7/11/05
Pro-Link 2005 DISTRIBUTOR AND SUPPLIER AWARDS

CANTON, MA —Edmar Cleaning, Penn Valley Chemical, GOJO Industries and American Formula received Pro-Link’s highest awards at a recent awards ceremony that took place at the Pro-Link, Inc. annual meeting in San Diego, CA. The awards were presented by Paul Lemieux, Pro-Link’s president / CEO.

Edmar Cleaning of Woodside, NY, a Pro-Link distributor since 1991, was named 2005 Distributor of the Year. The selection was based on Pro-Link suppliers annual evaluations of distributors. Distributors were evaluated on their support of products and programs, working relationships, and receptivity to new products and programs. The award was presented to David Simon and Harry Kovitz of Edmar.

Penn Valley Chemical of Lansdale, PA, a Pro-Link distributor since 1984, received the 2005 Distributor Link Award. The selection was based on the Pro-Link staff annual evaluation of distributors. Distributors were evaluated on the help and support they provide to Pro-Link; their work with end users, suppliers, and other distributors; and their receptivity to new programs and products. The award was presented to Jeff and Peg O’Brien and Chuck Fehr of Penn Valley Chemical. Penn Valley received Pro-Link’s Distributor Link award in 1998, and the Distributor of the Year award in 1991 and 1999.

GOJO Industries of Akron, OH, a Pro-Link supplier since 1985, was named 2005 Supplier of the Year. The selection was based on Pro-Link distributors annual evaluations of suppliers. Suppliers were evaluated on sales support, innovation, and customer service. The award was presented to GOJO’s Keith Dare, Sandy Katz, Bill Krueger, Pat Matuschak, and Annette Miner. GOJO received Pro-Link’s Supplier of the Year award in 2000 and 2003, and the Supplier Link Award in 1998 and 2002.

American Formula of Atlanta, GA, a Pro-Link supplier since 1998, received the Supplier Link Award. The selection was based on the Pro-Link staff annual evaluation of suppliers. Suppliers were evaluated on the help and support they provide to Pro-Link; their work with end users, distributors, and other suppliers, and their overall improvement in the past year. The award was presented to Don Hamilton of American Formula.

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