FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 29, 2008
 

AFFLINK Sponsoring the Ken Stabler Charity Golf Tournament

The Arc of Tuscaloosa County and AFFLINK
present The Ken Stabler Charity Golf Tournament
honoring The Class of 1978 Alabama Football Team
Thursday and Friday, October 30-31, 2008*

NorthRiver Yacht Club, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
In conjunction with AFFLINK’s Fall Executive Institute
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
*Alabama Football Homecoming weekend
All AFFLINK Preferred Suppliers and Distributor Members should receive information in the mail over the coming weeks. Contact AFFLINK at 800.222.5521 if you are interested in participating.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 25, 2008
 

AFFLINK HONORS KEY SUPPLIERS WITH DISTINGUSHED AWARD

Chosen companies share common vision of preeminence

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – AFFLINK, the leading sales and marketing organization in the industry, recently honored several Preferred Suppliers during its National Sales Meeting. Those receiving the AFFLINK Supplier Excellence Awards for 2007 were:

  • Jan/San Category
    • Georgia Pacific Commercial
  • Food Service Category
    • Anchor Packaging
  • Packaging Category
    • Shurtape
  • Safety Category
    • MCR Safety
  • Innovators Award
    • LagasseSweet

"With these awards, we selected Suppliers that shared the AFFLINK vision of striving for preeminence,” said Vince June, Senior Vice President of Supplier Development and Marketing at AFFLINK. “These companies have proven to be true partners to our organization and our membership. And like AFFLINK, they too are committed to driving innovation, exceeding expectations and differentiating themselves from their competition."

The Supplier Excellence Award selections were based on a combination of the following criteria, with input provided from AFFLINK Distributor Members:

  • Outstanding Leadership
  • Market Innovation
  • Customer Service
  • Ease of Doing Business with AFFLINK and Distributor Members
  • AFFLINK Support
  • Overall Double-Digit Growth
These five companies were each given a commemorative marble trophy with three figures raising the world, depicting teamwork and AFFLINK’s new theme –The Challenge for Greatness. The Supplier awards were distributed during a banquet in their honor at the organization’s 2007 National Sales Meeting.

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About AFFLINK

AFFLINK, www.afflink.com, provides an array of comprehensive sales and marketing solutions to more than 300 distributors and 250 supplier organizations in key segments across various channels. Fostering connectivity among distributors, manufacturers and end-use customers, AFFLINK serves to develop the tools and technologies necessary for its business partners to obtain a competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace.


 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 1, 2007
 

AFFLINK Helped Business Partners Get Fit at ISSA/DistriPak in Orlando

You couldn’t find any donuts at AFFLINK’s ISSA booth—only healthy snacks to promote AFFLINK’s Healthy Business campaign. The leading sales and marketing group in the industry exhibited at the annual ISSA/Interclean and DistriPak shows October 24-26, 2007. The theme, Build A Healthy Business, was tied throughout the events. From pre-show post-cards to shuttle-stop ads and ISSA Show Daily spotlights, AFFLINK generated record-breaking attention. The message was simple: AFFLINK is erasing the old buying group mentality, re-writing the way sales and marketing groups are seen in the industry. It isn’t just about rebates; it’s an entire value-added proposition.

AFFLINK’s booth at ISSA featured healthy snacks, water, clip-on pedometers, and even an elliptical competition to help people “get fit” and see who could burn the most calories in one minute. The winners of the competition were as follows:
• Male: John Carr of Northern Colorado Paper
• Female: Michelle Ruvola of The Standard Companies

These two fitness buffs won a Nike+iPod package, complete with an iPod Nano and Nike+ shoes. Ruvola stated, “Thanks to AFFLINK for awarding me a wonderful prize! Every step I'll take while I'm running (and I use that term loosely!) will remind me that AFFLINK continually provides Standard and other members with the tools that allow our businesses to become and stay healthy in this ultra-competitive environment.” AFFLINK also raffled off two $100 Visa Gift Cards to participants, and Neil Sullivan (Dumouchel Paper Co. of Connecticut, Inc) and Gina Thompson (JanPak, Inc) were the lucky recipients.

