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THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK
MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION
3211 West 9th Street, Trainer, PA 19061
TEL 610-430-8615 (Lubker Distribution) EMAIL info@mafda.com WEB www.mafda.com
MAFDA HOLIDAY PARTY by Chuck Halpin
The Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributor Association
topped off the year with a holiday party to celebrate the
successful year and kick-off 2018. It was an event to
remember and if you missed it you truly missed one of the
best functions in the fastener industry.
2017 saw the MAFDA expand in all directions:
distributor members, number of events, board members,
suppliers and scholarships, a combination that has not
been seen in the industry for years. It was a spectacular
year and in order to thank the member companies and
all of the people involved for such a strong year a party
was thrown at Brandywine Prime, a landmark upscale
steakhouse in Chadds Ford. The Christmas party was a
complete sell out and the facility was packed with industry
veterans and newcomers alike! With butlered hors
devours, a full top shelf open bar, a complete 4 course
steak dinner and prize giveaways for attendees there was
something for everyone!
The party was kicked
off by Chuck Halpin
from Brighton-Best who
welcomed all to the party
and thanked everyone for
the continued support
the organization has
enjoyed. The 2017 Board
of Directors: David Myers, Lee Johnson, Trish Murty,
Jeannie Kondraski, Bill Bankoske, Barb Shimer and
Chuck Halpin quickly handed over to the three new board
members, Justin Myers, of Coburn-Myers Fastening,
Meaghan Carrigan of Lubker Distribution and Freddy Barr
from Stelfast, who took the reins for the organization,
ran the meeting and are already vested in the future of
the organization. A boost to social media and younger
membership is anticipated as the year continues.
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The event was sponsored by numerous companies:
Gold: Stelfast, ND Industries and Kanebridge. Silver:
Brighton-Best, XL Screw and Ford Fasteners. Bronze: Lee
Johnson Assoc., Haydon Bolt, Murty Assoc., McCormick
Assoc., TW International, Sems & Specials, Guidon
Corp., Elgin Fasteners, Lubker Distribution, SB & W
and Aerospace Nylock. As a special sponsor a past
scholarship winner, Kaite Shimer, donated as a thank you
to the association.
2018 events for the association include: A Philadelphia
Flyers Game Outing scheduled to be in a private box on
February 22nd, an educational event held in conjunction
with the Fastener Training Institute, the annual golf
outing, our premier event and a night at the races that
will incorporate racing and Harrah’s casino for a full
slate of events.
This is a year to
make sure you
are involved in
the association
and networking
with members
from the entire
industry to insure that you gain all advantages for your
business that are associated with Mid-Atlantic Fastener
Members.
Look for more information at www.mafda.com.
MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION