Dura-Bar Metal Services and American Creative Solutions Join as Prime Advantage Members – 11/23/2009

Dura-Bar Metal Services and American Creative Solutions are the latest companies to join Prime Advantage.  Dura-Bar Metal Services, based in Woodstock, IL, is a supplier of continuous cast products, the steel alternative for many carbon bar applications.  Dura-Bar also carries Concast® bronze alloys and other specialty copper-based metals.

American Creative Solutions, based in Savannah, TN, is a custom fabricator of stainless steel, millwork, and refrigeration products.  The company has a diverse range of products including serving counters as well as various other counter types, dish tables, sinks, back counters, and additional related products.

Bush Hog, LLC Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 11/10/2009

Bush Hog, LLC, a division of the Alamo Group, Inc., is the latest company to join Prime Advantage.  Bush Hog, based in Selma, AL, designs, manufactures, services, and distributes rotary cutters and other agricultural implements and equipment. For more information on Bush Hog, LLC visit www.alamo-group.com.  

Praxair Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 11/3/2009

Praxair is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, the company supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies to a wide variety of customers.  For more on Praxair visit www.praxair.com.

Engineered Fluid Inc. Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 10/1/2009

Engineered Fluid Inc. is the latest company to join Prime Advantage.  Engineered Fluid, based in Centralia, IL, manufactures municipal water distribution equipment including a full line of above ground Water-Sheds, below ground stations, and custom designed and field assembled pump stations. The company also offers a complete assortment of control valve and master meter stations, telemetry and SCADA systems, in-line water treatment systems and chemical rooms or buildings, all available with integral standby power generation and design build services.  For more information on Engineered Fluid visit www.engineeredfluid.com.  

Cope Plastics Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 9/25/2009

Cope Plastics, Inc. is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Based in Alton, Illinois, the company provides plastic solutions through the distribution and fabrication of quality plastic stock shapes and fabricated machine parts. Cope Plastics is currently an ISO 9001:2001 Registered company with 17 stocking locations providing customized inventory management programs, assistance with design/material selection, prototyping, and custom fabrication. For more on Cope Plastics visit www.copeplastics.com.

Lionville Systems Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 9/8/2009

Lionville Systems, Inc., a division of InterMetro Industries, is the latest company to join Prime Advantage.  Lionville Systems, based in Coatesville, PA, is a designer and manufacturer of products and services to support patient care.  The company’s products include medication, mobile computers, anesthesia carts, pharmacy fixtures, and medication cabinets to support medication management systems in healthcare environments. For more information on Lionville Systems visit www.lionville.com.  

Grupo Prodensa Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 9/8/2009

Grupo Prodensa is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage. Based in Apodaca, Mexico, the company provides foreign companies with tailor made, turn-key start-up project solutions in Mexico. Currently operating in 12 cities throughout Mexico, Grupo Prodensa has assisted companies ranging in size from family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

International Cold Storage Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 8/31/2009

International Cold Storage (ICS), a division of Crown Tonka, is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. ICS, based in Andover, Kansas, manufactures refrigeration equipment. The company also supplies large warehouse sized cold rooms, replacement parts and renovation services for a variety of companies throughout North America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. For more information on International Cold Storage, visit www.icsco.com.

Captive Resources and Northern Printing Network Join as Prime Advantage Suppliers – 8/25/2009

Two new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. Captive Resources, LLC and Northern Printing Network will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 600 Member companies.

Captive Resources, LLC – helps companies control their insurance costs through the member-owned group captive model. Captive's services range from claims advocacy, operational oversight, risk management, education, financial overview, and investment services. The company is based in Schaumburg, IL. www.captiveresources.com

Northern Printing Network - offers a wide variety of printing and production services. The company is capable of managing virtually any type of printed communication including collateral and sales material, direct mail, business forms, labels, signage, and POP or promotional products. In addition, Northern Printing also offers marketing and E-commerce solutions through variable print technology, print management, and on-line services. The company is based in Wheeling, IL. www.northernprint.com

Foster Printing Service Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 8/20/2009

Foster Printing Service is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Based in Michigan City, Indiana, the company provides high quality custom print products, bindery, shipping, and mailing services. Foster Printing also offers custom printed products, advertising projects, marketing projects, brochures, inserts, instruction sheets, post cards, direct mail products, mailing services, media and sales kits, newsletters, catalogues, and point-of-sale products and posters. For more on Foster Printing visit www.fosterprinting.com.

ClarkWestern Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 8/17/2009

ClarkWestern Building Systems is now a Member of Prime Advantage.  Based in West Chester, Ohio, the company specializes in light gauge steel framing.  ClarkWestern manufactures a full-line of cold-formed steel drywall studs and accessories, structural studs, floor joists, metal lath, finishing accessories, connection clips, and fire-rated shaft wall systems. For more information on ClarkWestern Building Systems visit www.clarkwestern.com.

Berner Food and Beverage Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 7/14/2009

Berner Food and Beverage is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Berner Food and Beverage, based in Dakota, Illinois, manufactures quality food and beverage products including processed cheese, snack dips, latte and meal replacement beverages. The company offers leading edge products to the supermarket, drug, mass merchandiser, club, dollar store, convenience store, specialty food distributor, food service, and contract manufacturing channels. For more information on Berner Food and Beverage visit www.bernerfoods.com.

Hays Fluid Controls Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 6/12/2009

Hays Fluid Controls, a division of Romac Industries, is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Hays Fluid Controls, based in Dallas, North Carolina, manufactures automatic flow control valves, which operate over a wide range of differential pressures. Hays uses the Mesurflo® technology in stainless steel hose kits for water source heat pumps as well as coil piping packages for fan coils, VAV boxes, air handlers and other products. For more information on Hays Fluid Controls visit www.haysfluidcontrols.com.

Low Temp Industries and CookTek Join as Prime Advantage Members – 6/1/2009

Low Temp Industries and CookTek are the latest companies to join Prime Advantage.  Low Temp, based in Jonesboro, Georgia, manufactures high quality, stainless steel food service equipment.  The range of products is diverse, and includes dish tables, sinks, wall shelves, back counters, pot racks, and silver soak sinks.  In addition to stainless steel fabrication, the company also produces custom serving counters complete with solid surface tops and tray slides and millwork bases.  CookTek, a division of Middleby Corporation located in Chicago, Illinois, develops and manufactures induction powered equipment for the foodservice industry, with a focus on cooking, buffet holding, and hot food delivery. For more information on Low Temp Industries visit www.lowtempind.com or CookTek visit www.cooktek.com.  

AGSCO and Custom Technology Solutions Join as Prime Advantage Suppliers – 4/8/2009

Two new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program.  AGSCO Corporation and Custom Technology Solutions LLC (CTS) will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 550 Member companies. 

AGSCO Corporation - a manufacturer, blender, packager and supplier of abrasive blasting, vibratory media, and industrial minerals. The company is also a distributor of new and used equipment for many brands of blasting, vibratory, and cleaning equipment. In addition, AGSCO services the repair and replacement parts for those equipment categories.  The company is based in Wheeling, Illinois.  www.agsco.com

Custom Technology Solutions, LLC (CTS) - offers extensive experience in the area of asset management and supply chain solutions. The company’s business model and service offering is based on providing incremental and quantifiable financial benefits specifically by monitoring and demonstrating the monthly balance sheet, cash flow/liquidity, and EBITDA improvements.  The company is based in Houston, Texas.  www.ctssys.com

KrisDee & Associates and Constraints Management Group Join as Prime Advantage Suppliers – 3/19/2009

Two new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. KrisDee & Associates and Constraints Management Group (CMG) will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 550 Member companies.

