause. Holiday House is about the celebration of life, with each designer selecting a holiday or a special moment in life as an inspiration for their design.

Established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. 

Program Benefits:

Organized approach for analyzing and developing safety and loss prevention programs

The Key Component system forms a 20 point guide to starting, updating or auditing a company-wide safety program 

Incorporates both OSHA required safety data with self-assessment requirements to give a full, wide ranging report on the entire nature of a company's Safety Program     

Recognition for ABC members at both National and Chapter level. With various recognition events held throughout the year. STEP can also lead into National Safety Excellence Awards and Accredited Quality Contractor recognition.

To qualify for STEP Platinum, an ABC member company must:

• Have a total recordable incident rate at least 25% below their NAICS code industry average in the past year;
• Maintain an Experience Modification Rate (EMR, or "Mod Factor") of 0.800 (0.900 for companies with less than 100 employees);
• Submit their official OSHA Form 300 and OSHA Form 300A for the previous year;
• Have not suffered a fatality that resulted in an OSHA citation in any of the previous 3 years;
• Meet the minimum 20 Key Components score

When –    Tues. Aug. 14th at 4pm
Where –   425 McBride Ave. Paterson, NJ - Ricciardi Paint Store
Cost –       FREE!!!
Contact – Stacey at NorthJerseyPDCA@Gmail.com (for more info)
                  Or Adam, Store Manager, at  (973) 345-4444

To Read the Full Article click on the Picture of Sam. 

To read the full article please visit American Builders Quarterly Online. 

The National Brain Tumor Society is the largest volunteer-based brain tumor organization in the country and is supported entirely by private and individual donations.

THE SHAMROCK 'N' RUN IS ABOUT RAISING MONEY TO HELP THE NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF FINDING NEW THERAPIES AND A CURE FOR ALL 120 PLUS TYPES OF BRAIN TUMORS.

Visit  www.shamrocknrun5k.org for More Info.

Alpine is honored to be recognized by the PDCA as one of the top painting contractors in the country. Thank you to all of our hard working employees who helped make this possible. 

This year Alpine Painting has been awarded this top honor for our painting and sandblasting at Newark Airport's Monorail.  Please feel free to learn more about this unique project at our case studies page.

Thank you in advance.

To cherished friends, old and new, Thank you for your business.  We wish you happiness, prosperity and joy in the coming year.

Sincerely, 

Alpine Painting

The PDCA (Painting & Decorating Contractors of America), Benjamin Moore Paint Company and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have taken on an exciting new initative to paint 51 shelters in 50 days!  Color Care Across America, will transform shelters and touch lives with color.

The program will provide an in-kind contribution of paint from Benjamin Moore through its network of retailers and pro bono labor by volunteer professional painting contractors of the PDCA who will paint the interior of the winning shelters in 50 states and our nation’s capital.

Painter Dave Scaturro of Paterson based Alpine Painting helps paint the dining hall at the Rescue Mission of Trenton as part of the Color Care Across America project. The project is bringing makeovers to 51 homeless shelters in 50 days with the hopes that new bright colors will bring an emotional uplift to the homeless hurt by the economy. Trenton, NJ 9/21/11 

Your experience and relationships with commercial and industrial facility managers and general contractors is your gateway to a rewarding career with Alpine Painting & Sandblasting. We are proactive and sophisticated business people in the commercial/industrial painting and construction industry. Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors, now in our 35th year, arms you with a stellar reputation, a strong operational infrastructure and dynamic marketing materials to support your efforts in meeting our growth objectives.

Our services are employed by some of the largest and well-regarded companies in this region. We offer various surface preparation methods, specialty coatings, painting and general construction work. Areas of specialization range from painting water towers to apartment complexes, schools, hospitals, offices, warehouses, retail stores, bridges, swimming pools, even heavy equipment like earth movers and factory machinery.

This full-time position offers diversity and challenge on a daily basis. We are seeking a results oriented professional with strong Sales, Estimating & Project Management Skills. Your success will be dependent upon your ambition and ability to obtain new customers, estimate projects, hire subcontractors and manage jobs successfully. This highly visible position with an industry leader offers excellent benefits and salary based on your experience and results. We are looking for individuals that possess the right attitude and are motivated on learning our business. We want highly motivated top level professionals. Job specific training will be provided to assist you along the way.

