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| 05/12 | Brighton-Best International is Now Open in Dubai! BBI is excited to announce the opening of our newest location in Dubai, UAE! This expansion strengthens our global network and brings faster access and support to customers in the Middle East region. | |
| 05/01 | Brighton-Best International is proud to announce that Jodi Kosinski, Account Manager from BBI-Detroit has received our May High Five Award for her exceptional attention to detail and proactive approach in improving our processes. Jodi saw something wrong and pointed it out so we can fix it. This is the spirit of the High Five Award. Our employees are what makes BBI the BEST. Congratulations, Jodi! | |
| 04/15 | BBI-Atlanta/Suwanee has received the Suwanee, Georgia BEST of 2025 award. Recognized for outstanding customer satisfaction from recent online reviews by our customers. Congratulations BBI-Atlanta team! |
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| 04/02 | We are thrilled to announce that Erica Novak, our Repack Supervisor from BBI Cleveland, has won April’s High Five Award! Thanks to Erica's innovative thinking, we are implementing a new change in our warehouse procedures. Erica's idea will help our warehouse teams place items in the correct locations faster and more efficiently, making our processes smoother and more accurate. |
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| 03/04 | We are thrilled to announce that Jodi Warner, Account Manager from BBI-Cleveland has been awarded the March High Five Award for her outstanding contribution to improving our Message Center. Jodi’s suggestion significantly streamlined our workflow across all departments. This enhancement helps keep the Message Center updated and clean, allowing us to focus on more important information that need our attention. Jodi's innovative idea has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of our operations, and we are grateful for her dedication and insight. Please join us in congratulating Jodi on this well-deserved recognition! |
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| 02/18 | BBI is excited to announce that Jennifer Lin has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Dallas Location. Jennifer has been an invaluable part of our team as operations manager for many years, showing exceptional expertise, leadership, and dedication to our company’s success. Jennifer’s promotion is well-earned, and we know that she will continue to be successful in her new role. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on her new role! Jennifer may be reached at jlin@brightonbest.com. | |
| 02/14 | Brighton-Best International is proud to announce that Ironclad Performance Wear is now an official member of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). | |
| 02/04 | BBI is excited to announce that one of our talented employees Rebecca Castillo, Shipping Manager from BBI-Dallas has been honored with the High Five Award for her exceptional contribution to improving our shipping systems. This award recognizes BBI employees who come up with game-changing ideas across all departments. At Brighton-Best International (BBI), our employees are our greatest asset, and their innovative ideas drive our success. Join us in celebrating Rebecca in this great achievement and the continuous pursuit of excellence at BBI! | |
| 01/30 | Team Australia is thrilled to announce that BBI-AU has been honored with the KONNECT Supplier of the Year Southern Region 2024 award! This remarkable achievement is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. A huge thank you to Lucie Rushton and her incredible team in Australia for their unwavering support and collaboration. This award highlights their exceptional performance and sets a new benchmark in the industry. |
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| 01/15 | BBI is excited to announce the successful completion and relocation of our new Edmonton location in Alberta, Canada. This state-of-the-art facility has doubled our storage capacity and is equipped with everything needed to ensure a safe, efficient, and user-friendly environment for both office and warehouse staff. To learn more email edmonton@brightonbest.com. | |
| 01/14 | Brighton-Best International is thrilled to announce some exciting promotions at BBI as we kick off 2025 and celebrate our 100th anniversary!
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| 01/08 | BBI is excited to announce that Alfonso Paniagua, Regional Manager from BBI-Dallas, has successfully completed and passed the final exam to earn the esteemed Certified Fastener Specialist (CFS) designation from the Fastener Training Institute (FTI). This certification is the most noteworthy measurement of technical aptitude for fastener professionals. For more information on how to achieve the Certified Fastener Specialist certification, please visit www.fastenertraining.org | |
| 01/07 | Brighton-Best International proudly announces that George Hunt III, Regional Manager at BBI-Chicago, has successfully passed the final exam to earn the prestigious Certified Fastener Specialist (CFS) designation from the Fastener Training Institute. For details on how to achieve the Certified Fastener Specialist certification, please visit www.fastenertraining.org | |
| 01/02 | BBI is thrilled to announce that Hebert Maldonado, Account Manager from BBI-Atlanta has been awarded the High Five Award for his outstanding contribution, to automate our internal return process for the MRA, QA and Sales dept. This will streamline our processes and ensure better tracking and resolution. Please join us in congratulating Hebert on this well-deserved recognition and for his valuable contribution to our continuous improvement efforts. | |
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| 12/11 | Brighton-Best International would like to congratulate Melissa Rider, Branch Manager from BBI-Detroit for taking the final exam and passing to become a Certified Fastener Specialist (CFS) from the Fastener Training Institute. For more information on how you can become a Certified Fastener Specialist please visit www.fastenertraining.org |
