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New Stone Digital Catalog

Big news from SALEM Stone! We just revamped and updated our Stone digital catalog. Check out our latest products and prices today!

SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror to present at GPAD

GPAD Event

January 19, 2017 - SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror will once again present at Glass Processing Automation Days (GPAD) in 2017. GPAD, the glass industry’s most exciting, educational, and informative event, offers a rare opportunity to see first-hand the latest user-friendly, comprehensive software integration systems alongside the most up-to-date and cutting-edge glass processing developments. GPAD is not a trade show but an annual two-day educational experience designed for glass fabrication industry leaders. It provides in-depth insight into the latest advances in glass fabrication equipment and software solutions in an up-close and personal setting unavailable anywhere else on the globe. This unique two-day journey, held in beautiful and historic New Orleans, Louisiana from March 14-15, 2017, promises to inspire both new glass fabricators as well as seasoned veterans of the glass industry.

The Bovone Robotics System (BRS) is the subject of SALEM’s presentation in 2017. The BRS is the answer to the need for more automation to increase production and to reduce labor costs and risks in glass fabrication facilities. This system revolutionizes glass handling with cutting-edge technology. The BRS brings a new level of production capability to the glass industry by providing automatic loading and unloading of vertical glass edgers. This may be done using a single robot in a small footprint, or a high production island may be built using 2 edgers with automatic wheel adjustment and 2 robots. The BRS is available in an array of configurations and can be custom designed to fit most any application to maximize productivity.

Turn On The Power With SALEM Flatglass and Mirror Showroom Opening

January 19, 2017 - We promised and the time is here! SALEM Flatglass & Mirror has opened the doors to our new Equipment Showroom in Winston-Salem, North Carolina! You now have the opportunity to watch high-tech equipment and tooling demonstrations and our machine and product engineers are available to discuss how you can increase efficiency, improve safety, and reduce costs. Come out and see it for yourself on February 9th and 10th!

Helping Customers Affected by Historic Flooding

August 23, 2016 - Salem Distributing Company, Inc., a 100% employee owned company with headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC, is reaching out to customers in the flood ravaged areas of Louisiana. Through our divisions, SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror and SALEM Stone, sales and service representatives began calling and emailing customers last week to find ways we may help them recover from the devastation that occurred. Whether directly affected or not, our glass and stone fabrication customers face the possibility of long term hardship from downtime or physical loss and SALEM wants to help. From salvaging existing equipment and supplies, or rebuilding shops with quick access to new machines and product, we understand the need to get on with business and make a living.

Our aim is to offset some of the costs experienced as our customers recover and to aid them in taking care of their existing or increased business. SALEM has stepped up and is offering discounts on supply orders as well as free freight in most instances. The assistance will remain in effect through the month of November as we know this recovery will be a lengthy process.

SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror and SALEM Stone also sell an extensive line of new and pre-owned fabrication and new material handling equipment and may be able to help with the rebuild of damaged machines.

If you are affected by this disaster, please contact us directly. Let us know what questions you have or if we may help in any way. We are here to support you. It is just another way we deliver success.

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SALEM Awards Territory

Salem Distributing Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Serban Cornicioiu to additional territories in the Northeast US. Specifically, Serban will add Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont to his existing territories of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

In his expanded position as Regional Account Manager, Serban will be responsible for maintaining existing customer relationships and developing new prospects and additional flat glass and stone fabrication supply and machine sales. His territory, now covering the entire Northeast region for SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror and SALEM Stone, will continue to be serviced through our east coast corporate office located in Winston-Salem, NC.

Serban brings numerous years of knowledge and successful sales experience in tooling, supplies, service, and machinery for both the stone and glass industries. We commend Serban’s proven track record for success and are confident in his ability to develop his new territory and deliver formulas for success to his customers. Being based out of New York, NY, Serban’s territory knowledge, drive to succeed, and persistence will serve him and the company very well in this expanded sales role.

