Trade News October/November 2014 in This Issue: W More Charlotte Exhibitors W Who Sells What?
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Trade News October/November 2014 In This Issue: w More Charlotte Exhibitors w Who Sells What? NASCAR Drivers Featured in STAFDA Central On Tuesday afternoon, November 11, in 2005 by Tom DeLoach. The 34-year President’s from 1 – 4 p.m., two NASCAR Truck Se- old Peters was a legitimate contender Message ries drivers will be signing autographs during the 2012 Truck Series 22-race and doing a meet-&-greet with mem- season. He finished with a career high STAFDA’s Charlotte bers in STAFDA Central during the Trade second in points leading the champi- Convention & Trade Show. onship point standings for nine weeks, Show is just around never falling below third. He earned the corner, and it Eric Grabowski Timothy Peters two wins, two poles, 10 top-five, and feels like the last 12 Edge Construction and the No. 17 16 top-10 finishes. In August 2012, Pe- months have flown Supply Spokane, WA Red Horse Rac- ters had a dominating performance at by. It has been a ing (RHR) Toyo- Bristol Motor Speedway by leading for great year. Serving as your Presi- ta Tundra team all 204 laps, becoming the first driv- dent has given me an increased claimed their er to achieve that feat since 1997. He appreciation for all the details first win of the was part of Richard Childress Racing’s STAFDA takes care of to make 2014 season driver development program and made sure our members have a qual- on October 18 his Nationwide Series debut in 2006 ity meeting and opportunities for at Fred’s 250 at for RHR at Memphis Motorsports Park. business education. Talladega Su- Peters resides in Danville, VA, with his perspeedway in Alabama. Starting from wife and young son. I’m amazed at all the new dis- 26th position, Peters quickly moved tributors, suppliers, and reps into the top five in fewer than 10 laps Eighteen-year old that join STAFDA throughout the around the 2.66-mile tri-oval. Once near Byron, MI, native, year. I’m sure they join because the front of the field, he remained there Erik Jones, en- they see the value and growth for the duration of the 95-lap event. Pe- tered 2014 with potential in this well-defined ters took the lead in lap 59 and held on one win, 84 laps market segment. The Board has for victory. This is Peters’ fourth full time led, two top-five provided a wise and professional season with Red Horse Racing founded and five top-10 sounding board for our executive Continued on page 2 director, Georgia Foley, through- Please be sure to visit the members-only Diamond Saw Blades out the year as she makes deci- section of STAFDA’s website, www.stafda. Diamond Blade Warehouse – Vernon Hills, IL sions to steer the ship to suc- org, to get detailed information on the fol- Safety Cans, Safety Cabinets, Spill Contain- lowing members. ment, Poly Drums cess. Thanks to her and the office Eagle Manufacturing Co. – Wellsburg, WV team. It has also been enjoyable Distributors Air Compressors to have the blessing of a strong Allied Bolt Products LLC – Lake Success, NY FS-Curtis – St. Louis, MO economy. I’ve heard from some Butler Laser LLC – Wilmington, SC Compressed Air Sprayers, Backpack Sprayers experts that economic condi- Coll Builders Supply – Orlando, FL The Fountainhead Group, Inc. – New York The Office Group, Inc. – Poquoson, VA Mills, NY tions will remain favorable over Sosmetal Products, Inc. – Philadelphia, PA Tie-Downs, Tarp Straps, Cargo Carriers, Ramps the coming year. Assuming this Spears Construction Supply – Vancouver, WA Erickson Mfg. Ltd. – Marine City, MI is the case, make sure to look for Knives, Multi-Tools, Flashlights ways to grow your business in vol- Associates Gerber Legendary Blades – Portland, OR Cable Ties, Cable Tie Tools, Bundle Mgmt. Fuel Cells for Cordless Nailers, Bradders, 1 ume, product offerings, or through Advanced Cable Ties, Inc. – Gardner, MA Concrete Nail Guns operational improvements. New Members Pop-out & Hinged Access Panels & Covers Hamex Fuel Cell Pvt Ltd. – Sanaswadi, Pune, Castle Access Panels & Forms, Inc. – India STAFDA and our Trade Show ex- Concord, ON Cushion Clamps, Assemblies, Couplings, Strut Nails & Staples Hydra-Zorb – Auburn Hills, MI ist to be a catalyst to assist in Deacero Sapi de CV – San Pedro Garza, Continuous Threaded Acme Steel Bar, this growth. I recently spent Garcia - Mexico Threaded Alloy Bar three days in southern California Industrial Skin Care Keystone Threaded Product – Valley View, OH Deb USA, Inc. – Charlotte, NC looking at colleges with my old- Continued on page 3 Continued on page 4 Newsworthy Notes Charlotte Exhibitor List: September 25 through October 24 With the explosion of social me- social media need clear bound- SOLD OUT! STAFDA’s Trade Show has a full