Qualifications required for this position involve identifying and building relationships with decision makers, understanding our offering and possessing behaviors consistent with the high level of professionalism inherent at Alpine Painting and Sandblasting. You will manage a database of interested prospects, maintain prospect and customer contact, generate new leads and help us in making recommendations on future sales and growth strategies.

This is an opportunity that requires a motivated self starter. This person will make a professional presentation, be a team player, and know how to communicate value, build relationships with customers and close sales. If you feel your experience and/or ambition can be put to good use with us please forward your resume by email only to Dave@AlpinePainting.com.

Salary/Commission commensurate with experience, Alpine is an EOE.
Training and Sales Support is Provided, Plus:
 401K Plan
 Health Benefits
 Weekly Sales Training
 Unlimited Marketing Materials
 Huge Commission Opportunities

For more information on Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors visit our website at www.AlpinePainting.com. Get a feel for the tools we have created to distinguish ourselves from the pack. Come work with Alpine Painting; work hard, make a great living and enjoy working with others who are equally focused.

Note: Alpine Painting does not recommend or condone this activity.  Please Paint Responsibly. 

The NJSA is committed to improving the safety of their member companies and their employees.  Their goal is to raise the level of safety awareness, offer assistance in safety programs and promote safety through awards and recognition.  It is their hope that members of the NJSA will not only be the best subcontractors in the country but also the safest.  As a recipient of this Award, Alpine Painting helps define excellence in safety and serves as a role model for member companies.  

Please visit our website's Safety Page for more information on Alpine's Safe Work Practices. 

The Let’s Colour Project is a worldwide initiative from Dulux, Dulux Valentine, Coral, Flexa and Marshall to transform grey spaces with colorful paint. A mission to spread color all over the world.

Dulux is working together with local communities across the globe, rolling up our sleeves to paint streets, houses, schools and squares.

It’s the beginning of a colour movement that everyone can join in. Follow the journey on the Let’s Colour Blog and sign up now to find out how you can be a part of it.

Alpine Painting is a proud supporter of transforming peoples lives through color.  

Some of our available resources include:

• Sherwin Williams Color Visualizer – try out Sherwin Williams’ expansive color collection on your building by using this tool with one of your photos.
• Benjamin Moore Color Gallery – Browse through this comprehensive color guide to find a hue that you like for your space
• Sherwin Williams Color Snap Program – Use your smartphone to match any color to the Sherwin Williams library.
• Healthy Painting Tips – learn the do’s and don’ts of any painting project
• And many more

So visit http://www.alpinepainting.com/contact/painting-resources today to learn more about these tools and contact Alpine Painting to see how we can help with your next painting project.

Our new custom Facebook application offers updated features to all our Facebook fans. This includes access to more of Alpine’s photos and Alpine’s videos, as well as better integration with our website and easier ways to contact us. This new functionality will help to make all of your future interactions with Alpine as simple as possible.

Visit our new fan page here to gain access to all the new features Alpine has to offer. New visitors must click “Like” to gain full access.

Our case studies videos include:

• Exterior Painting of 14 Warehouses at an Industrial Complex in New Brunswick, NJ
• Nassau Hall – Restoring a 95 Year Old Mansion in Muttontown, NY
• NJCDC – William Waldman Independence House, Historic Sign Painting
• Darling International - Exterior Tank, Piping & Building Painting
• First Energy – Penstock Painting
• Lucy The Elephant, The World’s Largest Elephant, Margate, NJ (National Historic Landmark)
• Rockland County Sewer District No. 1 Pipelines -  (Nanuet NY and Blauvelt, NY)

Also be sure to check out the corresponding articles to these videos at http://www.alpinepainting.com/casestudies/overview to learn more about Alpine’s work on these impressive and historic projects.

The First PIPP award recognized Alpine’s craftsmanship for our commercial exterior work for AMB Property Corporation. This job required the painting of 14 warehouses using a wide range of surface materials including brick, stucco, and cinder block. In total Alpine covered over 175,000 square feet in surface.

