Summer 2014

From Anton to You –

As you are all very well aware, I am indeed German. So, I’m sure it comes as no surprise when I tell you, I have thoroughly enjoyed the last few months of mild temperatures and rainy weather here in the Midwest. I guess one could say that Summer 2014 has been my kind of summer!

I also want to personally thank everyone for keeping Peddinghaus on track throughout the vacation season. We did not miss one delivery, all of our spare parts orders were filled on time, and our service department kept up with installations and service calls. It is fantastic to know that Peddinghaus employees can enjoy their hard earned vacation time and still get the job done.

PeddiCafe – the hottest thing in Bradley this summer!

From Kirk Kempen’s Retirement Party to Customer Dinners, the PeddiCafé has been the hot spot for many corporate events. Our Café is the perfect spot to entertain and celebrate. We are even working on plans for the most memorable PCB Christmas Party to date.

Most importantly, it warms my heart to see employees and their families enjoying lunch together. It is your support that has helped to make our PeddiCafé such a great success.

Foreign Relations - Tensions Boiling -

Flipping on the news today, it is hard to ignore the hostility occurring overseas. Does it make you wonder how the standoff in Russia or the threats from the Middle East are going to affect Peddinghaus? I am here to tell you, the opportunity for international sales is still present. Between Roland Jones and Ian Walker, we have some of the best international sales managers out there. If there is a deal to be made, they will close it.

Peddi-Econ – Simmering?

You may have noticed our backlog thinned a little this summer. No worries! It is very typical for our sales to idle some during this time of year. With the September and October orders pouring in, Peddinghaus is already gearing up for another busy Fall/Winter season.

The Rumor Mills are sizzling with Feel Good Facts!

Whether you helped move machinery, heard the jackhammers, or saw the 42 cement trucks making laps around the machine shop building, you may be wondering if the rumors are true. No, we did not put in a swimming pool - We did even better!

Peddinghaus has made a very big investment into our future. We have purchased our largest Mazak machine yet. It is a system so advanced; there are only a handful of them installed in all of North America.

As you know, our goal is always to be #1. This new addition to our Machine Shop will only further improve the versatility of our business and the quality of our product.

Bonjour Bonfire Weather

I hope you are enjoying fall and the start of a new school year.

As seasons change and business picks up, I want to remind you that the Quality of Peddinghaus truly comes from within. When our customers purchase from Peddinghaus, it is not because of Anton or our Regional Sales Managers. Our customers are impressed by the entire Peddinghaus team and everything that what we stand for.

St. Anne Indians by Shane Lamie

Shane Lamie helped coach the St. Anne 7-8 year old boys to a second place finish in the

local youth group program. The boys finished the regular season with a 12-1 record and made

their way to the championship series, where they played against the defending champions. The series was played best two out of three

games. The St. Anne boys won the first game, but lost the final two - each game was only

decided by ONE run!!! This is definitely something the boys and coaches will never

forget!

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Henry & Alex Hill - Keepin it cool in July!

Winner of our little impromptu contest...

Greg Denault, SSSL, wins the Weber!

Marc & Greg

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PC Pays it Forward

The Bradley July, August & September blue jean collection was donated to:

Victory Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

Total collected was $830.00 and this will definitely help the center to cover operational costs!

Thanks to all who participate in our Blue Jean Fridays for Charity!

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On August 30th Rob Ganzer's daughter, Kendra, was married to her love, Robert K Smith!

Congrats to Kendra and Robert!

Jesse Rodriguez's submission to the National Amateur Poetry Competition in NYNY! Good luck Jesse!

Peddinghaus by Jesse Rodriguez

Peddinghaus is a Steel Fabrication company, that was founded in the land of Germany.

The employees are diligently working day, and night, deploying all their strength, and might.

Fabricating steel, and building machines, that are equipped with the latest computer screens.

Peddinghaus has surpassed all the Steel competition. Of course this is our present condition.

The engineers are busy inventing the latest technology. Embarrassing the competition is not an apology.

The service department is answering customer requests, while the sales department is busy, handling the guests.

Peddinghaus machines can be seen throughout the land, even across seas where the soil is made of sand.

Buildings and bridges, and new construction are seen. Because our world is expanding, if you know what I mean.

Peddinghaus can also be seen and heard as far away as Spain. A faraway land that celebrates with Champagne.

