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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lennox Industries Selected for Exclusive HVAC Partnership with the National Joint Powers Alliance® Purchasing Cooperative
Lennox Industries Selected for Exclusive HVAC Partnership with the National Joint Powers Alliance® Purchasing Cooperative
Leading commercial HVAC supplier will provide industry-leading efficiencies to schools and government buildings
Dallas, TX – (October 25, 2011)—The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) has awarded Lennox Industries, Inc. an exclusive two-year contract to provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment to NJPA members. NJPA is a member-owned buying cooperative serving public and private schools: K-12 through higher education, state and local governments and non-profit organizations.
“Lennox has been selected for its high efficiency, industry-leading products and excellent reputation in the heating and air condition industry,” said Mike Hajek, director of contracts and marketing for NJPA. “Through Lennox, we’ll help our member organizations achieve operational efficiencies and energy savings they would not be able to achieve on their own.”
“This contract allows us to continue our commitment to providing sustainable, energy-efficient solutions to school and government markets,” said Susan Herndon, Vice President, Commercial Sales and Global Accounts, Lennox Industries. “We look forward to helping our customers lower their energy bills, save on service and maintenance and explore green building solutions like our new solar-powered HVAC product, the SunSource® Commercial Energy System.”
Lennox Industries offers a full line of light-commercial HVAC equipment including high-efficiency rooftop units, solar-powered HVAC systems, split systems, heating equipment, advanced control systems and thermostats and indoor air quality products.
View the complete Lennox commercial product portfolio at www.lennoxcommercial.com.
About NJPA
The National Joint Powers Alliance® is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statue in 1978. NJPA serves over 35,000 Members throughout the nation with competitively awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors. For more information, please visit www.njpacoop.org.
About Lennox Industries Inc.
A worldwide leader in residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems, Lennox Industries Inc. is based near Dallas, Texas. Deeply committed to helping consumers and businesses reduce energy needs and lessen their environmental impact, the company offers a wide range of resources for improving efficiency, including a selection of ENERGY STAR® qualified products. Lennox Industries is a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. and is a global leader in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LII.” To learn more about Lennox International, visit www.lennoxinternational.com. To learn more about Lennox Industries, contact a
Lennox sales representative or visit www.lennox.com.
NJPA Contact: Matthew Peterson, matthew.peterson@njpacoop.org, 218-894-5493
Lennox Contact: Tom Dowling, tom.dowling@lennoxind.com, 972-497-7544
NJPA Awards National Contract to Becker Arena Products
Staples, MN (October 21, 2010) – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Becker Arena Products, Inc. a contract for “Athletic and/or Recreational Related Surfaces to Include, Athletic Equipment and Accessories”. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on October 21st and is available nationally to all NJPA member agencies.
“Becker Arena Products has an outstanding reputation for serving municipal agencies across the nation with manufactured and resale ice rink supplies and equipment,” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s director of business development and marketing. “This contract is definitely going to be a one stop shop for NJPA member agencies that are in the ice rink industry with ice rink facilities needs. This contract is definitely the best way for NJPA members to purchase from Becker Arena Products.”
The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. The Becker Arena Products contract broadens the depth and breadth of competitively awarded products and services available to NJPA member agencies.
About Becker Arena Products, Inc.: Becker Arena Products, Inc. manufactures quality dasher boards for athletic and recreational facilities new construction or renovation projects. Beyond the boards we manufacture and distribute maintenance products that help keep ice rink facilities operational. These products include bleacher seating, benching, protective rubber flooring, ice maintenance equipment, ice marking supplies, game goals, nets and more. We have been dedicated to providing excellent customer service and quality products at reasonable prices since 1988. Our main office, manufacturing shop and warehouse is located in Savage, Minnesota with regional offices in Colorado, Illinois, New York and Massachusetts. More information can be found at www.beckerarena.com or by calling us at 800-234-5522.
About NJPA: The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a municipal contracting government agency that serves schools, non-profit and government entities with competitively awarded contract purchasing solutions through industry-leading vendors.