The Second PIPP award recognized Alpine’s excellence in the industrial category for our work on the American Water Short Hills Tank project. This mammoth 800,000 gallon water tank stands 35 feet high and has a diameter of over 63 feet.  Alpine had to use five truck loads of crushed stone to stabilize a temporary foundation to erect elaborate scaffolding. After successfully draining and coating the tank the people of Short Hills were left with a vastly improved resource for their local community. Alpine’s diligent craftsmen and their relentless pursuit for perfection enabled us to win this prestigious honor. 

We are truly humbled by this national recognition from DECO magazine.

The EPA has implemented new lead-safety regulations that has been enforced as of April 22, 2010.  In conjunction with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program, (RRP) the EPA has provided a new set of comprehensive guidelines for contractors and property managers.  The new rules apply to interior and exterior painting and renovation projects at potential lead-based paint locations. Specifically the regulations apply to houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and daycare centers built prior to 1978.

All painting firms must certified and each individual employee must be trained for lead-safe work practices.  Contractors must also provide the building owners with a new hazard pamphlet and post lead hazard signs around the property.  Finally, the EPA has mandated that contractors practice dust containment measures and follow waste disposal procedures.

EPA Exceptions

There are also certain exceptions to the new safety regulations.  For example, if work includes only the application of paint and does not involve sanding, scraping, or other dust causing activities then the new RRP regulations do not apply.  Additionally small projects such as interior work that is less than six square feet of painted surfaces or less than 20 square feet of painted surfaces for exterior work do not apply. Furthermore, you can receive an exemption from the rules if the area has been declared free of all lead-based paint by a certified renovator that uses the EPA recognized test kit.  

Why Alpine?

Alpine is certified by the EPA and are well-versed in all of the new lead safety regulations.   Our craftsmen have been given extensive training about the new safety protocols and have had years of experience in the field to perfect their craft while following every safety measure right down to the letter.   

Be sure to ask the next contractor you hire if they are certified through the EPA for the new RRP lead law.  More information can be found by visiting the EPA’s website at www.epa.gov or by contacting Alpine Painting at www.AlpinePainting.com or (973) 279-3200. 

About 80% of green-certified building space will be in the commercial building sector by 2020, up from 73% today, reports Pike Research, of Boulder, Colo.

For commercial space, most green certifications will go to existing buildings, rather than new construction. In contrast, most of the residential focus will be on green certification of new properties, the company forecasts.

“Green building techniques are increasingly becoming the standard within the architecture and construction industries,” says research analyst Eric Bloom. “There are three major drivers behind green building certifications: environmental responsibility, reducing operating expenses through energy efficiency, and regulatory requirements that mandate energy efficiency and certifications.”

Green building certification programs are becoming increasingly important tools to verify that a building meets a set of “green” criteria, including energy efficiency, sustainable materials selection, site location and indoor environmental quality. In addition to their environmental benefits, certified green buildings can sometimes command higher property values and rents, and green building certification can distinguish certain properties in highly competitive real estate markets, Pike notes.

In addition to the well-known Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program in the United States and the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) program in the United Kingdom, there are more than 20 established green building councils around the world, with more than 40 other national-scale groups seeking similar status in the next few years.

While LEED and BREEAM will continue to dominate the North American and European green building markets, respectively, Pike Research anticipates that newly developed programs in China and India will represent about 30% of all certified green new construction by 2020.

Pike Research’s study, “Green Building Certification Programs,” analyzes the current market and regulatory conditions related to green building certification programs and provides forecasts for the growth of this industry.

The report includes an examination of green building drivers, barriers, and likely shifts in the underlying construction market. It also features profiles of major industry players, including detailed descriptions of dozens of green building certification programs around the world. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download at http://www.pikeresearch.com/.

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Be Sure to Ask the Right Questions.

Company History is Important: How long have they been in business? Has it been under the same name for that entire period of time? Are they members of the PDCA (Painting & Decoration Contractors of America) or the local Chamber of Commerce? Do they now or have they ever had any open cases with the Better Business Bureau or the Department of Labor? If so when and why?

Responsiveness: When you called the office did someone answer the phone or did you have to leave a message? Can they provide you with a time and day of when to schedule your estimate or will someone have to get back to you? Will they provide you with their email or cell phone? Open communication is essential when working on larger projects.