AFFLINK also used the Healthy Business theme at the DistriPak show, promoting AFFLINK’s growing strength in packaging. Visitors enjoyed the healthy snacks and pedometers there as well, and learned what it meant to build a healthy business with AFFLINK.

Why the Healthy Business campaign? Because AFFLINK realizes that people are generally looking for better ways to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. But in order to continue performing at the highest level, you have to have the right combination of factors in place, working together to get the most out of every day. The same is true for any successful business. Playing on this health-conscious trend throughout the trade show season, AFFLINK illustrated how they provide more of the programs and services it takes to build healthy, sustainable businesses.

“Continuing education, the latest technology, HR solutions: these are essential elements needed to create healthy businesses,” AFFLINK President, Dennis Riffer concluded. “By combining them with national account access, a broad product mix and opportunities to enter new vertical markets, AFFLINK provides the right balance of economic and value-added benefits to create more viable business partners.”


 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 16, 2007
 

AFFLINK Honors Key Healthcare Partners

At the annual Healthcare Symposium in St. Louis on October 4, 2007, AFFLINK presented several Distributor Members and Suppliers with prestigious awards. The first day of an event filled with learning sessions and marketplace meetings concluded with a review of the year’s accomplishments. AFFLINK proudly announced the growth in business over the past twelve months, and recognized the partners who greatly contributed to that success based on criteria such as overall support of the Healthcare program and growth figures.
 
The Pinnacle Award, presented to the Distributor Member and Supplier of the year, went to MASSCO and SCA.
 
MASSCO, based in Kansas City, MO with 3 branch locations, has excelled in the healthcare arena. They quickly gained numerous healthcare accounts, and have an active member of the Healthcare Steering Committee in Tina May. “Massco is very excited about the success we have experienced with AFFLINK's SelectHealth program. We are proud to be the recipient of the Pinnacle Award, as it represents a successful collaboration between MASSCO, AFFLINK, and our valued healthcare suppliers. We believe the SelectHealth Plus program truly enhances the value we provide to our customers,” said May.
 
SCA Tissue North America, headquartered in Philadelphia, has been a strong supporter of the AFFLINK Healthcare program. In addition to the significant training and service SCA provides to Distributor Members and customers, they provide a valuable close-loop program through redistribution. They co-sponsor the Continuing Education Series (CES) program, as well as two Healthcare Symposium events.
 
“SCA is honored to receive the Pinnacle Award. It’s because of AFFLINK’s strategic vision and leadership that we strongly support their programs,” said Scott Milburn, Sr. Strategic Account Manager.
 
The Pursuit of Excellence Award was presented to JanPak and GOJO. These two AFFLINK partners both exemplify the true partnership spirit with AFFLINK.
 
JanPak, with 14 southeast facilities, works consistently to support and grow the AFFLINK healthcare program. Richard Kiley, a Steering Committee member, said, “We are honored to receive the award, especially considering the talent, dedication, and quality of our HC Distributor Member partners. AFFLINK’s Healthcare program has stepped up in a big way – and the tools it provides us help us to distinguish ourselves in that market.”
 
GOJO, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, has truly been a champion for the AFFLINK Healthcare program. From significant CES and Symposium sponsorships to helpful training and service, GOJO is strongly aligned with helping achieve the goals of the program. Annette Minor, Key Account Specialist, expressed, “GOJO has been with SelectHealth and EliteHealth since inception, and has seen the growing interest and participation. The programs just keep getting better and better. We are proud of the recent changes and hope that the distributors believe in the program and stay committed to it.”
 
Two additional Distributor Members who deserved recognition were presented the Legacy Award.
 
Weber Paper (Dubuque, IA) and Cole Papers (Fargo, ND) are Distributor Members who jumped on board the AFFLINK Healthcare program at the beginning and have been continuous loyal supporters. Jim Weber with Weber Paper and Mike Hubbard with Cole Papers both have participated on the Healthcare Steering Committee from the start. They make significant contributions in guiding Healthcare program improvements. They also both continue to show strong growth in their respective markets.
 
