Jack Richeson, CEO of Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. was recently awarded the Salmagundi Club Medal. The medal is awarded by the venerable New York art organization for exceptional service to the artist community and for furthering the ideals of the club. It was presented to Richeson in November at the Annual Dinner (which coincided with the 128th Annual Members Exhibition) by Everett Raymond Kinstler, a previous recipient. Other previous recipients of the Salmagundi Club Medal include Norman Rockwell and Odgen Pleisner.

Larson-Juhl Surpasses Donation Goal
Team members at Larson-Juhl’s Atlanta Support center recently surpassed their original goal of collecting 700 food items for the North Gwinnet Co-Op Food Pantry by contributing more than 5,000. The support center, located in Gwinnet County, Georgia, has been partnering with the Co-Op for more than three years with food drives and other fundraising efforts. During that time, Larson-Juhl has become the second largest donator to the charitable organization. The company’s most recent drive was the largest donation Larson-Juhl has made to date. “It’s times like these that make me especially thankful to be part of this team, positively impacting our local community,” said Larson-Juhl President and CEO Steve McKenzie.

Frameware Goes Green
In an effort to lead by example, Frameware will be one of the first companies in the industry to go green with the addition of solar panels to its New Jersey facility. The panels will reduce energy costs and those savings will be passed on to customers by keeping the company’s pricing competitive. Frameware is conscious of its environmental footprint and is taking the steps necessary to improve it. The solar panel installation is expected to be completed in January 2012.

Inmes Opens New Facility in NJ
Inmes-USA Inc., has announced plans to open offices and a warehouse in Lakewood, NJ. Inmes equipment has previously been sold on a limited basis within the U.S. as well as in 33 other countries. “After visiting the factory in Brazil and observing the commitment of Inmes Industrial, Ltda., management and employees to produce quality products, I decided to partner with this manufacturer, bringing their products to the U.S.,” said Mark Butwinski, president of Inmes-USA. Warranty and service will be performed by On-Site Maintenance Co., a national equipment service company.

Max Moulding Celebrates 20 Years
Max Moulding is marking the milestone of its 20th anniversary by thanking customers for their continued support with anniversary celebration at the 2012 WCAF Show in Las Vegas on January 30. Customers will receive additional savings with Show Specials on orders placed during the event, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Max Moulding booth. The first 50 customers with purchases of $100 will receive a Max Moulding 20th anniversary goodie bag and the opportunity to enter a raffle to win an Apple iPad 2.

Wiles Celebrates Decade with Wizard
Wendy Wiles recently celebrated a decade-long career at Wizard International. During her tenure with the company, Wiles has held marketing positions with an increasing level of responsibility. She is currently Wizard’s global marketing manager, managing domestic and international marketing efforts. Wiles also leads Wizard’s Product Marketing Group, an international cross-functional group of framing industry experts and product development professionals collaborating on new product requirements. “Not only am I fortunate to be in a position to utilize my passion for marketing, but I also have the opportunity to work with incredibly bright and talented professionals across the globe,” said Wiles.