John Walsh, of Sling-Choker Mfg. Ltd., was elected WSTDA president. Walsh’s term as president comes on the heels of a successful annual meeting in San Francisco, California. Interest in membership in WSTDA has surged since last year, with 92 total member companies.    

 Supporting Walsh is a strong cabinet of officers including Immediate Past  President, Becky Thiessen, DLD Truck Straps; Vice President, Michael Gelskey, Lift-It Mfg. Ltd.; and Secretary/Treasurer, Robert Jasany, SpanSet Inc.

Ken Webb, Pacific Cargo Control, Inc.; Tom Wynn, Peerless Chain Company; Mike Lindler, Kordsa International; Jim Calico, Kinedyne Corporation; Greg Pilgrim, Murdock Webbing; and Steve Schroeder, Wear-Flex Inc. are also serving on the 2006-2007 board.

Powerpoint Presentation Promotes WSTDA

WSTDA’s marketing and outreach efforts will be made easier now, thanks to the development of a new Powerpoint presentation. The presentation provides an overview of the Association, its products and services, and the important work done by its members.

The association’s leadership recognized the value in having something available to show to industry partners and other interested parties. WSTDA members are welcome and encouraged to download the presentation from our website to demonstrate for customers and employees to explain the value provided through WSTDA.

Many thanks for the input and contributions made by many WSTDA members over the past few months to create this presentation. Send your suggestions and feedback to Fred Stringfellow.

Click here to view the presentation

Thread Standard Posted for Public Comment

WSTDA-TH-1 has been reviewed and revised by a sub-committee and the Board of Directors. It is currently posted on WSTDA’s website for public comment, through September 30, 2006. Following the public comment period, the Thread Standard will be distributed to the WSTDA membership for approval. DETAILS

WSTDA Welcomes New Members

WSTDA welcomed five new members since the last issue of UpLifting News. DETAILS