AFFLINK appreciates the dedication of its healthcare partners and looks forward to more growth and progress in the future.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 25, 2007
 

GEORGIA-PACIFIC COMMERCIAL HONORS AFFLINK WITH DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENT'S CLUB AWARD

Leading Sales & Marketing Group Recognized for Achievement and Support
 
Tuscaloosa, Ala. - AFFLINK, the leading sales and marketing organization in the industry, has been recognized by Georgia-Pacific Commercial Products as a recipient of the Company’s prestigious President’s Club Award.
 
According to GP, the President’s Club Award recognizes top performing distributor customers that are focused on selling innovative, value-added “equity” products and services, as well as support the Company’s overall Sales Force Effectiveness programs.
 
“Georgia-Pacific Commercial Products views the distribution community as our customer,” says Jacki Gordon, National Distribution Manager at Georgia-Pacific. “Our distributors are as important as our innovative culture and focus on developing a world class end-user sales team. For that, we think it is important to acknowledge outstanding achievement and support of the Georgia-Pacific business, and are pleased to award AFFLINK with a 2006 President’s Club Award.”
 
AFFLINK was presented the award earlier this year in a ceremony held at the Georgia-Pacific headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Accepting the award on behalf of AFFLINK was President Dennis Riffer and Senior VP of Supplier Development & Marketing, Vince June.
 
“It’s all about delivering the results,” says Riffer on what it means to be valued as a true business partner. “In 2006, AFFLINK Members doubled the market growth for GP. That’s quite an accomplishment, and it is an honor to be recognized by GP for all the hard work our teams have done. We had a great year together last year, and look forward to even more growth in 2007.”
 
The two companies met again recently to commemorate this achievement at the AFFLINK annual business Summit held on beautiful Paradise Island, Bahamas, earlier this month. Georgia-Pacific leaders hosted key AFFLINK personnel and sales teams for a dinner at the world-famous NOBU restaurant at the Atlantis Resort.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 10, 2007
 
Contact: Michael Wilson at AFFLINK (205) 344-4185
 

PACKAGING SHIFT BRINGS ASSOCIATED TO AFFLINK

Industry Leader Becomes the Latest Addition to a Growing Business Unit
 
Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Associated Packaging, Inc. – “The Packaging People” - has joined AFFLINK as the company’s latest Packaging Member. AFFLINK immediately strengthens its presence across the country, as Associated Packaging and its eight branch locations will be a significant addition to the growing Global Accounts business.
 
“Bringing on Associated is a huge win for us,” says Cheri Anderson, Senior VP of Business Development at AFFLINK. “Their complete line of products, equipment and expert technical assistance places them at the top of the Packaging industry.”
 
Gallatin, Tenn.-based Associated Packaging (www.associatedpackaging.com) is a full-service packaging company, providing customers with a vast array of services including packaging materials, equipment, technical service and systems integration.
 
Similar to AFFLINK, Associated Packaging is also celebrating thirty years of business in 2007. But the companies share more than just an anniversary.
 
“There has been a lot of turmoil in the industry but we’ve succeeded by sticking to what we do best,” says Kevin Miller, President, on how Associated has managed to lead the market for thirty years. “We continue to find opportunities to grow and expand, and then take advantage of those as they arise.”
 
A new venture that Associated Packaging recently seized was joining the AFFLINK organization. Having not been affiliated with any other marketing group in the past, Miller says that Associated chose to partner with AFFLINK because of its current push in the Packaging industry.
 
“Associated and AFFLINK are in similar positions of business evolution,” says Anderson. “Each has been very successful over the years, and is now changing the landscape of their respective markets in order to continue leading into the future. For that, we’re excited about what Associated is bringing to our organization. Their inclusion substantiates our ongoing efforts to build a world-class Packaging organization.”
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 19, 2007
 
Contact: Michael Wilson at AFFLINK (205) 344-4185
 

SUPPLY LEADER MAINTEX, INC. BECOMES LATEST AFFLINK MEMBER

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Maintex, Inc., a leading chemical manufacturer and maintenance supply distributor in Southern California, has joined the AFFLINK Membership effective June 13, 2007.
 
