Shermco Industries Takes Active Role in Developing Future Technicians and Engineers 
Shermco executive vice president joins Department of Education Assistant Secretary Tom Luce in discussion on the importance of math and science education
In answer to the president’s recent call for increased emphasis on mathematics and science instruction in our schools, Ron Widup, executive vice president of Shermco Industries, joined Department of Education Assistant Secretary Tom Luce and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Raymund Paredes in a roundtable discussion on the importance of these subjects to prepare students for jobs in the 21 st century. The Summit on Education, held Monday at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Tex., also included parents, teachers, administrators and local business leaders.
“I’m honored to be part of such an important discussion,” Widup said. “The future of Shermco and others represented at the Summit is dependant on talented employees who developed a passion for math and science at an early age. We are dedicated to doing our part in the community to help mold our future technicians and engineers.”
During his State of the Union address, the President announced the American Competitiveness Initiative to improve math and science education and foster innovation in research and development. In addition to his pledge of $5.9 billion in FY 2007 and $136 billion over the next 10 years for research, development and improved math and science education, the initiative asks leaders of the private sector to take an active role in preparing students for future jobs.
Managed Service Provider CompuCom Joins JT Packard Customer Base
JT Packard recently announced that it has signed Compucom to a multi-year agreement for uninterruptible power supply services. Under the agreement, CompuCom will receive full-service, 24 x 7 emergency coverage, and preventative maintenance for their critical power equipment.
CompuCom Systems is a leading IT managed services provider, providing IT outsourcing, application development, systems integration, and consulting, as well as the procurement and management of hardware and software to clients across North America.
"One of the reasons JT Packard is attractive to a company like CompuCom is our ability to service and stock all brands and types of equipment," says Charley Eaton, vice president of sales and marketing at JT Packard. "Within our national footprint, we have local, factory-certified JT Packard engineers that provide superior service on a broad range of equipment types and brands. This enables our customers to look to a reliable, single source for their mission critical equipment service."
JT Packard was launched in 1997, focusing on the sale of small and mid-sized uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. They launched their service division in 2000 as a response to customers' difficulties in managing multiple vendor agreements. Currently, JT Packard's staff of 100+ Field Engineers annually services over 7,000 UPS systems in all 50 states.
JT Packard Signs Pharmaceutical to Multi-Year Agreement 
JT Packard recently announced that, through its preferred supplier relationship with Jones Lang LaSalle, it has signed Eli Lilly and Company to a sizable multi-year agreement for uninterruptible power supply services. Under the agreement, Lilly will receive full-service, 24 x 7 emergency coverage and preventative maintenance for critical power equipment at their corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Eli Lilly and Company is a leading pharmaceutical corporation with 13,498 employees at their headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana and over 42,000 employees worldwide.
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is a global integrated real estate services and money management firm. With 100 offices worldwide, operating in more than 430 cities in 50 countries, the company delivers a comprehensive range of integrated management, transaction, advisory and real estate money management services to investors and occupiers locally, regionally and globally.
"When Jones Lange LaSalle's Strategic Sourcing Team selected JT Packard as their preferred supplier, they cited our competitive cost model and strong customer service capability as the deciding factors," says Charley Eaton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at JT Packard. "Because of this strategic partnership, we are offering Eli Lilly and other Jones Lang LaSalle clients benefits like guaranteed service levels, dedicated national account management, and a centralized 24/7 customer support center. This is a true win-win relationship for Jones Lang LaSalle, their clients, and JT Packard."
For more information, visit www.jtpackard.com.
Sea Gull Lighting Partners LLC Introduces New Merchandising Program for Electrical Distributors
Sea Gull Lighting Products LLC has introduced a new five-level, in-store merchandising program to further the sale of the company’s vast array of lighting products by electrical distributors.
All five programs are designed for individual or collective use to help electrical distributors promote their businesses as well as Sea Gull Lighting products through the use of numerous sales and promotional tools ranging from window clings, display headers and counter mats to fully-loaded display units. The five packages include:
Promotion 1: This Basic Promotional “Point-Of-Purchase” Program includes a set of Ambiance® lighting Systems and ENERGY STAR® counter mats, a corporate banner, ceiling tri-rama, pennant flags, “Authorized” window clings, 25 baseball caps and contractor pens, POP display and freestanding catalog merchandiser.
Promotion 2:The Star ENERGY STAR “Point-Of-Purchase” Program includes three levels of promotions aimed to specifically highlight the companies more than 500 ENERGY STAR-qualified lighting fixtures. Depending on the option, these promotions can include one to three Gondola light board units, an energy meter demo unit with graphics, POP display with header sign and ceiling tri-rama, and special pricing for displayed products.
Promotion 3: The Spotlight is an Ambiance Lighting Systems “Point-Of-Purchase” Program that includes two options for using product display bins, graphics/POP display and an assortment of products for display and stock.
Promotion 4: The Works is a “Point-Of-Purchase” combination marketing tool that contains the basic elements of promotions one through three, while Promotion 5: The Ultimate is designed as a comprehensive sales and marketing program, which includes all the promotions finer marketing elements.
For more information on Sea Gull Lighting Product’s new electrical distributor’s merchandising program please contact your local Sea Gull Lighting sales representative, call 1-800-347-5483 or visit www.seagulllighting.com.
