Hanna Rubber Company

This week we found time to get together to celebrate the holidays and take an evening thanking our employees for all the work they do all year. We would like to wish all our customers, friends and fellow employees a safe and happy holiday!

Hanna Rubber will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th, to allow our employees to spend time with family and friends for Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our employees and the great job that they do at Hanna. We also are thankful for our customers and their support and trust in Hanna providing the products and service that they need. Have a happy Thanksgiving, safe travels and most of all be thankful for what you have.

We celebrated Thom Peterson's 30th anniversary with Hanna Rubber last week. Thom is part of our sales team and along with our other salesmen we have over 203 years of sales experience! Thanks for all you do at Hanna Thom and congratulations.

We recently completed a large bridge trough project for a local customer. These are used in an assortment of bridge projects for both local and state, and can be manufactured to any state specification. Our bridge troughs are custom made to any length, width, thickness, and configuration. A big shout out to AJ and Charlie, our production employees who did a great job on this.

We recently helped employees cool off from the summer heat with Kona Ice. Just another example of acknowledging that our employees matter and we should thank them every day.

It was back in 1988 that Todd Collene started working at Hanna Rubber Company. Who could have foreseen that, 36 years later, Todd would still be hard at work for that same company as Sales Manager? But that’s the way it worked out. Starting out in the hydraulics department, building assemblies, Todd quickly took on other responsibilities and moved up the ranks. In fact, Todd’s helping out at the counter turned into a full-time counter position. From there, that inside sales position turned into managing inside sales for a decade, then heading into outside sales. And now, he’s sales manager. His favorite part of the job? Todd likes setting up an order that proceeds through the shop and to the client flawlessly. “No kickbacks or questions? That’s glorious,” says Todd. Todd’s advice for those wanting to enter the industrial field is simple. “Start out and work the shops for a while. Know what’s going on out there, and what clients want, and how it’s created before you come inside to sell. Get out there and make a hose or cut a gasket or ship something. The biggest challenge is product knowledge.” Well said, Todd. And thanks for 36 years of exemplary dedication, each and every day.

Independence Day reminds us that independent thinkers, workers, and business people are what fuel this country’s industrial strength. And since we’re all part of that, let’s enjoy the day off and celebrate everything we love about the United States of America. #SingerIndustrial #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #Rewarding

FIFTY-FOUR YEARS of not just service, but superlative service, deserves some recognition—if not amazement. And that’s what Al Kelly of Hanna Rubber Company has earned. He’s seen it all. From using a pulley system with a coffee can to file orders—to today’s technology-driven computer world. (He’s website and keyword savvy, making tweaks to the Hanna Rubber site every day.) His philosophy is 100% in lock step with Singer Industrial’s customer-oriented outlook. “When I get an inquiry, I reply immediately and tell them, ‘I’m Al Kelly, and I’m on it.’” And he’s been “on it” in industrial rubber for 54 years. In fact, some have called him “The Godfather Of Gaskets.” So, how ‘bout a round of applause for a guy who is honestly too humble to accept it, but deserves it anyway, Al Kelly? #HannaRubber #SingerIndustrial #CustomerOriented #Integrity

Our new fiscal year started June 1st and we decided it was a good time to start our work new year resolutions. All employees that participated and submitted a new year resolution would be eligible for a drawing for some great prizes. We had a great turn out and some great resolutions. Our employees want to get better at what they do and that helps Hanna become a better company.

Singer Industrial Names Haberbosch As President, Holder New COO June 18, 2024 (Dallas, Texas) Today, Singer Industrial announced the appointment of a new company president. Pete Haberbosch, formerly Vice President of Business Development/Mergers & Acquisitions, was promoted to the position of president. Haberbosch is a 30-year veteran in the industrial field, with 10 of those years being at Singer Industrial. He managed several field business units before being promoted to Vice President of Business Development/Mergers & Acquisitions, where he managed Singer Industrial’s acquisition outreach. In addition, Chris Holder, formerly Vice President Of Operational Excellence, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Holder has 28 years of industrial business experience, with eight of those years working for Singer Industrial, serving in multiple operational roles. He was Director of Operations at Lewis-Goetz prior to joining Singer Industrial. “Our leaders have many years of experience, and a track record of accomplishment that has made them well-known and respected in our industry,” said Chairman Don Fritzinger. “Pete’s dedication to our core values, success in supporting our field operations, along with his leadership skills and industry background make him the perfect choice as Singer Industrial’s next president.” Moving forward, Haberbosch and Holder will work closely with Sam Petillo, President of the Rubber Products Division, and Scott Wojciak, President of the Fluid Power Division, as the commercial leaders of their respective business units. The remainder of the leadership team includes CHRO Natalie Curtis, CMO Rebecca Gummerson, and CFO Charlie Brown. About Singer Industrial Singer Industrial, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading industrial distributor in North America, with 100 locations, and over 1,500 employees specializing in the Industrial Rubber and Fluid Power Industries.