KrisDee & Associates - provides its customers with precision machined components and assemblies made from castings, forgings, extrusions and solids.  Utilizing both a domestic and international supply chain, KrisDee has the resources to design and source the castings, forgings, and extrusions.The company is based in South Elgin, IL. www.krisdee.com

Constraints Management Group (CMG) - offers today's manufacturing enterprises a proven set of solutions to effectively manage inventory variability and volatility, tap into hidden potential, and create the visibility and velocity required to compete and thrive in today's global manufacturing landscape. CMG specializes in pull-based manufacturing, materials, and project management planning, scheduling and execution systems utilizing the principles of the Theory of Constraints and Lean. The company has a full suite that includes robust consulting and educational services as well as enterprise software applications that make the solutions practical and sustainable. The company is based in Enumclaw, WA.  www.thoughtwarepeople.com

Continental Enterprises Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 2/24/2009

Continental Development Enterprise Co., LLC (CDEC) is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, CDEC manufactures condenser coils, evaporator coils, evaporators, refrigeration sliding doors, refrigeration reach-in doors, curved glass for display cases, insulation glass, glass panels, glass shelves, condensate evaporator pans and other components. CDEC also manufactures components for refrigeration, RV, heat pump and temperature control companies.  Many of the company’s components are manufactured in China. The company also has a warehouse to provide final assembling for short lead-times and low quantity products in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

TurboChef Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 2/12/2009

TurboChef Technologies, Inc., a division of Middleby Corporation, is the latest company to join as a Prime Advantage Member. TurboChef, based in Carrollton, Texas, is a provider of oven equipment, technology, and services focused on the high-speed preparation of food products for the commercial and residential cooking equipment market. For more information on TurboChef Technologies, visit www.turbochef.com.

Meyer Machine Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 12/15/2008

Meyer Machine Company is now a Member of Prime Advantage. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Meyer Machine manufactures a broad range of bulk material handling equipment including belt and vibratory conveyors, bucket elevators, hoppers, feeders, bulk box filling and unloading equipment, and storage/distribution systems. The company also provides top-of-the-line food processing equipment including mix-blend systems, blanchers, hydrochillers, washers, dryers, trim inspection equipment and more. For more information on Meyer Machine Company visit www.meyer-industries.com.

Joseph, Mann & Creed Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 12/10/2008

Joseph, Mann & Creed (JMC) is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage. Based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, JMC specializes in accounts receivable management. JMC's client-driven philosophy, leading edge technology, and renowned client services department makes the company unique among mid-sized collection firms. The company is able to handle all types of receivables, commercial and consumer, with the professionalism necessary to keep the goodwill of the customer and collect outstanding debt. For more information on Joseph, Mann & Creed visit www.jmcbiz.com.

Snyder Industries Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 11/13/2008

Snyder Industries is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Snyder is a designer and manufacturer of plastic and steel bulk storage, processing and transportation tank systems. Snyder serves customers in markets including agricultural, intermediate bulk containers, septic and water tanks, dry handling bins and silos, and industrial tanks. For more information on Snyder visit www.snydernet.com.

Adage Graphics Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 11/4/2008

Adage Graphics is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage. Based in El Segundo, California, Adage Graphics produces a wide range of custom large format graphics including trade show graphics and displays, restaurant graphics, window, floor, wall and vehicle graphics, and Giclee fine art prints. For more information on Adage Graphics visit www.adagegraphics.com. 

ACP, Inc. Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 11/3/2008

ACP (Amana Commercial Products) Inc. is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, ACP provides high-speed cooking solutions to the foodservice industry with a complete line of commercial microwaves, combination ovens and steamers. For more information on ACP visit www.amanacommercial.com.

Invensys PLC Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 10/31/2008

Invensys PLC is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Based in London, UK, Invensys is a global technology group, supplying solutions, software, consultancy and equipment to monitor, control and automate processes in a wide range of environments. From oil refineries to power stations, from railways to domestic appliances, Invensys helps their customers optimize their processes and improve their performance. The Invensys business units fall within 5 distinct business groups; Invensys Controls, Invensys Process Systems (IPS), Invensys Rail (Westinghouse and Safetran), Wonderware, and Eurotherm. For more information on Invensys visit www.invensys.com.

Campbell Manufacturing Joins as a Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier – 10/17/2008

Campbell Manufacturing, LLC (a newly acquired division of Baker Manufacturing) is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Located in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, the company manufactures products for residential and light commercial water systems including water/fluid filtration and treatment systems. For more information on Campbell Manufacturing visit www.campbellmfg.com.

Integrys Energy Services Joins as a Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier – 10/9/2008

Integrys Energy Services, Inc. is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Integrys Energy Services offers natural gas and electric programs for retail, commercial, industrial, and small businesses through a variety of energy choice programs that allow eligible customers the power to choose their supplier for maximum savings. For more information on Integrys Energy Services visit www.integrysenergy.com.

AGE Nameplate, Aluma Graphics, and Labeltape Join as
Prime Advantage Suppliers – 09/30/2008

Three new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. AGE Nameplate, Aluma Graphics, and Labeltape will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 500 industrial manufacturing companies.

AGE Nameplate (www.agenameplate.com) - services the OEM community with high quality specialty graphics that require industrial silk-screen and digital printing techniques. AGE's services include Membrane Switches, graphic overlays, polyurethane dome labels, roll labels, wide-formats, back-lit vending graphics, die-cutting, front-panel integration and rubber keypads.

Aluma Graphics (www.alumagraphics.com) - manufactures functional identification products such as nameplates, decals, overlays, control panels and much more.

Labeltape (www.labeltape-inc.com) - manufactures pressure sensitive labels and related specialty converted products. Labeltape provides clients with graphic design, personalized service and technical support for labeling and specialty packaging needs.

Turkington USA Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 09/29/2008

Turkington USA is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Turkington manufactures equipment for the foodservice industry including: Dough processing, proofing, baking, product handling, product cooling, pan and lid handling, and conveying systems. Turkington is also involved in asset care and management. For more information on Turkington USA visit www.turkingtonusa.com.

Avis Budget Group Joins as a Prime Advantage Alliance Partner – 09/24/2008

Avis Budget Group, Inc. is now an Alliance Partner within Prime Advantage. The Avis Budget Group operates two of the most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental industry through Avis and Budget. Avis is a leading rental car supplier to the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry and Budget is a leading rental car supplier to the price-conscious segments of the industry. Avis Budget Group maintains the leading share of airport car rental revenue and operates one of the leading consumer truck rental businesses in the United States. For more information on the Avis Budget Group visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com. 

IMI Cornelius Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 09/2/2008

IMI Cornelius is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Based in Glendale Heights, Illinois, IMI Cornelius is a leading supplier of beverage dispensing and cooling equipment including a broad line of post-mix beverage dispensing systems, beer dispensers, ice makers, juice and tea dispensers, frozen beverage dispensers and a complete line of accessories. The company markets its products to beverage brand owners, restaurants, convenience stores and hospitality chains. For more information on IMI Cornelius visit www.cornelius.com.

Copreci Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 08/29/2008

Copreci is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Copreci produces and supplies a wide range of components and systems for the assembly of a variety of gas cooking equipment, free-standing cookers, built-in hobs and ovens as well as a range of regulation and control systems. The company also provides comprehensive solutions for air heating devices such as catalytic and infrared heaters, gas logs, accumulators and convectors (including taps with thermoelectric safety), thermostatic valves, pilots, analyzers, electric thermostats and complete electronic control systems for gas heaters. For more information on Copreci visit www.copreci.com.

Genova Products, Inc. Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 08/28/2008

Genova Products, Inc. is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Genova, based in Davison, Michigan, manufactures sturdy, maintenance free PVC home improvement products. Originally recognized for plumbing products, the company expanded into vinyl gutter and vinyl fencing products, as well as vinyl wire management, vinyl decking, vinyl railing and choice lattice. For more information on Genova Products, Inc. visit www.genovaproducts.com.

Material Sciences Corporation Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 08/18/2008

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) is now an Endorsed Supplier within Prime Advantage. Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, MSC is a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coating applications. MSC applies its expertise in quiet and coating technologies to solve noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and temperature problems for customers in the automotive, home appliance, telecommunications, HVAC, electronics, lawn and power equipment, and construction industries. For more information on Material Sciences Corporation visit www.matsci.com.

Morris & Associates Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 08/14/2008

Morris & Associates, Inc. is the latest company to join as a Prime Advantage Member. Morris & Associates, based in Garner, North Carolina, is a leading manufacturer of poultry chilling equipment and industrial ice machines. Morris ice makers, rakes, storage bins, and conveyors keep the commercial ice industry moving. Morris has created some of the finest high volume ice equipment now used in the seafood, pharmaceutical, concrete, fresh produce, and food processing industries, and especially among packaged ice retailers. For more information on Morris & Associates, Inc. visit www.morris-associates.com.