“The bundled offering that AFFLINK has is far superior to anything else I’ve seen,” says Stuart Silverman, vice-president of Maintex, Inc. on why they decided to join the group. “The ‘can-do’ attitude of the organization and the openness and candor of its team really impressed us, and we found it refreshing to become part of a group where if you ask a fair question, you’ll get a straight answer,” he adds.
 
Providing innovative cleaning solutions to a wide range of environments since 1960, Maintex also offers its customers a variety of value-added services, including: an online catalog and ordering system, industry training, and equipment rental and repairs.
 
“We’re not looking to add Members for the sake of adding Members,” says Dennis Riffer, president of AFFLINK, regarding Maintex. “We’re seeking out those distributors who share in our strive for preeminence. Maintex is more than just a supply house. They’re a solutions provider. And that makes them a perfect fit for our organization.”
 
The Maintex manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters are located in the City of Industry, California, and they also have a fully-stocked branch in San Diego County. For more information on Maintex, Inc., visit them online at www.maintex.com
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 19, 2007
 
Contact: Michael Wilson at AFFLINK (205) 344-4185
 

SPRINGTIME JANITORIAL SUPPLY JOINS AFFLINK

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Springtime Janitorial Supply—the Carlsbad, New Mexico-based JanSan distributor—has joined AFFLINK as the organization’s 20th new Member added since January, 2007.
 
Having never been affiliated with a trade group before, Springtime chose to partner with AFFLINK over other competitors based on a number of economic benefits, but most of all because of its superior portfolio of Preferred Suppliers, according to owner Dave Sepich.
 
A family-run business that began in 1987, Dave, his wife Jayann, and 22 other employees have over the past two decades built Springtime into one of the largest distributors of cleaning supplies and equipment in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas.
 
Springtime Janitorial Supply sells, services and provides end user training for equipment and products in the janitorial area, commercial kitchen ware wash, commercial laundries, wood floor refinishing, and all areas of floor refinishing and care.
 
Springtime has also been highly recognized for its commitment to quality and high level of customer service.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 29, 2007
 
Contact: Michael Wilson at AFFLINK (205) 344-4185
 

AFFLINK ADDS OLDEST JANITORIAL HOUSE IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY TO ITS GROUP

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Adding to its portfolio of leading nationwide distributors, AFFLINK recently brought on the Southern California-based McCalla Company (www.mccallacompany.com) as its latest JanSan Member.
 
The oldest janitorial supply store in the San Fernando Valley, McCalla Company is a full service JanSan company with both a warehouse and large showroom that has been open to the public since 1938.
 
The owners and staff at McCalla Company pride themselves on providing quality products, personal service and maintenance solutions to commercial and retail end-use customers.
 
The company also boasts an extensive rental business that has a full line of floor and carpet care equipment.
 
Since January, AFFLINK has added 18 new members to its group, furthering its position as the leading sales and marketing organization in the industry.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 15, 2007
 
Contact: Michael Wilson at AFFLINK (205) 344-4185
 

ENHANCED SALES TEAM REPRESENTS “THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS”

AFFLINK RAISES THE BAR WITH FOUR NEW HIRES
 
Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Strengthening its position as the leading sales and marketing organization in the industry, AFFLINK recently added four key associates to augment its experienced and growing sales teams both in the Packaging and JanSan arenas:
  • Andy Todd, Business Development Manager-Packaging East Region
  • Dean Parham, Global Accounts Manager-Packaging
  • Matt Miller, Business Development Manager-Packaging Central Region
  • Lisa Dare, Business Development Manager-JanSan Central Region

“These individuals represent the ‘best of the best’ in their markets,” says Dennis Riffer, president of AFFLINK. “Each of them has the ability and industry knowledge to educate and lead AFFLINK Members and their customers to reach new heights, and raise the bar on what it means to be a part of a world class organization. It is quite evident that their market expertise will benefit all AFFLINK stakeholders, and we welcome them as the newest additions to our team.”

