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Charlie Leavitt Joins DSG To Head Up New Business Development
Charlie Leavitt has joined DSG and will take on a new business development role for the distributor. Specifically, Leavitt will serve as a business consultant for DSG and will work closely with electrical contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and commercial businesses in DSG's service area. He will work out of DSG's St. Paul, Minnesota, location.
Before joining DSG, Leavitt, a third-generation industry professional, served as president of an electrical distributor from 1980-1988, then was a partner in an independent lighting manufacturer's representative firm in Minnesota from 1988-2008. In addition, Leavitt has been an instructor for the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America for more than 25 years and also teaches at the University of Minnesota.
"We're very thrilled to bring Charlie on board," says Tom Rosendahl, president of DSG. "His extensive experience, network of business contacts and passion for our industry are sure to bring energy and big ideas to customers."
DSG & McGannon Plumbing Modernize Meters In Groton, South Dakota
This story was originally printed in the Groton Independent in June 2010. DSG is supplying the water meters for this project.
Water Meters Being Installed
Expect a phone call or a visit from McGannon Plumbing and the City of Groton as the water meters are being changed out. It is part of the stimulus program. Ryan Koehler (center) and Austin Blocker (right) have been hired by David McGannon (left) of McGannon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to change out the household meters this summer.
Koehler is holding the new meter with the transponder. A collector will be installed on the water tower this month which will communicate with the transponders in gathering meter readings. The system will also detect potential leakage allowing city hall to notify homeowners of possible leaky toilets, etc.
Changing out the meter takes about 20 minutes, if all goes well.
The remote on the outside of the house will not be removed. The homeowner can do that any time in the future and the homeowner can dispose of them.
Paul Kosel, Groton Independent
DSG In Mitchell, South Dakota Receives Community
Improvement Award
The Mitchell Chamber City Beautification Committee recently honored the Mitchell branch with a
2009 Community Improvement Award. The award was given to DSG for making a difference in the community by beautifying their building.
DSG Names Doug Moe as Minot Operations Supervisor
DSG and Wayne Trosen, Western Regional Manager for DSG, are pleased to announce that Doug Moe has been named Operations Supervisor for the Minot, ND branch.
Moe joined DSG in 1978 and has spent the last three years working in Inside Sales.
"Doug is a perfect fit for Operations Supervisor," says Trosen. "He's a long-time employee with a big-picture mentality, he knows our operations inside and out, and he has a great work ethic."
DSG Receives Award Of Excellence in Sales and Marketing
IMARK Group, Inc. recently honored DSG with the "Sales and Marketing Excellence Award" for 2009. The award is presented to an IMARK member company based on the following criteria:
? Committed to growing the sales of IMARK suppliers
? Consistently seeks opportunities to increase marketplace awareness and penetration
? Encourages and supports excellent working relationships with IMARK supplier's sales
organizations
? Effectively participates in new-product launches and sales promotions
? Effectively merchandises and displays products at the point of purchase
DSG wants to thank and congratulate all who participated in helping them win this award.
New DSG Facility Now Open In Rapid City, South Dakota
The Rapid City, SD branch has a new building located at 1936 Marlin Drive. With a total of 33,000
square feet of office and warehouse space, this new facility has separate city desk counters for
mechanical and electrical products. In addition, this building serves Rapid City customers with
waterworks and filtration products.
American Standard Champion 4 Toilet Takes Top Spot In Consumer Reports – And DSG's Got It!
According to the August 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, the American Standard Champion 4 is the
best of the best when it comes to toilets. The Champion 4 boasts power, quietness and thorough bowl
cleaning. It scored excellent in solid and liquid waste removal, and very good in noise and bowl
cleaning.*
For more information, contact your DSG sales representative.
*Overall score based on solid and liquid waste removal, bowl cleaning at 35 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure and
noise.
DSG Education Connection Fund Awards Scholarships To Area Students
DSG recently announced the winners of its DSG Education Connection Fund scholarship program. DSG is very proud to play a part in their continuing education, and we wish all of our recipients and others who wish to join the trade industries the best of luck in the future.
Click here to see our winners!
DSG Acquires Shelter Supply In Burnsville, Minnesota
DSG has expanded its product selection in the Twin Cities with the purchase of Shelter Supply, a well-respected distributor of HVAC products formerly located in Burnsville, Minnesota. Shelter Supply will become part of DSG's Mechanical Group and will operate out of DSG's St. Paul, MN location.
As a manufacturer's representative and master distributor for some of the nation's leading manufacturers of commercial and residential ventilation products, Shelter Supply has specialized in providing sustainable, energy-efficient solutions to HVAC contractors, home builders and remodelers since 1980. These products will now be sold under the name DSG. In addition, DSG will continue to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance with the application of innovative and eco-friendly building practices.
