U.S. Senator Chris Murphy Highlights Wallingford Manufacturer

WALLINGFORD, CT — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that “allnex” of Wallingford is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” The company develops and manufactures coating resins and additives for the architectural, automotive, consumer electronics, and packaging markets, as well as other sectors. Their products can be used on wood, metal, plastic, and other surfaces, and can be found in can coatings, deck stains, trim enamel, and more.

The Wallingford facility – which is one of 33 allnex manufacturing sites located around the world – has been in continuous operation for more than 75 years. (To sign up for Wallingford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

“allnex has been employing Connecticut residents for more than three quarters of a century – that’s a big deal,” Murphy said in a press release. “Thanks to the whole team in Wallingford for their hard work.”

At their Wallingford location, allnex employs 115 employees, many of whom have worked at the facility for more than 25 years. The manufacturer even tries to recruit family members of existing employees to fill vacant positions – currently four families at the Wallingford facility have had three generations work at the plant. They are proud to be receiving the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Large Companies . allnex is also a finalist for the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s GreenCircle Sustainability Award Program for their efforts to reduce toxic chemical releases.

Frank DiCristina, Site Manager at allnex in Wallingoford, said, “allnex is proud to have an eight decade history in Connecticut, with many generations of families having worked at the site. It speaks to the commitment and pride of our workforce, a key factor in our ability to be innovative and adapt to customers’ needs. We also appreciate being part of the Wallingford community, which has always provided great support to allnex, and thus we feel a strong commitment to give back and work with our town leadership to ensure the safety and sustainability of our home.”