Contact: Gordy Thompson| 218-894-5489 | gordy.thompson@njpacoop.org
NJPA Awards National Contract to The Fibar Group, LLC.
Staples, MN – October 21, 2010 – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded The Fibar Group, LLC. a contract for “Athletic and/or Recreational Related Surfaces to Include, Athletic Equipment and Accessories”. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on October 21st and is available nationally to all NJPA member agencies.
“Fibar has an outstanding reputation for serving municipal agencies across the nation with manufactured engineered wood fiber and poured-in-place playground safety surfacing.” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s director of business development and marketing. “With distribution centers across the nation, NJPA member agencies will be able to enjoy playground safety solutions with economical freight rates and in a timely fashion. This contract is definitely the best way for NJPA members to purchase Fibar® products. Fibar products also help customers “go green” by earning LEED® credits.”
The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. The Fibar contract broadens the depth and breadth of competitively awarded products and services available to NJPA member agencies.
About The Fibar Group, LLC: The Fibar Group, LLC is the originator of engineered wood fiber for playground safety surfacing and brought that product to market beginning in 1986. They have been awarded four patents for playground design and construction and have more than 50,000 installations of Fibar worldwide. An IPEMA member, Fibar is proud of its fine reputation for superior customer service with a staff that always works to exceed customers’ expectations.
About NJPA: The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statute in 1977. NJPA serves over 31,000 member agencies throughout the nation with competitively bid and awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors.
Contact: Gordy Thompson | 218-894-5489 | gordy.thompson@njpacoop.org
NJPA Announces National Contract Award to Fountain People, Inc. and Water Odyssey by Fountain People
Staples, MN (October 21, 2010) – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Fountain People, Inc. and Water Odyssey by Fountain People a contract for “Athletic and/or Recreational Related Surfaces to Include, Athletic Equipment and Accessories”. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on October 21st and is available nationally to all NJPA member agencies.
“Water Odyssey by Fountain People is the country’s leading designer and manufacturer of architectural and interactive fountain equipment and water play area systems.” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s director of business development and marketing. “Committed to a quality management system to meeting customer expectations for design, product, quality, technical support, and delivery Water Odyssey by Fountain People has an outstanding reputation for serving municipal agencies across the nation. This contract is definitely the best way for NJPA members to purchase from Water Odyssey by Fountain People.”
The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. The Water Odyssey by Fountain People contract broadens the depth and breadth of competitively awarded products and services available to NJPA member agencies.
About Fountain People, Inc. and Water Odyssey by Fountain People:
Fountain People, Inc.™ was founded in early 1987 in San Marcos, Texas. The Water Odyssey™ Division was established in 1996 to provide the market with the highest quality aquatic playground equipment available. As the leader in design and manufacturing of interactive water play features, and architectural fountains, we have been able to bring cutting edge technology to the industry.
About NJPA:
The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statute in 1977. NJPA serves over 31,000 member agencies throughout the nation with competitively bid and awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors.
Contact: Gordy Thompson | 218-894-5489 | gordy.thompson@njpacoop.org
NJPA Awards National Contract to Manpower
(Staples, MN – August 25, 2010) – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance®(NJPA) has awarded Manpower, a national supplier of innovative workforce solutions, the contract for “Staffing andProfessional Employment Related Services.” The contract was competitively bid and awarded to Manpower, whose strong bid response and large range of staffing services are now available to NJPA contract purchasing members across the nation.
“NJPA member agencies will benefit from Manpower’s depth of experience and reach in providing workforce and staffing solutions” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s Director of Business Development and Marketing. “Manpower has a comprehensive approach to building and implementing staffing programs that enhance flexibility, improve quality of hire, and support NJPA member agency hiring goals.”
Some of the professional and staffing employment-related solutions Manpower offers via the NJPA Contract #021610-MPI include;
• Temporary and contract staffing across a wide variety of skill sets including administrative, customer service, light
industrial, IT, and engineering jobs.