And in South Africa the people are watching the trucks roll in, to the Peddinghaus South African warehouse with a grin.

We are the global leader in the Steel Industry, and have been throughout history.

We have 24 hour tech support available, to keep our customers operational.

Peddinghaus has added a new dinning café. A place for customers, and employees to relax, and get away.

Yes Peddinghaus is sitting on top of a hill, because with our leaders, we can never be driven downhill.

Peddinghaus is busy building, and shaping our global skyline Soon our work will be done, so we can start fabricating our beautiful coastline.

This is the story of Peddinghaus. The Steel factory in Bradley with the biggest warehouse.

Rodney Whittington became engaged to April Mauritzen on June 26, 2014!

Congratulations to Rodney & April!

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Where in the World is Nick?

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Payton Brandt, 4 & Kayden Smith, 5 (grandchildren of Steve & Lori Bleyle) put on

their crowns at the Main Street parade at the Momence Glad fest this year!

And they made the paper!

I Never Knew!

Featuring PCSC Production Control!

by Amary Tisdale

Amary Tisdale, Jessica Jennings, Bob Meltzer, Alesia Gibson, Gregg Jenkins & Jeff Tisdale!

PCSC's Production Control currently includes 6 people, Bob Meltzer, Amary

Tisdale, Jessica Jennings, Gregg Jenkins, Jeff Tisdale, and Alesia Gibson. When

PCSC first opened in January 1997 there was only one person in Production Control, that would be yours truly, Amary Tisdale. As

that year went on we had someone, Bob Meltzer, from PC Bradley traveling back and

forth every 3 weeks until he became full time at PCSC in January 1998. When Bob accepted this responsibility he became the

2nd person hired in Production Control.

In 2000 Bob decided we needed additional help to head up our newly formed safety

program (1st Responders), ISO, and handle our Facility Management issues in the shop.

With over 20 years of manufacturing experience Gregg Jenkins was the perfect person for this job and he became the 3rd person hired in Production Control. There

were a few people between 2000 and 2011 to come and go in production control as a result of the up and down economy over

those years.

With Bob's additional duties and PCSC growing quickly back then, in April of 2001 he promoted the stockroom supervisor at

that time, Jeff Tisdale, to Production Coordinator. When Jeff accepted this

responsibility he became the 4th person in Production Control at PCSC.

In 2011 with the additional workload in the front office and Production, Jessica

Jennings was hired to assist Amary. She became our 5th person hired in Production

Control at PCSC

Hats off to our wonderful customers for keeping us so busy in 2013. Jeff Tisdale's daily duties became over whelming and he

was in need of a Production Assistant. Thanks to our Purchasing Dept. looking for

someone to hire around that same time, Jeff found the perfect person to help him out.

With 5 plus years of manufacturing/purchasing experience

Alesia Gibson was the one for the job and the 6th person hired in Production Control.

With the expertise of the 6 people above, nothing is impossible!!

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Who's Desk is it?

What did you do on your Summer Vacation?

Keith & Valerie Birge visited San Juan Islands, Wash. State

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Jim Aubertin took a trip to Garden of the Gods in Southern IL

Bob Meltzer landed this Mahi Mahi on his recent Atlantic Ocean Fishing Trip!

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Megan Grant and her son, Joaquin, visited her cousin, Sam. in Oregon to celebrate in his wedding.

They climbed to the very top of Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon! (620 feet)

Kirk Kempen retires after 39 years with Peddinghaus!

In 1975, gasoline was 44 cents per gallon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, Saturday Night

Live debuted, Jaws was in the theaters, Bill Gates created the company Microsoft, but

most importantly...Kirk Kempen began working at Manco Manufacturing!

Kirk has been a solid staple of this company and has been a key employee in the

development of new products from the beginning. During his tenure he has been involved in the development of every CNC

machine we’ve built in our history – from the old beam punchlines and TDK drills to the

PeddiWriter and beveling plate machine. He is known throughout the industry as the developer of Peddimat software and has travelled the world supporting or products

and representing Peddinghaus. His uncanny troubleshooting skills and dry

humor will be greatly missed.

A retirement dinner party was held in the Peddi Cafe on Tuesday, August 19th, where

Kirk was honored by management and fellow employees who will miss him dearly.

We wish Kirk & Kim the best of luck in their sunny new Arizona home!

