May 8th was the date, Theresa’s Restaurant in Ware, Massachusetts was the place for Sanderson MacLeod’s annual Employee Appreciation Dinner. Nearly sixty past and present employee’s gathered to honor twelve award winners celebrating employment milestones with the Palmer, Massachusetts based company.

Following a cocktail reception and dinner, Sanderson MacLeod V.P of Administration Linda Mitchell led the ceremony. On hand to present the awards were Sanderson MacLeod CEO Eric Sanderson and President James Pascale.

“This is one of my favorite nights of the year,” said Mitchell. “It’s always amazing to see the length of service and devotion of so many employees that have made Sanderson MacLeod a success. I think that ‘s what makes our company so special.”

45 Year Award:      Roselyn Noble

40 Year Award:      Marjorie Plantier

35 Year Award:      Irene Blatchly

20 Year Awards:    James Russell, Steven Desmarais, Marilyn Obrzut

10 Year Awards:    Carolyn Guillette, Bonnie Sonnemann, Pamela Ellithorpe

5 Year Awards:      Patricia Ptaszkiewicz, William Drawek, Sheryl Lincoln

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.

Sanderson MacLeod has announced the company has received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement Award from the Quabog Valley Chamber of Commerce. Presented on April 19, 2008 at the Sturbridge Host Resort, Senator Stephen Brewer, State Representative Todd Smola and Chamber President Lenny Weake were in attendance.

“Receiving such an honor just reinforces Sanderson MacLeod’s commitment to the local community,” said Linda Mitchell, Vice President of Administration. “We have taken deliberate actions to keep our manufacturing local while continuing to contribute to the community at large. Such an award is truly rewarding.”

Sanderson MacLeod participated in nearly 40 community charities in 2007.

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.