About Salem Distributing- Salem Distributing Company, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned International Company with a support staff of over 50 employee owners in the corporate offices in Winston Salem, NC. In addition, sales staff is strategically located throughout the United States and Canada and warehouses are maintained in Winston Salem, NC; Los Angeles, CA; and Toronto, CA.

Salem Distributing Company successfully provides equipment, supplies, industry experience service and support for four distinct industries as SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror, SALEM Stone, SALEM Vision and SALEM Advanced Surfaces. With Salem, it is not just about machinery and supplies. It is also about providing Knowledge, Service, and Value to our customers. Your success is our success and we deliver that every day.

Salem Distributing Company, Inc. Appoints New Regional Account Manager

Growth in Surfacing Industries Necessitates Strengthening Resources

Winston-Salem, NC- Salem Distributing Company, Inc. announces that Bill Davidson has joined the company to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts. Bill Davidson comes with a wealth of experience within the stone fabrication industry, having spent the last sixteen years with Stone Boss Industries, National Abrasives, Western Tool & Supply - in that order, and where Bill was instrumental in acquiring numerous large and small accounts. Joining Salem to cover the Northern California and Nevada territories, Bill can continue his success in stone and add glass fabrication and precision advanced surfacing to his repertoire. Bill joins Salem as a Regional Account Manager to continue Salem’s success providing machinery, supplies and services to many of the top companies in U.S. located in his territory. Bill comments “I am excited to start a new challenge within Salem Distributing and look forward to working with the team to further develop their already extensive product and service suite. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on top quality products and service.” Dan Reinhart, VP of Sales and Marketing said, “Bill’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge has already made him a key addition to the Salem Distributing Company family. We view his appointment as a sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our industries. Our new machinery and products and the increasing demand from our customers led us to look for an addition to our team who will fit in with our philosophy of improvement and exceptional service, and it is very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Bill’s caliber to fill this position. I’m confident that Bill will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our customers.”

About Salem Distributing Company:

Salem Distributing Company, Inc. is a wholesale distributor providing the best solutions to customers in the surface preparation industries. We do this with superior knowledge, service, and products (machines and supplies) for the following industries:
• Glass - Architectural, Commercial and Residential
• Stone - Marble and Granite for Commercial and Residential Applications
• Ophthalmic - Applications Primarily for Eyeglasses
• Precision - Polishing Applications for High End Optics
• Machinery - Associated with all industries
Salem is a 100% Employee Owned Company with corporate headquarters and showroom located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Salem is strategically located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico and maintains other warehouses and facilities in Los Angeles, California and Ontario, Canada.

Contact Salem:

800.234.1982 ~ info@salemdist.com

News - Virginia Foxx Visits Salem

May 9, 2016 - On her way back to D.C., Congresswoman Virginia Foxx visited with SALEM Distributing Company, Inc. of Winston-Salem, NC. Salem, joined by fellow employee owned company, Computer Credit, Inc. -also of Winston-Salem, discussed the beneficial impact of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) on employees, communities and government.

There is overwhelming evidence that ESOP companies are more productive, profitable and more sustainable. During economic downturn, ESOP companies were four times more likely to retain jobs and during the Great Recession the Federal government recognized substantial savings when compared to foregone tax payments by laid off employees of conventionally owned companies. For every $1 in tax expenditures to promote employee stock ownership, the Federal government collected $13 in taxes! Also, more than half of ESOP companies have two retirements plans and average account balances for these employees are much higher than data reported for average 401(k) accounts.

Asked to consider support for H.R 2096 -Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015, Congresswoman Foxx shared her enthusiasm to support employee owned companies and revealed a few statistics from her ESOP research as well. She encouraged everyone to stay involved and contact her for a visit to her office in D.C.!

SALEM was awarded the 2016 Company of the Year by the Carolinas Chapter of the ESOP Association for commitment and pride in promoting our ESOP.