Cobra Wire & Cable, Inc. Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 7/31/2008

Cobra Wire & Cable, Inc., of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, is the latest Supplier to join Prime Advantage. Cobra Wire is a world leader in developing and producing high quality wire and cable that can meet virtually every electrical application. Cobra Wire carries an extensive line of cables and custom made wires for varied applications. Cobra Wire products may be found in every major national, international, private and corporate electrical device around the world. For more information on Cobra Wire & Cable Inc. visit www.cobrawire.com.

Beverage-Air Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 7/31/2008

Beverage-Air Corp., a division of the Ali Group, is the latest company to join as a Prime Advantage Member. Beverage-Air is a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment to the foodservice and beverage industries. The company’s products are marketed under the Beverage-Air Marketeer®, Maxi Marketeer®, and Breeze® brand names. Beverage-Air offers equipment such as vertical and horizontal reach-in merchandiser coolers, freezers, refrigerators, pizza and food preparation units, school milk coolers, self-contained beer dispensing units, deli and floral display cases. For more information on Beverage-Air visit www.beverage-air.com.

Jefferson Solenoid Valves Joins as a Prime Advantage Supplier – 7/31/2008

Jefferson Solenoid Valves U.S.A. Inc., of Miami, Florida, is the latest Supplier to join Prime Advantage. Jefferson is a leading manufacturer of solenoid valves and level controls. Jefferson's current products include over 3,000 models of solenoid valves and magnetic level switches. The company’s products satisfy different needs and industrial requirements to control diverse liquids and gases such as water, air, steam, oils, refrigerants, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, corrosive fluids and many others. For more information on Jefferson Solenoid Valves visit www.jeffersonvalves.com.

AMF Automation Technologies Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 7/17/2008

AMF Automation Technologies, of Richmond, Virginia, specializes in integrated secondary packaging equipment solutions for flexible, semi rigid, MAP, tray carton, blister pack and other challenging and unique package types. The company also includes AMF Bakery Systems which manufactures automated solutions for the bakery industry, including dough, make-up, handling, packaging, and distribution systems. For more information on AMF Automation visit www.amfautomation.com.

Walker Stainless Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 7/3/2008

Walker Stainless Corporation is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Based in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, Walker Stainless supplies stainless steel products for the dairy, chemical, food and beverage, transportation, personal care, pharmaceutical and nuclear industries. For more information on Walker Stainless visit www.walkerstainless.com.

Brenner Tank Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 7/1/2008

Brenner Tank is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Brenner Tank manufactures a full line of liquid transport solutions in all major categories including food, chemical, environmental and petroleum. The company employs more than 300 people and operates facilities nationwide. Its products are sold throughout the US and Canada as well as worldwide. For more information on Brenner Tank visit www.brennertank.com.

Garsite, Progress Tank & TST Join as Prime Advantage Members – 6/30/2008

Garsite and its divisions, Progress Tank and TST, are the latest companies to join Prime Advantage. All three companies manufacture fuelling tanks. Garsite focuses on aircraft refuellers and hydrant dispensers, while Progress Tank produces truck tanks and TST builds a variety of tanks for gasoline, diesel, lube oil, heating oil, antifreeze, waste oil and water as well as other custom tanks. For more information on Garsite and Progress Tank visit www.garsite.com, for more information on TST visit www.tstllc.com.

Federal Industries Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 6/24/2008

Federal Industries, a division of Standex, is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Federal Industries, located in Belleville, Wisconsin, is a leading manufacturer of display cases including bakery, deli and candy cases, as well as specialty displays, support cases and cabinetry. Federal also has a complete merchandiser line-up including custom bakery, deli and confectionery systems. For more information on Federal Industries visit www.federalind.com.

Romac Industries Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 6/11/2008

Romac Industries, Inc. is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Romac is a waterworks products company dedicated to integrating technology with pipe products to develop innovative solutions for planners, engineers and end-users. Romac has a full line of waterworks products and solutions that have been put to use in an extremely diverse group of fluid systems worldwide. For more information on Romac visit www.romac.com.

Dasco Pro Joins as a Prime Advantage Member–05/28/2008

Dasco Pro, Inc. is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Dasco Pro produces forged hand tools including a complete line of angle fingers, fiberglass replacement handles, markers/reflectors. The company specializes in carpenters' and mechanics' hand tools. Under its Fiberglass Innovations division, the company provides custom pultruded products including fiberglass snow poles, marker reflectors, delineators, and handles.

Atwood Mobile Products Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 5/14/2008

The latest company to become a Member of Prime Advantage is Atwood Mobile Products. Atwood manufactures components and accessories for the recreational vehicle, heavy-duty truck, manufactured housing, residential, and marine markets. Products include heating and cooking appliances, windows and doors, seating systems and chassis components such as jacks, brakes, and slide-out systems for trucks and RVs. The company also manufactures equipment for the agricultural, industrial, and mass transit vehicle markets. For more information on Atwood Mobile Products visit www.atwoodmobile.com.

ADCO Manufacturing Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 5/2/2008

The latest company to become a Member of Prime Advantage is ADCO Manufacturing. ADCO offers a complete line of carton related packaging equipment, including horizontal cartoning lines, numerous vertical cartoners that can accommodate volumetric, scale, and robotic filling and top load carton formers. For more information on ADCO Manufacturing visit www.adcomfg.com.

Electrotechnics Corporation and Jason Finishing Group Join Prime Advantage – 3/20/2008

Two new Endorsed Suppliers have joined the Prime Advantage program. Electrotechnics Corporation (Eltec) and Jason Finishing Group will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 400 industrial manufacturing companies.

Eltec (www.eltecmfg.com) – provides full service contract manufacturing services including prototyping wire and cable harness assemblies, providing thru-hole, hybrid, and low to medium count surface mount printed circuit board assemblies and providing related engineering and design services.

Jason Finishing Group (www.osborn.com; www.jacksonlea.com) – consists of Osborn International, a power brush manufacturer, and JacksonLea, a buffs and compounds manufacturer. These organizations provide a full spectrum of products and services to service the metal fabrication marketplace and allow for “one-stop shopping” for metal deburring and final finishing needs.

BKI and a Division of Cleveland Range Join as a Prime Advantage Members – 2/29/2008

Two new companies recently joined Prime Advantage, BKI and Cleveland Range Plant #3. BKI (www.bkideas.com), a division of Standex, is a leading international foodservice manufacturer offering specialty crafted foodservice equipment for hot food programs. Cleveland Range Plant #3 (www.clevelandrange.com), formerly known as JC Pardo & Sons, Inc., is a manufacturer of high-volume food production systems.

Waste Remedies Joins Prime Advantage – 2/1/2008

Waste Remedies is the latest Endorsed Supplier to join the Prime Advantage program. Waste Remedies is a full-service, solid waste consulting firm with clients in all 50 states and Canada. The company finds savings through preferred vendor pricing, removing inefficiencies and diverting materials to recycling. Waste Remedies will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 450 industrial manufacturing companies. For more information on Waste Remedies, visit www.wasteremedies.com.

Berlin Pacific Joins Prime Advantage – 1/16/2008

Berlin Pacific is the latest Alliance Partner in the Prime Advantage program. Berlin Pacific has a network of experts to provide cutting edge assistance and the best price on commodity services including IT and Telecom. The company is not a vendor committed to selling any one product or service, and this allows the company to provide clients with objective advice on maximizing telecom service value. Berlin Pacific will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 450 industrial manufacturing companies. For more information on Berlin Pacific, visit www.berlinpacific.com.

Atenga, Inc., Sutton Enterprises, Inc. and Marketing Partners, Inc. Join Prime Advantage – 1/4/2008

Three new Alliance Partners have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. Atenga, Sutton Enterprises, and Marketing Partners (MPI) all consulting companies, will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 450 industrial manufacturing companies.

Atenga, Inc. (www.atenga.com) – aims to improve clients' profits by optimizing prices and improving price realization techniques. The company provides a full range of services that enable its clients to leverage their customers' perception of value in their marketplace.

