President's Notes
In an election year, we make choices that have lasting impact. While not every choice made in 2008 affects others, the upcoming election of the President of the United States will have global impact on generations to come.

Prime Advantage took a straw vote at the Spring Conference in April, with results that don’t exactly mirror what the national polls are reporting. Attendees were given ballots with three candidates’ names and were asked to select one and place in a ballot box. Here are the results: [Read More]

Metals Update
The latest metals industry news.

Federal Law to Set the Standard on Walk-in Coolers & Freezers
January 1, 2009 a new efficiency standard will go into effect for walk-in coolers and freezers. Until now, there haven't been Federal regulations regarding the subject. Find out more about the new law from FES magazine.

How to Manage Telecom Costs
Although a company's primary cost savings focus doesn't typically fall on telecom, there are a few simple things that can be done to greatly reduce these expenses. Berlin Pacific offers some advice.

PASE Scores - Due by September 1st
Attention Members: Prime Advantage Supplier Evaluation (PASE) scores are due by September 1st. This is your best opportunity to evaluate how the Suppliers are doing. Scores will also be used to determine the Endorsed Suppliers that win the PASEsetter designation for 2009. Login to My.PrimeAdvantage.com and click on the PASE logo to input your scores.

Surviving a Tornado: One Member's Story
Brett Williams, of American Foodservice, recently found out what a tornado feels like first hand. Read his incredible story here.

Supplier News

• Five Fuel Saving Tips from Fastenal
• Atenga Whitepaper: “10 Ways Not to Price New Products and Services”
• Scotsman Names Endries International a Top Supplier

Question: How many states have been hit by a tornado in the United States?

Email Soyeon Schock with your answers. A raffle ticket will be entered at the next Conference for the first 5 correct respondents.

Congratulations to last month's winners!

1. John Grygiel – Metal Components
2. Jeff Katz – TAD Metals
3. Margaret Tue – Stellar Industries
4. Allen Stewart – Stork Townsend
5. Jim Wiseman – Schwarze

Last month's question: What does the prime Advantage term "P.A.S.E." stand for?

Answer: Prime Advantage Supplier Evaluation

ITW Named Energy Star Partner of the Year

Prime Advantage Members Feature New Products at NRA