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[02/2024]

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 16, 2024

Bishop Lifting (formerly American Wire Rope & Sling) and Crosby will be hosting a Rigging Seminar and Shrimp Boil / Open House .... details coming soon!

Brian Sochocki
Outside Sales-Indiana
[email protected]

 Bishop Lifting

[02/2024]


[01/2024]

FWCS Career Academy Construction Trades is hosting the Regional SkillsUSA construction competition! Please see below for additional information and how you can help with prize donations!

SkillsUSA Construction Competition

 

Career Academy Construction Trades

Chris Roberts
Homebuilding Instructor
& Project Manager

Cell: 260-710-2702
Office: 260-467-1050

Billing Address:
1200 S. Barr St.
Fort Wayne IN 46802

Trades Building:
125 Murray St.
Fort Wayne IN 46803

[01/2024]

Ceruti’s Catering will be hosting a Tasting Showcase to express our appreciation for our customers, show off some brand-new menu items, and celebrate our 37th year serving Northeast Indiana. 

This complimentary event will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 3pm-7pm at our Innovation Blvd location. It’s an open-house style event, so come at any time during that window! 

This will be a great opportunity to have some free food/drinks and network with other business professionals. Please find additional information below.

We ask that you RSVP if you plan on attending. You can do so by filling out this form (est. time to complete: 1 minute): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QJKZNXS

Ceruti's Catering Tasting Showcase Invite


Ceruti's Catering

[01/2024]

Patriot Welcomes Tyler Nix to the Fort Wayne Team

FORT WAYNE, IN, January 3, 2024 ̶ Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) is excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Tyler Nix, who will be taking on the role of Business Development Manager for Northern Indiana, Michigan, and Northwest Ohio regions.

Tyler brings with him a wealth of experience across the construction, interior design, and manufacturing industry. His energy and ability to easily build relationships, along with his passion to serve others will enhance Patriot's efforts to deliver personalized and client-centered services across the northern region.

"We are thrilled to have Tyler join our team," said President Douglas B. Zabonick, P.E. "Tyler's network of connections and knowledge of the pulse of what's happening across northern Indiana is a true testimony of his business development mindset. We are excited to have Tyler in this role to represent Patriot."

Tyler is a Fort Wayne, Indiana native and enjoys time spent with his wife and three boys.

 

Contact:
Julie Markovich
Marketing Associate
317-439-1983
[email protected]

 
Patriot Engineering and Environmental
Tyler Nix
Tyler Nix
Business Development Manager

[09/2023]

Leadership Expansion: PTR Welcomes Jason Gold as Chief Operating Officer 

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a leading custom work truck and trailer provider, is pleased to announce that Jason Gold has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With extensive experience in equipment rentals spanning 19 years, Jason brings a wealth of expertise in strategic growth and operational excellence to PTR.

In his new role as COO, Jason Gold will assume responsibility for PTR’s day-to-day operations for both the Fort Wayne and Fort Worth facilities, as well as lead our Field Service, Procurement and Outside Yard teams. He will be focusing on optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, and fostering innovation.

“We’re excited to welcome Jason Gold to the PTR team. In Jason’s short time here so far, he already has us looking at PTR’s growth and scalability in a new, refreshing way. Jason has a quality that’s sometimes difficult to find - vision,” says Adriene Horn, President.

Jason Gold expressed his vision for the role, saying, "I am committed to steering PTR towards a new era of operational excellence. My goal is to streamline processes while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality at every level of the organization."

PTR is a truck and trailer rental organization, known for its in-house customized trucks, top-notch customer service and a nationwide footprint. With a strong commitment to excellence and providing customized solutions, PTR has consistently demonstrated its dedication to the commercial construction and utility industries.

Premier Truck Rental warmly welcomes Jason Gold to the team and looks forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on the company’s growth trajectory. For more information about PTR, visit www.rentptr.com.


 Premier Truck Rental
Jason Gold
Jason Gold, COO
Premier Truck Rental

[08/2023]

Premier Truck Rental Expands Sales Team with 4 New Team Members

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a leading customized truck and trailer rental company, is thrilled to announce the addition of 4 talented sales professionals to the organization.

Over the last 9 years, PTR has experienced remarkable growth. Expanding the sales team comes as a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for customized work trucks across the nation. PTR’s 4 new sales team members each bring a unique skillset and industry expertise that will enhance our organization.

Joining the team are Kate Lakin, Sunshine States Territory Manager, Lee Ray III, Texico Territory Manager, Chris Keys, Gulf States Territory Manager, and Pyay Thu, West and North Central Inside Sales Representative.

Kate Lakin, PTR’s Sunshine States Territory Manager, will be responsible for serving customers in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. Lakin brings 15 years of sales experience to the PTR sales team, working in various sales roles in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Lakin is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Lee Ray III, PTR’s Texico Territory Manager, will be focusing on growing the New Mexico and West Texas markets. Ray brings 11 years of sales experience, focusing on sales, business development and strategy. Ray is based in Waco, Texas.

