FALL 2013

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK OBITUARY Raul Torres 1935-2013 Raul Torres, who spent his entire career in stainless fasteners, died July 21, 2013, in Illinois. He was born October 7, 1935 and began his 50 year career in the early 1960’s with Schnitzer Alloys in New Jersey. Raul then went on to Albany Products, Action Threaded Products and Star Stainless Screw Co. He had been a member of the National Fastener Distributors Association board, the Scholarship Committee for the MWFA and his involvement with ASTM came about due to his specialized knowledge of stainless. Over the years, Raul was a friend and mentor to many. He was a true gentlemen and his passing is a loss to the fastener industry. Messages to the family may be sent c/o Star Stainless, 810 Aec Dr., Wood Dale, IL 60191. E Z Sockets, Inc., headquartered in Springfield NJ invites fastener distributors to visit their new Website & Distributor Shopping Cart. Known for 35 years in the industry as the premier source for Socket Screws and related products conforming to ASTM/ANSI/ASME specifications with full Quality Assurance and Lot Traceability in Inch & Metric sizes, Alloy & Stainless Steel, Bulk & Package, Standard & Special Sizes at Competitive Prices and shipped the same day, E Z has now added a user friendly 24/7 on-line shopping cart. Distributors can check stock and enter orders any time, day or night and still have the benefit of EZ’s friendly & cooperative Customer Service Representatives with in-depth product knowledge, eager to answer questions and help solve technical problems quickly & efficiently. Shopping for fasteners has never been EZier! If you would like to take it for a test ride, visit us at www.ezsockets.com or call 1-800-631-7833 and speak to a Sales Representative to help you get started. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** At Cable Tie Express we believe that maintaining the highest customer service level should always be our top priority. As such, we have recently added two new Inside Sales Representatives to our staff, Jordan Shanks and Jason Burton, to help us meet that goal. We are now able to provide our distributor customers with a dedicated representative providing quick turn around and personalized service. Furthermore, Joe Gillis has been named Director of Operations, and is responsible for the overall service and performance of Cable Tie Express. Our entire staff invites you to visit our new website which includes blogs, training aids and a complete downloadable catalog. For additional information on products or services, contact Cable Tie Express at 1-888-603-1233, Fax 1-800-695-1233, email sales@cabletiEExpress.com. Alternatively, visit our website www.cabletiEExpress.com where the double EE stands Jason Burton (left) and Jordan Shanks (below) for Excellence! We look forward to your inquiries.