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F.R. Drake Company and Armor Inox, divisions of Middleby Corporation, join as Prime Advantage Members – 12/22/2011

F.R. Drake Company, located in Waynesboro, VA, designs and manufactures automatic loading systems for frankfurters, sausages, and other food products in the United States and internationally. It offers collator style sausage, launcher style sausage, cheese stick, bag, caning, and corndog loaders, as well as provides support services. 

Armor Inox is a leading manufacturer of thermal processing systems for the food processing industry. Armor Inox, resides in France, is recognized by the leading global food processors for its unique cooking process.

The Chamberlain Group joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 11/22/2011

The Chamberlain Group, headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, is the world's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial door operators, access control products and gate operators. As a manufacturer of some of the world's most reliable and efficient products on the market. The Chamberlain Group is determined to build on its established reputation as the industry leader.

Tri-Star Manufacturing, a division of Standex International, joins Prime Advantage as a Member – 10/31/2011

Tri-Star Manufacturing, located in Dallas, Texas, offers a complete line of primary cooking equipment including high-quality ranges, open pot fryers, bakery depth convection ovens and more.

iQ for Business joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 10/21/2011

iQ for Business (formerly Q4bis) is a leading international Business Intelligence software corporation with a well-earned reputation for intuitive business analytic solutions for manufacturers and distributors. This Microsoft Gold Certified Partner is recognized for its flexibility and ease-of-use as well as its profitability and rapid implementation times and has already had successful engagements with several Members.

Located in San Diego, CA, iQ for Business' solutions enable users to seamlessly view shared operational data from multiple data sources (ERP, CRM, Excel etc.) for up-to-date reporting in dashboard, scorecard or email alerts format. iQ for Business offers turnkey software solutions for over 20 ERP systems and custom solutions for Sales and Revenue, Financial Analysis, Inventory, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Portals, and Report Publishing.

Canfer Group joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 10/18/2011

Canfer Group's five companies focus on serving the OEM manufacturing markets and packaging printing industry. These companies include: WHIS, a manufacturer of wire harnesses; Newland de Mexico S.A., electromechanical assemblies; Excelcuts, flexible material converting; Proveedora Flexografica, distribution of consumables used in flexible packaging; and PAE, distribution of electric and electronic insulation products.

Located in Monterrey, Mexico, Canfer Group offers a wide range of commercial, manufacturing, assembly and subassembly solutions with capability advantages based on infrastructure, networks, experience, professional expertise and flexibility.

Bonar Plastics, a Division of Snyder Industries, Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 10/17/2011

Bonar Plastics, located in West Chicago, IL, offers a wide selection of molded plastic material handling containers for virtually every industry that requires bulk handing for food products, liquids, dry materials and industrial parts and products.

Backer joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 10/07/2011

Backer is a global market leader in electric heating solutions for the residential, commercial, and industrial manufacturing industries. North America Headquarter Located in Murfreesboro, TN, Backer is the largest producer of various heating elements and related components, such as sensors in North America. Backer provides total heating solutions for all major residential, commercial, and industrials segments including: Food Preparation & Service Equipment OEMs, Oven Lighting, Refrigeration, HVAC, Space Heater, Water Heater, Residential Appliance OEMs, Compressor, Manufacturing/Processing Equipment, Medical Equipment, Transportation Equipment, as well as Comfort heating - Spa, Sauna, Pool, and Bath in North America, North Europe, and Asia.

JHL Enterprises joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 9/30/2011

JHL Enterprises is a global supplier for assemblers of residential and commercial cooking appliances, automotive, food and beverage, plumbing and industrial supply products. Located in Edison, NJ, JHL is a strategic sourcing partner with over twenty years of experience reducing costs to OEM customers throughout the world. JHL's goal is to supply its customers with quality product produced at a reasonable cost and shipped in a timely manner.

H&K International and Commercial Stainless Fabricators join Prime Advantage as Members – 9/23/2011

H&K International is a leading global supplier of stainless steel kitchen equipment to the Food Service Industry. With a long-established reputation for quality products, precision manufacturing and exceptional customer support, H&K delivers flexible, value-driven restaurant equipment solutions to major customers in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia. H&K International is based in Dallas, TX.

Commercial Stainless Fabricators, a division of Win-Holt Equipment Group, offers a complete line of custom foodservice fabrication. Based in Marietta, GA, its products include worktables, serving counters, sinks, floor troughs, dishtables, chef's units, ventilation and UDS systems, tray make-up and return conveyor systems.

