News and Events

The new marking device allows the operator to carry out a mark with a diameter of 30 mm

Responding to the request of a large international manufacturer of safety glass of having an identification mark larger than that guaranteed by the historic portable marking unit manufactured and sold by Fratelli Pezza, the Marker 101T, the R&D department of the Clusone company based has developed a new version of this product that allows to imprint on the surface of glass and mirrors a mark with a diameter of up to 30 mm, ensuring the same quality and sharpness of marking of the standard version M101T, which allowed to engrave a mark of maximum 25 mm.

The new Marker 301T version responds to the needs of those companies that are required to comply with dimensional standards imposed by the regulations or provisions of their industrial group, or simply those who, through the marking, must convey a large number of information while maintaining high sharpness of each word or number. With a view to continuous updating and improvement of its products, Fratelli Pezza has also equipped the machine with a new and more sensitive timer which, allowing the operator to set the duration of the sand jet with a range from 0 to 60 seconds, enables to further optimize the life of the stainless steel masks in which the customer's logo is engraved. Fratelli Pezza product range of marking equipment also includes two automatic devices of the Easymarker series, designed to be combined with vertical as well as horizontal glass working machines.

Contact SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror, Fratelli Pezza’s North American partner, for more information or a quote on one of these sandblasting or marking machines.  Make your marking process quicker and smoother. info@salemdist.com or 800.234.1982

Salem Distributing's CEO, Mike Willard, was recently interviewed on the USGlass Podcast about the glass industry during the current business climate.  Titled Glass Industry Podcast; the Coronavirus - with Mike Willard, the podcast looks at the COVID-19 crisis from the machinery standpoint.  Mike Willard shares how the company is faring and he reports on a special company milestone.  The full podcast can be listened to on USGlass Magazine's website by following the link below.

Glass Industry Podcast; the Coronavirus - with Mike Willard

SALEM Stone was planning to attend Coverings 2020 as an exhibitor.  Unfortunately due to recent circumstances, Coverings has decided to cancel their event this year.  We hope all of the Coverings staff stay safe and healthy and we look forward to exhibiting at Coverings 2021.

To learn more about why Periodic Maintenance is important, check out this article from the Door and Window Market Magazine:
 

Preventative Maintenance: Avoiding the Train Wreck
 

SALEM is here to help keep your equipment running smoothly with our Periodic Maintenance Program.  Maintaining your machinery can save you from costly downtime and expensive rebuilds. The purpose of the Periodic Maintenance Program (PMP) Agreement is to assess the condition of the machine, lubricate and calibrate the machine, and do basic operator and maintenance personnel training. Basic checks are performed to identify abnormal wear and broken or missing parts. The machine is greased and oiled at all greasing and oiling points. The SALEM technician goes over the basic functions of the machine with the operator, making sure they know how to run the machine properly.
 

BENEFITS OF A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PMP) AGREEMENT:

• Mitigate costly unscheduled downtime.
• Support from an experienced SALEM technician to keep equipment in good operating condition.
• Recurrent training provided for maintenance personnel and operators by an expert SALEM technician.
• Up to 33% discount on labor and travel for all jobs.
• Up to 8% discount on all related parts orders.
   

If you are interested in learning more or participating in SALEM's Periodic Maintenance Program, contact us today or give us a call at 1-800-234-1982. 

Salem is excited to announce the US branch of Bovone will open in 2020 close to Salem’s headquarters in NC.  The expansion to the US of the Italian company will streamline exchanges between the glass fabrication machinery manufacturer Bovone and its distributor-partner, Salem.   Within the product lifecycle management process, this move will make it easier and faster to integrate data for robotics, prepare and install machinery, and service customers in the entire North American market.

This expansion provides an enormous opportunity for Salem, through two of its divisions -SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror and SALEM Stone, to better serve customers and provide innovative machinery solutions to the glass and stone industries.  Doug Mangus, Machine Sales Director for Salem, states: “Bovone is known in the marketplace to be the heavyweight when it comes to glass processing equipment and robotics. Its expansion to the US will enable our teams to become more efficient and responsive in both sales and technical support.”