Safety: Do they have a documented OSHA Compliant or PDCA Approved Safety Program? What certifications do they have? Confined Space, Lead Abatement, Fall Protection and Scaffolding Rigging and Safety.

Management and Support: Your contractor should have a complete office Support Staff including, estimating department, full project management team, customer service and sales departments. Detailed Proposals should be sent via email, fax and hard copy in the mail.

Employee Testing: Each Employee should have mandatory annual health testing, periodic blood profiles respirator fit testing, drug and alcohol testing and individual background checks.

References: At least 10 or more project specific references.

Insurance and Risk Management: General Liability, Comprehensive vehicle policy, workman's compensation, inland marine and equipment floater, pollution liability and a large umbrella.

Training and Certification: A qualified commercial painting contractor should have some or all of these certifications, lead abatement certified, an accredited PDCA painting contractor, Pre-qualified NJ schools construction corp. in general painting, lead abatement, historical sites, steel tanks and structures. NJ dept. of labor, registered public works contractor, US defense logistics agency registered contractor, NJ business registration for state agency and casino service contractors and NJ dept. of Treasury Classifications: General Construction; Lead Abatement; Painting Historical Sites; Painting Tanks, Steel Structures and Elevated Structures.

Technology: They should use computer aided scheduling and enterprise application software and contact management software to ensure customers get the support and follow-up they deserve.

Alpine Painting utilizes all of the above and more

For more information about Alpine Painting please read below or visit www.AlpinePainting.com to find a true qualified commercial painting contractor.

More than brushes & ladders Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors is a full-service commercial/industrial/shop painting company. Headquartered in Paterson, Alpine employs more than 100 painters, and a full support staff, including administration, operations, project management, estimating, engineering and customer service.

By consistently demonstrating skill and reliability, Alpine has developed strong, lasting relationships with commercial businesses, operators of industrial complexes, as well as state, county and municipal governments throughout NY, NJ, CT and PA. “We are very good at what we do because we like what we do! No other painting contractor we know of can boast more emphatically about their repeat customer rate than we can.”

Alpine’s commercial painting services cover a broad range of environments and applications, including interior and exterior work in office buildings, churches and condominium complexes. Industrial site painting services range from bridges to warehouses and may include aggressive surface preparation techniques, such as power tool cleaning and/or sandblasting, and applying specialized coatings. A large shop blasting facility adjoins the building providing in-house painting and sandblasting services for our customers' portable construction equipment, trucks, trailers, cellular cable trays and structural steel.

The PDCA has also recognized Alpine Painting with the 2011 Picture it Painted Professionally (PIPP) award. This award recognizes overall project excellence and superior craftsmanship for our commercial exterior work. Alpine’s work on 14 warehouses for the AMB Property Corporation was completed using a wide range of surface materials including stucco, brick, aggregate panels, cinder block, and poured smooth concrete. The massive project also required the use of specific color schemes across over 175,000 square feet of surface. 

Alpine also won the 2011 Picture it Painted Professionally (PIPP) award in the industrial category for our work on the American Water Short Hills Water Tank project. The 80,000 gallon water tank stands 35 feet high, 63 feet in diameter and sits over 50 feet above street level. Alpine used five truck loads of crushed stone to stabilize a temporary foundation to erect elaborate scaffolding. After successfully draining and coating the tank the people Short Hills were left with a vastly improved resource for their local community. Alpine’s diligent craftsmen and their relentless pursuit for perfection enabled us to win this prestigious honor.  

Alpine Honored With Two Awards

In the May 2010 edition of Journal of Protective Coating & Lining Alpine Magazine (JPCL) Alpine was honored with the George Campbell Award and the William Johnson Award.  In conjunction with the SSPC, the magazine recognized two of Alpine’s exceptional painting projects out of the eight featured pieces. 

William Johnson Award

Alpine Painting was given the William Johnson award for their contributions to the Lucy the Elephant Project.  The Save Lucy Committee credits Alpine for their work in preserving Lucy the Elephant which has been a National Historical Landmark since1975. The project required dirt, dust, and rust removal along with a wood rejuvenation process and epoxy coatings.  In order to avoid overspray, all paint was applied by brush and roller and all gray surfaces received tow full finish coats of 100% acrylic, rust preventative, satin finish, elastomeric coating.

