March 16, 2011 - Brighton Best Announces 2011 Open House Dates
August 26, 2010 - Cable Tie Express, Inc
Press Release
Cable Tie Express, Inc., a Master Distributor for cable ties and related wire management
products, is pleased to announce the addition of Lee S. Johnson Associates, Inc. as a
Manufacturer’s Agent for the company. Lee S. Johnson Associates will be covering Eastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland.
The Agency, currently comprised of Lee Johnson, Jr., Steven Gillmor, and Fran Newlin,
was founded in 1984 by Lee’s father. Lee assumed ownership of the Agency in 1998 and
recently founded the Mid-Atlantic Fasteners Distributors Association (MAFDA), currently
serving as its president. They are also members of STAFDA, MFDA, ISA, and MANA.
The Lee S. Johnson Associates Agents may be reached as follows: Lee Johnson, (877) 634-
7377 or (484) 645-3820; Steven Gillmor, (877) 634-7377 or (484) 645-6029; and Fran Newlin
(877) 634-7377, or through Cable Tie Express, 888-603-1233, fax 800-395-1233, or via e-mail
sales@cabletieexpress.com.
“We are confident that the professionalism and experience of Lee and Steve in the Fastener
Industry will further support the customer focus and service levels customary with the sales and
marketing approach of Cable Tie Express”, stated Char Cooper, President of Cable Tie Express.
Cable Tie Express with its commitment to quality, service, and partnering with its distributor
customers carries a complete line of cable ties, heat shrink tubing, clamping and bundling
products, and wire connectors.
For further information, contact Cable Tie Express, phone 888-603-1233; fax 800-395-1233; e-
mail sales@cabletieexpress.com; or visit their website at www.cabletieexpress.com.
September 30, 2009 Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc.
Press Release
5/27/2009 Brighton Best Announces Open House Event on June 18
4/20/2009 Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. Receives Certification to the New ISO 9001:2008 Standard
Metric and Multistandard Components Corp. is pleased to announce they have received certification of the newly released ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard.
Roger Stillman, Operations Manager of Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. says, "This is quite an accomplishment and enables us to continue to demonstrate our commitment to a Quality Management System and also be one of the first companies in the world to be approved to the new standard." "Our commitment is to our customer and we will always go the extra mile" added Joel Koppe, NY Sales Manager.
For more than 45 years Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. has strived to make buying quality metric industrial supplies as easy as possible from one single-source. With the company's extensive product line of fasteners, fittings, tools and hard to find specials, high service-level and reliability; Metric's customers needs are met and exceeded at every opportunity.
For further information, contact Metric & Multistandard Components Corp., 120 Old Saw Mill Rd., Hawthorn, NY 10532; phone 800-431-2792. http://www.metricmcc.com/
1/13/09 Lubker Distribution Moves to New Facility
Lubker Distribution, a provider of managed inventory solutions has celebrated its seventh year in business by moving into a new state of the art facility located in West Chester, PA. The new center of operations will provide Lubker Distribution with over 15,000 square feet of distribution area, including unique narrow aisle distribution racking and picking equipment. Technology remains at the forefront of all activities, driving leading edge replenishment processes, inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
The new facility is located at 1304 Goshen Parkway, Suite 100, West Chester, PA 19380. Contact information remains the same, phone number 610-430-8615, fax 610-430-4388 or email at rlubker@lubkerdist.com, or visit the Lubker Distribution web site at www.lubkerdist.com.
1/9/2009 Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc. Celebrates 25 years!
“As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary and as I reflect back on my past 17 years with the company I am overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude, humbleness and a touch of sadness. Gratitude, I would like to thank all the loyal customers and principals who stuck with us over the past 25 years. Humbleness, in accomplishing such a major business milestone (half of all family business fail when the second generation takes control). I am also humbled as well to have worked with many great employees over the years who have helped us achieve this milestone and made my job fun at the same time. Lastly a tinge of sadness, in that my Father could not see his dream fulfilled. I give my dad all the credit in the world for leaving a secure salary and having the fortitude to start this business. I’m only steering the ship that he built 25 years ago.” Lee S. Johnson, Jr.
History Timeline of Agency:
1922- Lee Johnson Jr’s. Great Grand Father ( Rufus Battegier) starts the Coatesville Plate Washer Co.- a domestic manufacturer of flat washers. Becomes the first company to manufacturer a Dock Washer.
1966-1982- Lee Johnson Sr. works at Coatesville Plate Washer Co. serving many roles. Resigns as VP of Sales in 1982.