Chris Keys, PTR’s Gulf States Territory Manager, will be taking care of customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Keys brings over 8 years of heavy equipment sales experience to the PTR team being based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Pyay Thu, PTR’s West and North Central Inside Sales Representative, will be growing PTR’s footprint in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California. Prior to joining PTR, Thu worked in automotive sales for 5 years. He is based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana in PTR’s headquarters.

“We are excited to welcome Kate Lakin, Lee Ray III, Chris Keys and Pyay Thu to the PTR team,” said Brandie Cotton, PTR’s VP of Sales. “Each of these team members have substantial experience in customer service and sales. Between their dedication to quality and desire to provide solutions, we are confident that their contributions will play a pivotal role in our continued success as a company.”

PTR remains committed to providing top-notch custom work truck solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. With the addition of these 4 new team members, the company is positioned to drive growth and deliver exceptional results.

Lakin, Keys, Ray, and Thu will all be attending the Utility Expo in September. To meet them in-person, visit PTR’s booth at the show (#E1521).

About Premier Truck Rental
Our job at Premier Truck Rental (PTR) is to give you the type of rental equipment you need, whenever you need it, and to make the rental process as easy and seamless as possible. Being selected as one of NAFA’s Top 100 Commercial Fleets in America, we work with you on making sure that you have the best units for your job and industry, providing you with truck, trailer, and equipment rentals that can be upfit specifically for the demands and requirements of your projects. We are family-owned and operated with over 35 years of equipment rental experience. Serving all 50 states, PTR has the exact units for you to add to your fleet to kickstart your next construction project.

For more information about PTR and its participation in the 2023 Utility Expo, please visit https://eventsptr.com/

CONTACT                                                                             

Kylie Phillips, Digital Marketing Strategist                         
Premier Truck Rental (PTR)
Cell: 260-222-9835
Email: [email protected]

 
Premier Truck Rental
[08/2023]

Imperial Surveillance offering member-to-member special pricing and advantages!

Imperial Surveillance takes care of the unique security projects that cookie-cutter companies aren't set up to achieve.  

When presented with a custom layout or security request where practical means of installation and functionality aren't obvious, we make things happen that once seemed unattainable. If it's a foundational obstacle, power requirement, visibility, distance, or weatherproofing setback, our design team relentlessly creates the application to overcome it.  

Security cameras and electronic entry systems for front office reception areas and factory floors are designed and installed as if they are for our company’s location. Care and precision are used in all phases of the installation process. We handle every workspace as if it is our loved one's place of work.

Metal, solvent, molding, hydraulic, and automobile manufacturing plants trust us to keep their production floor clear of trespassers by preventing unauthorized building access and to keep their staff safe with alarms triggered through AI analytics when an unsafe condition is unfolding. 

Food, beverage, medical supply, and healthcare industries use our services to keep their products free from defects and maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization. 

Airports, schools, park districts, and government buildings rely on our systems for public safety and as their first line of defense against offenders. 

When there is a location with no electricity, lights, or internet, we can deploy the means of protecting your investment. Car dealerships, construction sites, and storage facilities count on our mobile security trailers to deter criminal activity and dispatch law enforcement.  

With your current security infrastructure, we can integrate Proactive Live Monitoring. Putting an artificial intelligence layer over your existing camera system allows us to respond to what's taking place in the moment. When first receiving a phone notification, you can choose to dismiss the event or send police. Instead of only having a video recording of the aftermath, a Live Monitoring system can notify you when a questionable event is unfolding and stop a dangerous situation before it happens.

KATE GIGLI
LARGE CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
[email protected]
Cell: (260) 999-0829

 

     Imperial Surveillance

[07/2023]

Upgrade Facilities/Equipment Now through September with 20% More FREE Rebate Funding from Indiana Michigan Power (I&M)!

$150K - $300K in free funding is available annually to support and reward the energy efficiency efforts of each Indiana business powered by I&M.

An additional 20% rebate BONUS is now available on “new” Indiana commercial & industrial rebate applications submitted with upgrades completed during July 1 – September 30, 2023!  “New” applications are those which have not started installation and/or purchase of equipment as of July 1, 2023.

Indiana companies are encouraged to act now on this 20% limited time offer to leverage completion of facility/equipment upgrades by September 30th with support from I&M. 

Don’t delay contacting us now with project information which our program can support with rebates for 2023.  It’s our goal to reward your company with free funding up to $150K annually (or $300K for multi-site customers) PLUS bonus rebates through September, 2023!

DAN GALLMEIER AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR
[email protected] |
Cell: (260) 267-4757

Steve Holloway AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR
[email protected] |
Office: (260) 202-2895 | Cell: (260) 224-2466

 

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