SUMMER 2021

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92 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK The Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), announced the list of world-class manufacturing companies and individuals recognized as winners of the 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Awards. MacLean-Fogg’s Metform Division was awarded in the category of Advanced Analytics Leadership for their Manufacturing 4.0 pilot program in partnership with IoTco. The Manufacturing 4.0 project utilizes two platforms to connect and analyze machine data - Lighthouse, a traditional MES platform used for real-time monitoring and Predictronics (PDX), monitors critical process parameters such as motor amps, axis harmonics, and bearing and bar temperatures. Currently, the project is piloted on the Hatebur AMP 50, the largest hot forming press at Metform, and will be expanded to all 9 remaining Hateburs. The Metform division manufactures forged and machined components for various industries including light vehicles, electric vehicles, heavy truck, agriculture and construction equipment. “We are incredibly thankful to have been nominated for this award by IoTco and recognized as a leader by the National Association of Manufacturers. Though we still have much to learn, we are excited for the innovations to come,” said Steve Wright, General Manager of Metform. For more information visit www. macleanfoggcs.com/locations/ savanna-metform.

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 93 CRESCENT MANUFACTURING 700 George Washington Turnpike, Burlington, CT 06013 TEL 860-673-2591 FAX 860-673-5973 EMAIL sales@crescentmanufacturing.com WEB www.crescentmanufacturing.com CRESCENT WELCOMES BACK DAN BIELEFIELD The Crescent Manufacturing Company is excited to announce that Dan Bielefield has returned to the company as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Dan started his fastener industry career with Crescent. In his new position Dan will be responsible for growing the Crescent brand while overseeing sales operations including the outside sales team. With over 30 years of experience in the industry including time spent working on the manufacturing side Dan brings a unique perspective to the job. He has spent the last 18 years working as an independent manufacturer’s representative. Crescent Manufacturing Chairman Steve Wilson stated “I am delighted to announce that Dan has joined Crescent as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Dan has significant sales experience in the fastener industry and will bring a new dynamic to our sales team.” Crescent would also like to announce that Wendi Velasco has been promoted to the role of Inside Sales Manager. Wendi has been with Crescent for the past 6 years in the dual role of inside sales and expeditor. In BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE making the announcement Steve Wilson, Chairman at Crescent said “Wendi has done an incredible job in a very challenging role. Her dedication and attention to our customers has been well documented and we are excited to have her take on the role of managing our Inside sales team.“ Located in Burlington, CT Crescent Manufacturing has been producing high quality, cold headed engineered products since 1960. Specializing in parts from 00 through 3/8” in diameter up to 3” long Crescent can quote your fastener needs from 1,000 pieces to millions of parts. Crescent manufactures and supplies fasteners and miniature screws to many industries through several fastener distributors. These industries include aerospace, military, marine, aeronautics, electronics, automotive, computer technologies, telecommunications, consumer products, industrial products, medical and optical equipment. Crescent’s fastener distributors are located on five continents including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. CRESCENT MANUFACTURING