1984- Lee Johnson Sr. starts Lee S. Johnson Associates Co.- A manufacturer’s representative agency. Major lines included Wrought Washer Co., Mellowes, XL Screw and Maryland Nut & Bolt Co.
1986 – Coatesville Plate Washer Co. is sold and its machinery liquidated.
1992- Lee Johnson, Jr. starts as an outside salesperson for the company.
1998- Lee Johnson Sr. loses battle with melanoma cancer and passes away at age 55. In the same year, Lee Johnson, Jr. takes over as President.
1999- Lee Johnson Jr. - changes name of company to Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc.
2007 – Purchased our first building located in Pottstown, Pa... Building is registered as one of the city’s national historical buildings.
2009- Company celebrates its 25th anniversary!
What makes our Agency different?
~Our staff, when my Father started the company he emphasized that the principals need to know that we are out working for them everyday. If the customer sends an order or inquiry directly to our principal how does the principal know that our agency generated that inquiry or order? They don’t, unless they ask and in some cases that does not always work either. My Father asked his customers to send all inquiries and order directly to him. My Father was one of the first agents to hire a fulltime office manger and inside sales staff to handle all the paperwork which allowed him to spend his time on the road making calls. To this day, 50% of our customers still send there inquires and orders through our office. When you call Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc. during normal business hours you get a live person answering the phone not some recording. Today, we have 2 inside staff members (Fran & Carol) and 2 outside staff ( Lee & Steve).
~Technology, we operate with latest technology so that we can stay in contact with both our customers and principals wherever we are. Steve and I both have cell phones (Verizon Dare) with email capabilities; we also each have laptop computers for Power Point presentations. Internally, we operate on the ACT software system for contact management and recently have had a server installed so that we can all easily access and efficiently share information about our customers. We have recently hired a computer consultant to keep us not only working efficiently but also helping us utilize what technology we already have to its fullest potential.
~Outside the industry thinking, we have recently hired a marketing firm and have reinvented ourselves in some areas in order to retain and attract new business. We have looked at other industries (pharmaceutical, technology, etc.) to see what successful business practices can be transported into ours.
~Loyalty, to both our customers and principals. We have relationships with both parties that eclipse the mere business ties. We have 2 principles that have been with us for the full 25 years! We have been with ¾ of our principals for more then 10 years! We took a customer survey about 5 years ago asking our customers a very stinging question- What value, if any, does our agency bring to your business? We sent this out to over 1,000 customers in our territory and received back a resounding 94% positive response that our agency brought “something to the table”. We encourage our customers to participate in our corporate sponsored social outings: golf, holiday parties, fishing trips, theater and sporting events etc. I have discovered over the years that meaningful relationships are established outside normal business hours.
~ Hard work, commitment and servicing the heck out of both our customers and principals. I think the fact that we are celebrating our 25th anniversary substantiates these actions.
The next 25 years:
Our tag line says it all- “Partnering for Growth”. Our goal is to make sure our customers grow, if they grow we grow. Twenty-five years of partnering with our customers has equated into twenty-five years of growth for this agency. Adapt and improve.
My sincere thanks to all of our customers and principals for sticking with us through these past 25 years!
Lee S. Johnson, Jr.
President
Contact Info: Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc.
P.O. Box 89 Spring City, Pa. 19475
1-877-634-7377 Phone
1-866-329-5752 Fax
Lee@LSJASSOC.com Email
www.LSJASSOC.com Website
Personnel: Carol Gilligan- Inside Account Manager
Fran Newlin- Office Manager
Steven Gillmor- VP of Sales
Lee S. Johnson, Jr- President
Agency Founded: 1984
Territory: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and New York.
9/2/2008 Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc.
August 26, 2010 - Cable Tie Express, Inc
Press Release
Cable Tie Express, Inc., a Master Distributor for cable ties and related wire management
products, is pleased to announce the addition of Lee S. Johnson Associates, Inc. as a
Manufacturer’s Agent for the company. Lee S. Johnson Associates will be covering Eastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland.
The Agency, currently comprised of Lee Johnson, Jr., Steven Gillmor, and Fran Newlin,
was founded in 1984 by Lee’s father. Lee assumed ownership of the Agency in 1998 and
recently founded the Mid-Atlantic Fasteners Distributors Association (MAFDA), currently
serving as its president. They are also members of STAFDA, MFDA, ISA, and MANA.
