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Vol. 12 No. 1Vol. 12 No. 1Fall 2011Fall 2011“News and Views That Are Out Of This World”“News and Views That Are Out Of This World”

Board of Directors

Robert A. BorrhelloTriangle Fastener Corp.

Cleveland, OH216-351-9933

Chairman

Vice-Chairman/Secretary

Treasurer

Ron FoltzCornerstone Tool & Fastener

Tallahassee, FL850-580-1200

Larry JohnsonNorthbrook Contractor Supply

Northbrook, IL847-272-1290

Allen KassKass Industrial Supply Corp.

Bronx, NY718-299-6060

Director

Unistrut®, a part of Atkore International continues to expand its product line to include Solar Installation products. We offer the largest product portfolio for solar requirements, fast installa-tion, nationwide customer service, material and labor savings and a variety of different finishes. Our system can handle any solar installation need both large and small.

SOLAR MID-CLAMP

• Mid-clamp design for use with strut based racking system.

• Provides 7/8” panel spacing.

• Meets spacing requirements of WEEB-WMC.

• Meets uplift loads of 350lbs.

SOLAR END-CLAMP

• End-clamp design for use with strut based racking system.

• Patent-pending end-stop feature allows use with vertical strut.

• Meets uplift loads of 350lbs.

Unistrut is the original metal framing system featuring a unique weldless con-nection. The Unistrut system eliminates welding and drilling, and is easily adjust-able and reusable for infinite configura-tions. Over time, our brand has evolved

from a simple connection concept to a comprehensive engineered building and support system featuring a robust line of channels, fittings, fasteners, hangers, pipe clamps, and accessories. We provide customers with total-resource capability, making Unistrut the brand everyone asks for by name.

For more information about Unistrut’s Solar Installation product offering, visit www.unistrut.com or call 1-800-882-5543.

Announces Solar Installation Clamps

George MorganKentec, Inc.

Snellville, GA770-985-1907

Director

Rodney SteierDuo-Fast Northeast

East Hartford, CT860-289-6861

Director

Director

Mike GleasonELFCO-Electric Fasteners Co., Inc.

Mokena, IL708-478-6464

Nevan LittleLittle Hardware Company, Inc.

Charlotte, NC704-333-3133

Director

Andy MarkerL.W. Meyer, Inc.

Waukesha, WI262-513-2800

Director

Action Fastenings, Inc.

Brooklyn Park, MN

763-425-3994

Contact: Eric Erlandson

[email protected]

www.actionfastenings.com

Calendar of Events

Monday, May 7• Optional Golf Outing

Tuesday, May 8• Member-Only Luncheon & Meeting• Opening Party

Wednesday, May 9• Preferred Supplier Meeting • Tabletop Appointments• Awards Dinner

Thursday, May 10• Tabletop Appointments Continue

STAFDA 35th Annual Convention

November 13-15, 2011 San Antonio, Texas

Sphere 1 EventSunday, November 13

• Sphere 1 Member/

Supplier Meeting

10:30AM-12:00PM

Marriott Rivercenter

Salon I

Sphere 1 Annual Meeting May 7-10, 2012

Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV

President’s Message

CarolShackelford

CEO and President

Dear Sphere 1 Membership,

I’m pleased to report that we have completed the launch of our upgraded website. We encourage you to check out our new Internet FACE at www.sphere1.coop

Here’s a short list of some valuable enhancements: • New Sphere 1 Home Page • Designated Preferred Supplier product & application showcase rotates each time you visit the site) • Password protected at member & preferred supplier areas with enhanced security • Sphere 1 University On-Line Training Courses available with single sign-on • BizUnite “Button” at Member Login Home Page with single sign-on for easy access to our non-core Service Provider • Preferred Supplier Contact and Product Category Search Capability with LINK to each company website • Primary Member Contact profile and photo along with LINK to member website • All Member Locations and Contacts for each • Monthly Announcements, Gateway for Growth information, Active Surveys and MORE

Our organization had a strong first half 2011 in spite of continuing market challenges. We are gearing up for the STAFDA show, November 13-15, 2011 in the GREAT State of Texas. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with our preferred suppliers and network with fellow members.

