Club Level Feature

A Major Milestone for Johnson Matthey's Pennsylvania Clean Air Manufacturing Plant

Symbolising trade and investment between the United Kingdom and the surrounding South Pennsylvania region, look no further than Johnson Matthey's Devon manufacturing plant, celebrating its 50th birthday.

A leader in sustainable technology solutions, the roots of Johnson Matthey’s Devon plant, in Wayne PA, stretch back to 1974, which has remained key to the company's largest Clean Air business ever since.

The story charts back to the 1950s, when the California Institute of Technology identified vehicle exhaust emissions as a significant contributor to smog — a form of air pollution. Legislation progressively tightened emission limits, culminating in the groundbreaking Clean Air Act of 1970 which mandated substantial reductions.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Thursday, April 11, 2024: Around the Globe & At Home in Philadelphia: The Status of DE&I in the Corporate World »

Thursday, April 18, 2024: 13th Annual New Jersey Networking Dinner »

Wednesday, April 24, 2024: 75th Anniversary of World Affairs »

Saturday, May 4, 2024: British Embassy Open House Day »

Thursday, May 16, 2024: British American Business' Transatlantic Business Awards Dinner »

PAST EVENTS

Thursday, February 8, 2024: Winter International Business Networking Reception — The Path to High Impact Business & Successful Entrepreneurial Activities »

Thursday, March 7, 2024: Annual Global Economic Update »

HUMAN INTEREST FEATURE

London Carpenters' Company to Visit Philadelphia

The BABCPHL is excited to partner with the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia to welcome a delegation from the Worshipful Company of Carpenters in London to Philadelphia this fall.

Founded in 1724, Philadelphia's Carpenters' Company is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. The organization, originally a trade guild for master builders and now a professional association of architects, engineers, and contractors, was modeled after the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, which dates back to the Middle Ages and is now one of the many livery guilds that govern the City of London and elect the Lord Mayor. Like the countries they are from, the two companies have enjoyed a positive relationship for centuries.

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NEW MEMBERS

The BABCPHL is pleased to formally announce and welcome our newest members.

Club Level Members:

Johnson Matthey

Krista Johnson
US President
E: krista.johnson@jmusa.com
456 Devon Park Drive
Wayne, PA 19087
https://matthey.com/

Zachery Taormina
Plant Manager — Clean Air North America
E: Zachery.Taormina@jmusa.com
P: 484-531-3567

Louise Arnold
Product Line Director, Light Duty Diesel
E: louise.arnold@matthey.com

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Neil Boyden Tanner
Global General Counsel
E: neil.tanner@olympus.com
3500 Corporate Parkway
Center Valley, PA 18034
https://www.olympusamerica.com/

Julian Sauvagnargues
President, Olympus Corporation of Americas
E: julian.sauvagnargues@olympus.com

Richard Reynolds
President, Medical Systems Group
E: richard.reynolds@olympus.com

Adrian Marsh
Global Head of Administrative Finance
E: adrian.marsh@olympus.com

Paul Lambert
VP, Information Technology
E: paul.lambert@olympus.com

Corporate Members:

Choose New Jersey

Tim Crouch
Chief Strategy Officer
P: 609-228-9026
E: tcrouch@choosenj.com
One Gateway Center
11-42 Raymond Plaza W #1420
Newark, NJ 07102
https://www.choosenj.com/

GSTi

David G. Jones
Global Recruiting Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
E: tcrouch@choosenj.com
P: 973-896-0090
370 Richard Mine Rd
Suite 101
Wharton, NJ 07885
https://gstiusa.com/

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MIND THE GAP

Spring fever is upon us, prompting many individuals to take the time to unwind and relax. Over Easter weekend, approximately 7.5 million travelers passed through US airports, marking a record-breaking surge in travel. The bustling weekend, combining Spring Break, Easter, and the Eclipse travelers, saw a remarkable influx. The Thursday prior saw over 2.8 million passengers, surpassing the numbers seen on the busy travel days before Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, the surge in travel is not confined to airports alone. Road trips are also on the rise, impacting rush hour traffic nationwide, according to AAA. A flight to your favorite vacation destination was not always as easily attainable as it is today. The first flight to the United Kingdom took 23 days with 6 stops along the way spanning from the United States to Newfoundland, then Azores, Portugal, and finally the United Kingdom.

Trivia:

In which year did the first flight from the US to the UK occur?

The first person to submit the correct answer to babc@babcphl.com will receive one complimentary ticket to The 13th Annual New Jersey Networking Dinner taking place on Thursday, April 18, 2024.