George Campbell Award

Alpine’s success on the Rockland County Pipelines project was recognized with the George Campbell Award.  The project included abrasive blasting, insulation, and paint coatings at two separate locations that were each over 20 years old.  The painting crew had to install water booms to protect the brook and extensive scaffolding work was needed.  Additionally, Alpine treated the area for asbestos.  Although the crew was faced with abnormal inclement weather, the project was completed 100 fewer than the required contract. 

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Power generation was one of the most important topics in our recent presidential election. Our country is moving toward clean energy at an ever increasing rate. Wind and solar energy are two of the most talked about methods for the future. Another form of clean energy production that has been around for years, but is not as commonly discussed is pumped storage. This method of energy production creates power by moving water through generation turbines from an upper to a lower reservoir. Unlike a dam which is only able to provide power when the weather is cooperative enough to keep the reservoir full, pumped storage is always available. As you may imagine, it takes more energy to pump the water back to the upper reservoir each day, in fact it’s only about 75% efficient. The real benefit of this energy is that it is available to create power for high demand periods throughout the day and use power during low demand periods overnight.

Another project was to clean and paint five storage tanks in the tank farm area outside. As done in the past, we called upon Dave Scatturo from Alpine Painting to help us put a plan together.

Two of the tanks were 20,000 gallons which always presents a challenge because of the height. However, Alpine took all necessary safety precautions in order to get the job done.

First, the tanks were cleaned by power washing and spot grinding/sanding. Plastic sheets were put around the base of the tank to catch debris and prevent it from running into our catch basin. The grinders/sanders were also equipped with a Hepa vacuum to reduce the amount of dust generated.

Once the tanks were prepared, three coats of epoxy paint were applied; a primer, an intermediate, and then a final coat of paint. The life span of this epoxy paint is about 8-10 years. The painting of these tanks is necessary maintenance and also helps keep the Tank Farm looking nice.

Thank you to Dave at Alpine Painting for completing this project in a timely and professional manner, as well as Bel-Ray and specifically Warren Cobb for letting us be in the way for a few weeks.

Almost one million children under age six suffer from lead poisoning, which can cause permanent brain damage. So how can you tell if your house or building has lead paint? How do you find a contractor who can safely eliminate the health risk? Can you afford it? Before planning your next maintenance project, you should know the answers to questions such as these.

To raise awareness of the health risk, the week of Oct. 19 is designated National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lead paint was used commonly in homes before 1978, when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned its use because of the health hazards.

Homeowners aren’t required to remove lead paint since it poses no immediate risk unless it is flaking or peeling. However, when lead paint is peeling or disturbed during renovations, it should be removed immediately, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Lead enters the body mainly though inhalation and ingestion. Signs of lead poisoning may include fatigue, sleep problems, irritability and headaches. Many of the symptoms are commonly misdiagnosed as the flu. Children and pregnant women have the greatest risk of permanent health damage. Lead dust settles on floors and walls where it can get on children’s hands or toys and into their mouths.

Testing Methods

There are three ways to test for lead in paint, but only one can be done by the homeowner. The other two require the use of professional testing services. The most common testing method is X-ray fluorescence (XRF) in which a handheld device is used to determine the presence and quantity of lead. XRF is the preferred method for residential work because many measurements can be taken in a short period of time with no damage to the surface being tested.

The second method is a paint chip analysis. Paint chips must be sent to a certified testing laboratory and analyzed for total lead content. Results from each of these methods should be compared to the acceptable ranges established by HUD and discussed with a certified industrial hygienist.

Homeowners can test using swabs that change color in the presence of paint containing lead. Lead-testing kits are sold at home improvement stores and on the Internet. While this test isn’t as accurate as the other two methods and can’t provide a quantitative analysis, it is an inexpensive way to determine whether it’s necessary to hire a professional testing service.