See you in San Antonio!

Carol Shackelford

Welcome New Sphere 1 Member

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Alaska Industrial Hardware (AIH) broke ground this spring on their new 53,000 square foot store in south Anchorage and will incorporate the latest in sustainable energy design’s. The power tool department will be a store within a store at over 20,000 square feet. AIH is working with their preferred suppliers in designing displays

to fit the massive store. Other expanded departments will include Safety, Outerwear, Jan/San and Material Handing. The soft opening is scheduled for April 21st 2012.

Northeast Tool Supply quietly moved their Orleans, MA store to a new, larger facility on December 13, 2010. The new building is almost twice as big as the previous location. The grand opening was celebrated August 13th, 2011 with an Open House/Pig Roast. Many Sphere1 supplier partners were represented and the customer turn out was great. In order to support the company’s growth and better serve their customers Northeast recently hired an additional inside salesman, Larry Franklin, and outside salesperson, Mike O’Brien.

The August/September issue of Contractor Supply Magazine’s cover story featured Rainbow Fasteners. Kathy Rivers Pe-tersen, president and general manager, is the daughter-in-law of Dorothy Rivers the store’s founder. In 1975 Dorothy Rivers

was the first woman ever named Outstanding Small Business Person of the year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. “In 1983, Dorothy started me in the warehouse and I was hooked-I loved the business from day one. I learned job by job and in 1996 I bought the company. That was the goal from the day I started,” says Kathy.The article covers the company history, sales force, and is also a great testimonial for Sphere 1. “... that’s what we like best about Sphere1, the ability to try something new and see what it does. Sphere1 has helped us a lot that way because what works for the big boys doesn’t neces-sarily work for us,”


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Attendees at a recent Hahn Systems Customer Appreciation Open House were given the opportunity to use a tool made specially for the event. Customers spending $500 were allowed one shot with the tool. If they spent $1,000 they could shoot twice. For a $2,000 purchase three shots were allowed.Those who were able to knock over the target tool were then entered into a drawing. Three winning names were drawn. Winners were allowed to choose a tool with a value up to $300. It was a huge hit with the customers.For more information call 800-201-4246 or visit hahnsystems.com

Brannen’s Open House Preferred Supplies and Members

mark your calendar for

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

1:00pm to 6:00pm

Brannen’s is hosting a special open house for Members and

Preferred Suppliers who will be attending the STAFDA Convention in

San Antonio.

Plan on joining Rusty and his team for some Texas style hospitality!

Location: Brannen’s 1835 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX

Please RSVP to Barb Drochak 702-629-6468 or [email protected]

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August 13th and 14th, Alaska Industrial Hardware had their 7th annual “Silver Salmon Classic” on the world re-nown Kenai River. 60 guide boats took to the water Sunday morning in the pre dawn light with 240 anxious fisherman. Between the customers, vendors and the AIH sales team, fun was had by all. AIH wishes to thank all the Sphere 1 pre-ferred suppliers for their support.

Slots are filing fast for next’s years event. Any preferred ven-dors wishing more information may contact Mike Kangas at 907-276-7201.

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SASCO Fasteners, in Medford, Oregon, was asked to be the fastener supplier for the recent Extreme Makeover/Home Edition. Ark Build, of Medford, was the head builder for this amazing project, supervising the complete building of a new house for a deserving local family. “When I was asked to participate, I had no idea who the recipient family would be. It really made no difference in my decision to help, I was just glad to be there”, said Steve Dunham SASCO’s President. As it turned out, the recipient family was a family that SASCO had worked with some years before as a Sparrow Club sponsor, and Steve had just spoken with them earlier regard-ing donations to the local hospital foundation.