Sutton Enterprises, Inc. (www.suttonenterprises.com) – applies lean development principles across the entire product / service lifecycle to further a company’s mission through: Sustainable new revenue streams, enhanced credibility, and increased visibility.

Marketing Partners, Inc. (MPI) (www.mpicompanies.com) - offers a unique service to ISO certified organizations which provides in-depth qualitative/quantitative data on customer satisfaction, sales trends, vendor perception and change in expectations, etc. Engaging regional/national manufacturers allows MPI to: 1. Monitor internal costs by tailoring a research project for each specific industry; 2. Provide quick-turnaround results in under a month; 3. Satisfy ISO customer satisfaction requirements and gain in-depth understanding of customer needs; and 4. Provide clear analysis of findings to help the client fully utilize the data gleaned from the research.

Despatch Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 12/3/2007

The latest company to become a Member of Prime Advantage is Despatch Industries. Despatch builds industrial ovens, furnaces, and environmental chambers to meet the needs of a wide variety of industries such as technology, healthcare, transportation, and industrial. For more information on Despatch Industries see www.despatch.com.

Halton Group Americas, Inc., is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage – 11/13/2007

The Halton Group's products include specialized hoods, ventilation systems, utility distribution systems, and more. The Halton Group specializes in indoor climate solutions specifically in four strategic business areas: Halton Indoors concentrates on indoor climate solutions for public buildings with a special emphasis on solutions for office, hotel or health facilities. Halton Foodservice focuses on solutions for commercial kitchens and restaurants. Halton Marine offers safety and comfort aboard ships and offshore installations. Halton Clean Air manufacturers advanced clean air solutions for buildings, industry, and private homes. For more information on Halton Group Americas, Inc., see www.haltoncompany.com

McWane Inc. Joins as a Prime Advantage Member – 10/19/2007

McWane Inc., an international company, is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. McWane’s product lines include iron pipe, valves, hydrants, fittings, fire safety equipment and other plumbing and water works industries products. Based in Birmingham, Alabama the company employs over 7500 people in facilities throughout the US, Canada, Australia and China. For more information on McWane Inc., see www.mcwane.com.

Carter-Hoffmann, Wells Bloomfield and MP Equipment Company Join as Prime Advantage Members – 10/17/2007

Carter-Hoffmann, Wells Bloomfield, and MP Equipment Company, all recently acquired by Middleby Corporation, signed on as Prime Advantage Members. Two of the companies are in foodservice and one is in the food processing industry.

Carter-Hoffmann (www.carter-hoffmann.com). Carter Hoffmann is a leading manufacturer of heated cabinets and holding equipment for the commercial foodservice industry.

Wells Bloomfield, LLC (www.wellsbloomfield.com). Wells is a recognized leader in holding and cooking equipment, while Bloomfield is a leader in beverage systems.

MP Equipment Company (www.mpequipment.com). MP Equipment manufactures and distributes a variety of equipment for the food processing industry including breading, battering, mixing, forming, and slicing equipment.

2 New Endorsed Suppliers, 1 New Alliance Partner Join Prime Advantage – 07/31/2007

Two new Endorsed Suppliers and one new Alliance Partner have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. Doig Corporation and HyTec Cutting Service, Inc., both Endorsed Suppliers, as well as Roll-Rite, LLC, an Alliance Partner, will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of more than 300 industrial manufacturing companies.

Doig Corporation (www.doigcorp.com) – an industrial automation products distributor, supplying products and services to OEM manufacturing companies and end users since 1956. Doig Corporation represents manufacturers in the following application/solution areas: pneumatics, safety, sensors and vision, and motion control.

HyTec Cutting Service (www.hyteccutting.com) – provides tight tolerance laser cutting and metal fabrications, including CNC forming, rolling, shearing, punching, welding (mig, tig, arc), and painting.

Roll-Rite, LLC (www.rollrite.com) – is the leading manufacturer of tarp systems and components, and engineered the original direct-drive electric tarp system. The company offers a complete line of tarping systems and motors for various applications.

Glastender Joins as a Prime Advantage Member– 07/23/2007

Glastender, Inc. is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. Established in 1969, Glastender is an innovative manufacturer of automatic rotary glass washers. Product lines include pass through cocktail stations, underbar stainless steel, underbar and back bar coolers, keg coolers, slide top coolers, mug frosters, and remote beer dispensing systems. For more information on Glastenders, see www.glastender.com.

FTD.com Joins Prime Advantage as the Latest Endorsed Supplier– 07/17/2007

FTD.com is the latest supplier to gain endorsement in the Prime Advantage program. As an Endorsed Supplier, FTD.com brings Prime Advantage Members access to savings on over 2,000 products including specialty items and flowers. For more information on FTD.com, see www.ftd.com.

Dow Corning Joins as a Prime Advantage Member– 06/25/2007

Dow Corning is the latest Associate Member to join Prime Advantage. Dow Corning, a joint venture between Corning Incorporated and Dow Chemical, is a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation. The company provides performance enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. For more information on Dow Corning, see www.dowcorning.com.

Prime Advantage Gains New Member– Flo Healthcare – 06/14/2007

Flo Healthcare, a division of InterMetro Industries Inc., has become a Member of Prime Advantage. Flo Healthcare designs comprehensive wireless and mobile clinical workstation solutions specifically for the healthcare industry. The company works with clinical software, OEM business partners and value added resellers to deliver patented, integrated solutions to medical facilities across the U.S. and Canada. For more information on Flo Healthcare, see www.flohealthcare.com.

Kason Industries Signed as a Prime Advantage Associate Member–06/08/2007

Kason Industries, currently an Endorsed Supplier, upgraded to become an Associate Member in Prime Advantage as well. In addition to selling to Prime Advantage Members, Kason will also be able to buy from the Endorsed Suppliers in the group. Kason is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration door hardware. The company also provides essential hardware and accessories for foodservice equipment, truck bodies, material handling and industrial fabrication. For more information on Kason Industries, see www.kasonind.com.

Manitowoc Marine Joins as a Prime Advantage Member–05/30/2007

Manitowoc Marine Group (MMG), a division of The Manitowoc Company, is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. MMG is a leader in construction, conversion, maintenance, and ship repair service for the Great Lakes maritime industries and ocean going vessels that transit the St. Lawrence Seaways. MMG also operates more than 60% of the US dry docks serving the Great Lakes, including two of the three largest graving docks. For more information on Manitowoc Marine Group, see www.manitowocmarine.com.

Caprock Manufacturing Signed as a Prime Advantage Associate Member–04/30/2007

Caprock Manufacturing, currently an Endorsed Supplier in Prime Advantage, upgraded to become an Associate Member. In addition to selling to Prime Advantage Members and Suppliers, Caprock Manufacturing will now be able to reduce their costs on goods and services purchased through the group and enjoy other Member benefits. Caprock Manufacturing is a custom manufacturer of plastic injection molded products and assemblies. Services include product design, prototyping, mold making and a wide range of finishing processes. For more information on Caprock Manufacturing, see www.caprock-mfg.com.

Nite-Hawk Sweepers and Henke Manufacturing are the latest Members to Join Prime Advantage–03/21/2007

In a record month for new Members, two more companies join Prime Advantage. Nite-Hawk Sweepers is a manufacturer of truck mounted sweeping equipment primarily for the contract sweeping market. Henke Manufacturing Corporation manufactures specialty snow removal attachments for heavy industrial equipment and medium to heavy duty trucks. Both companies are subsidiaries of Alamo Group Inc., a Prime Advantage Member since February 2004. For more information on Nite-Hawk Sweepers visit www.nitehawksweepers.com or for Henke Manufacturing visit www.henkemfg.com.

Prime Advantage Announces Five New Members–03/12/2007

Five new companies signed agreements to become new Members with Prime Advantage in March. Two Manitowoc Foodservice Division companies, Manitowoc Crane Group, Royal Vendors, and Refcon Inc. joined Prime Advantage.