The Lee S. Johnson Associates Agents may be reached as follows: Lee Johnson, (877) 634-
7377 or (484) 645-3820; Steven Gillmor, (877) 634-7377 or (484) 645-6029; and Fran Newlin
(877) 634-7377, or through Cable Tie Express, 888-603-1233, fax 800-395-1233, or via e-mail
sales@cabletieexpress.com.
“We are confident that the professionalism and experience of Lee and Steve in the Fastener
Industry will further support the customer focus and service levels customary with the sales and
marketing approach of Cable Tie Express”, stated Char Cooper, President of Cable Tie Express.
Cable Tie Express with its commitment to quality, service, and partnering with its distributor
customers carries a complete line of cable ties, heat shrink tubing, clamping and bundling
products, and wire connectors.
For further information, contact Cable Tie Express, phone 888-603-1233; fax 800-395-1233; e-
mail sales@cabletieexpress.com; or visit their website at www.cabletieexpress.com.
September 30, 2009 Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc.
Press Release
Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to their sales team, John W. Grabner, Jr., Strategic Accounts Manager. John joined Cardinal in December of 2008 as Lean Manufacturing Manager. He has since been part of Cardinal’s Process Improvement Team (PIT Crew), as well as managed the short lead time area in Cardinal’s plant.
John’s background includes development through management training programs, operations, and customer service through the hotel industry. John is completing his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training and will be responsible for internal Six Sigma projects to reduce costs and wastes along with furthering Cardinal’s Lean Manufacturing journey.
Cardinal Fastener is the largest manufacturer of hot forged product in North America. They offer customers fast lead times at competitive prices for products from 3/8” to 3” diameter. You can contact Cardinal Fastener at phone: 216-831-3800 / Fax: 216-831-3651 or sales@cardinalfastener.com. Visit our website at www.cardinalfastener.com.
5/27/2009 Brighton Best Announces Open House Event on June 18
4/20/2009 Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. Receives Certification to the New ISO 9001:2008 Standard
Metric and Multistandard Components Corp. is pleased to announce they have received certification of the newly released ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard.
Roger Stillman, Operations Manager of Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. says, "This is quite an accomplishment and enables us to continue to demonstrate our commitment to a Quality Management System and also be one of the first companies in the world to be approved to the new standard." "Our commitment is to our customer and we will always go the extra mile" added Joel Koppe, NY Sales Manager.
For more than 45 years Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. has strived to make buying quality metric industrial supplies as easy as possible from one single-source. With the company's extensive product line of fasteners, fittings, tools and hard to find specials, high service-level and reliability; Metric's customers needs are met and exceeded at every opportunity.
For further information, contact Metric & Multistandard Components Corp., 120 Old Saw Mill Rd., Hawthorn, NY 10532; phone 800-431-2792. http://www.metricmcc.com/
1/13/09 Lubker Distribution Moves to New Facility
Lubker Distribution, a provider of managed inventory solutions has celebrated its seventh year in business by moving into a new state of the art facility located in West Chester, PA. The new center of operations will provide Lubker Distribution with over 15,000 square feet of distribution area, including unique narrow aisle distribution racking and picking equipment. Technology remains at the forefront of all activities, driving leading edge replenishment processes, inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
The new facility is located at 1304 Goshen Parkway, Suite 100, West Chester, PA 19380. Contact information remains the same, phone number 610-430-8615, fax 610-430-4388 or email at rlubker@lubkerdist.com, or visit the Lubker Distribution web site at www.lubkerdist.com.
1/9/2009 Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc. Celebrates 25 years!
“As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary and as I reflect back on my past 17 years with the company I am overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude, humbleness and a touch of sadness. Gratitude, I would like to thank all the loyal customers and principals who stuck with us over the past 25 years. Humbleness, in accomplishing such a major business milestone (half of all family business fail when the second generation takes control). I am also humbled as well to have worked with many great employees over the years who have helped us achieve this milestone and made my job fun at the same time. Lastly a tinge of sadness, in that my Father could not see his dream fulfilled. I give my dad all the credit in the world for leaving a secure salary and having the fortitude to start this business. I’m only steering the ship that he built 25 years ago.” Lee S. Johnson, Jr.
History Timeline of Agency:
1922- Lee Johnson Jr’s. Great Grand Father ( Rufus Battegier) starts the Coatesville Plate Washer Co.- a domestic manufacturer of flat washers. Becomes the first company to manufacturer a Dock Washer.
1966-1982- Lee Johnson Sr. works at Coatesville Plate Washer Co. serving many roles. Resigns as VP of Sales in 1982.
1984- Lee Johnson Sr. starts Lee S. Johnson Associates Co.- A manufacturer’s representative agency. Major lines included Wrought Washer Co., Mellowes, XL Screw and Maryland Nut & Bolt Co.