Framers, electricians, plumbers, mechanicals, struc-tural iron workers, masons, roofers and landscapers from the local area all donated their time. Local supply houses donated many needed materials. “The project was to build a new home in 108 hours, STRAIGHT! “ I knew that my role in this team effort was to be there when I was needed. We must have made 10 job site deliveries during the 4½ day “build”, including the week-end, and a 2:30am “midnight” bolt delivery”Having good local inventory, as well as the help of some of our key suppliers, made this

project go as smooth as any Extreme Makeover build ever, according to the show’s producers.

SASCO would like to thank supplier partners Powers Fasteners, Intercorp, Porteous Fasteners, Lenox Tool, Irwin Tool and Champion Cutting Tools for their assistance in this great project. The episode should be airing sometime in No-vember 2011.

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Sphere 1 members donate to WWP

Dear Sphere 1 Inc., On behalf of Wounded Warrior Project and the warriors we proudlyserve, I would like to extend my heartfelt thank you for your recent gift. Your commitment to supporting our nation’s heroes is sincerely appreciated. You are a great partner in our mission to honor and empower wounded warriors. Each year, wounded warrior Project continues to advance our mission with the support of patriots like you. Through such programs as TRACK, Solider Ride, Project Odyssey, and Family Caregiver Retreats, we have seen many lives changed for the better. I invite you to visit our website, woundedwarriorproject.org to keep up with the work you make possible. You will be inspired as you meet our warriors and read the latest news about Wounded Warrior Project’s programs and advocacy. The goal of Wounded Warrior Project is to ensure this is the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded veterans in our nation’s history. We couldn’t do any of this without your heartfelt support. I want you to know that my warm gratitude is shared by all of us at Wounded Warrior Project.

Saluting Your Kindness,

Adam SilvaAdam Silva, Chief Development Officer


Duo-Fast Northeast has purchased United States Tool and Supply (USToolandSupply.com)/dba Pennsylvania Tool and Supply, a seller of specialty and niche tools. Most of the operation will be moved to Connecticut.Two Duo-Fast warehouses have relocated. The Vermont warehouse is now at 144 Boyer Circle, Williston, VT 054995. The warehouse in Rhode Island has moved to 5 Minnesota Ave, Unit 4, Cranston, RI 02920.

On June 3, 2011 A.H. Harris North-ern New England Regional Vice President, Michael Griffin, and Vice President of Operations, Ryan Mur-phy, broke ground at the site of the new Harris facility in Plainville, MA.

The Harris office currently located in Medfield, MA will relocate to the new facility later this year. According to Michael Griffin, “The new Plainville facility will have a larger, state of the art warehouse which means more available inventory to meet our customers’ demands and it is conveniently located off I-95.”

The A.H.Harris Product Catalog is now available in digital format. The new format allows users to “flip pages for quick and easy browsing. The digital catalog also features a dynamic Table of Contents (icon in the lower left corner). Click the drop down button to view each section’s contents and go directly to the product group you want to review.

The A.H. Harris Cape Cod store formerly located in Buzzards Bay has moved to East Ware-ham. The new store conveniently located at 3131 Cranberry Highway has a larger showroom and warehouse for enhanced customer service.

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DEWALT Launches 20V Max Line at Sphere 1 TrainingIn July, twenty eight Sphere 1 member associates attended “Tool Solutions for the End User” at Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, MD, where the highlight was the launch of the new line of 20V Max cordless power tools from

DEWALT. Stanley Black and Decker’s PowerTrain team provided in-depth product training, as well as live head to head demonstrations that the attendees were able to run themselves. Most

importantly, the PowerTrain team made sure the training provided Sphere 1 associates with solutions they could take back to their customers and gain share in their markets. In addition to the new DEWALT cordless system, attendees were also trained on DEWALT corded tools, hand tools, lasers, and accessories plus Bostitch pneumatics and new Porter Cable tools.