Manitowoc Crane Group - one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment used in the global construction industry. Products include lattice-boom crawler cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. Manitowoc Crane Group is a division of Manitowoc Company. www.manitowoccranegroup.com

Kyees Aluminum - specializes in cold plate development and production including perm cast molding, stainless steel and copper tube bending, NC machining for precision parts and stainless steel welding. Kyees is a part of the Manitowoc Foodservice Division. www.kyees.com

McCann’s Engineering and Mfg. Co.  - a supplier of soft drink dispensing equipment with approximately 250 employees at three manufacturing locations. McCann’s Engineering and Mfg. Co. is a part of the Manitowoc Foodservice Division. www.mccannseng.com.

Royal Vendors, Inc. - a leader in the design and manufacture of vending machines, Royal Vendors offers high-capacity space-to-sales and package flexibility to customers. www.royalvendors.com.

Refcon, Inc. - is a specialty manufacturer of custom refrigerated merchandising and food presentation concepts including applications in deli, bakery, cafeteria, candy, salad and other prepared foods. Refcon is a division of Henny Penny. www.refconcase.com

Irinox is Latest to Join as a Prime Advantage Associate Member–03/01/2007

Irinox USA, LLC, an exclusive distributor of Irinox products, is the latest company to join Prime Advantage. Irinox USA distributes blast chillers, shock freezers and holding cabinets specifically engineered for North American foodservice operators. The products, which use state of the art technology, are tailor-made for any field of application. Irinox will now have the ability to buy from over 110 Endorsed Suppliers within the Prime Advantage program earning discounts and rebates with each purchase. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers that includes over 110 Endorsed Suppliers and over 290 Members. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Irinox visit www.irinox.com.

Pacor, Inc. is Latest to Join as a Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier–02/27/2007

Pacor, Inc. and its subsidiary LIT Industries are the latest companies to gain access to Prime Advantage as an Endorsed Supplier. Primarily an insulation fabricator for industrial applications, the companies are also involved in the design and fabrication of thermal and acoustical removable insulation covers. A small part of their business is the distribution of various insulation products. The combined companies have approximately 150 employees with locations along the East coast. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers that includes over 110 Endorsed Suppliers and over 290 Members. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Pacor visit www.pacorinc.com or on LIT Industries visit www.litnc.com.

HTT, Inc. Joins Prime Advantage as the Latest Endorsed Supplier–02/05/2007

HTT, Inc. is the latest supplier to gain endorsement into the Prime Advantage program, also operating under the trademarks of World Stamping™ and Tool Express™. As an Endorsed Supplier, HTT will have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of over 280 industrial manufacturing companies. HTT, Inc., a full-service metal stamping company, offers the Members prototype manufacturing, tool design, tool building, short or long run production of metal stampings and numerous other services in metal stamping. Founded in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers visit www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on HTT see www.htt-inc.com.

Prime Advantage Supplier and Associate Member O’Neal Steel Acquires Three New Companies – 01/15/2007

O’Neal Steel recently acquired three new companies in order to continue its quest to build a stronger organization. As an Endorsed Supplier and Associate Member with Prime Advantage, this acquisition means two things: Prime Advantage Members will have more products and services available to them through O’Neal and Prime Advantage Endorsed Suppliers will have three new companies that will be purchasing through the group.

Supply Dynamics, AIM, and Ferguson Metals, all located in Ohio were chosen based on each company’s expertise and the new opportunities for growth. These three companies join Aerodyne, Leeco, Metalwest, Timberline, and TW Metals under the O’Neal Steel umbrella.

Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers that includes over 100 Endorsed Suppliers and over 275 Members. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on O’Neal Steel visit www.onealsteel.com.

CMA Dishmachines is Latest Prime Advantage Member–12/21/2006

CMA Dishmachines joins Prime Advantage as the latest Member. CMA is an Ali Group Foodservice Equipment Company with a focus on the foodservice industry. Its mission is to provide customers with high quality cleaning and sanitizing solutions involving mechanical dish and utensil warewashing. CMA has been marketing commercial dishwashers and related sanitation equipment since 1975.

CMA joins over 275 other Member companies that benefit from Prime Advantage’s access to volume discounts and rebates on raw materials, components, supplies and services. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers including over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on CMA visit www.cmadishmachines.com.

Prime Advantage Announces Transco, Inc. as the Newest Member–12/05/2006

Transco Inc. joins Prime Advantage as a Charter Member. Founded in 1936, Transco Inc. includes: Transco Railway Products, Transco Products Inc., and Advance Thermal Corp. The three businesses work to provide a broad range of products for the railroad, power generation, process and general manufacturing industries. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Transco has 17 locations throughout the US.

Transco joins over 275 other Member companies that benefit from Prime Advantage’s access to volume discounts and rebates on raw materials, components, supplies and services. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers including over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Transco, Inc., visit www.transcoinc.com.

Two New Endorsed Suppliers Join Prime Advantage—12/04/2006

Two new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. Allegiance Staffing LLC and Global Manufacturing Concepts Incorporated will now have direct sales access to the Prime Advantage Member base of over 280 industrial manufacturing companies.

Allegiance Staffing LLC (www.allegiancestaffing.com) – Specializing in the industrial staffing industry, Allegiance Staffing includes 15 locations across the US. Its service scope includes manufacturing, logistics, distribution and fulfillment.

Global Manufacturing Concepts Incorporated (www.gmcicorp.com) – GMCI, a castings supplier, provides high quality engineered components to major OEMs throughout the world. Some of these include investment castings, die castings, permanent mold, and sand castings. GMCI is the sister company to a current Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier, Signature 4.

Founded in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers visit www.primeadvantage.com.

SingleSource Roofing Signed as a Prime Advantage Associate Member—12/01/2006

SingleSource Roofing, currently an Endorsed Supplier in Prime Advantage, upgraded to become an Associate Member. In addition to selling to Prime Advantage Members and Suppliers, SingleSource Roofing will now be able to purchase goods and services at competitive prices, and enjoy other Member benefits. SingleSource Roofing manufactures and installs quality roofing systems at a highly competitive price. SingleSource roofs are designed based on time-tested materials. Started in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 250 Members and over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Associate Members, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on SingleSource Roofing, see www.singlesourceroofing.com.

Four New Endorsed Suppliers Join Prime Advantage– 09/20/2006

Four new Endorsed Suppliers have been approved and accepted into the Prime Advantage program. Arrow Electronics, Caprock Manufacturing, Inc., Columbus Scrap Material, Inc. and Energy Gateway, LLC will now be able to get faster and more direct access to the Prime Advantage Member base of over 280 industrial manufacturing companies. The Members will benefit from volume discounts and rebates from these companies:

Arrow Electronics (arrow.com) – Global provider of electronic components
Caprock Manufacturing, Inc. (caprock-mfg.com) – Custom manufacturer of plastic injection molded products and assemblies
Columbus Scrap Material, Inc. – Provides total scrap services to customers in the Southeastern United States
EnergyGateway, LLC (energygateway.com) – Professional services to manage energy cost risk

Started in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers visit primeadvantage.com.

Endries International Signed as a Prime Advantage Associate Member–08/01/2006

Endries International, Inc., a leader in inventory management solutions, signed on as an Associate Member. Previously an Endorsed Supplier to the Prime Advantage group, Endries upgraded to also become an Associate Member. In addition to inventory management solutions, Endries provides products such as fasteners, pipes, valves and fittings, electrical, fluid power, mechanical component parts and MRO supplies. Started in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 250 Members and over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Associate Members, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Endries International, visit www.endries.com.

RCS joins Prime Advantage as the Newest Alliance Partner– 08/14/2006

Recovery Control Systems (RCS) is the latest company to join the Prime Advantage group. Based in Greenwich, Conn., RCS was formed to provide companies with a turnkey solution for locating refunds owed from delinquent parcels. RCS developed a proprietary system that expedites the refund process for all guaranteed shipped parcels with carriers that include UPS, FedEx and DHL. RCS joins the Prime Advantage group of over 280 Member companies and over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on RCS visit, www.rcs-us.com.