About the Associates:

Andy Todd, Business Development Manager – Packaging East Region
A realization of the re-energized Packaging business at AFFLINK, Andy Todd has been hired to lead this business unit in the east region. With more than 16 years of experience in the packaging industry, enhancing and managing distribution channels, developing strategic partnerships and providing total cost solutions for the industry, Andy’s presence is already being felt across the industry.

Prior to joining AFFLINK, Andy was the National Sales Director for Victory Packaging, where he managed new business development and new client services throughout North America. Andy was responsible for developing national programs to multi-location clients. He was also charged with developing partnerships among companies such as Ford Motor Company and Technicolor Inc.

From 2003 to 2005, Andy was the Director of Global Sales for Alcoa Flexible Films, (Reynolon Shrink films), managing a team of marketing and sales professionals with revenues in excess of $45 million. In addition, Andy was responsible for the development of a cross-selling organization that provided additional products to the distribution network.

Previous to this, Andy held various positions as the Corporate Business Manager of Packaging, Packaging Sales Manager and National Accounts Manager for Xpedx, an International Paper Company. While there, Andy created and deployed strategic plans through 110 facilities. As well, he was responsible for developing strategic business growth plans with a wide variety of manufacturing partners—companies such as Sealed Air, Tyco, 3M, Lantech and Intertape.

Andy Todd holds a B.S. in Economics from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and currently lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and three children.

Dean Parham, Global Accounts Manager - Packaging
Eighteen-year Packaging vet Dean Parham is also bringing his talents to AFFLINK, coming in as the latest expert in the Global Accounts arena. With more than 26 years of combined experience in the paper and plastics industry, Parham will be responsible for generating new end user accounts and growing AFFLINK’s existing multi-unit customer businesses.

Since taking the lead role in securing national accounts, AFFLINK’s Packaging business has increased the success rate of bringing in other market channels to round out the complete procurement bundle. Parham’s 18 years of experience selling industrial packaging and equipment will keep this trend moving forward.

In 1999, Parham began his management career where he built and educated a team of 11 certified packaging specialists who have since become leaders in their respective marketplaces, and has implemented numerous successful new product launches of materials and equipment.

Parham also has experience with several of the leading resin and plastics manufacturers’ research and development teams, where he has worked with them to test and launch next generation film technologies. Additionally, he has been heavily involved with the leading equipment manufacturers, from prototypes to industry introduction of high speed packaging machinery.

Parham currently lives in the Atlanta with his wife, son and daughter, and will be covering accounts both nationally and abroad for AFFLINK.

Matt Miller, Business Development Manager – Packaging Central Region
Matt Miller is the most recent addition to the AFFLINK Packaging team. Primarily responsible for the Central region of the Packaging business, Matt brings ten years of industry experience to the Members and Suppliers of AFFLINK.

Matt has come to AFFLINK from Alcoa, where he served as Manager of National Account and Territory Sales since 2000. While there he directed a sales team that achieved the highest margin level and percentage growth six out of the last seven years.

In 2003, Matt received the Sales Representative of the Year award and was responsible for the largest sales dollar and geographical territory. Other accolades include being the recipient of the “You Make a Difference Award” in 2006—the only one of its kind presented in Alcoa Flexible Packaging—and the first employee in the company to hold both territory and national account responsibility.

Prior to his tenure at Alcoa, Matt served as National Account Manager and Territory Sales rep for Viskase in Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas for four years.

Matt Miller holds a B.S. in Agriculture and Life Science from Texas A&M University, and currently lives with his wife and daughter in Tomball, Texas.

Lisa Dare, Business Development Manager – JanSan Central Region
Taking the reigns as AFFLINK’s newest Business Development Manager on the traditional side of the business, Lisa Dare will serve Members located in the north central region of the US.