“Great representation of the product mix and fantastic testing to compare the units to what the competition has to offer. Truly eye opening.” – Sean Ackerman, The Tool Nut

“Great instructors. Great facilities. Plenty of hands-on time.” – Andrew Sanfilipo, Ace Tool

“The information was also right on point and just what I needed.” – Kirk Mehlin, Tools Plus

Stay tuned for the next Stanley Black and Decker training class coming in March 2012!

SPHERE 1 UNIVERSITY UPDATE

• 1,487 Distributor Member Taking Courses • 24,426 Enrollments

• 7,130 Hours of Training Completed • 111 Courses Available

New Sphere 1 University CoursesSphere 1 • Sales Morsels from David RubinsteinFomo Products Inc. • Work Smart Handi-Brand Polyurethane Foam Health and Safety MAX USA • Max Concrete Tool Module IITrimble Navigation • TheodolitesDiamond Products • Phases of Construction Hitachi • NP 35A 23-guage Pin Nailer

Visit the Sphere1 University at www.sphere1.coop for more information.

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For more information on Sphere 1 please contact us or check out our website at

www.sphere1.coopSphere 1 National Office

2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 170Carlsbad, CA 92011

President/CEOCarol Shackelford

[email protected]

Vice PresidentMike Bentley760-804-0430

[email protected]

Cooperative ServicesMelinda Tobey760-804-0430

[email protected]

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Makita Power Tools brought 10 Sphere 1 members to Dana Point, CA on September 29th to meet and discuss business. Makita brought in their top management, Hiroshi Okamoto, President/CEO, Hiroshi Tsujimura, COO, Rich Chapman, Sr VP Sales, Ken Hefley, Sr VP Marketing, David Yamasaki, VP Operations, Alex Oliva, VP IT, Steve Tayler, VP Sales - Central Region, Travis Sims, VP Sales - Western Region, Theresa Westphal, National Account Manager. Sphere 1 attendees included Bob Coursey - Big D Bolt & Tool, Coleen Walter - Big D Bolt & Tool, Rob Steier - Duo-Fast Northeast, John Raines - Fasco Fastener, John Lee - Lee’s Tools, Rick Stelzer - Merlin Stelzer Sales, Mike Karch - Neu’s Building Cen-ter, Marla Endicott - Precision Tools, Eric & Jeanne Savelle - Tools Plus, Cal Mar-tin - Tools-r-us, Bob Borrhello - Triangle Fasteners and Carol Shackelford - Sphere 1. After the full day of discussions everyone enjoyed a nice dinner, the great California coastline, and a gorgeous sunset.

Based in Anderson, South Carolina, DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company, purchased the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery and BIESEMEYER® accessories from Stanley Black & Decker in February 2011. DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation designs and manufactures portable, stationary and benchtop woodworking machinery and equipment, and related accessories for professional woodworkers. At its facility in Anderson, the New DELTA® will continue the Made in USA tradition of designing, manufacturing and marketing the world class UNISAW®, radial arm saws, line boring machines and BIESEMEYER® accessories.

Craig Walls is the Sphere 1 primary contact. His office is located at 5530 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626. Craig may be reached at 864-940-9661 or [email protected]

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Preferred Supplier News

Ryan Bazela recently joined Fomo Products, Inc. as the company’s West-ern regional sales manager. He brings to Fomo his wealth of knowledge and 13 years experience in the regional sales arena. Bazela will be focusing on managing area rep groups and growing the Fomo business in the Western region. For more information about Fomo products, visit www.fomo.com or call 800.321.5585.

Ryan Bazela

Berlands House of Tools – August 31, 2011At least 100+ customers came through the store and Makita Big Rig. They sold many of the popu-lar LXT kits and created special orders for many new items. Free Rockstar drinks were available

inside the showroom and in the front of the truck which was very popular with the young contractors. All in all a great day for Berlands and Makita Power Tools.