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| 12/09 | Brighton-Best International is proud to announce that our very own Mike White, Regional Manager for the Northeast, has been nominated and elected as Vice Chairman of the Fastener Industry Coalition (FIC). We are thrilled to celebrate Mike's outstanding achievement and dedication to the industry! The Fastener Industry Coalition (FIC) is a collaborative association of regional and national fastener organizations focused on the distribution, manufacture, and importation of fasteners, as well as providing services to the fastener industry. Learn more about FIC at fastenercoalition.org |
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| 12/02 | Great news! Jennifer Cajas, Sales/Freight Claimant from BBI-Chicago has won the BBI December High Five Award for her innovative idea that will significantly streamline our return processes and save valuable time. Big congrats to Jennifer! Her creativity and hard work are truly appreciated at Brighton-Best International. | |
| 11/15 | Congratulations to George Hunt III, Regional Manager from BBI-Chicago, on his nomination and election as Treasurer of the Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) for 2025. George has been a dedicated board member of the MWFA for many years, and we are thrilled to celebrate his re-election on the board. For more information about the MWFA, please visit www.mwfa.net. BBI would like to congratulate Kimberly Arnold, Branch Manager for BBI-Cleveland, on her nomination and election as Recording Secretary of the North Coast Fastener Association (NCFA) for 2025. Kim is truly a dedicated board member of the NCFA the association. For more information about the NCFA, please visit www.ncfaonline.com. |
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| 11/12 | American Fastener Journal Reveals 2024 International Fastener Expo Best Booth Award Winners The team at American Fastener Journal is proud to recognize Brighton-Best International for going above and beyond as the BEST booth. Congratulations to all our winners! Read the full article at American Fastener Journal: November/December 2024. Congratulations to Ironclad Performance Wear for winning the 2024 Global Media Award at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. To learn more about this award winning glove visit: IRONCLAD PERFORMANCE WEAR LAUNCHES PURPOSE BUILT GLOVE FOR SEARCH & RESCUE - Ironclad Performance Wear BBI is excited to announce the successful completion and relocation of our new Perth facility in Bayswater, Western Australia. This state-of-the-art facility has tripled our storage capacity and is equipped with everything needed to ensure a safe, efficient, and user-friendly environment for both office and warehouse staff. |
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| 11/11 | BBI is proud to congratulate Krista Osborne, Account Manager for BBI-Cleveland, on her nomination and election as Vice President of the North Coast Fastener Association (NCFA) for 2025. Krista has been a dedicated board member of the NCFA for many years, and we are thrilled to celebrate her achievements within the association. For more information about the NCFA, please visit www.ncfaonline.com. | |
| 11/01 | We are thrilled to announce that Annette Hubbard, Account Manager from BBI-Charlotte is our High Five Award winner for November! Her innovative thinking and dedication have made a significant impact on our team on the way BBI handles rod.
Join us in celebrating Annette’s achievement and her commitment to excellence. Keep up the great work, Annette! |
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| 10/01 | BBI is thrilled to announce that Stewart Weese, warehouse manager from BBI-Tampa is the recipient of the October High Five Award at Brighton-Best International! Stewart’s innovative approach has significantly enhanced our operational efficiency. His contributions have streamlined our warehouse processes, saving valuable time and reducing potential errors. This proactive approach not only speeds up our workflow but also ensures that our products are ready for distribution more quickly and accurately. Stewart’s work exemplifies the kind of excellence that makes BBI the BEST. Congratulations, Stewart, and thank you for your outstanding work! |
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| 09/04 | Congratulations to Nora Hluz, Assistant Branch Manager from BBI Santa Fe Springs, our September High Five Award Winner! Nora has been a pivotal force in supporting multiple branches with her invaluable suggestions week after week. Her innovative contributions have significantly enhanced our systems and processes. We are deeply grateful for Nora’s dedication and her instrumental role in driving continuous improvement at BBI. Please join us in celebrating Nora’s well-deserved recognition! |
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| 08/05 | Brighton-Best International proudly announces Ryatt Jensen, Texas Warehouse Manager at Ironclad Performance Wear, as our August High Five Award Winner! Ryatt’s exceptional contributions have transformed BBI’s processes by noticing inefficiencies in everyday work that lead to updates in our warehouse locations. Suffice it to say, Ryatt is a problem-solving superstar! Let’s celebrate Ryatt’s dedication and commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Ryatt! Keep making our team the BEST! |