Kim & Kirk

Carl Schilling & Kirk

2 original members of the "Dream Team"

Star Trek gift to "Admiral Kirk" from his co-

worker and friend, Wayne Dehay

Running with your daughter by Cheryl Werner

As our children become teenagers, there is less and less they want to do with their parents.

Fortunately, I found running with my daughter Lauren a great bonding experience. Our times are not the greatest, but we run for the fun of it. Sometimes the fun involves bacon, sometimes it

involves mud & crazy obstacles, or a tasty beverage at the end of the race. We don't always get a t-shirt or a medal, but we will

always have the lasting memories between a mother and a daughter.

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Where in the World is Keith?

PC Engineering summer interns, Trey Datweiler & Devin Runner fight to the death

on their last day of summer to determine who will be afforded the chance to return in

2015!

In the end it was a draw!

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Who's Toolbox is it?

Getting to Know Your Team Member

Amary Tisdale, PCSC

Amary Tisdale has been a "fixture" at PCSC from the beginning! Prior to starting at PCSC in January 1997, she had been working for an independent insurance company with no benefits. Our benefit

package drew her in, along with the opportunity to learn and advance.

When she's not at work, Amary loves spending her time with her husband, Chuck,

her high school sweetheart hubby of 20 years, and her 2 boys, Austin &

Carson....never a dull moment with her boys! She enjoys watching football and

fishing with all of her boys. The family has an Olde English Bulldog named Dottie & a

dwarf hamster named Cornchip! Movies? A Walk to Remember, Pretty Woman. Food? Fried Pork Chops! Book? The Fifty Shades

of Grey Trilogy.

My grandmother would remind us daily, "Manners will take you were money won't."

It has always stuck with me.

Amary is the "heart" of PCSC. We are grateful she has been with us for 17 years and she is looking forward to the next 17!

Getting to Know Your Team Member

Eric Carroll, PC Stockroom

Meet Eric Carroll of the PC Stockroom! Eric started at Peddinghaus in 2011. He had

studied AutoCAD and applied in the hopes of pursuing a drafting position, however, he currently serves as an important member of

our S & R team!

During his off hours, Eric skateboard's, does his best to support the local art & music

communities, along with creating costumes & Halloween props. He plays drums and bass guitar and can also do a little break

dancing, although he says not when asked. (Let's remember this for the Christmas party)

Congratulations to Eric on his recent engagement to his girlfriend of 5 years, April

LaReau! He doesn't currently own any pets, however he's begging for an English

Bulldog! I'm sensing a theme here! Movie? Braveheart. Food? Cheeseburgers. Books?

What are books? He believes in "Always give people the benefit of the doubt."

Thanks Eric for sharing a bit of your story with us and congratulations again on your

engagement! Glad you are part of our team!

Focus on Safety

by Brian Corbett

Unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of injury-related death in the

United States for children ages 5 to 19. Teenagers are now at greatest risk. Teens have a death rate twice that of younger children and account for half of all child pedestrian deaths.

• Put your phones down when driving. • Reduce speeds in school zones and

areas near schools. • Follow the rules around school buses.

• Look out for kids on bikes and skateboards.

If you would like to read more on school zone safety; check out the link below. Check out www.Safekids.org for more on this subject.

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Where in the World is Bob?

Geek Speek!

by Shad Taylor

Hands Free Car Visor SpeakerPhones (BlueTooth)

With a visor speaker you no longer have any need to touch your mobile phone while driving. Drivers can communicate on the road without

touching their mobile phones, making and receiving calls and accessing information using

only their voice. Range of cost for these products are $40 - $60. Look them up and start

driving safe.

Thanks Shad! This is a great partner to our Back to School Safety Article!

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Congratulations to our Consumables Dept for $383,983.73 in July Sales!

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So what is a nice German boy to do when Germany beats France in the World Cup?? Well, stand on his head of course! Just ask Norm Becker who could

barely contain his excitement!

Here are our new Peddi Babies!

Welcome Kevin Kruz Woods, son of Kevin & Kelly Woods!

7/23/14, 7lbs 12oz's, 20.5 inches

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Introducing Carter Wayne Sirak, grandson of Ben Turner!

7/25/14, 8lbs 1oz, 21 in

Welcome Landon Lewis, Grandson of Mary Lewis!