Big D Bolt & Tool – September 23, 2011The Makita team rode with the Big D Sales Team to help promote the event. The day started out slow but they pulled it out in the end and they continued to make sales the following week as people came back to the

store to buy more products. The big success came after a showroom display redesign. The 24 ft section has a hammer stand tree and an area for concrete/metal saws. Big D went from a set of 30 tools to over 70. They have seen a dramatic increase in product movement since the installa-

tion of the wall. Previously undisplayed items are now selling such as compressors, miter saws, impacts and more cordless!

Brannen’s – September 21, 2011It was a great day for tool sales, 170+. They sold over $77,000 in tools and accessories during the day. Customers were treated to Rockstar drinks. Bran-nen’s is a Makita PRO Center dealer. Please stop by on your way to STAFDA Saturday Nov 12th from 1-6pm for Brannen’s open house. Come visit the store and see the new Makita display.

Coast Construction Supply – July 28, 2011The Makita Experience More Truck participated in Coast Construction’s Cus-tomer Appreciation Day. Most of the time was spent showing and demonstrating tools to the Electrical Contractors that attended. They were able to place tools with several key accounts on a 30 day demo trial. Coast’s annual event

includes John Whalen’s famous beans, along with Pork or Beef ribs, and beer brats. It is an authentic down home cook out. Coast does a tremendous job taking care of their customers.

R.J. Marchand – September 27, 2011From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM the Makita Experience More truck was at R J Marchand in Metairie, LA. This was R J Marchand’s 10th truck event since 2005. Frank and Greg

Sibley, the owners, know the importance of promoting their product lines and always jump at the opportunity to have the Makita truck at their store. The day brought steady crowds who were eager to purchase Makita tools at the day’s special pricing. The day was such a success and they were so busy, they forgot to take pictures, they promise to take pictures to share at their next Experience More event.

Thomas ToolThomas Tool just reset the tool display in their Crystal, MN store. Makita reps came in and turned the showroom upside

down and started over. The display looks great and now brings a focus to the product, they expect sales to increase exponentially. Up next – the remaining stores will receive the same great look.

Tools-R-Us – August 3, 2011While in town racing The Rockstar Makita Leduc Race Team visited Tools-r-us They rolled in their Big Rig, offloaded their race trucks and set up in the parking lot. Tools-r-us customers were treated to great deals and exclusive deep discounts which attracted huge crowds. The racing team signed autographs, gave out Rockstar drink and even picked up a few things for themselves as Tools-r-us stocks over 10,000 items. Tools-r-us is a Makita PRO

Center dealer, with 40 feet of dis-plays, and authorized service center for Makita.


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For Arrow Tools, customer appreciation days are more than just hot dogs and baseball caps. Jeffery Silverman hosts an event that stops crowds and closes new business. This year Jeffery partnered with local Milwaukee Tool rep, Matt Hart, to design a creative program to drive new Milwaukee and Arrow business. The event drew over 1,500 people and netted Arrow and Milwaukee more than $130,000 in day sales. While this is a tremendous show, it only marks the beginning of what Milwaukee and Arrow ex-pect to be larger things to come. This year, Arrow is up over 55% on their Gateway For Growth target and is setting the stage for even larger growth for the fourth quarter.

As a member of Sphere 1 and a dedicated partner to Milwaukee Electric Tool, L.W. Meyer goes over the

top to gain the commitment and trust of their end users. Andy Marker, along with the Milwaukee Salesperson Jennifer Schaefer, began a conversion program with several of their key end users in the Milwaukee Market. The program allowed for trade in of a competitive tool for $100 off the purchase of a new Milwaukee Tool. The program was an instant success, netting over 250 trade in’s and gaining L.W. Meyer and Milwaukee new business with the M18 Metal Cutting Saw and M18 Ham-mer Drills. To date, L.W.Meyer is exceeding their Gateway for Growth target by 32% for the Year.