Prime Advantage Announces Lindab, Inc. as the Newest Member– 07/31/2006

Lindab, Inc. is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. Established in 1959 in Grevie, Sweden, Lindab is the world's number one producer of spiral duct systems. Lindab develops, manufactures and markets innovative sheet metal products for the HVAC industry. The company’s SPIROsafe® line of self-sealing duct components offers owners, engineers and contractors an easy-to-install, cost-saving and performance-guaranteed duct system. Lindab’s corporate headquarters are located in Portsmouth, VA, with manufacturing facilities in Houston, TX; St. Petersburg, FL; and Downers Grove, IL. Lindab joins over 275 other Member companies which benefit from Prime Advantage’s buying power that allows access to volume discounts and rebates on raw materials, components, supplies and services. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers including over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Lindab, Inc., visit www.lindab.com/USA

Prime Advantage Announces SECO/WARWICK as the Newest Member– 07/27/2006

SECO/WARWICK Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial heat processing equipment, is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. SECO/WARWICK provides heat processing equipment and services worldwide for customers involved with primary aluminum, aluminum recycling, automotive, aerospace, commercial heat treating, fuel cells, HVAC, electronics, lighting, medical equipment, nuclear applications and high temperature sintering. SECO/WARWICK is joining over 275 other Member companies that benefit from Prime Advantage’s buying power to access volume discounts and rebates on raw materials, supplies and services. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on SECO/WARWICK, visit www.secowarwick.com.

Prime Advantage Announces Roll·Rite, LLC as the Newest Member– 07/11/2006

Roll·Rite is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. A privately-held company, Roll·Rite specializes in the manufacture of innovative tarping components for the trucking industry. Roll·Rite joins over 250 other Member companies that benefit from Prime Advantage’s buying power that allows access to volume discounts and rebates on raw materials, supplies and services. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers including over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers within the group, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Roll·Rite, visit www.rollrite.com.

Prime Advantage Charter Member, Townsend Engineering, Was Acquired by Stork Food Systems– 7/06/2006

The sale of Townsend Engineering to Stork Food Systems, a division of Stork NV, was recently finalized to form Stork Townsend, Inc. The two companies together form the world’s largest provider of meat processing systems for their customers.

“I’m proud to say that the sale is now final and I can’t imagine a better strategic fit for our customers and employees,” comments Ted Townsend. “Access to greater resources, influence, and opportunities ensures the growth of Townsend for many, many years to come.”

Specifically Stork Townsend, Inc., will offer hot dog and sausage machines, injectors, skinners and meat, fish, poultry and lamb processing systems and a wide variety of other food processing equipment and systems. Stork Townsend will continue to operate its facilities in Des Moines, Iowa and Oss, Netherlands in addition to Gainesville, Georgia, and distribute to customers worldwide.

Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 100 Endorsed Suppliers and over 250 Members in the group. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Endorsed Suppliers, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Stork Townsend, Inc. visit www.townsendeng.com.

Thomas Hettmansperger Consulting Joins Prime Advantage as Alliance Partner– 6/30/2006

Thomas Hettmansperger Consulting is the latest company to join Prime Advantage as an Alliance Partner. Hettmansperger offers sales consulting primarily for foodservice equipment manufacturers. This includes locating and partnering restaurant chain clients with the appropriate suppliers for their needs as well as getting clients in front of the elite food companies and on the preferred supplier list. Other services include tailoring a unique program to increase current sales volume or market share, researching competition, as well as providing assistance to help clients remain preferred suppliers year after year. Hettmansberger will now have access to an elite group of over 100 Endorsed Suppliers and over 250 Members. Started in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Alliance Partners, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com.

Olson Wire Signed on as a Prime Advantage Associate Member– 6/1/2006

Olson Wire Products, a leading manufacturer of OEM shelving, signed on as an Associate Member. Previously an Endorsed Supplier to the Prime Advantage group, Olson Wire upgraded to also become a Member. Founded in 1938 by H.E. Olson and his son; together they started by making wire mesh muzzles. Today, although the products have changed, it is still a family business, well regarded for quality and dependability. Olson Wire’s shelving is used in commercial refrigerators, ovens and in displays in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels all over the world. Olson Wire joins a group of over 250 Members and over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. Started in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Associate Members, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Olson Wire Products, visit www.olsonwireproducts.com.

Q4bis, Inc./Verandi Systems Joins Prime Advantage as the Newest Alliance Partner– 5/9/2006

Q4bis is the latest Alliance Partner to join the Prime Advantage group. Q4bis is a software solutions provider focused on cost effective and easy-to-use applications for decision makers bringing business analysis and reporting to the entire organization. Q4bis and Verandi Systems, as a team, provide software that makes it easy for upper management to create customized reports and instantly drill down into multiple layers of variables and measurements, without requiring IT support. Q4bis joins the Prime Advantage group of over 100 Endorsed Suppliers and over 250 Members. Started in 1997, Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Alliance Partners, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Q4bis, visit www.q4bis.com.

Prime Advantage Announces Dacor as the Newest Member– 5/9/2006

Dacor, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, is the latest Member to join Prime Advantage. Founded in 1933, Dacor is a family operation committed to designing and building exceptional appliances. Patented features include an infrared gas broiler inside an electric oven, a Pure Convection™ system for even heat distribution, a Butterfly Bake Element™ for an extraordinary traditional bake, Discovery Controller™ that calculates the time, temperature and cooking mode for many foods for perfect results every time and extra-large Dacor Grates™ that simplify cooking with large pots and pans. Dacor is joining over 250 other Member companies that benefit from Prime Advantage’s buying power to access volume discounts and rebates on raw materials, supplies and services. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 100 Endorsed Suppliers. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Members or Suppliers, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Dacor, visit www.dacor.com.

Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier, Pratt Industries, Acquires Love Box Company and Lewisburg Container– 5/4/2006

Pratt Industries recently acquired Love Box Company and Lewisburg Container - making Pratt the largest privately-owned packaging and recycling company in the country. The acquisition almost doubles Pratt’s presence in the North American market and increases its workforce to almost 3400 employees – up from 2000. Pratt Industries is a privately-owned paper and packaging company based in Conyers, Georgia. Operating two of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country as well as a series of sheet and box plants, Pratt Industries offers a wide range of packaging solutions. As a Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier, Pratt Industries can now offer Prime Advantage Members the Love Box Company product lines as well, including corrugated manufacturing and converting and a full line of packaging machinery and supplies. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 100 Endorsed Suppliers and over 250 Members in the group. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Endorsed Suppliers, visit the website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on Pratt Industries visit www.prattindustries.com.

O’Neal Steel joins Prime Advantage as the latest Endorsed Supplier– 4/28/2006

Prime Advantage is very excited to announce the latest Endorsed Supplier to join the group, O’Neal Steel. After more than 80 years in business, O’Neal Steel is the United States’ largest family-owned metals service center. The same O’Neal family that started the business in 1921 continues to be instrumental in its operations today. The 2006 sales alone will exceed $2 billion. In addition to O'Neal Steel, its subsidiaries include; Aerodyne, Leeco, Metalwest, Timberline and TW Metals. With 69 stock locations and 3,700 employees the Prime Advantage Members will greatly benefit from this new addition. Prime Advantage is a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers with over 100 Endorsed Suppliers and over 250 Members in the group. For more information on Prime Advantage or any of the Endorsed Suppliers, visit our website at www.primeadvantage.com. For more information on O’Neal Steel, visit www.onealsteel.com.

Prime Advantage welcomes new Endorsed Supplier Centimark – 4/17/2006

Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for industrial manufacturers welcomes the second new Endorsed Supplier to join the group this month. Centimark is the nation's largest commercial and industrial roofing contractor with over 65 locations and over 2500 employees across North America. Centimark has been in business since 1968 and offers the best warranties in the industry of up to 25 years for non-prorated warranties covering both labor and materials. Only Centimark personnel install all of the roofing systems. Centimark will gain a new base of customers from over 250 Member companies in Prime Advantage and the Members will benefit from the wide variety of roofing products and high quality of service from Centimark. -www.centimark.com.

