Distributor's Link Magazine Winter 2025 / Vol 48 No 1
80 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S
80 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK SPECIALTY TOOLS & FASTENERS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION PO Box 44, 500 Elm Grove Rd., Ste. 2I0, Elm Grove, Wl 53122 TEL 1-800-352-2981 EMAIL info@stafda.org WEB www.stafda.org NEW STAFDA OFFICERS ANNOUNCED by Georgia H. Foley, CEO Members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) elected leadership for 2025 during the Association’s 48th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 10-12, in Nashville. Following the event’s General Session, Dale Hahs II, President of AIS Industrial and Construction Supply, Denver, became STAFDA President. AIS is a familyrun business started in 1945 by Hahs’ grandfather originally to service the airline industry. The company’s focus shifted its focus to selling to contractors after World War II. AIS has been a STAFDA member since 1999. Matt Kitchens, Vice President of Sales for California Service Tool, Hayward, CA, was elected STAFDA Vice President. The company serves Northern California as a leading tool, safety, and equipment distributor for SHOW EVENT ARTICLE commercial trade contractors. California Service Tool has been a STAFDA member since 1977. Ron Credit, Harmco Fastener Co., Inc., Rochester, NY, Tyler Veth, ASI Contractor Supply (Auxiliary Service, Inc.), Lawrenceville, NJ, and Eric Wessinger, Richards Supply Company, Waco, TX, were elected to three-year terms on STAFDA’s Board of Directors. Tony Strein, International Fasteners, Inc., Tampa, FL, joined STAFDA’s Manufacturer Liaison Committee. Emmett Fox, Regency Sales Co., Duncanville, TX, became a member of the Rep Liaison Committee. Elections are held every fall with results announced at the Annual Convention. For more information or photos, contact Catherine Usher, STAFDA Member Services Director, at 262-784- 4774 or cusher@stafda.org. SPECIALTY TOOLS & FASTENERS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION 3211 West 9th Street, Trainer, PA 19061 TEL 610-430-8615 (Lubker Distribution) EMAIL info@mafda.com WEB www.mafda.com THE 2024 EDUCATIONAL DINNER by Natalie Barr On October 24th, 2024, the Mid Atlantic Fastener Distributors Association held its annual industry educational dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy in King of Prussia! The event was proudly sponsored by Stelfast, lntercrop USA, and Brighton-Best International. Attendees enjoyed insights from two expert speakers: David Harlan and Bill Walsh, David Harlan (pictured to the right) is the Director of Marketing at lntercorp USA and discussed the essential role of marketing in driving sales goals. He covered marketing fundamentals and various strategies. Bill Walsh is a Stainless and Specialty Products Manager at Brighton-Best International, presented on exotic ASSOCIATION ARTICLE materials, providing technical details and insights into market applications. The MAFDA expressed gratitude to both speakers for their contributions! The Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributors Association (MAFDA) is a volunteer organization recognizing the equal importance of all industry segments. The MAFDA fully embraces the quadrangle of business entities that encompass and support the regional fastener distribution industry. Distributors, Manufacturers, Importers, and Sales Representatives are all encouraged to join and participate in common interest agendas. For more information, visit the MAFDA online at www.mafda.com. MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION
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