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| 07/26 | Brighton-Best International is thrilled to announce that MaKayla White, daughter of Mike White, Regional Sales Manager from BBI-New Jersey was awarded three distinct scholarships by the South East Fastener Association (SEFA), New England Fastener Distributor Association (NEFDA) and the Metropolitan Fastener Distributor Association (MFDA). These scholarships will help cover tuition and fees at Gannon University’s accelerated Doctoral of Occupational Therapy program. A six year track that allows incoming freshmen to complete their bachelors and doctoral studies. While attending Gannon she will be participating on the university’s acrobatics and tumbling team, which is currently ranked #3 in the US behind Baylor and Quinnipiac. BBI wishes Ms. White all the best in her future endeavors. For more information or to apply for the 2025 scholarship please visit www.mfda.us, www.nefda.com and www.thesefa.com. |
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| 07/01 | Brighton-Best International celebrates Erik Johansen, Account Manager from BBI-Chicago for earning the July High Five Award. His brilliant idea transformed our shipping process, streamlining it for efficiency and accuracy. His dedication to improving our functions and processes sets an inspiring example for all. | |
| 06/25 | It is with great excitement that we announce to you the appointment of Mr. Alvaro Najera to Regional Warehouse Manager, Chicago. Alvaro brings a wealth of operational and logistical expertise to the BBI Chicago Team having worked at the Vertex, Carol Stream facility in similar capacity. Please join us in welcoming Alvaro Najera to the TEAM. We are confident that his leadership and vision will greatly contribute to our success. |
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| 06/03 | Brighton-Best International celebrates Eric Johansen, from BBI-Chicago for earning the June High Five Award. His innovative solution has revolutionized our shipping process, leading to enhanced precision and customer satisfaction. We commend Eric for his outstanding contribution to our logistics success. | |
| 05/31 | Brighton-Best Int'l and Parker Fasteners have teamed up to provide American made product to the market, as Rosa Hearn explains domestic stainless sockets stock is now available at BBI (13:18). on Fully Threaded Podcast at www.fullythreadedradio.com | |
| 05/13 | Brighton-Best International is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Merchant to the position of Branch Manager, Dallas, Texas. Jason’s enthusiasm for our customers and his attention to detail make him the perfect candidate for this role. Jason has proven to be a valuable member of the Brighton-Best team. He has an extensive background with Ironclad and PPE products, as well as many years working with Brighton-Best. Please reach out to Jason and congratulate him. Jason can be reached at jmerchant@brightonbest.com. |
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| 05/01 | A round of applause for Jodie Humbert, our Account Manager at BBI-Dallas, for clinching the May High Five award for her idea in customer notification! The High Five award is a testament to the creative spirit of Brighton-Best International (BBI) employees who are leading the charge in innovative excellence. Jodie’s outstanding initiative this month has not only benefited our customers but also highlighted the value of having such dedicated individuals on our team. | |
| 04/09 | Brighton-Best International would like to congratulate Jon Searcy, Assistant Branch Manager from BBI-Portland for winning April’s 2024 High Five Award! Jon’s innovative suggestion has enhanced our existing processes. Jon made it easier for customers to generate quotes on all threaded rod and place orders. Let’s celebrate Jon’s achievement on this well-deserved recognition! | |
| 03/06 | Congratulations Tammy Cox of BBI-Dallas for being our March High Five Award winner. The “High Five” award acknowledges Brighton-Best International (BBI) employees whom come up with new and innovative ways to continue our organizational path towards excellence. BBI is fortunate to have TEAM members like Tammy who put forth a great idea to help our sales teams and our customers. | |
| 03/04 | Brighton-Best International is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Stocking to the position of Southeast Regional Manager. Tom is a Brighton-Best and industry veteran. He will bring his many years of fastener knowledge and experience to the region. While continuing his role in the Nashville territory, Tom will expand his responsibility into the southeast. Tom looks forward to working with the southeast BBI team and customer base, continuing Brighton-Best International’s tradition of exemplary service our customers have come to expect. Please join us in welcoming Tom to the southeast region. Tom can be reached at tstocking@brightonbest.com Brighton-Best International is excited to announce the promotion of Alfonso Paniagua to the position of Southwest Regional Manager. Alfonso brings many years of experience in the fastener industry and has a proven track record and enthusiasm for our customers. Alfonso has been the Dallas Branch Manager for many years, making him a natural choice for Regional Manager. He will continue to represent BBI in his new role as Southwest Regional Manager overseeing the Dallas and Houston territories. Please join us in congratulating Alfonso on his new promotion; and we wish him success moving forward. You may reach Alfonso at apaniagua@brightonbest.com |
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| 02/22 | Listen to Jun Xu, President of Brighton-Best International discuss the latest FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report with Mike McNulty (50:34) on Fully Threaded Podcast at www.fullythreadedradio.com | |
| 02/06 | Congratulations to Bill King, Technical Sales Manager from BBI-Dallas as our February’s High Five Award Winner. This new added feature will allow customers to view their quotes and place orders with ease and access greater information. We are grateful for Bill’s contribution to making BBI even better. Please join us in congratulating Mr. King on this well-deserved recognition! | |
| 01/09 | The 2024 High Five January Award goes to Parveen Gangaloo from BBI-Chicago for coming up with improvements and innovative ways to continue our organizational path towards excellence. Congratulations Parveen! Thank you for helping make BBI the BEST. | |
