Pursuit Boats reaches safety milestone New partnership, leadership
A-1 Roof Trusses adopts new corporate name
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A-1, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered
wood trusses, announced today that it has
changed its corporate name to A-1 Industries
of Florida Inc., effective immediately.
According to John R. Herring, company president
and CEO, “2022 marks an important point in the evolution of
the A-1 organization. As a leader in the industry, we look forward
to continuing to expand with new products and locations to
broaden our base to best serve our customers with new technology,
quality and value. The rebranding strategy, under the A-1
banner, best represents the new face of A-1.”
A-1 Industries of Florida Inc., founded in 1977, is headquartered in
Fort Pierce with almost 300 employees and is a leading manufacturer
of pre-engineered wood trusses.
As a well-known innovator with progressive leadership in the
industry, its services include design, manufacture, inventory
management and supply for the construction industry in the
southeastern United States and the Caribbean.
A-1 has multiple employment opportunities for candidates looking
to be part of the company’s continued growth and share in its
core values — Own it, Passionate, Honesty and Respect.
For more information, visit its website at www.A1Industries.com,
email Jessica Fornaro at Jessica.fornaro@a1truss.com or call
772.409.1010.
Founded in 2016, the Treasure Coast
Manufacturers Association was created
to provide a unified voice for the region’s
manufacturing community and
offer leadership in addressing industry
sector challenges.
Remaining true to its mission, the
TCMA is expanding the organization’s
member services and support
Duane Reiff was named
programs through a close partnership
executive director of the TCMA.
with the Florida SBDC at Indian River State College.
Last year, aware of the increasing number of regional
manufacturing operations and the rapid expansion of
existing operations, the SBDC named Duane Reiff the center’s
manufacturing consultant specialist. Reiff was tasked with
providing credentialed sales and marketing business consulting
services to regional manufacturers.
After collaborating with Reiff and the SBDC through 2021, the
TCMA board of directors recognized the unique opportunity to
enhance and expand services for its members by tapping Reiff to
serve as its executive director through a formalized partnership
with the SBDC.
He will work with the board and members to increase services;
represent the organization at trade association events;
conduct one-on-one visits with TCMA members; and provide
outreach to nonmembers. SBDC staff will handle the member
communications, recruitment, programming and administrative
tasks formerly provided by the Economic Development Council of
St. Lucie County.
Reiff also will ensure that area manufacturers can easily access
the SBDC’s other services, including assistance with government
contracting, international trade, human resources and financial
management.
“We saw an opportunity to expand our organization’s reach
and create additional value for members by leveraging the
administrative and consulting capacity of the Florida SBDC at
IRSC,” TCMA president Jerry Jacques said. “This partnership also
provides a direct link for our members and regional manufacturers
to Indian River State College and its resources and support
programs, including the new advanced workforce training center.”
The new agreement calls for the SBDC to provide business
consulting services to regional manufacturers in government
contracting, international trade, strategic assessment and
planning, and sales and marketing. It will also assist manufacturers
in achieving minority, veteran, disabled service veteran and
women owned business certifications that can assist businesses
seeking government contract work.
“With dedicated and innovative leaders and members and
the jump start the EDC provided for the association, the TCMA
has excelled in its mission to strengthen the region’s growing
manufacturing community,” said Tom Kindred, SBDC regional
director. “Our center is proud and honored to partner with the
TCMA in supporting and serving an important Treasure Coast
industry segment.”
Pursuit Boats, a manufacturer of luxury sport fishing and cruising
boats in Fort Pierce, has hit a monumental milestone. On Dec.
15, the company reached 1 million man-hours worked without a
lost time incident. This milestone was achieved over 290 days.
The accomplishment is a testament to Pursuit’s commitment to
the safety of its workforce and the company celebrated with an
award ceremony, catered luncheon and a four-day raffle for highend
gifts awarded to an employee on the hour.
“At Pursuit, safety is one of our top priorities,” said Bruce Thompson,
president of Pursuit Boats. “We are so proud of our team of
employees and all their hard work, dedication and attention to
detail that allowed us to reach this important milestone. This is
a great success for us and we look forward to celebrating many
more of these achievements.”
There was a feeling of festivity at the plant and more than $10,000 of
raffle prizes were awarded during the week of Jan. 3. Prizes included
items such as 70-inch LED TVs, iPads, laptops, 500-W portable speakers,
Samsung sound bars, Nintendo Switches, Xboxes, power washers,
smokeless grills, KitchenAid mixers, and much more.
Special recognition was given to Angela Musiol, Environment
Health and Safety Manger at Pursuit Boats.
“Angie’s dedication to our employees and to maintain a safe
environment both plans was key in reaching this important milestone.
We are thankful for her determination and enthusiasm,”
Thompson said.
For more information, visit pursuitboats.com
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