exhibit hall with 790 booths for attendees to visit during Mon- dia in the workplace, more than aries on the difference between day, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11. Below are exhibitors who registered since the September/ 70% of employers have disci- professional and personal posts. October Trade News was published. For a complete exhibitor list, please visit www.stafda.org. plined at least one employee for Alfa Tools #1828 on-the-job misuse of Facebook, Planning to renovate an older Alfra USA LLC #113-115 Twitter, and Instagram, according building in a historic area? Before BilJax by Haulotte Group #952 to a new survey by the Proskauer the wrecking ball knocks in the BlueLinx Corp. #2252 Law Firm. That’s up sharply from walls, be sure to take advantage Buckeye Fire Equipment Co. #1652 2012 when only 35% of employ- of unique tax breaks. For start- Bullard Abrasives, Inc. #546 ers said they found an employee ers, have the building certified Burndy LLC #452 abusing social media on the job. as a historic structure. It may CORAM TOOLS USA LLC #553 Among the reasons for discipline: take some time, but if the build- CS Unitec, Inc. #852 Employees using social media to ing qualifies, a tax credit equal Dentec Safety Specialists Inc. #312 Eagle Manufacturing Co. #552 divulge confidential company in- to 20% of the renovation costs Elk River, Inc. #1452-1453 formation; misrepresenting the can be claimed. The tax credit for Erickson Mfg., Ltd. #352 views of the business or manage- restoring a historic structure is FS-Curtis #653 ment; disparaging the company; double the usual 10% tax credit FallTech #2152-2153 or harassing co-workers. Attor- for rehabbing older buildings, Guangdong Minghui Pneumatic Tech. #953 neys recommend these measures even though the requirements HASPL a.s. #145 to make sure employees’ social aren’t as stringent. A claim of Helly Hansen (US), Inc. #140-142 media doesn’t harm the employ- 10% “rehab” tax credit can be HIT Tools USA #143 er: 1). Conduct an annual social claimed for renovating a build- J-Air #253 media audit to ensure policies/ ing placed in service before 1936. practices comply with the law. The work must be substantial in w STAFDA’s Registration Area will be in Con- Several courts have ruled that nature (expenses over a two-year course A of the Charlotte Convention Center. disciplining employees for social period must exceed the greater Registration hours are Saturday, November 8, media posts discussing pay or of $5,000 or the adjusted basis 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, November 9, 7 a.m. – working conditions violates the of the building and it’s structural 6 p.m.; Monday, November 10, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; National Labor Relations Act; 2). components). In addition, the re- Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Badg- Make training a priority. Only hab work must meet specific wall es, the convention program, and addendum will 38% of employers surveyed pro- retention requirements. Finally, be available for pick-up. Please be sure take an vide training on social media us- the building must have been extra copy of the 2015 STAFDA Directory with age; 3). Implement clear guide- placed in service by the taxpayer you, also available in Concourse A. lines on official use of social before rehab work has begun. media. Employees who work with w Exhibitor set-up times are Saturday, Novem- ber 8, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 9, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. There is no set-up time on Mon- NASCAR Drivers Con’t. from page 1 day, November 10! finishes across five career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NC- WTS) starts. Last year, at age 17, he became the youngest winner in the w Attendees’ convention badge is their ticket history of the NCWTS with his victory at Phoenix International Race- to everything – educational workshops, General way and the year before, Jones became the first 16 year old to compete Session, social events, and of course – the Trade in a NCWTS race since Kyle Busch in 2001. Another “first” for him was Show! he was the first 15-year old driver ever to compete in the ARCA Racing Series, making his debut at the Mobile ARCA 200 in Mobile, AL. w Because all hotels are a short walk to the Con- vention Center, there will be no shuttle service. 2 Jones made his Talladega debut on October 18 alongside Timothy Pe- ters. He ran solidly inside the top 10 for the majority of race and fin- w The NASCAR Hall of Fame, site of STAFDA’s ished in sixth place. opening party Sunday night, November 9, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., is attached to the Charlotte Conven- Because the NASCAR season ends the weekend of November 8, more Convention Update tion Center.