Prime Advantage welcomes new Endorsed Supplier Gulf Great Lakes Packaging – 04/11/2006

Prime Advantage, a buying group for industrial manufacturers, has added Gulf Great Lakes Packaging to its roster of Endorsed Suppliers. Since 1974, Gulf Great Lakes Packaging has been an outstanding distributor of quality packaging materials and equipment with 26-locations serving most major continental U.S. manufacturing markets. Sales now exceed $150 million nationwide, and over 100 outside sales representatives are available for on-site consultation. Gulf Great Lakes presents itself today as the strongest independent packaging distribution network with strong local presence to assist in lowering costs at the end-user level. Prime Advantage Members will benefit from increased purchasing power with another world-class Supplier, and Gulf Great Lakes Packaging will benefit from a new customer base of over 250 Member companies. - www.gulfpack.com

Prime Advantage Buying Group adds Samuel Strapping Systems to its growing list of Endorsed Suppliers. – 02/02/2006

Prime Advantage Corporation, a leading buying consortium for industrial manufacturers, announced today that Samuel Strapping Systems has been approved as an Endorsed Supplier. Samuel Strapping Systems will enjoy larger volume brought by Prime Advantage, and the group's Members will benefit from increased buying power with a world-class provider of packaging solutions.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Samuel Manu-Tech Inc. (TSX:SMT ), Samuel Strapping Systems is a leading manufacturer of high quality strapping products. Products include steel strapping, polyester strapping, polypro strapping, strapping accessories, coding and labeling, edge protection, strapping tools, tool repair, seals, buckles, stretch film and stretch film machines. Samuel also provides packaging automation and material handling. Samuel Strapping Systems is a large multi-national company with sales representation and distribution throughout North America. - www.samuelstrapping.com

Chicago Metallic Corp. Joins Prime Advantage Buying Group as a Charter Member – 10/14/2005

Chicago Metallic Corp. (CMC) is one of the largest global manufacturers and suppliers of architectural building products and services, and is a coil coating specialist for the building and construction, transportation, business and consumer products, and other industries. With 1500 employees worldwide, CMC has manufacturing plants and distribution centers totaling 3 million square feet. Headquartered in Chicago, CMC has locations in the United States, Mexico, Europe, China, and Malaysia. - www.chicagometallic.com

Prime Advantage president Louise O'Sullivan awarded NAFEM's Highest Honor – 9/26/2005

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Louise O'Sullivan, president, Prime Advantage Corporation, with the 2005 William W. Carpenter Award at The NAFEM Show, Sept. 24, Anaheim, Calif.

The William W. Carpenter Award, the association's highest honor, recognizes an individual who has dedicated their life to NAFEM and the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. - Click to read press release.

Prime Advantage Announces Newest Member of Buying Group – Key Technology Inc. – 8/10/2005

Based in Walla Walla, WA, Key Technology, an ISO-9001 certified company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of process automation systems, integrating electro-optical inspection and sorting, specialized conveying, and product preparation equipment. Key® systems allow processors to improve quality, increase yield, and reduce cost. With world-wide sales representation, the company maintains a demonstration facility at its headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. The company's common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol: KTEC. - www.key.net

Structural Concepts Corporation joins Prime Advantage Buying Group as Newest Member - 07/25/2005

Established in 1973, Structural Concepts has over 30 years of experience in designing and building innovative temperature controlled display cases. They provide foodservice, supermarket and c-store operators with an extensive array of products designed to merchandise bakery, deli, floral, grab'n go products, produce, and other specialty foods. Structual Concepts is located in Muskegon, MI. - www.structuralconcepts.com

CBMW Mixers Announced as Newest Member of Prime Advantage – 06/14/ 2005

CBMW Mixers, heaquartered in Houston, TX, designs cement trucks for the ready-mix industry. Their products are manufactured to exceed the highest industry standards, resulting in far less downtime and maintenance. Only the best quality materials are used to ensure profitability for their customers. When repairs become necessary, the CBMW mixer is the simplest in the industry to maintain and service. All major components are bolted on for easy removal and installation, and reinforcements are designed throughout the mixer in key stress areas to further reduce maintenance and downtime. Behind each CBMW mixer is a dedicated staff with the experience necessary to assist with all possible mixer needs. CBMW Mixers also has a sales staff strategically located throughout the United States to ensure fast, reliable service and delivery. - www.cbmwmixers.com

Manitowoc Foodservice Group Adds Beverage Services Division as Prime Advantage Member – 5/25/2005

The Manitowoc Foodservice Group is comprised of three divisions and industry leading brands. The three divisions are – Manitowoc Beverage, Manitowoc Ice, and Manitowoc Refrigeration. Within the Beverage Division are Servend and Multiplex; within the Ice Division is Manitowoc Ice; and within the Refrigeration Division are Kolpak, McCall, and Harford. Manitowoc Foodservice Group product include ice and beverage systems, reach-in or undercounter refrigerators or freezers, walk-in coolers or freezers, or ice making machines, dispensers, and ice storage bins. - www.manitowocfsg.com

Haight Pumps Becomes Newest Endorsed Supplier to Prime Advantage – 5/1/2005

For nearly seventy years, Haight has been providing industry with simple, rugged and dependable internal gear pumps. OEM pump applications include:

• Refrigerant systems
• Lubrication systems
• Filtration systems (hot oil)
• Fueling
• Injection
• Marine

Haight’s pumps are built on the proven reliability of the "gear within a gear design", which they pioneered. This simple concept results in a stronger pump with fewer parts. This gear design also functions exceptionally well at standard motor speeds in close-coupled mounting arrangements. This eliminates both the need for a gear reducer, and misalignment problems. Haight’s universal design series offers unparalled flexibility to engineer a "custom" pump from standard components eliminating excessive cost and lead-time. - www.haightpump.com

Prime Advantage Announces Specialty Gaskets, Inc. as an Endorsed Supplier – 5/1/2005

Specialty Gaskets, Inc is an ISO Certified manufacturer and distributor of high temperature solutions for OEM Manufacturers. Their state of the art manufacturing capabilities assure quality solutions at competitive costs to meet your requirements. - www.specialtygaskets.com

Prime Advantage President Addresses Stainless Steel Forum - 4/26/2005

On Tuesday, April 26, 2005, Louise O’Sullivan, president of Prime Advantage, gave a presentation at the American Metal Market’s 19th Annual Stainless and Alloys Conference. Held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the conference was attended by various representatives of metals producers, metals distributors, metals market analysts, economists, offshore sourcing experts, traders, trade paper representatives, and end users.

Speaking on “The Cost of Doing Business in Rapidly Changing Markets”, O’Sullivan cited the key issues facing end users of metals today, including contract issues, pricing, availability, growth, and other sourcing concerns, as well as anti-competitive subsidies and lack of environmental regulation within foreign country competitors.

For more information on the Forum:
www.amm.com/events/stain2005.asp

Telect Signs as Newest Member of Prime Advantage – 4/7/2005

Telect is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and service of innovative connectivity products for the data and telecommunications industries. Founded in 1982 as a supplier of custom cable assemblies, Telect today designs, engineers, and produces fiber optic, digital and analog communication connectivity products, metro access products and power distribution solutions for a diverse customer base ranging from wireless and traditional wireline service providers to enterprise networks and CATV companies. With the acquisition of Hendry Telephone Products in October of 2004, Telect now also manufactures and markets a complete range of equipment racks, cabinets, and power systems. Telect is located in Liberty Lake, WA. - www.telect.com

Prime Advantage Adds Stellar Industries as New Member – 4/1/2005

Stellar Industries, Inc. has grown to become a respected supplier of high-quality truck-mounted equipment. An Iowa corporation located in Garner, IA Stellar is proud to be the first company in the United States to design and manufacture truck-mounted hydraulic hooklift loaders. The company expanded into the tire service truck business in 1993 which allowed them to broaden their product line and the markets they served. This addition to their core business also presented them with a line of truck-mounted auxiliary compressed air systems which have become another key part of their business. In the past few years Stellar Industries has added a line of telescoping mechanic service cranes and truck-mounted power stations to their product offering. - www.stellar-industries.com

Prime Advantage Announces Intertek ETL Semko as an Endorsed Supplier – 4/1/2005

Products and Services: - Product Testing and Certification - Inspection of Suppliers and Products Corporate Profile: Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in product testing, inspection and certification services, operates in over 273 laboratories and 521 offices in 100 countries throughout the world. The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek offers fast, flexible services to global manufacturers and retailers. Among these services are product safety and sanitation testing/certification as well as performance and benchmark testing. We understand the competitive pressures our clients face and we deliver timely, cost-effective testing solutions that meet their needs and deadlines. By combining testing, inspection and certification services with a single supplier, manufacturers can realize significant cost-savings and time-to-market advantages. For more information about Intertek ETL SEMKO, visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com or e-mail icenter@intertek.com.