If you want to win in the Milwaukee Market, you have to think big and that’s what the team at Neu’s does every day.

With the help of the local Representative Johnathan Walter and Regional Manager John Farrell, the Neu’s team of Harvey Neu, Mike Karch and Pete Kaphinst successfully

undertook a full transformation of the Milwaukee Display area. These new displays have generated a greater sense of urgency from the Milwaukee team and driven sales across the counter. Year to date the Neu’s team are overdriving their Milwaukee goals by 36% and are looking toward another successful gateway for growth.

Recent Wins

• Pieper Electric 100+ Metal Saw conversion from Panasonic

• AMP/Morse Electric Inc. 100+ 2602-22 purchase for work on the new Chrysler Plant being built in Belvidere, IL

• J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. $17K conversion from Panasonic

Recent Half Day Sales Event

• 9K in Milwaukee sold

• 20 Conversions

• 7 Pre-Orders for Heated Jackets

• 8 new Rotary Hammers sold


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Powers Fasteners is proud to add Stephen Ludwig to its team of fastening and anchoring professionals. Ludwig will serve as Director of the newly developed Electric Tools & Accessories segment. He will work closely with Matthew Chamberlain,

Vice President of Engineering & Product, to address the market of tools specifically designed for anchor drilling and setting. The focus of his responsibilities will be to augment Powers’ anchoring products with the power tools used to install those products. Ludwig has over a decade of manage-ment experience with extensive hands-on experience in electric tools, product development and

channel management. While many continue to cut back on employee staffing Powers Fasteners is continuing expansion in key markets. New staff has been added to the San Francisco, CA branch office. Marty Mashlakian has joined the company as a Field Sales Engineer. Marty brings over fourteen years experience in sales and marketing, analysis and design, technical support, field inspection and project management.John O’Brien a seasoned veteran in the anchor industry is a Branch Manager for Northern California. Jeff Warmolts has been promoted to Midwest Field Engineer. Jeff has been with Powers for nine years as sales engineer in Chicago. His responsibilities have been expanded to provide technical support to other sales territories in the Midwest. New sales people have been added in two other

key markets, Denver, CO and Columbus, OH. Jared Hemmer is the Branch Manager in Denver, CO. Jared brings an extensive knowledge of the fastener industry. “His prior work experience in the field working with contractors and engineers have made the transition easy,” said Lenny Colasuon-no, V.P. of Sales and Marketing. Tom McBride, another seasoned veteran in the anchor business, has joined Powers in Columbus, OH. Tom has many years of experience in both the distribution and manufacturing sectors. His knowledge and relationships with local contractors and distributors will surely pay dividends according to Dave Steiner, V.P. of Field Operations.

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Stephen Ludwig Marty Mashlakian

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Recently Robert Lee, Brandt Anderson, Jeff Paulson along with Phil Chilimindris spent a day resetting the Construction Supply, Inc. showroom in Denver, CO. With the partnership built over the years they were able to reset 28’ of DEWALT accessory wall space, 28’ of Stan-ley Hand tool Space, 48’ of Powertool space along with multiple off shelf merchandisers and power tool stack outs. We are confident that this showroom “face lift” will help increase sales further beyond where they currently are! A big thanks to CSI for the help and support this year, DEWALT looks forward to more positive results as the months go by.