Altour joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 9/1/2011

Headquartered in New York, NY, Altour is a full service Corporate Travel Management Services company offering dedicated agents, online booking, after hours emergency desk staffed 24/7, VIP services, meetings and incentive services, account management, and a toolbox full of additional innovative travel management solutions.

Iowa Aluminum, Inc. joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 9/1/2011

Iowa Aluminum, Inc. specializes in the fabrication and customization of aluminum extrusion shapes. Iowa Aluminum's extrusion capabilities include solids, hollows, semi-hollows, and heat sinks to service variety of industries. Headquartered in Albia, IA, Iowa Aluminum services the entire continental U.S.

RKI, Inc. joins Prime Advantage as a Member – 8/29/2011

RKI, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high durability truck equipment including cranes, winches, truck bodies and van equipment. Formerly known as Rawson-Koenig, Inc., the company was originally founded by the Koenig family in 1911,  and merged with Texas Manufacturing & Fabricating/Rawson Industries, Inc. in 1987.  RKI is based in Houston, Texas.

Lincat, IMC and Britannia, divisions of Middleby Corporation join Prime Advantage as Members – 7/12/2011

Lincat is a leading manufacturer of light and medium duty catering equipment in UK. Its core products are three ranges of modular commercial cooking appliances: Lynx 400, Silverlink 600 and Opus 700Lincat also provides a number of niche products, including water boilers, hot and cold food display cabinets under the Seal brand, and food serving equipment.

IMC is a manufacturer of state of the art commercial catering equipment, modular underbar systems and back bar refrigeration equipment in UK. IMC's range is one of the most comprehensive and technologically advanced in the market place.

Britannia Kitchen Ventilation specializes in commercial kitchen ventilation. Britannia provides a wide range of ventilation canopies and ventilated ceilings for commercial kitchens.

All three companies are headquartered in UK.

UniFirst joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 7/12/2011

UniFirst is a leading supplier of uniforms, workwear and related products to businesses. UniFirst provides a wide range of apparel from traditional uniforms, industrial wear, specialty and protective clothing to corporate casual and executive attire. 

Headquartered in Wilmington, MA and serving customers throughout the United States and Canada, UniFirst puts more than one million people into work apparel every business day through value-based rental, lease, and purchase programs. Whether national, regional, or local, UniFirst Customers always receive the highest quality garments and services, complete with full program management.

One Lens Media joins Prime Advantage as an Alliance Partner – 7/12/2011

One Lens Media is a team of award-winning filmmakers and seasoned internet marketers who produce cinematic online brand videos for manufacturers and distribute them to targeted audiences. One Lens Media is based in Venice, CA.

Schreiber Foods Inc. joins Prime Advantage as Member – 7/7/2011

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is the largest privately held cheese company in the world that provides custom-designed, high-value products in process cheese, cream cheese, natural cheese, high-end specialty cheese and yogurt. Located in Green Bay, WI, Schreiber has more than 30 production and distribution facilities in 16 cities throughout the U.S. Schreiber also has production facilities in six countries outside the U.S., making it an established dairy leader with unparalleled depth, breadth and global reach.

The Edlund Company and Kiefer Manufacturing join Prime Advantage as Members – 5/18/2011

The Edlund Company, a division of Ali Group, develops and manufactures innovative, operator-oriented stainless steel equipment for harsh Foodservice environments such as can crushers, manual, electric and air-powered can openers, high speed industrial can opening systems, mechanical and digital portion control scales, mechanical and digital receiving scales, knife sharpeners and knife racks, and tongs.

Kiefer Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Stellar Industries, is an aluminum and steel fabricator of horse, livestock, cargo, and industrial trailers. Headquartered in Kanawha, Iowa, Keifer has an additional manufacturing facility in Sneedville, Tennessee.

Trimite Coatings joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 5/9/2011

Trimite is a leading manufacturer of coating products for industrial application. Trimite supplies many of the world's leading manufacturing companies with the most advanced coatings technologies. Trimite's business comprises three divisions:
1) Industrial coatings; 2) Powder coatings; 3) Pretreatment products

United DisplayCraft joins Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier – 4/13/2011

United Displaycraft is a globally recognized partner in the design, development, production and deployment of innovative merchandising programs, including store fixtures, wire racks, and wire forms.  UDC also offers a full range of design and engineering services to complement its manufacturing expertise.