• Intensive screening, intake and assessment programs to ensure that the skill match between the associate/consultant and the opening is as accurate as possible.
• Temporary-to-permanent placements as our associates and consultants prove themselves through their “working
interview.” This provides any hiring manager the utmost confidence when extending an offer of employment.
• Permanent placements for great candidates that fit the job.
About Manpower: Manpower Inc. is a world leader in innovative workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. In the United States, Manpower offers a range of services including temporary and contract recruitment, employee assessment and selection, and training. Under the Manpower Professional brand, the company creates ideal employment matches between job seekers and employers in information technology, engineering, finance, healthcare and other business professional arenas. Manpower leverages its expertise in staffing and consulting for the U.S. federal government through Manpower Public Sector, and provides clients with managed service programs,business and recruitment process outsourcing offerings, and other integrated workforce management solutions through Manpower Business Solutions. Manpower is committed to exceeding client expectations, as evidenced by its 2009 Net Promoter Score of 55 percent, significantly above industry average. More information about Manpower is available at us.manpower.com or press.manpower.com.
For more information contact Gordy Thompson, Contract Manager: Gordy.Thompson@njpacoop.org.
NJPA Announces National Contract Award to Poligon®: by Portercorp
Staples, MN – October 21, 2010 – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Poligon® by Portercorp™ a contract for “Athletic and/or Recreational Related Surfaces to Include, Athletic Equipment and Accessories”. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on October 21st and is available nationally to all NJPA member agencies.
“Poligon® is the leader in shelter manufacturing and has an outstanding reputation for serving municipal agencies across the nation,” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s director of business development and marketing. “Due to their ability to control all aspects of manufacturing, design, and shipping processes, Poligon® is able to ensure affordable, quality products that are quick to deliver. This contract is definitely the best way for NJPA members to purchase from Poligon®.”
The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. The Poligon® contract broadens the depth and breadth of competitively awarded products and services available to NJPA member agencies.
About POLIGON®:
For over thirty years, Poligon® has served the needs of city planners, landscape architects, and designers with tubular steel, fabric, and tensile shelter products. With a proven track record of over 14,000 installations nation-wide, Poligon® can provide a complete turn-key service from concept to completion. Poligon® structures are quick to install, minimizing disruption and are engineered to the customer’s specifications. The company specializes in shelters of all sizes and offers many customizations.
About NJPA:
The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statute in 1977. NJPA serves over 31,000 member agencies throughout the nation with competitively bid and awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors.
Contact: Gordy Thompson | 218-894-5489 | gordy.thompson@njpacoop.org
NJPA Awards National Contract to Grainger, Inc.
(Staples, MN – February 22, 2010) – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Grainger, a leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, the contract for “Facility Maintenance, Repair and Operating Related Supplies.” The contract was re-bid and re-awarded to Grainger, whose products and services will continue to be available to NJPA contract purchasing Members across the nation.
“Grainger has an outstanding reputation for serving NJPA members,” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s Director of Business Development and Marketing. “This contract will help drive efficiencies by consolidating purchasing with one supplier that provides access to a broad product offering and high inventory availability. In addition, the newly competitively bid contract provides NJPA Members many benefits including competitive pricing, prepaid same-day shipping , 24/7 online ordering, various services and solutions and access to a dedicated Grainger sales team.”
Some of the products and solutions Grainger offers via the NJPA Grainger Contract #102109-WWG include, lighting and energy management, HVAC, hand and power tools, hardware janitorial supplies, health and safety and emergency preparedness/homeland security solutions, environmentally preferable products and material Handling/Shelving/Storage products.
The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. Buildings, grounds and other groups now have access to industry-preferred equipment via a competitively bid contract.
About W.W. Grainger, Inc:
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2009 sales of $6.2 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in United States and Canada, with an expanding presence in Japan, Mexico, India, China and Panama. Through a highly integrated network including branches, distribution centers and websites, Grainger’s employees help customers get the job done.
About NJPA:
The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statute in 1978. NJPA serves over 30,000 Members throughout the nation with competitively awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors.