6/25/14, 7lbs, 19 inches

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Introducing Vincent Robert Schulteis, son of April & Gentan Schulteis!

(April has chosen to be a stay at home mommy. We miss her and wish her the best!)

7/8/14, 8lbs 6oz, 20 inches

MORE BABIES!!

Introducing Wyatt Funk, grandson of Sherri Funk!

5/28/14, 8lbs 5ozs, 20 inches

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Welcome Elisabeth Mary Lundmark (Ella), daughter of Brian & Lauren

Lundmark

8/20/14, 8 lbs, 21 inches

"I jumped out of a perfectly good plane!"

Megan Grant taking the plunge with Skydive Greater at the Kankakee

Greater Airport!

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Where in the world is Nick?

Remember When?

Remember When?

Steve Merrill & Steve Bleyle attending

Scott Merrill's wedding!

Remember When?

Top photo is the 1989 Class 8A Basketball Runner Up State Champs!

Lower photo is the Wichert Grade School Kindergarten class of 1980-81

There are 4 employees who appear in each of these photos.....can you spot

them?

RAGBRAI by Duane Bates

Anyone want to go for a bike ride? That's precisely what I did from July 20-26. I rode 485 miles as part of

RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. This was the 42nd year for RAGBRAI

and it is the oldest and longest bike ride anywhere in the world. Along with about 10,000 other cyclists, I

pedaled my way across northern Iowa. The beginning of the week was hot and humid with heat indexes up to 102 but the rest of the week was cooler with some

rain and wind.

This was my first time on RAGBRAI and I found it to be quite fun. On the 22nd, I did my first century-ride, doing 110 miles in one day. Thankfully, the wind was

with me that day.

People sometimes ask, "How can you ride that far?" The answer, get on your bike and just start pedaling. Don't think about the distance, just enjoy the ride and

the scenery around you.

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We had a little visitor out back

Photo by Jeff Marcotte

Speaking of Bike Rides,

it's the Berlin Bike Tour!

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Where in the world is this guy?

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Date to Remember!

Next Bradley Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 8th, 7am - noon

Welcome New Employees! April

Stephen A. Bleyle, PC Machine Shop

Rodney Ponton, PC Check Out Dept.

Matt Posanka, PC Panel Shop

May

Michael Gabrielson, PC Machine Shop

David Green, PCSC Weld Shop

Devon Thompson, PCSC Weld Shop

Josh Battles, Inside Service

Neal Ryan, PC Assembly

Ernest Rush, PCSC Assembly

Antonio Velasquez, PC Stockroom

Dalton Petersen, PC Machine Shop

June

Steven Nuccio, PC Assembly

Norberto Donnet, Field Service

Johnny Wilson, PCSC Stockroom

Rachel Irps, Peddi Cafe

Dale Daggett, Field Service

Randy Shepherd, Field Service

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Remember When Answer:

Appearing in both photos,

George Sirois # 00, Steve (Smitty) Smith # 50, Tim Douglas #13 and Brian DeYoung, Coach Assistant!

Can you find them in the kindergarten picture?

Service Award Employees! April

John Lockliear, PCSC Weld Shop, 5 years!

Dave DeCarlo, Inside Service, 25 Years!

Fred LaFine, PC Weld, 20 Years!

May

Rick Pollock, Inside Service, 25 Years!

Eric Simek, PC Engineering, 10 Years!

Tim Douglas, Inside Sales, 20 Years!

June

James Faford, PC Machine Shop, 15 Years!

Anthony Ricketts, PC Machine Shop, 5 Years!

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Where in the World Answers!

Where in the world is Nick? Both of Nick Hajewski's photo's where taken at the dam in Wasserkreig, Germany. The damn was bombed during WWII, depleting the German water supply. The padlocks are placed at the dam by couples who write their name and lock them onto the damn signifying their bond!

Where in the world is Keith? Keith Birge was on a little side trip in South Africa, 2010. He is third from the right INSIDE the cage!

Where in the world is Bob? Bob Chisholm is not on a mountain top in Nepal, he is actually at a wax museum in Sydney, Australia

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Who's Desk is it? - It's Greg Carpenters Desk!

Who's Toolbox is it? - It's Ernest Rush's toolbox, PCSC Assembly!

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Thank you to all of our contributors!

Next issue November 2014!