Shale-Inland Stamping & Fabricating joins Prime Advantage as a Member – 3/25/2011

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shale-Inland Stamping & Fabricating is a tier 1 supplier to the US automotive and truck trailer markets as well as an integral supplier to a number of other industrial and manufacturing sub-sectors.

Cozzini, Inc., a division of Middleby Corporation joins Prime Advantage as a Member – 12/21/2010

Cozzini, Inc. provides food equipment solutions in food preparation, reduction/emulsion, post-pasteurization, stainless fabrication, sharpening, data acquisition, product tracking, and water cooking/cooling systems. The company also provides material handling and meat grinding equipment, as well as replacement parts. In addition, Cozzini offers installation and training, customer care, support, engineering and design, technology, and advisor services. The company has a few locations throughout the world.

Rittal Corporation and Current Energy join Prime Advantage as Members – 11/29/2010

Rittal Corporation manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high density climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application-from single enclosures to comprehensive systems.
Located in Urbana, Ohio, Rittal is a subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in Germany.

Current Energy Inc. develops and implements comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions for the commercial markets to maximize returns, while minimizing capital expenditure.  From understanding the big picture, to implementing the finest of details, the Current Energy provides the resources and materials to assist in proactive decision-making.   Current Energy embraces innovative and mainstream energy-efficiency solutions that are both cost effective and environmentally friendly.

Douglas Machine Inc. joins as Prime Advantage Member – 11/19/2010

Douglas Machine Inc. is North America's leading manufacturer of servo motion controlled, paperboard, corrugated and shrink-film packaging solutions. Automation platforms available from Douglas include cartoners, case packers, tray packers, and shrink-wrappers. Douglas is renowned for engineering high speed automation that performs in demanding 24/7 packaging operations. Many patented and patent-pending technologies developed by the Douglas engineering team are used in the manufacture of different equipment.

Solenoid Solutions and Telamon Global Services (TGS) join as Prime Advantage Suppliers – 10/4/2010

Two new Suppliers have been accepted into the Prime Advantage program.  Solenoid Solutions and TGS will now have direct sales access to more than 700 Prime Advantage Member companies.

Solenoid Solutions - a leading manufacturer of solenoid valves, miniature valves, multi valve manifolds and custom solutions for original equipment manufacturers in the medical, appliance, transportation, power generation and industrial equipment markets. www.solenoidsolutionsinc.com
Telamon Global Services (TGS)- a leading provider of customer relationship management, business process outsourcing, and information technology outsourcing services. www.telamonglobal.com

NCA and Zoomba Group join Prime Advantage – 9/16/2010

National Confectioners Association (NCA) represents the entire confection industry, offering education and leadership in manufacturing, technical research, public relations, retailing practices, government relations, and statistical analyses.  Founded in 1884 in Chicago by representatives of 69 confectionery manufacturers, NCA is one of the oldest, most respected trade associations in the world.  For more information visit www.candyusa.com.

Zoomba Group, LLC. publishes “Foodservice Equipment and Supplies” magazine that connects equipment and supplies manufacturers and service providers with the full distribution channel including foodservice operators, E&S dealers, and facility design consultants.  For more information visit www.fesmag.com.

Liazon, Culture Index, and Dasco Pro join as Prime Advantage Suppliers – 9/7/2010

Three new Suppliers  have been accepted into the Prime Advantage program.  Liazon, Culture Index, and Dasco Pro will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 700 Member companies.

Liazon - the first Consumer-Centric Benefits Provider who can help our Members control rising health insurance and employee benefits costs.  www.liazon.com
Culture Index - an organizational development firm that assists its clients in growing businesses through improving the selection, hiring, management, development, and retention of top performers by effectively assessing and identifying  the “right people” for all personnel levels of your organization. www.cindexinc.com
Dasco Pro - produces custom forgings, including components for manufacturers and hand tools for carpenters, mechanics, and emergency workers.

Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 8/17/2010

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the firm provides legal service and representation to clients in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, as well as nationwide.

Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston uses innovative concepts and incisive legal analysis to create practical solutions to its clients with a competitive edge. The firm specializes in commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and disputes, intellectual property matters, products liability cases to trust, estate matters, commercial and residential real estate matters. For more information on Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, visit www.martintate.com.

Caldwell Resource Group, Inc. Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 6/30/2010

Caldwell Resource Group, Inc. is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage.  Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Caldwell Resource Group offers workplace benefits including discounted group and individual health insurance products, individual and family discounted benefits products and free pharmacy discount cards.

Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C. Joins as Prime Advantage Member – 6/8/2010

Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C. is a Member of Prime Advantage. Based in St. Joseph in Michigan, the firm provides expert legal representation in insurance defense, litigation, labor & employment, municipal and estate planning matters for businesses and individuals throughout Michigan and Indiana. For more information on Straub, Seaman & Allen, visit www.lawssa.com

Pinnacle Leasing Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 6/7/2010

Pinnacle Leasing is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage. Based in Arvada, Colorado, Pinnacle Leasing is a full service leasing company for small to medium sized businesses, as well as government agencies, non-profit and municipalities. Pinnacle works with most industries, including start up or new entities, and existing businesses with A, B, and C level of credit. For more information on Pinnacle Leasing, visit www.pinnaclelease.com.

Shapiro Metals joins as Prime Advantage Supplier – 4/8/2010

Shapiro Metals is a scrap metal recycler with seven business locations in the US. Shapiro services industrial accounts in the US and Mexico and its facilities range in size from 40,000 to 100,000 square feet, with $100-$150 million in sales. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. www.shapirometals.com

National Material L.P. and affiliates (NMLP) join Prime Advantage as Members – 4/8/2010

Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, National Material L.P. and its affiliates are leaders in each of their core businesses, which are predominately steel distribution and steel and metal processing. The breadth and depth of their metal related businesses allows them to offer an unparalleled array of products and services from a single vendor. NMLP continually looks for opportunities, both domestically and internationally. NMLP has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China.

Doyon Equipment, Inc., a division of Middlby Corporation is now a Member of Prime Advantage. – 3/26/2010

Based in Quebec, Canada, the company manufactures bakery equipment, pizza ovens, rack ovens, dough mixers, and sheeters, proofers, warmers and bread slicers. For more information on Doyon Equipment Inc., visit www.doyon.qc.ca

NSF Global Business Solutions and T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. join as Prime Advantage Suppliers. – 3/26/2010

Two new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program.  T&S Brass and NSF Global Business Solutions will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 650 Member companies.

NSF Global Solutions - specializes in corporate brand risk mitigation through custom and scalable 2nd Party audits and various audit modalities such as supply chain management audits, licensee and franchisee audits, and customer experience audits.  The company is based in Atlanta, GA.  www.nsf-isr.org

T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. - is an American manufacturer of faucets, and specialty products for the foodservice, industrial, commercial plumbing and laboratory markets.  T&S also offers air and water hose reels used in every major manufacturing facility for pneumatic tools and/or wash down applications.  In addition, T&S has safety products (including eyewash stations) and manufactures a complete line of gas appliance hoses and connectors for cooking equipment and industrial applications. The company is based in Travelers Rest, SC. www.tsbrassc.com

Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 3/11/2010

Clingen Callow &  McLean is now a Member of Prime Advantage.  Based in Wheaton, Illinois, the firm provides expert and pragmatic legal advice and business counseling to companies at both ends of the middle market involved in manufacturing, technology, financial services and real estate which are active in regional, national and international markets. For more information on Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC. visit www.ccmlawyer.com.

Latimer & Mayberry Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 2/26/2010

Latimer & Mayberry IP Law, LLP is now a Member of Prime Advantage.  Based in Herndon, Virginia, the firm offers legal services exclusively in the area of Intellectual Property law with an emphasis on U.S. patent and trademark law.  The firm’s lawyers specialize in patent prosecution, with expertise in patent litigation, and authoring a leading U.S. patent-law treatise. For more information on Latimer & Mayberry. visit www.latimerip.com.

DeWys Manufacturing Joins as a Prime Advantage Member

DeWys Manufacturing is now a Member of Prime Advantage.  Based in Marne, Michigan, the company is a contract manufacturer that focuses on sheet metal fabricating, machining, stamping, powder coating, and international sourcing. For more information on DeWys Manufacturing Inc. visit www.dewysmfg.com.

Cambridge International and Ferrara Pan Candy Company Join as Prime Advantage Members

Cambridge and Ferrara Pan Candy are the latest companies to join Prime Advantage. 

Based in Maryland, Cambridge International is the world's largest manufacturer of woven mesh metal belting and wire cloth filtration products.  Cambridge International brands include Cambridge Inc., Maryland Wire Belts Inc., Alloy Wire Belt Co., Cambridge Wire Cloth Co. and Conveying Solutions.  

Headquartered in Forest Park, Illinois, Ferrara Pan Candy Company produces and sells candies.  Best known for its venerable, mouth-puckering Lemonhead candies, Ferrara also makes other well known treats as Red Hots, Jaw Busters and Atomic Fireballs.

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