Lisa brings ten plus years of experience in sales management, trade marketing and vertical market cultivation in the institutional products industry, working with such clients as Unisource, Ford Motor Co., Sony Corp., Sysco, Disney Corp., and UNICCO to name a few. Serving the last four years as Business Development Manager for National Accounts with HOSPECO – Tranzonic Co., Lisa targeted key end user opportunities and maintained above 20 percent profit for national accounts.

In this role she also built and maintained relationships with JanSan distributors across the nation, developing and implementing strategic business plans to instill growth year over year.

Prior to her tenure at HOSPECO, Lisa worked as a manufacturer’s sales agent and training professional with BT Ramsay & Co., a multi-state agency representing many of the top JanSan manufacturers.

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and currently lives with her husband in Lakewood, Ohio.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 9, 2007
 
Contact: Michael Wilson at AFFLINK (205) 344-4185
 

AFFLINK BROADENS WEST COAST PRESENCE WITH INNOVATIVE NEW MEMBER

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Strengthening its presence on the west coast, AFFLINK recently added Northern California-based August Supply, Inc. to its growing Membership.
 
“We made the strategic decision to bring on August Supply as our newest Member out west because their company philosophy is in direct line with our vision and go-to-market strategy,” says AFFLINK President Dennis Riffer. “Their commitment to innovation and value-added services embodies what a good distributor should look like in today’s changing marketplace.”
 
August Supply is a stocking distributor of janitorial supplies, maintenance equipment and paper supplies to the Northern California marketplace. Its Burlingame, California, facility serves as its corporate headquarters, sales office and distribution center.
 
Focused on providing exceptional service to the commercial real estate market and the janitorial contractors that service it, August Supply expresses their commitment to this community through affiliation with BOMA (San Francisco, East Bay and Silicon Valley chapters), IFMA, CREW, ACREM, IREM and the San Francisco Hotel Council.
 
Distinguishing themselves as the innovator of the vendor-managed inventory process for the commercial real estate market, August Supply provides unparalleled economic value and inventory measurement to its customers.
 
Today, August Supply is prepared to venture into the future as an AFFLINK Member. The strength and foresight that allowed them to evolve without losing their vision is a characteristic shared by the two organizations, and it has positioned each to bring even greater value to the relationships they will continue to build together.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 24, 2006
 
Contact: Michael Wilson, Sr. Marketing Manager at AFFLINK - 205.344.4184
 

AFFLINK TAPS INDUSTRY VETERANS TO LEAD ADVISORY BOARD

Five new members join the board of today’s leading sales and marketing organization
 
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—Just back from the AFFLINK annual Advisory Board meeting at the Broadmoor Resort near Colorado Springs, Colorado, President Dennis Riffer announced the appointment of two new leaders within the group.

Kevin Florence, President of General Paper Goods in Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as the Board’s Chairman, and Tim Wilson, President of Los Angeles-based Ernest Paper Products, Inc. will join the Board and begin serving as Vice Chairman.
 
“Considering that these men serve on a Board with people equally qualified to hold these positions, it was a difficult decision,” says Riffer. “But after speaking with other members of the Board and our Membership at large, I have decided that they are best positioned to lead the Board and help drive our business strategies forward.”
 
Mr. Florence and his brother Jeff, who serves as Executive Vice President of the company, are third generation owners of General Paper Goods—a company founded by their grandfather Murray Florence, Sr. in 1932. General Paper Goods has been a member of AFFLINK since 2001, and is a distributor of Jan/San and Packaging products, as well as a manufacturer of labels and printed packaging films.
 
Mr. Wilson’s career with Ernest Paper Products began in 1980, as Merchandising Manager. Over the years, he has worked in every department in the company … from shipping and receiving to sales and marketing. Wilson assumed the Presidency of Ernest Paper Products in 1990, and under his leadership the company has grown dramatically. With sales in excess of 150 million annually and more than 300 employees, Ernest Paper Products is one of the largest, independently-owned designer and distributor of packaging, Jan/San products and systems in the Western United States.
 
Other AFFLINK Members who joined the Advisory Board this year are:
Gary Cox, Abatix Corporation; Tim Feeheley, JanPak; Kathie Hoekstra, Ship-Pac, Inc.; and Chris Nolan, H.T. Berry.
 
