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MANUFACTURER SPOTLIGHT
Ace Hardware Captures Special Moments to Celebrate it’s 100-Year Anniversary
Ace Hardware is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the company’s 100-year anniversary and the folks who have made the business a success. Jason Hipskind, Corporate Vice President—New Business, offers an in-depth perspective on Ace’s past, present, and future.
PetShop by Fringe Studio
Pet Parents will go the extra mile to make the furry members of their family happy. Buying fun toys for special occasions and keeping pets occupied throughout the day is often a priority. Selling pet toys requires limited space to set-up and can be a profitable niche for independent retailers. The opportunity to generate high margins (typically 40 percent) within this impulse category and attract pet lovers of every generation continues to grow.
The Original Super Glue
While it’s memorable to be a trailblazer in the home improvement industry—every company must eventually rejuvenate itself to stay competitive and best serve the changing demands of its customers. Under the new ownership of Pacer Technology, The Original Super Glue Company is pursuing excellence and transitioning the business to leverage its ‘parent company’s global position in the adhesives market.
Delivering Joy and Laughter One Toy at a Time
Toys have a unique way of bringing happiness and brightening the day. Some toys are squishy, just waiting to be squeezed. Others are perfect for calming fidgety hands and slowing down busy feet. And, of course, toys can help children learn to use their imaginations in the most remarkable ways.
Bacon Up: Mixing Food, Family, Flavor, and Fun Make a Winning Recipe
Like so many entrepreneurial start-ups, the story of Bacon Up begins in small-town America -- in our case, Owensboro, Kentucky, with a family of five siblings: Tom, Bernie, David, Monica, and Joe. Our mom, Mollie, was a wonderful Southern cook who always had a can of saved bacon grease near the stove when she was cooking. All five of us kids loved being in the kitchen and cooking with her; we all still cook today. Big family gatherings are our favorite, and although we’re spread across the country, we make it a priority to gather as often as possible
Baseball BBQ Hits a Home Run with Grilling Tools
Few people can predict the outcome when it’s their turn at bat—especially when it comes to business. But, in America, everything is possible. When a couple of self-described “old guys” headed out to the field to play their favorite game, baseball, and swap stories about cooking bar-b-que, good things are bound to happen
Sashco Builds on Its Past to Shape the Future
Sashco has operated a thriving business for over 85 years. There have been ups and downs, but sheer determination and clear vision go a long way. There is an opportunity in the home improvement industry for entrepreneurs to share ideas and learn from each other. Sascho has created a culture that celebrates people, products, and performance. Find out what it takes to make that happen.
Forging an American Legacy with Channellock, Inc.
Channellock, Inc. got its start in Evansburg, PA but we’ve proudly called Meadville home since 1904. Today, we own and operate two facilities in Meadville totaling 260,000 square feet, and employ over 350 full-time associates—making us one of the largest employers in Crawford County, PA. Our relationship with the community is vital to the continued success of the company, which is why we do our best to stay involved in and support local organizations. Not only does Channellock, Inc. call Meadville home, but so do our employees.
Moving Tools on the Fast Track
Mark Gracy, President of Bully Tools, is a successful entrepreneur. He shares timely insights about the rewards and challenges of manufacturing in these times of economic uncertainty, Twenty-eight years ago, “outsourcing was the name of the game.” Mark chose to take a different road because he believed in one product and a dream.
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