Homeowners shouldn’t try to remove lead paint themselves, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warns. It should be removed only by professionals trained to remove hazardous materials. Grinding, sanding or scraping can produce lead dust, which can be suspended in the air for some time. Once it lands on a surface, the area must be cleaned sufficiently or it may become contaminated. Typical contaminated areas include floors, window sills, window wells and the soil just outside the house. Since the dust can be airborne, the lead may contaminate your neighbor’s property or even public property. This can leave you vulnerable to lawsuits, which your insurance may not cover.

Treatment Choices

Once you determine you have lead-paint contamination, you have three options: lead abatement, encapsulation or repainting.

Abatement is the removal and disposal of all lead paint, with removal to the bare substrate. Typically, the work is done using a chemical stripper and power tools with a HEPA vacuum attachment. The work area should be sealed off with heavy plastic to contain the lead-contaminated waste and dust.

Encapsulation uses a specially approved coating applied to surfaces covered in lead paint. This product meets federal standards and is warranted by the manufacturer to seal the lead paint for at least 20 years. In most states, contractors must choose from state-approved encapsulants.

Repainting in a lead-safe manner is the most common and typically least expensive option. This can only be done before the state or municipality determines the lead paint is dangerous to the occupants. A contractor must protect the workers, the public and the environment from the dangers of the lead paint.

Cost is usually a key factor in deciding on the treatment. Abatement, or removal, is the most expensive treatment. It can cost three times as much as repainting, while encapsulation can cost double the amount. The higher cost is primarily due to the need to contain the area, collect dust, hire licensed contractors and workers with lead-pollution insurance and HEPA vacuum equipment.

Also, in deciding on a treatment, you should consider your liability if the job isn’t done correctly. For example, if your home is next to a playground or a daycare facility, your risk of contaminating a sensitive area is high. The chance of being sued may convince you to remove the hazard once and for all.

Your situation should be discussed with your contractor and a certified industrial hygienist so you can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

Hiring a Contractor

In choosing a qualified contractor to remove or treat lead paint, price should not be the only consideration. Some states require the use of licensed contractors, supervisors and workers to perform lead abatement and encapsulation. Some states set guidelines for repainting in a lead-safe manner. Contact your local health department for more information.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is mandating stricter training for contractors and their workers beginning in 2010. Until then, look for a contractor who meets federal OSHA standards. Your contractor also should have lead pollution insurance and should name you as additional insured. Many general liability insurance policies exclude pollution from lead.

Make sure your contractor has a lead health and safety plan. This plan will prove to you that your contractor knows the hazards and is responsible in dealing with any problems that arise.

Finally, develop a written work plan to cover the details of the job. This should include methods for lead paint removal, dust suppression, worker protection and waste disposal.

Lead poisoning is more common than you may think. A recent episode on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” featured a foster family, who learned their children have lead poisoning. Dust from lead-based paint on the home’s exterior had deposited in the soil in their backyard, where the children play. It’s frightening to know that an invisible toxin could be harming you and your family.

Samuel B. Scaturro is the operations manager at Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors in Paterson, N.J. He is certified by the Society of Protective Coatings as a Protective Coatings Specialist and Lead Abatement Supervisor and also is a NACE-certified Coatings Inspector. For more information, visit www.AlpinePainting.com.

RESOURCES:

• The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning,www.leadsafe.org
• The for Healthy Housing, www.nchh.org
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/lead/
• The U.S. Housing and Urban Development,www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfm

The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA), announced that Paterson, New Jersey based Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors, won two national awards, a Gold-level award for Safety in the Workplace and the Picture It Painted award in the Industrial Classification.

Worker safety is a major concern for all employers and is of special interest to members of the PDCA, whose workers are at greater risk for falls and exposure to toxic chemicals used in coatings and surface preparation.

“Alpine Painting has been a leader in on-site protocols for worker safety and jobsite protections,” says Benjamin Scaturro, President of Alpine. “We work with high profile corporations and sensitive industrial facilities that need assurances for every step in the process to be performed properly. Safety, the most important, is just one aspect of the assurances we need to provide.”

The second award presented to Alpine at the Paint and Coatings Expo in Los Angles this winter, featured the processes employed to prepare and paint a 200,000 sq/ft animal and food waste recycling facility in Newark, NJ, in 2007. This prestigious award captured the Industrial classification in the Picture It Painted competition.