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Bridget N. Amicone, Esq. - Vice President of Finance and Administration. Bridget will oversee both departments of the international company. She will also continue to handle all in-house legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions.Joe Ashton - Regional Sales Manager-Southeast. Joe brings over thirty years of knowledge and experience in the safety industry. His territory includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.Chris Barrington - Market Manager-Midwest. Chris has a comprehensive background in the safety industry. His territory includes Illinois, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.Mike Brooks - Vice President of Sales, Industrial Division. Mike joined PIP in 2007 as Southeast-ern Regional Sales Manager responsible for hand protection product sales through independent representatives to distributors. He went on to be National Sales Manager. In his new position Mike will oversee sales activities in the Industrial Division including both National Account Managers.Allen Brown - Director of Logistics and Warehousing Operations. He will oversee both inbound and outbound shipping from PIP’s Memphis, Tennessee location. Allen joined the company in 2006 as Branch Manager, later moving to managing the CA and NY distribution centers.Dan Gasman - National Account Manager. Since joining PIP in 2007 he has played a major role in developing the business in the Southeast Region as the Regional Sales Manager. Dan will now focus on National Accounts.Dean Mastan - Customer Service Manager. Dean will be in charge of staff and order manage-ment, training and customer service procedures and development in the Industrial and Food Service divisions.Joseph Milot III - Director of Manufacturing Operations and Hand Protection Product Manager. Joseph will oversee all U.S. based manufacturing facilities for the international company. He will continue to handle all hand protection product planning, development, and launches for the indus-trial market.Robin Roberts - Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Robin will oversee all sales and marketing decisions and personnel at the Albany, NY international company. He joined the compa-ny in 2000 as Eastern Regional Sales Manager covering independent representatives in eastern US and Texas. By 2001 Roberts was Vice President of Sales for the Consumer and Industrial divisions.Dan Taft -Manager, Pricing Administration. Dan will support the sales staff by providing competi-tive pricing on all bids. He will also work with Product Managers to meet and beat all credible competitive pricing in the market.Don Wilkinson - Market Manager-South Central US. Don is responsible for growing sales, acquiring and managing key accounts, and distribution development. He brings significant industry experience. His territory includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Western Tennessee.PIP has acquired McHenry Knitting and Manufacturing, Inc. A new PIP Company, McHenry Manufacturing Inc. (MMI), will operate the business in the same manner that made McHenry one of the leading suppliers of knitted and cut-and-sewn personal protective products in the industry. “The acquisition of MMI is an exciting addition to PIP,” said Joe Milot, President of PIP. “MMI builds on PIP’s commitment of ‘Bringing the Best of the World’ to the industrial world.”

Before and during Hur-ricane Irene, Generac Power Systems was busy getting the word out about the value of portable and stationary home backup generators. Generac was featured twice on NBC’s “The Today Show”, participated in articles

published in both The Wall Street Journal and The Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee, and saw several news stories aired on local TV stations picked up by The Associated Press. Gen-erac also featured ads on The Weather Channel intended to drive awareness nationwide about the availability, value, and safe operation of portable and stationary home backup generators.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. is pleased to announce the following …

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Edge, Inc., a Specialty Lighting Designer and Supplier. “The acquisition of The Designers Edge assets significantly expands CCI’s current product portfolio across a wide range of lighting product categories, including industrial, work and utility, as well as

products for security and landscape applications.” Additionally CCI successfully completed the acquisition of Technology Research Corporation TRC’s sizable commercial and consumer products segment greatly broadens Coleman’s current electrical products platform, including portable GFCI’s and TRC’s newest HD Pro Series of high power GFCI’s. Other products relevant to the Contractor Industrial channel are the Yellow Jacket cable protectors and the Drag Strip cord locks. For more information visit www.colemancable.com

In August Elco Construction Products launched its new website and products catalog. Both have a new look and contain the most up to date information on Elco products. The new format segments Elco products into four distinct product groups. As Elco moves forward and develops new and innovative fastening technologies each of these

focused product groups will be strengthened. This is a great opportunity for Sphere 1 members to sell unique and proprietary products in the marketplace and create higher margin sales. The website can be viewed at www.elcoconstruction.com and you can also download a copy of the catalog.

FallTech is pleased to announce the addition of Mark McLain to the newly appointed position of Southeast Regional Manager effective August 1st. Mark brings a diverse background with 20+ years of consistent performance in Regional and National Account Management for a variety of Manufacturers serving Industrial and Commercial MRO, Safety, Retail and Government Distribution Channels.

