TrayStation won 1st Place Award

Best New Product at the 2009 Val-Test Show

January 28, 2009 -- Florida

 

2009 Annual Val-Test Meeting and Show
 

This year's Show featured 115 VAL-TEST suppliers, 50 VAL-TEST members and 8 PRO Group members. While we were down 5 suppliers and 5 members, the show orders were almost even with last year. Pent-up demand caused by slim inventories and bad weather helped to prop things up.

The Booth sessions are the best opportunity that our Members and Suppliers have to make plans for the year.  The discussions were cautiously positive, and the most common theme that we heard was that business was slow but steady.

At the Member meeting, we reviewed 2008. We announced 4 new members, 31 new suppliers, and 14 accrued volume rebates. We also discussed current program issues. The suppliers who had the best growth in 2008 were, The Plastics Group, Stanley National, Reaves, and Dynamic Products. Also, during the member meeting, we previewed our marketing plans for 2009

Normally, our members use the Show Specials to load up for the intrinsic demand of the Spring Season. Unfortunately, this year's spring demand may not be so intrinsic. And, while we have faith in our new President's Economic Stimulus Plan, we know that it will take time to work. If our members are going to sell the products that they bought on Show Special, they will need to create some new demand. So we decided to introduce a Stimulus Program of our own.

We are running Economic Stimulus Circulars for 30 members who attended the Show. This is a March and April promotion that features the products that were put on Show Special. This is the largest number of circulars that we have run at one time. Between the Show, and our Economic Stimulus Promotion, we are providing our Members and Suppliers a real one-two punch to our 2009 first half sales.

During the Annual Group Net Working Reception, three outstanding people were acknowledged for their contributing efforts. Annual Supplier Appreciation Awards went to: Mike Martin of Midwest Fastener, and John Avgoustis of DQB. The Annual Member Appreciation Award went to Ed Glowark of Blackwood Supply.   Thank You, and Congratulations to these award winners, they join a 'who's who' of Industry Icons who have taken home these awards.

50 Suppliers participated in our Annual New Products Show Case. Attending Members voted for their favorites. The race was tight, and the winners were: Tray Products, for their TrayStation adjustable leg, Tool and Paint Tray, and Stringliner Company for their Cord Wiz Pro, power cord winders.

The Weather was great, (75 degrees and partly cloudy), The sunsets were spectacular---The Shrimp was plump, the Tenderloin was tender. ----The Meetings were informative, the Show Specials were sharp, Orders were timely, and the Plans were positive.

Thank you again to those who participated. With the economy being what it is we are especially grateful for attendance.

The 2010 VAL-TEST Show and Member Meeting will also be held at the Naples Beach Resort. It is our intensions to make this upcoming event the BEST ever.

 

TrayStation won 1st Place Award for Best New Product at the 2009  Val-Test Show In Florida.
ULTIMATE TRAY FOR MULTIPLE USES
• Organizer for small parts • Paint, bucket & pans • Hand tools • Tile • Hobbies • Gardening tray	• Camping table • Automotive uses • Electrical parts • Plumbing tools & parts • Job site tray • Laptop computer table
UNIQUE ADJUSTABLE LEGS FOR
• Even and uneven surfaces • Use on stairs	• Use on roof • Includes four legs