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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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CONTACT:
Cassie Batinich Ellin Everson
Ketchum Sharp Electronics Corporation
Phone: 646-935-3969 Phone: 201-529-8630E-mail: Cassie.batinich@ketchum.com E-mail: ellin.everson@sharpusa.com
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
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
Hopewell Redevelopment Housing Receives National Award for Use of Gordian Group’s ezIQC System
PPG Architectural Finishes Awarded NJPA® National Contract for Paint and Wall Coverings
PPG Architectural Finishes Awarded NJPA® National Contract for Paint and Wall Coverings
National Contract #022411-PPG: “Paint and Wall Coverings” has been added to the competitively bid products and services available to NJPA Members.
Staples, MN (February 24, 2011) – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded PPG Architectural Finishes a contract for Paint and Wall Coverings. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on February 24, 2011 and is available nationally to all participating member agencies.
“PPG Architectural brings unique qualities and market segments to NJPA and its members and we are confident that they represent the best in the industry and will provide the vast selection, variety, and top notch customer service.” 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 market for any paint and wall covering accessories.”
The National Joint Powers Alliance® 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 PPG Architectural:
PPG Architectural Coatings is a leading North American Supplier of Paint, coatings and paint related items to commercial, institutional, government and hospitality accounts, professional contractors, and home owners. Our products are available in your local market under the brand names of PPG Pittsburgh Paints and PPG Porter Paints through an extensive network of company owned stores and distributors. We offer a wide range of commercial, industrial and environmentally friendly products in thousands of colors. Please visit our websites at www.ppgpittsburghpaints.com and www.ppgporterpaints.com.
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:
Matthew Peterson| 218-894-5493 | matthew.peterson@njpacoop.org
Exclusive KI leasing opportunity for NJPA members!
EZIQC March 2011 Connection Newsletter
Statewide Contract in Georgia Allows EZIQC to Facilitate a Diverse Range of Projects
In 2010, the state of Georgia ratified a statewide cooperative purchasing contract with EZIQC that is open to all state agencies (all county and city agencies can also piggyback on the contract). With only a bit of word-of-mouth referrals the contract accounted for approximately $11 million worth of diverse projects in its first year. The read the full newsletter click here.
United Rentals Awarded NJPA National Contract for Construction, Maintenance and Operational-Related Rental Equipment
GREENWICH, Conn. – January 24, 2011 – United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that it has been awarded a contract for Construction, Maintenance and Operational-Related Rental Equipment by the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) and is currently the sole source equipment rental vendor for NJPA.
The NJPA is a municipal contracting agency and purchasing cooperative that predominantly serves the governmental, educational and non-profit sectors. As a result of the award, more than 31,000 NJPA Members have the opportunity to rent quality construction and industrial equipment.
Robert Caudle, United Rentals director – government solutions, said, “We are extremely pleased to support the NJPA’s objective of making competitively awarded products and services available to its members. We understand the tempo of institutional purchasing and the unique requirements related to the government procurement process. The NJPA alliance is an opportunity to deepen our existing relationships with these customers and expand the range of agencies we serve.”
United Rentals provides support to federal and state entities and all branches of the military through its Government Solutions business. The company has earned sole-source and shared state purchasing contracts for equipment rental, and recently won renewal of its U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract.
About United Rentals
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of 549 rental locations in 48 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The company’s approximately 7,400 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers for rent approximately 2,900 classes of equipment with a total original cost of $3.8 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index® and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn.
Petersen Industries, Inc. Awarded NJPA National Contract for Landscape Equipment
Petersen Industries, Inc. Awarded NJPA National Contract for Landscape Equipment
National Contract #081209-FCC: “Landscape Equipment” has been added to the competitively bid products and services. Petersen Industries products are now available to the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) contract purchasing member agencies throughout the nation.
(Staples, MN –January 25, 2011) – Petersen Industries, Inc. announces their awarded contract #081209-FCC to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance® through an addendum agreement with Federal Contracts Corporation, an awarded vendor. NJPA is pleased to have another quality manufacturer join our organization, with Petersen’s sound reputation in the marketplace and vast array of products, Petersen has a promising potential for success under this contract.
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 Petersen Industries: Petersen Industries, Inc., choice manufacturer of knuckle boom loaders since the 1950’s, offers a wide variety of equipment capable of meeting public works and bulky waste collection needs. Over 900 municipalities, major waste companies, agricultural, arboricultural and aggregate markets add value to their organizations by utilizing Petersen’s Lightning Loader® grapple trucks for a multitude of applications.
Manufacturing all major components, Petersen controls every aspect of schedule and quality assurance while serving as the single point of responsibility to customers. Petersen’s continued commitment to customers, array of versatile designs, and nationwide dealer network contributes to us remaining the grapple truck industry leader.
“Petersen Industries, Inc. is excited to join the NJPA under contract 081209-FCC, offering NJPA members the added benefit of simplifying the purchasing process of Petersen’s diverse product line while still purchasing through the local dealers they have come to trust over the years.” — Bob Beasock, General Manager
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.
Contact:
Greg Haglin| 218-894-5488 | Greg.Haglin@njpacoop.org
The New NJPA Building Update!
The long awaited, highly anticipated arrival date for the start of the new construction on the NJPA office building is finally here! The day has finally arrived when the clearing of the snow and excavation for the buildings footings began earlier this week. We are all very excited about the new construction of our office building and to keep you informed, we will continue to post updates on the progress. Check back for more information and progress!