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SHORTTAKES: Acklands-Grainger, Atlantic Fasteners, Brighton-Best International, Cable Tie Express, Chandler Products, Dyson Corp., Fall River Manufacturing, FastenFinder.com, Olander Company, 3V Fasteners, Semblex and Topura America Fastener
Acklands-Grainger president Sean O’Brien named Sandro Verrelli vice president for sales & marketing and Kevin Weadick vice president for supply chain.
Verrelli is responsible for sales development, inside sales centers, marketing and eBusiness.
Verrelli was promoted from general manager of the British Columbia and Manitoba market. He has been with Acklands-Grainger for 18 years in branch and sales roles.
Weadick has responsibility for D.C. operations, inventory, transportation and continuous improvement. Weadick joined Grainger’s U.S. supply chain organization eight years ago.
Founded in 1889, Acklands-Grainger distributes fasteners plus industrial and safety, and products from 165 branches and five distribution centers in Canada. Revenue for 2009 was $740 million.
Acklands-Grainger is headquartered at 90 W. Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B1E7 Tel: 905 731-5516 Web: ****************************************************************
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OBITUARY: Bryant Procter
Bryant Procter died May 11, 2010, after a lengthy illness.
He started in the fastener industry with Harper Screw Co., and then joined fastener manufacturer Central Screw Co. as Keene, N.H.-based outside salesman and later became sales manager. He was transferred to the Los Angeles division as West Coast manager. After establishment of FTR Fasteners by three former Central Screw employees he joined them as a full partner.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy and daughter Paige. Messages may be sent c/o Email: foreben@aol.com.
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