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State Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) To Tour Palmer Brush Manufacturer Sanderson MacLeod

Offshore competition and Massachusetts manufacturing best practices to be key areas of discussion

PALMER, MA – Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. announced on Monday, June 15, that the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) selected the company to host State Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) for a tour of their Palmer, MA manufacturing facility.  AIM’s purpose in selecting a successful business in Western Massachusetts to visit was to encourage an open dialogue with Senator Gobi regarding both the opportunities and challenges faced by companies in the Bay State. According to AIM, Sanderson MacLeod was chosen based upon their ongoing commitment to manufacturing in Massachusetts, innovative business approaches, commitment to LEAN manufacturing and record of sustained revenue growth.

AIM is a community of Massachusetts employers working together to improve the business climate and create economic opportunity by reducing the cost of health care, taxes, unemployment insurance and other business expenses. In addition, AIM seeks to shape state and federal business regulation while ensuring a skilled and highly educated work force. 

Senator Gobi’s visit will include an employee led interactive facility tour, a company briefing regarding Sanderson MacLeod’s plans for the future and an informative idea exchange regarding best practices for successfully manufacturing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

About Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. 

Sanderson MacLeod’s 100+ employees come to work every day committed to being the best twisted wire brush company in the world.  That’s why so many major corporations have classified Sanderson MacLeod as “dock to stock” and named the company “supplier of the year.” Sanderson MacLeod works diligently to be not just a supplier, but also a trusted partner in the development and sale of twisted wire brush products, saving customers money through customized inventory management and large volume discounts. Sanderson MacLeod makes customers more competitive with design assistance for innovative new product development.

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Sanderson MacLeod Dedicates Twisted Wire Brush Machine – “Rosie”

PALMER, MA May 2015.   On Tuesday, May 26th, 2015, Sanderson MacLeod held a Dedication Ceremony honoring Roselyn Noble.  We have nicknamed the new automatic stylet machine “Rosie” and installed a plaque on the machine with Rosie’s name, picture and dates of service to Sanderson MacLeod, Inc.  While this dedication has Rosie’s name on it, it is really a symbol of the dedication that all of the hard working employees of Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. have put in over the last 50+ years the company has been in business.  We would not be where we are today without their hard work.

Roselyn Noble, a Monson resident, retired from Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. after working nearly 50 years for the company. More commonly known as Rosie, Ms. Noble worked in a variety of capacities during her career at Sanderson MacLeod in the production of twisted-in-wire brushes. Some of which included the first twisted wire mascara brushes ever produced.

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Sanderson MacLeod Employee Appreciation Dinner

PALMER, MA May 2015.  On Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at Theresa’s Restaurant in Ware, Massachusetts, Sanderson MacLeod held their annual Employee Service Award Dinner.  Nearly sixty past and present employees gathered to honor employees celebrating varied employment milestones with the Palmer, Massachusetts based company.  On hand to present the awards were Sanderson MacLeod’s CEO Eric Sanderson and President Mark N. Borsari.

Following a cocktail reception and dinner, Sanderson MacLeod HR Manager Becky Gibson led the ceremony.

Award recipients included:

Chris Breyare – 30 Years of Service

Lori Frenette – 25 Years of Service

Ted Snyder – 20 Years of Service

Margaret Babyok – 10 Years of Service

Al LaRiviere – 10 Years of Service

Jackie Perlak – 10 Years of Service

Marie Wiers – 10 Years of Service

Scott Bratianu – 5 Years of Service

Josh Dupuis – 5 Years of Service

Becky Gibson – 5 Years of Service

Joanne Leal – 5 Years of Service

Everett Manning – 5 Years of Service

Dave Trant – 5 Years of Service

Sanderson MacLeod is a contract manufacturer specializing in twisted in wire products, including twisted in wire medical brushes, cosmetic brushes and general purpose cleaning brushes. The company employs approximately a 100 people and operates a modern 137,000 square foot facility in Palmer, MA.