NJPA Awards National Contract to Mondo U.S.A, Inc.
Staples, MN – October 21, 2010 – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Mondo U.S.A. Inc. a contract for “Athletic and/or Recreational Related Surfaces to Include, Athletic Equipment and Accessories”. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on October 21st and is available nationally to all NJPA member agencies.
“Mondo USA has an outstanding reputation for serving municipal agencies across the nation with the highest quality manufactured rubber athletic surfaces,” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s director of business development and marketing. “With over 25 sales reps and over 50 distribution centers across the nation NJPA member agencies will be able to enjoy a full line turnkey athletic and recreational surfaces contract. This contract is definitely the best way for NJPA members to purchase from Mondo USA.”
The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. The Mondo USA contract broadens the depth and breadth of competitively awarded products and services available to NJPA member agencies.
About MONDO U.S.A. INC.:
Mondo is the global leader in the sports flooring market, manufacturing floor surfaces for virtually every sport. Throughout its 60-year history, the company has invested heavily in research and development to produce cutting-edge products that meet the highest quality standards, deliver optimal athletic performance, are durable, require minimal maintenance and are environmentally safe. The official supplier of the athletic track for the past nine Olympic Games, Mondo also is the official supplier or official sponsor of more than 100 sports federations and associations, including Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, FIBA, IAAF, National Soccer Coaches Association of America, NIRSA, U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association and YMCA. A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, Mondo sells its products in more than 196 countries. The company’s global headquarters are in Italy, and it has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. More information about Mondo is available at www.mondousa.com.
About NJPA:
The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statute in 1977. NJPA serves over 31,000 member agencies throughout the nation with competitively bid and awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors.
Contact: Gordy Thompson | 218-894-5489 | gordy.thompson@njpacoop.org
January 2012 | NJPA News you can Use
Budgets and the Economy
Mayor: Detroit Won’t Run Out of Cash by April – Detroit is no longer at risk of running out of cash by April because cost-cutting and other measures are taking effect, Mayor Dave Bing said, but the city council president and others do not share Bing’s optimism. Bing presented a financial and operational restructuring plan update to the council Thursday afternoon. It highlights cost savings from 1,000 imminent layoffs, overdue payments from the Detroit Public Schools district and a corporate tax increase he says will mitigate a cash shortfall. Read more….
Vendor Awarded NJPA National Contract for Passenger Cars, Light Duty, Medium Duty, and Heavy Duty Trucks With Related Accessories
Staples, MN (January 18, 2012) – In response to a national solicitation and resulting competitive bid and evaluation process, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded:
DriveCam, Inc # 102811-DCI
Secured Mobility, LLC dba Keyless Ride # 102811-SML
CODA Automotive #102811-CDA
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) #102811-MMN
Smith Electric Vehicles US # 102811-SEV
Empire Southwest, LLC dba Empire Truck & Trailer #102811-ESW
Gresham Ford #102811-GFT
Husky Trucks, LLC #102811-HTL
National Auto Fleet Group #102811-NAF
Northside Ford Trucks #102811-NSF
Oshkosh #102811-OKC
To read the full press release for the newly awarded vehicle contracts available through NJPA please click here.
DriveCam Awarded National Contract for Fleet Safety Solutions. NJPA contract # 102811-DCI was recently awarded by the NJPA Board of Directors under the category of “Passenger Cars, Light Duty, Medium Duty, and Heavy Duty Trucks with Related Accessories.” NJPA contracts are nationally solicited, competitively bid and awarded on behalf of NJPA current and potential government and education member agencies.
Staples, MN – October 28, 2012 –DriveCam, Inc., a global Driver Risk Management Company, today announced it had been awarded a contract to provide its video-based safety solution for passenger cars, light, medium and heavy duty trucks by the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA). This is now available nationally to NJPA members under contract #102811-DCI. View full press release.
Vendors Awarded NJPA National Contract for Passenger Cars, Light Duty, Medium Duty, and Heavy Duty Trucks With Related Accessories
Staples, MN (January 18, 2012) – In response to a national solicitation and resulting competitive bid and evaluation process, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded: View full press release.