Alpine was judged on its ability to creatively and successfully remove surface residue where chemical emulsifiers were used under strict compliance procedures. Throughout the project the facility was able to maintain full operation without delay or incident.

Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors, Inc. has been providing procedure-driven painting and related services to industrial and commercial facility operators in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut for more than 30-years. Check out this award winning company at www.AlpinePainting.com

For more information please contact:
David Scaturro, Alpine Painting
973-279-3200 ext. 24
dave@alpinepainting.com

One of the building and service industry’s largest trade associations, the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (St. Louis, MO), announced that Paterson, New Jersey based Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors, won the industrial classification of its Picture It Painted Professionally Award.

The 2008 award showcased the challenges to surface preparation and recoating surfaces in an animal and food waste recycling facility. Upon contract award, after a rigorous specification and pre-qualification process, Alpine’s industrial engineering department determined worker and property protection procedures.

Surface cleaning, preparation, priming and painting of this specialized facility included storage tanks, buildings, piping and supports, catwalks and fire suppression systems throughout a vast 200,000 sq/ft operation. Surface cleaning required the use of a 36,000 psi pressure washing unit, 12 times more powerful than conventional equipment and chemical emulsifiers applied under strict compliance procedures.

The facility was able to maintain full operation without delay or incident throughout the entire project. The award recognized only 2 contractors in the industrial classification from the more than 60,000 industrial facilities believed to be repainted in the US each year.

Alpine Painting and Sandblasting Contractors, Inc. has been providing procedure-driven painting and related services to industrial and commercial facility operators in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut for more than 30-years.

For more information please contact:
David Scaturro, Alpine Painting
973-279-3200 ext. 24
dave@alpinepainting.com

PDCA’S (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America) Contractor College announced today that Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors of Paterson, NJ has successfully earned PDCA Accreditation by completing all the necessary courses and submitting the appropriate business documents. Contractor College would like to congratulate Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors on this outstanding achievement.

Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors is yet another company within PDCA to earn the prestigious designation of becoming an Accredited Company. Stephen Scaturro, the Owner/President of Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors has many years of experience in the painting industry. The family owned and operated business was originally founded in 1975 as Scaturro Bros. Inc. and the current business was incorporated in 1981.

Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors specializes in both interior and exterior painting for commercial and industrial customers. The business is headquartered in a 10,750 square foot building in New Jersey and houses a full complement of support staff as well as an adjoining blasting facility that offers painting and sandblasting services for their customer’s portable equipment.

Stephen prides himself on having a profitable painting business that also offers services such as; color coding, restorations & repairs, tank linings, waterproofing, electrostatic paint application and scaffolding & rigging just to name a few. Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors is committed to their customers and providing them with quality workmanship, and competitive prices. Owner Stephen stated, “Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors has been a member of PDCA for approximately 15 years. As a past president of the Regional MAC Council, as well as, a National Board Representative, I can attest to the value that being a member can bring to our company.”

In congratulations to Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors Dr. Ian R. Horen CAE, PDCA CEO stated, “We are extremely pleased a high quality marketplace leader like Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors has become a PDCA Accredited Company. PDCA Accreditation will afford Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors the ability to set themselves apart from other contracting businesses by allowing them a marketplace advantage.”

The task of becoming Accredited was a team effort for Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors and the majority of the courses to receive Accreditation were taken on-line. Stephen stated “Staying Accredited in the changing technologies, environmental concerns, safety issues and successful business practices is paramount to the growth and success of our business! In fact, we share the information from the courses at each of our regularly scheduled staff meetings to make sure everyone is kept abreast of this critical information.”

The PDCA created Contractor College to provide a quality source for education in the painting and decorating industry. The accreditation program from Contractor College provides top quality practical business educational opportunities for contractors on-line and through its vast local network. Contractor College instructors are among the best in the industry. They offer practical, state-of-the-art education that covers every aspect of operating a successful contracting business, including such topics as finance and banking, insurance, management and human resources, sales and marketing and products and equipment.

To learn more about PDCA’s Contractor College and to obtain information or enroll in education programming, visit the PDCA Contractor College Website.

The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, is the only trade association that exclusively represents painting and decorating contractors in North America.