SPRING 2022
Distributor's Link Magazine Spring 2022 / Vol 45 No 2
Distributor's Link Magazine Spring 2022 / Vol 45 No 2
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THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK<br />
MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION<br />
3211 West 9th Street, Trainer, PA 19061<br />
TEL 610-430-8615 (Lubker Distribution) EMAIL info@mafda.com WEB www.mafda.com<br />
THE MAFDA HOLIDAY & SCHOLARSHIP PARTY<br />
by Bill Bankoske, President<br />
The 2021 MAFDA Christmas Gala will be remembered<br />
as the first gathering for the Mid-Atlantic area coming out<br />
of the epidemic. A crowd of over 60 industry members<br />
gathered to celebrate the passing of 2021 and renew<br />
their relationships for <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
With over 40 distributor attendees and a good mix<br />
of suppliers and reps it was a great opportunity to mix<br />
and mingle with industry ownership and management<br />
eveveverv evevCompanies were represented from<br />
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,<br />
Delaware and Maryland, it was an event that spanned<br />
borders and brought the best from a wide area.<br />
The MAFDA board of directors and all party goers<br />
send out a special thanks to our sponsors for making<br />
this night possible. Without their generous support the<br />
night of festivities would be impossible.<br />
Please remember each sponsor as business<br />
opportunities arise.<br />
Gold Sponsors<br />
¤ Brighton-Best Int’l<br />
¤ Stelfast Inc<br />
¤ Kanebridge Corporation<br />
¤ XL Screw Corporation<br />
¤ ND Industries<br />
¤ The Hanson Group<br />
¤ Ford Fasteners<br />
¤ Star Stainless<br />
¤ Vertex Distribution<br />
¤ Ironclad<br />
Silver Sponsors<br />
¤ Computer Insights<br />
¤ R & D Fasteners<br />
¤ Sems & Specials<br />
¤ BBC Fasteners<br />
¤ McCormick Associates<br />
¤ Murty Associates<br />
¤ R.W. Rundle Associates<br />
Bronze Sponsors<br />
¤ Lee Johnson Associates<br />
¤ G.L. Huyett<br />
The Brandywine Prime venue once again provided a<br />
5 star experience with a variety of butlered appetizers, a<br />
top shelf open bar and a full 3 course dinner of steak and<br />
salmon. A finishing touch of NY cheesecake drizzled with<br />
raspberry made the evening. Judging by the empty plates<br />
the repast was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.<br />
Our raffle offered enough awards so every attendee<br />
was a winner. In addition a photographer provided on-thespot<br />
pictures to be taken home so everyone received a<br />
picture highlighting the night. Overall the crowd left with<br />
many mementos of the evening.<br />
Through the generosity of sponsors and attendees<br />
the MAFDA raised over $3,000 for the scholarship fund for<br />
children of the member companies and proudly continues<br />
to bring education and opportunity to our industry and our<br />
families. Please remember too have all eligible children<br />
get their applications in this year!<br />
Overall it was an extraordinary year for our industry,<br />
with historic highs and devastating lows. Now is the time<br />
to renew relationships and move your business forward.<br />
As we move into <strong>2022</strong> please reach out to the MAFDA and<br />
join in the industry’s premier events.<br />
ASSOCIATION ARTICLE<br />
MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION
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