1986 – Coatesville Plate Washer Co. is sold and its machinery liquidated.
1992- Lee Johnson, Jr. starts as an outside salesperson for the company.
1998- Lee Johnson Sr. loses battle with melanoma cancer and passes away at age 55. In the same year, Lee Johnson, Jr. takes over as President.
1999- Lee Johnson Jr. - changes name of company to Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc.
2007 – Purchased our first building located in Pottstown, Pa... Building is registered as one of the city’s national historical buildings.
2009- Company celebrates its 25th anniversary!
What makes our Agency different?
~Our staff, when my Father started the company he emphasized that the principals need to know that we are out working for them everyday. If the customer sends an order or inquiry directly to our principal how does the principal know that our agency generated that inquiry or order? They don’t, unless they ask and in some cases that does not always work either. My Father asked his customers to send all inquiries and order directly to him. My Father was one of the first agents to hire a fulltime office manger and inside sales staff to handle all the paperwork which allowed him to spend his time on the road making calls. To this day, 50% of our customers still send there inquires and orders through our office. When you call Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc. during normal business hours you get a live person answering the phone not some recording. Today, we have 2 inside staff members (Fran & Carol) and 2 outside staff ( Lee & Steve).
~Technology, we operate with latest technology so that we can stay in contact with both our customers and principals wherever we are. Steve and I both have cell phones (Verizon Dare) with email capabilities; we also each have laptop computers for Power Point presentations. Internally, we operate on the ACT software system for contact management and recently have had a server installed so that we can all easily access and efficiently share information about our customers. We have recently hired a computer consultant to keep us not only working efficiently but also helping us utilize what technology we already have to its fullest potential.
~Outside the industry thinking, we have recently hired a marketing firm and have reinvented ourselves in some areas in order to retain and attract new business. We have looked at other industries (pharmaceutical, technology, etc.) to see what successful business practices can be transported into ours.
~Loyalty, to both our customers and principals. We have relationships with both parties that eclipse the mere business ties. We have 2 principles that have been with us for the full 25 years! We have been with ¾ of our principals for more then 10 years! We took a customer survey about 5 years ago asking our customers a very stinging question- What value, if any, does our agency bring to your business? We sent this out to over 1,000 customers in our territory and received back a resounding 94% positive response that our agency brought “something to the table”. We encourage our customers to participate in our corporate sponsored social outings: golf, holiday parties, fishing trips, theater and sporting events etc. I have discovered over the years that meaningful relationships are established outside normal business hours.
~ Hard work, commitment and servicing the heck out of both our customers and principals. I think the fact that we are celebrating our 25th anniversary substantiates these actions.
The next 25 years:
Our tag line says it all- “Partnering for Growth”. Our goal is to make sure our customers grow, if they grow we grow. Twenty-five years of partnering with our customers has equated into twenty-five years of growth for this agency. Adapt and improve.
My sincere thanks to all of our customers and principals for sticking with us through these past 25 years!
Lee S. Johnson, Jr.
President
Contact Info: Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc.
P.O. Box 89 Spring City, Pa. 19475
1-877-634-7377 Phone
1-866-329-5752 Fax
Lee@LSJASSOC.com Email
www.LSJASSOC.com Website
Personnel: Carol Gilligan- Inside Account Manager
Fran Newlin- Office Manager
Steven Gillmor- VP of Sales
Lee S. Johnson, Jr- President
Agency Founded: 1984
Territory: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and New York.
9/2/2008 Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc.
Contact: Tana Pesec FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 216-831-3800
Email: tanap@cardinalfastener.com
CARDINAL FASTENER ADDS WIND POWER DIVISON
Due to the explosive growth of fastener sales to the wind
turbine industry, Cardinal Fastener has announced the creation of a Wind Power
Division. Initially, the team has been
staffed with three people solely dedicated to wind turbine customers, with
another seven people spending much of their time on this segment of the supply
chain.
John Grabner, Cardinal Fastener’s founder and president said
that “Our Company is receiving orders for products to be manufactured with very
fast lead times – often as short as days.
Once we prove our product quality and our company service, we are
getting the opportunity to become the regular supply chain vendor.”
Cardinal Fastener is the largest manufacturer of wind turbine fasteners in North America, having supplied over 150,000 pieces without a quality issue. This year they are celebrating 25 years in business and 10 years on their lean manufacturing journey. Interested parties can contact Cardinal Fastener at 216-831-3800 or 800-237-3477.
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