Flexo Wash (Cont’d from Page 1) The company’s new leadership has quickly been recognized by the industry, Patrick Potter having just been named Supplier of the Year at the TLMI’s annual meeting. The Supplier of theYearAward is presented each year, honoring and recognizing an individual for their ongo- ing volunteer service and dedication to TLMI and to the greater industry. Criteria for winning the award in- cludes service to TLMI on the association’s board and committees, in addition to continuous commitment to the industry as a whole by helping to promote and foster its growth.
Patrick is quick to point out that the award is the result of many people’s efforts, and while this is an individual award it reflects more upon FlexoWash as a company than upon him individually. “While this was an award for me; it was a recognition for everyone from Flexo Wash,” Patrick said.“It’s a tes- tament to the hard work my father, Ryan and our team put in before I got here.” In The Beginning Michael Potter purchased the exclusive North Amer- ican distribution rights from Flexo Wash in Denmark in 2002. Two years later, Ryan came on board.At the time, the company had only four employees, necessitating Ryan be involved in all aspects of the business: warehouse, shipping, service and sales. Being mechanically inclined, Ryan was well suited to work on the shop floor, and being naturally able to relate to people and show his concern for their prob- lems and obstacles meant he was also well adapted for sales. “In terms of sales,” Ryan said,“I was very fortunate to work alongside my Dad; I learned sales from him.” (Cont’d on Page 13) Flexo Wash management hosts weekly company- sponsored lunches for its employees in its break room.
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