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This Rigger’s Handbook is dedicated to Theodore C. Hanes, the founder of Hanes Supply.Ted left us on August 11, 1997. We know it is appropriate that the history of Hanes Supplyshould be told by Ted. His hard work, common sense and dedication enabled Hanes Supplyto move forward into the next millennium.“It all started when Tex McLaughlin taught me how to splice cable in order to obtainmy Federal A and E Aircraft Mechanics License #8867 on May 1, 1930. After leavingAmerican Airways August 20, 1936 to become a Professional Firefighter, I soonlearned that splicing cable for local contractor friends like Herb Darling andHoward Stimm put extra bread on the table.Soon we had to take operations into larger quarters at 23 Poplar Avenue. In 1962 wemoved to the warehouse at 1294 Seneca Street, giving us the space for a larger SlingShop and also the ability to be an Allied Products Supply House with more productsand quicker, better service.Our new 55,000 square feet warehouse at 55 James E. Casey Drive enables us tostock even more products to better service our customers. The increasing numberof Hanes Supply customers in Central New York State convinced us to open ournew Rochester Warehouse. Hanes Supply is committed to making the moves to givethe best possible service to all of our customers.On October 1, 1975 I retired as a Battalion Chief from the Buffalo Fire Departmentenabling me to devote more time to the company until my son Bill could take thewheel. Bill graduated in June 1980 as a Civil Engineer from the State University atBuffalo and is now President of Hanes Supply, Inc. Having been around watchingDad since he was 9 years old, he thoroughly knows the wire rope business.In association with his friends Dennis St. Germain and Jim Boyco, Bill and theHanes Supply Crew have learned many modern improvements in sling productions.Many thanks to our hard working staff led by our Operations Manager andson-in-law Dave Learn, Retired Office Manager Hermine Bruno, my other sonTed Hanes, II and my late wife Nellie C. Hanes who have all been very valuableassets to our business.”Ted Hanes, 1996Ted had many other accomplishments including being a Buffalo Firefighter for 39 years,retiring as Battalion Chief in 1975. During WWII, Ted served in the Coast Guard Reserve. Tedwas Commodore of the Buffalo Yacht Club in 1957 and Master of his Masonic Lodge in 1950.Ted and Nellie had five children in the 1950’s. When most couples would be thinkingof retirement, they were busy providing the best home and education for their children.Work was never a four letter word to Ted. Long days and nights of working at Hanes Marineand Cable and the Buffalo Fire Department were common. He spent countless hours makingslings by walking around the rigger’s vise. His strength and determination built Hanes Supplyinto what it is today. He also had the strength to pass the company to the next generation.Your memory and leadership will never leave us. Special thanks to a great man who we areproud to have had as our father. God bless you.Thank you,Bill Hanes/Dave Learn/Ted Hanes II