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NJPAdvantage Newsletter | Q4 2011
NJPAdvantage Newsletter | Q4 2011
NJPA Awarded New Contract to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas
For Immediate Release-
Click here to read the Thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas Press Release
Doug Albregts Joins Sharp Electronics As President of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
MAHWAH, NJ, November 28, 2011 — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced that Doug Albregts has joined the company’s Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) as president. In his position, Mr. Albregts is responsible for directing the strategic growth and profitability of Sharp’s Business to Business (B2B) operations by increasing sales via channel and resellers, expanding market share and maintaining high levels of quality and innovation.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Doug Albregts’ skill set and industry experience join our organization and lead our business solutions strategy forward,” said Kozo Takahashi, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “We are looking to Doug to successfully expand our engagement with customers, resellers and developers and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead. His customer focus, deep leadership capabilities and decisiveness will be true assets to SIICA.”
Doug Albregts brings vast experience in the B2B sector and a successful track record of developing sales and executing growth within the electronics industry. Most recently he was the vice president and general manager of the global prepaid and enterprise growth division at American Express. Prior to that, he held the position of vice president, enterprise business division, for Samsung. In that role, Albregts was responsible for strategy and development of the B2B and B2C growth initiatives as well as marketing and sales organizations. Albregts also held the position of vice president, general manager at Canvys, a division of Richardson Electronics, where he oversaw all aspects of the global division. Albregts began his career in the electronics industry at NEC. During his 12-year tenure with NEC, Albregts served in both marketing and sales positions culminating as senior vice president, sales, marketing and business development for both the commercial and consumer market segments. “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to help expand Sharp’s leadership in its B2B industries,” said Albregts. “Sharp is recognized for its ability to engineer the industry’s most innovative and intuitive products and solutions.I look forward to supporting Sharp’s goals of leveraging core technologies into emerging markets and aligning Sharp’s development with our customers’ evolving needs.”
Doug Albregts graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree and also holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Loyola University Chicago.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® Quattron™ LCD televisions and 3DTVs, SharpVision® projectors, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, Notevision® multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster® air purifiers. For more information visit Sharp Electronics Corporation at www.sharpusa.com. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and watch us on YouTube.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Grainger Awarded NJPA National Contract for Science Curriculum and/or Educational or Research Related Supplies, Equipment & Accessories
Grainger Awarded NJPA National Contract for Science Curriculum and/or Educational or Research Related Supplies, Equipment & AccessoriesNational Contract 091311-WWG: “Science Curriculum and/or Educational or Research Related Supplies, Equipment & Accessories” has been added to the competitively bid products and services available to National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) Members throughout the nation.
(Staples, MN – September 22, 2011) In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Grainger, a leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, a contract for “Science Curriculum and/or Educational or Research Related Supplies, Equipment & Accessories.” This contract was awarded in addition to their Facility Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies contract and is available to all NJPA members nationally.
“Grainger has an outstanding reputation for serving NJPA members,” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s Director of Contracts and Marketing. “This contract will help drive efficiencies by consolidating purchasing with one supplier that provides access to a broad product offering and high inventory availability. In addition, the newly competitive bid contract provides NJPA Members with many benefits including competitive pricing, prepaid same-day shipping, 24/7 online ordering, various services and solutions and access to a dedicated Grainger sales team.”
Some products and solutions Grainger offers via the NJPA Grainger contract #091311-WWG include; lighting, hand and power tools, cleaning, safety, HVACR, material handling, electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, motors, power transmission, security, test instruments. The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ bid requirements.
About W.W. Grainger, Inc.: W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2010 sales of $7.2 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in United States and Canada, with an expanding presence in Japan, Mexico, India, China and Panama. Through a highly integrated network including branches, distribution centers and websites, Grainger’s employees help customers get the job done.
Contact: Gordy Thompson| 218-894-5489 | Gordy.Thompson@njpacoop.org