Star Manufacturing Joins Prime Advantage Family as Newest Member – 2/11/2005

Star Manufacturing International, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has been making durable, reliable, quality products since 1921. That year, they introduced their first product, a popcorn machine. Since then, they have grown and expanded into one of the world's most respected and valued manufacturers of products in six major categories: Counter Top Gas and Electric Commercial Cooking Appliances, Hot Dog Cooking and Preparation Equipment, Popcorn Machines, Specialty Food Warmers, Display Merchandisers, and Toasters & Waffle Bakers. Star is committed to manufacturing only quality products that withstand the tests of time and performance. All of their products offer an excellent value and each one is backed by the highest level of service possible to ensure your long term satisfaction. - www.star-mfg.com

KeepRite Refrigeration Added to List of Prime Advantage Endorsed Suppliers – 1/1/2005

KeepRite is a leading North American manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products. These products include specialized applications in food storage and processing, industrial process cooling, including evaporator coils, condensing units, condensers, heat transfer and heat recovery and air conditioning products. From the smallest unit to the very largest, KeepRite Refrigeration brings experience and commitment to the refrigeration industry - beginning with the product design and engineering, and continuing through manufacturing, sales and after market support. A long list of options lets you select equipment to meet specialized requirements. Located in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, KeepRite Refrigeration products have been manufactured and distributed worldwide for over half a century. - www.k-rp.com

Aladdin Temp-Rite, Sister Company of Champion Industries, Joins Prime Advantage – 12/1/2004

Located in Hendersonville, TN, Aladdin Temp-Rite is the leader in the marketplace for over 35 years, having built a reputation for providing comprehensive meal delivery solutions. Aladdin Temp-Rite have the most highly evolved line of meal delivery systems in the world, and the expertise and resources to meet any challenge and solve any problem for our healthcare and institutional customers. - www.aladdintemprite.com

New Prime Advantage Member – Curt G. Joa, Inc. – 11/16/2004

Curt G. Joa machines are in production in the plants of leading manufacturers of soft disposables in over 55 countries around the world. Joa is a full service company. They will design and build a machine tailored to your specific requirements, and with their in-house capabilities, they will take your project from concept to production and beyond. Their fully integrated manufacturing control systems allow us to plan, procure, and manufacture on a timely basis. Curt Joa is located in Sheboygan Falls, WI. - www.joa.com

Endorsed Supplier Pratt Industries Joins Prime Advantage – 10/1/2004

Pratt Industries is the world's largest, privately-owned paper and packaging company with annual sales of more than $2 billion, employing 8,000 people in the U.S. and Australia. Pratt’s U.S. operations are based in Conyers, Georgia, and have shown dramatic growth over the past 10 years making Pratt Industries (USA) the 7th largest corrugated packaging company in America, with manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. Pratt operates two of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the eastern United States offering a wide range of packaging solutions. All are backed by Pratt's total commitment to quality, service and innovation. And as a private company, Pratt can quickly react and adapt to suit the Members’ needs. - www.prattindustries.com

Utility Management Group Endorsed as Supplier to Prime Advantage – 9/13/2004

The Utility Management Group is an impartial utility consulting firm. At no cost, we'll review your natural gas and electric service and make recommendations regarding which programs and providers are most advantageous. There are no fees for our services, and you are under no obligation to take advantage of our recommendations. Even if you are currently with a provider, we can help you as we have negotiated lower rates based on your affiliation with Prime Advantage. - www.umgconsulting.com

Prime Advantage Welcomes Airgas as Endorsed Supplier – 9/1/2004

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products. Its integrated network of over 800 locations includes branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telemarketing channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. - www.airgas.com

Prime Advantage Family of Suppliers Grows to Include Fabrication Specialties – 9/1/2004

Fabrication Specialties was established in 1981 as the sister company of John J. Moroney Co. established in 1918. Specializing in thermal-acoustical insulation, FSI has earned a leadership position in our industry through product quality, responsiveness and the flexibility to satisfy individual customer needs. FSI fabricates and distributes non-metallic materials to your exact specifications, be it an application for OEM production, commercial construction or industrial maintenance. - www.fabricationspecialties.com

Ultrafryer Systems Newest Member of Prime Advantage – 8/2/2004

Since 1969 Ultrafryer Systems has prided itself in offering quality food service equipment to Restaurants and Fast Food Franchises throughout the world. The foundation of our success is built on our people and our technology. Ultrafryer® Systems has a patent on the most fuel efficient fryer heat exchanger in the world, the energy savings provided by Ultrafryer® Systems is critical to our customer's profitability. Ultrafryer is located in San Antonio, TX. - www.ultrafryer.com

Davies Molding joins Prime Advantage as Endorsed Supplier – 8/1/2004

Davies Molding has been a designer and manufacturer of top quality plastic components since 1933. It specializes in insert-equipped standard and custom thermoplastic and thermoset plastic parts. Davies has over 67 presses equipped to produce both injection and compression molded parts in its 99,000 square foot facility. In addition, Davies has an extensive secondary/finishing operations department that provides laser engraving, pad printing, hot stamping, plating, drilling, tapping, machining and assembly to customize to your exact specifications. - www.daviesmolding.com

Alkar RapidPak, Inc. Joins Prime Advantage as New Member – Including Sister Company Sani-Matic. – 6/17/2004

Located in Lodi, WI, Alkar is a total resource for cooking and chilling processed meats, poultry, and seafood. Alkar custom engineers batch and continuous cooking and chilling equipment for processors all over the world. - www.alkar.com

Sani-Matic specifies, designs and manufactures sanitation technology equipment that assures process equipment is suitably cleaned and complies with company imposed standards and those of appropriate regulatory agencies. Sani-Matic is located in Milwaukee, WI. - www.sanimatic.com

Home Depot Supply Partners with Prime Advantage and Becomes Endorsed Supplier – 4/7/2004

Home Depot offers a wide array of lumber offerings at an extremely competitive price. They are the second largest retailer in the world, focused on providing superior service to business-to-business customers. Their ability to distribute building materials from 1000's of distribution points makes them the most competitive supplier in the industry. Their centers average between 80,000-100,000 sq. ft. and carry around 14,000 products, including job-lot quantities of professional grade building materials and supplies.

www.Hdsupply.com

Manitowoc Foodservice Group adds Ice Division as Newest Member of Prime Advantage – 4/1/2004

The Manitowoc Foodservice Group is comprised of three divisions and industry leading brands. The three divisions are – Manitowoc Beverage, Manitowoc Ice, and Manitowoc Refrigeration. Within the Beverage Division are Servend and Multiplex; within the Ice Division is Manitowoc Ice; and within the Refrigeration Division are Kolpak, McCall, and Harford. Manitowoc Foodservice Group product include ice and beverage systems, reach-in or undercounter refrigerators or freezers, walk-in coolers or freezers, or ice making machines, dispensers, and ice storage bins. - www.manitowocfsg.com

Chiaphua Components Announced as New
Endorsed Supplier to Prime Advantage – 4/1/2004

Chiaphua Components Limited (CCL) is a world class manufacture of high quality custom engineered AC and DC motors and gear motors designed to suit a wide range of product applications such as: personal care products, household appliances, vending machines, F& B machines, power tools, garage door operators, office and medical equipment. CCL has a team of engineers who assist in designing the motors in close association with our customers to ensure that your exact needs and requirements are properly implemented. CCL has recently launched an aggressive program of manufacturing automation and improvement with the creation of a brand new 900,000 sq/ft facility in Shenzhen, China. A North American customer service office was established in Canada along with a USA based sales office located in New York. - www.cclmotors.com