Mark McLain

International Fasteners Inc. has unveiled a new cooperative ad-vertising program for 2012. The Distributor Loyalty Program will benefit all Sphere 1 Members who sign up during the 4th quarter and agree to stock Daggerz Brand Product. By earning loyalty points, members will be able to trade in their points at the end of

each quarter to receive promotional items for both in-house and out in the market uses. For more information, please contact Joanne Bialas at [email protected] or (888)241-0203

The Kimberly-Clark Professional* prepaid freight policy on $500 minimum eyewear orders has been extended in order to support customers who place frequent orders for eye protec-tion products. The $500 minimum order must be comprised of eyewear products in the following categories and cannot be combined with other product categories: All V10 - V60 JACKSON SAFETY Branded eyewear products, SMITH & WES-SON Eyewear products, V10 - V50 KLEENGUARD Branded eyewear products, V70 - V100 JACKSON SAFETY Branded gogglesOrders will ship with standard lead times. Future dating is not allowable. Please note when placing a $500 minimum order of eyewear so that freight charges will not be applied.

Gary Bender joined Main Tape in 2007 as manager of sales and business development of the Graphics division, He has over twenty years of business development and industry management experience. Gary was recently promoted to managing sales and operations for FilmTech LLC. He is Sphere 1’s secondary contact. Gary may be reached at 908-770-9230 or [email protected]

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Intercorp is pleased to announce the relocation of its Portland branch to a much larger and more strategic location. “Because on-time deliveries and order fill rates are a top priority for us, we decided to move to this new location. This will

allow us to stock a larger inventory and deliver our quality products to any location in the region within 2 days,

and nearly 70% of the region overnight,” said National Sales Manager, Law Winchester. The new branch address is: 9494 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Tualatin, OR 97062. To contact the branch call: 800-434-5606, 503-783-5550 or e-mail: [email protected]

Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems is proud to announce a logo change. As you know, Anchor Systems is a part of the Simpson Strong-Tie Company and for the past 15+ years has successfully helped the larger company in its efforts to reach more customers in the commercial, industrial and infrastructure markets. Today, Simpson Strong-Tie offers a wide array of ad-hesives, mechanical anchors, gas and powder-actuated fastening tools, and drill bits to the industry. Because we are so committed to the commercial, industrial and infrastructure business, we want to grow our global brand in this area, so we’ve made the decision to brand all our product lines under the Simpson Strong-Tie (orange and black) logo - a brand that has built a 55-year history on strong customer rela-tionships and engineered, tested and field-supported products. Over the coming months, you’ll notice a new logo on our literature, signage, packaging, website and other marketing and sales materials. This logo change, however, will not have any affect on customer service or opera-tions - customers will continue to work with the same Anchor Systems sales representative and field engineer and the company will continue to deliver on its promise of “In the specs, On the job, At your service.”

Spectra Precision, a division of Trimble Navigation Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Dahl as the North America

Sales Manager. Mike has over 37 years of industry experience. He will have direct management responsibility for the inside sales team, regional sales managers and national account managers in North America. Mike is committed to bringing superior service and best in class precision tools and accessory products to our construction partners. He understands the importance of Sphere 1 membership and looks forward to working with the sales teams. Mike may be reached at [email protected]

Mike Dahl

Dave Cannon is the new Sphere 1 prima-ry contact for Ramset. Dave has 24 years of experience in the industry, 14 on the distribution side in Florida and the last 10 with Ramset. Currently he is the National Business Development Manager for Electrical initiative. Dave is looking forward to working with Sphere 1 members to strengthen the partnership and grow the business together. He may be reached at 678-642-7237 or [email protected]

Dave Cannon

Aervoe is proud to announce an exciting change in manufacturing. Currently the solar lighting and LED Road Flare products are produced in China. By moving these lines to their factory in Northern Nevada Aervoe hopes to bring new jobs to the area. The “Made In USA” products should

start production around the first of the year.

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