Current Members sitting on the board include: Jack Bryant, National Paper & Packaging; Michael E. Nelson, Walter E. Nelson Co.; Paul S. Passanise, Royal Papers Inc.; Chuck Perkins, Cole Papers; Sina Salamat, Clean Sweep Supply Co.; Roy Jorstad, Lawrence Sanitary.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 13, 2007

Contact: Michael Wilson at 205-344-4185
 

AFFLINK HONORS KEY SUPPLIERS WITH DISTINGUISHED AWARD

Chosen companies share common vision of preeminence
 
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – AFFLINK, the leading sales and marketing organization in the industry, recently honored several Preferred Suppliers during its National Sales Meeting. Those receiving the AFFLINK Supplier Excellence Awards for 2006 were:
 
  • Jan/San category
    • GOJO
    • SCA Tissue
  • Packaging category
    • Shurtape
  • Safety category
    • MCR Safety
 
 
“With these awards, we looked at Suppliers that shared the AFFLINK vision of striving for preeminence,” said Vince June, Senior Vice President of Supplier Development and Marketing at AFFLINK. “These companies have proven to be true partners to our organization and our membership. And like AFFLINK, they too are committed to driving innovation, exceeding expectations and differentiating themselves from their competition.”
 
The creation of the Supplier Excellence Awards were based on a combination of the following criteria:
  • Outstanding Leadership
  • Market Innovation
  • Customer Service
  • Ease of Doing Business with AFFLINK and Members
  • AFFLINK Support
  • Overall Double-Digit Growth

 
These four companies were each given a commemorative glass and marble trophy made in the form of a sailing ship, signifying AFFLINK’s 2006 theme of ‘Charting a New Course’. The Supplier awards were distributed during a banquet in their honor at the organization’s 2007 National Sales Meeting.
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 29, 2007
 
Contact: Justin Kent at AFFLINK 205-344-4106
 

AFFLINK MEMBER RECEIVES INDUSTRY ACCOLADES

Employees of Brawner Paper are recognized by Houston community
 
TUSCALOOSA, Ala—AFFLINK, the leading sales and marketing organization in the industry, sends congratulations to Hugo MonDragon and Joe Lang of the Houston-based Member, Brawner Paper, for honors bestowed on them by two well-respected organizations in the Houston area. Brawner paper has been a member of AFFLINK for the past 30 years, and Hugo is currently serving on AFFLINK’s Healthcare Steering Committee.
 
Hugo was recently presented the “Allied Member of the Year” Award from the Houston Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). Hugo has been an active member of the Houston BOMA since 2003. He is currently serving on the Building Expo and Special Activities committees, the Allied Professional Council, and is the lone Allied member on the Houston BOMA Board of Directors.
 
“A man of incredible style and upbeat manner, MonDragon has a ready smile and positive attitude about everything he does,” said a representative from BOMA. “He continually gives tirelessly to this organization and is one of Houston BOMA’s strongest supporters both on and off the field.”
 
Additionally, The Houston International Executive Housekeeping Association (IEHA) has named Joe Lang its “Vendor of the Year.” This award is voted on by the Board of Directors and given to the member that demonstrates the highest level of commitment and work done throughout the year for the organization.
 
Joe has been an active member of the Houston IEHA for 27 years; he currently serves on the Annual Seminar Committee, the Housekeepers Committee, and the Board of Directors. Joe said he felt “personal satisfaction of being thought of by (his) peers” when learning that he was the recipient of the award.
 
“AFFLINK is proud to have such outstanding partners like Brawner Paper, with Hugo and Joe, involved in our organization,” says Cheri Anderson, Sr. Vice President of Business Development. “Their individual awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication each has to their business and their community.”
 
About Brawner Paper Company
Brawner Paper Company, www.brawnerpaper.com, is known by their customer partners for outstanding service, competitive pricing, and personal assistance. Because of these factors, they have been a leading supplier of paper goods, janitorial products, and equipment throughout the Greater Houston area since 1946.
 
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