The intended benefit of the expansion is to significantly enhance Industry 4.0 development in which Salem has been involved for years.  Numerous robots and glass processing cells have been installed across the US reducing labor costs and risks for fabricators.  With forecasts of increased interest and sales into 2020, Mike Willard, CEO of Salem, says “Together on US soil, our companies can more fully leverage and integrate new and existing machinery with enhanced technology. This will benefit our customers in streamlined processes for faster production and little downtime -exactly what they’ve been asking for these past years. “

Salem, itself has recently grown with the acquisition of HHH Tempering Resources. With an expanded line of equipment and tooling offerings, along with a growing technical service and support presence, Salem is one of the largest companies of its kind in the industry.

About Elettromeccanica Bovone Srl

Elettromeccanica Bovone Srl, a family owned company founded in 1954, is known for its commitment to quality and constant innovation in the glass and natural/synthetic stone processing industries. From bevelers and edging machines to laminating lines and robots, Bovone has always stood for excellence and lasting value. Bovone is headquartered in Ovada, Italy.

SALEM DISTRIBUTING COMPANY ACQUIRES HHH TEMPERING RESOURCES

The Next Chapter of Delivering Success!

Salem Distributing Company, Inc. (Salem), headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC has announced its acquisition of HHH Tempering Resources, Inc., a glass industry technical team and fabrication machinery provider. Effective immediately, HHH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Salem.  With this move, Salem substantially increases its foothold in the flat glass industry it serves as SALEM Flat Glass & Mirror and it makes Salem the standout leader through its offerings of the largest equipment, supply and service lineup found in the glass industry. 

The acquisition is a strategic move in Salem’s greater vision of providing the glass industry with innovative solutions and unmatched service. CEO/Owner of Salem, Mike Willard, states: “Our core focus is to grow and enrich the quality of our employee-owners’ lives while delivering success to our customers. The acquisition of HHH will expand these efforts and help us achieve our goals of growing our company while staying customer focused, accountable and solution oriented.  We believe the great reputation for quality products and technical service that HHH has built is a fit for the Salem family.”

HHH will continue providing industry-leading glass tempering machinery and technical service. Mike Synon, HHH President/CEO as well as the rest of the HHH technical and leadership teams will stay intact.  Mike Synon is quoted saying: “We’re excited to join forces and become part of the Salem family. The entire HHH team looks forward to continue serving the needs of North American fabricators.”

HHH headquarters will relocate to Winston-Salem, NC following the acquisition.
 

About Salem Distributing Company, Inc.

Salem Distributing Company, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned certified company founded in 1934 with sales representatives and support staffs strategically located throughout the United States and Canada.  Salem is an industry leading supplier of glass fabrication equipment, materials and technical expertise. Building on a wealth of product and process knowledge unique to a single company, it remains on the cutting edge of innovation in the flat glass and mirror Industry. Salem is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC and maintains an office and warehouses in Santa Fe Springs, CA and Toronto -Ontario, Canada.

https://www.salemdist.com
 

About HHH Tempering Resources, Inc.

HHH Tempering Resources is an industry-leading team of U.S.-based glass tempering and fabrication experts with offices in Vancouver, WA and New Kensington, PA.  Since 1994, the team has provided top-quality glass tempering furnaces, installation and technical consulting. Glass fabricators across North America choose HHH for tempering furnaces, glass fabrication machinery and technical service.

https://hhhtempering.com/

Customer and Media contact:

Salem Distributing Company, Inc.
5901 Gun Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC  27103
Dan Reinhart, VP of Sales and Marketing
800.234.1982
info@salemdist.com

April 22nd, 2019

Salem’s National Sales Meeting concluded last week. It was great to have our Regional Account Managers at headquarters again in addition to other Salem staff and visiting vendors. Now the RAMs are back in the field ready to assist you with your fabrication needs!

With 2019 starting to get into full swing, Salem Distributing already has a big line up of events that we'll be attending for the first part of the year.  We'll have representatives to answer any questions you may have about your operation as well as some versatile and powerful machines to introduce to you.  You can't miss us!  Don't delay, register today!