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6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINKBTM Manufacturing a domestic custommanufacturer, is pleased to announce theaddition of all territories for the well-respectedmanufacturer’s representative, Wing-HamlinCompany, Inc.Wing-Hamlin Company, Inc. headquartered inElmhurst, IL was established in 1990 by Terry Wingand Mike Hamlin and services Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota,South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Wing-Hamlinteam is eager to offer BTM’s products and servicesto their customers throughout the Midwest.“With the retirement of Kevin Booth Sales, itwas imperative for BTM Manufacturing to partnerwith one of the top Manufacturer Rep Agenciesin the fastener industry. The addition of Wing-Hamlin’s staff and territories allows us to provideeven greater value to our customers. We areexcited about the opportunity to serve WingHamlin’s clients with the same level of excellenceas we strive to provide to our customers,” saidJake Davis, CFS, BTM Manufacturing President.The Wing-Hamlin Value Proposition of Integrity,Communication and Professionalism aligns wellwith BTM’s Commitment to Service. Wing-Hamlininvests in developing and maintaining strongrelationships with suppliers and is always readyto provide the highest levels of quality and serviceavailable. “Wing-Hamlin is excited to work withthe BTM Team and looks for growth through thewonderful relationships we have in this greatindustry,” Cory Wing, Partner.With this addition in territories for Wing-Hamlin, BTM is positioned to provide even morecomprehensive solutions for customers in industriessuch as construction, automotive, agriculture, andindustrial equipment manufacturing.BTM Manufacturing is a premier provider ofcustom manufacturing solutions, offering a widerange of products designed to meet the specificneeds of its customers.For more information contact BTM Manufacturingby Tel: 1-800-369-2658, Email: sales@btm-mfg.comor visit them online at www.btm-manufacturing.com.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *AFC Industries is pleased to announce theappointment of Jim Henning as the new VicePresident of Sales for the AFC Tooling Group. Withover 35 years of experience in the tooling andmanufacturing industry, Jim brings a wealth ofknowledge and expertise from leading companiessuch as Walter, Kennametal, Widia, and mostrecently, Dapra.In his new role, Jim will oversee key strategicinitiatives within the AFC Tooling Group. Jim willfocus on aligning marketing and sales strategiesto drive revenue growth, while also leading effortsto expand AFC’s customer base through businessdevelopment. Additionally, Jim will work with theexecutive team on pricing strategy and contractcompliance to support overall sales objectives.Tom Hagarty, President of the AFC ToolingGroup, commented on the appointment: “We areexcited to welcome Jim to our leadership team.His extensive experience in the tooling industryand proven track record of driving growth makeshim a perfect fit for AFC Tooling Group. Jim’sleadership will be instrumental as we continue tostrengthen relationships with key customers andpursue new opportunities in the marketplace.”Jim will be working closely with Jim Terry andthe sales teams from PF Markey and Cline Toolto drive sales development and support ongoingbusiness growth initiatives.AFC Tooling Group is a leading provider oftooling solutions, specializing in delivering highqualityproducts and services to industries acrossNorth America. With a commitment to innovation,customer satisfaction, and operational excellence,AFC Tooling Group continues to be a trusted partnerfor businesses in the manufacturing sector.For more information about AFC Industries visitthem online at www.afcind.com.