Quarterly Newsletter 6th Edition November 2012
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What’s news at Synergy New Name The buying group division of Synergy Business Systems is now “Synergy Construction & Industrial Supply Group”. This change has been implemented to better describe what we do as a buying group. The new Synergy Construction & Industrial Supply Group Logo is below. If you need a high res copy of it for any reason please contact Cheryl.
The Synergy data management + e-commerce logo will still be used for data management division of Synergy Business Systems.
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What’s news at Synergy New Members October
Nepean Tools - Jamisontown, NSW
November
SMRH Australia - Old Beach, TAS
Suncoast Bolts & Fasteners - Warana, QLD
All Trades Equipment - Lismore, NSW
Synergy now has 26 Members with 38 Locations New Preferred Suppliers September Davmar - Commercial Building Products Impact Office Supplies - All things stationary, consumables, packaging and office furniture MJ Fasteners - kits for the construction, automotive and farming industries
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What’s news at Synergy New Preferred Suppliers October Simpson Strong Tie - timber connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, anchors and lateral-force resisting systems Torchmaster - Welders, Welding Accessories and Consumables Rightquip - Scaffworx scaffolding
November EHI Australia - distributor of Industrial and Domestic wheels, castors and general hardware MacNaught - designer and distributor of grease guns, oil & fuel pumps, hose reels and flow meters
This brings the number of Preferred Suppliers up to 91
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference - Building Stronger Relationships 15-19th August 2012
By the Numbers 47 Suppliers 50 Trade Show Booths 146 Attendees on the Trade Show Floor 148 for the Gala Dinner on Friday night OVER $500,000 in orders placed at the Trade Show By all accounts a resounding success!
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Wednesday 15th Evening - Meet and Greet - Pier Bar
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Thursday 16th - Members Meeting - Lagoon Room Perry gave us a run down on what Synergy has been up to and we’re we are heading.
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Shawn and Zane from Pferd spoke about their products and general safety when using abrasives.
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Phil and Rakesh from Powers showed us the plans for their new QLD distribution centre and introduced new products to us.
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Thursday 16th - Members Meeting - Afternoon Activity After a bite to eat we were off to play at Blazing Saddles There were quads
..there were horses
...and there was wildlife
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference There was much fun and frivolity on the quads
..and just a little bit of dust...
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference ...and a much more sedate pace on the horses
‌..for some‌..
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference ...a quick stop to look at the Global branch
Thanks to Paul, Blue and the team for their hospitality. 13
2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference ...and then there was dinner‌ Meat... Meat...
And more meat...
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Apparently there was also dessert‌
...it was a great evening
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Friday 17th - Trade Show - Event Floor
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Friday 17th - Members & Suppliers Dinner - Ballroom
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Perry thanked everyone for their support and the Synergy prizes were drawn.
Phil Digby from Powers drew the Members Passport Prize 2 flights valued at $1200 WINNER - Shane Irwin CDA Eastland Trade Supplies
Zane Bendix from Pferd drew the Members Purchase Prize 2 flights valued at $1200 WINNER - Omar Hasan Terrace Trading
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Sergeant At Arms Each event we have a Sergeant At Arms who keeps us all in line. We all receive fines for various things over the course of the event and at the end of the event all fines are collected and donated to a charity of the groups choosing. This year the charity selected was a cause dear to our heart. One of our own, Glen Lowein (CDA Eastland Trade Supplies) and his partner Donna. A few weeks before the Trade Show, Donna was struck down with a blood clot in her spinal column that paralysed her. Glen has been unable to work so the Synergy Members decided that all the money from the Sergeant At Arms would go to Glen and Donna. On top of the fines, a tin was passed around to collect further contributions, and a spontaneous auction occurred at the Gala Dinner. A huge thanks needs to go out to Ben McEntee - The Building Connection, for being the driving force behind this cause and being the evenings auctioneer.
We would also like to thank all the Suppliers who at the spur of the moment donated goods to the auction (details on the next page) and to both Members and Suppliers who bid on the Auction lots and dug deep into their wallets for notes and loose change. 19
2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference Sergeant At Arms Cont... The Auction Lot # 1 - Paslode Nail Gun, SP Tools Motor Sport Socket Set, 2 x Bosch Bar Fridges. $1750 - Paul Phillips - Global Fasteners Lot # 2 - Ramset Dyna Drill, Tridon Chisel Merchandiser, Dewalt 18v Lithium Impact Driver, Powers iPad, CDA 2 nights at Crown Plaza Hunter Valley, Vineyard tours and flight for 2. $2600 - JR de Villecourt - Chemtools Lot # 3 - Pferd Burr & Hole Saw Kits, Position Partners PLS Rotating Laser, ITLS-Reef Helicopter trip. $2000 - Tony Price - CDA Eastland Trade Supplies Lot # 4 - Gus Tanavasa’s (Chemtools) South Sydney Rabbitoh’s Jersey. $300 - Stuart Duncan - Micronet The Tin - $2440
Grand Total - $9090 Thank you to everyone that made a contribution, Members and Suppliers alike. Your support for Glen and Donna at this difficult time is very much appreciated.
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference
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2012 Annual Synergy Trade Show & Conference THANKYOU Thankyou to everyone that attended the 2012 Synergy Trade Show & Conference. Without the ongoing support of our Sponsoring Preferred Suppliers the Annual Trade Show would just not be possible. If the Members did not support the Preferred Suppliers, by making purchases on the show floor there would be little incentive for the Suppliers to continue to sponsor these events. As you could see from the numbers earlier, the trade show was a great success and the feedback we have received from both Members and Suppliers has been incredibly positive.
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Bulk Buys Bulk Buys over the last 3 months have included Yato and Stainless Steel with Tradequip also arranging a promotional buy on Fans for all members that is running from October through to February. Several Bulk Buys were deferred or cancelled due to the large numbers of orders placed at the Trade Show. In the next few months you'll see offers for Drill Bits, Taps and Dies, High Tensile, Mild Steel and Yato. Don’t forget that we offer you promotional flyers to go along with any bulk buys you participate in. Just let the guys know that you would like a flyer to go along with your order when you place it with the Synergy Team. Without your support, these bulk buys will not go ahead, our target is $20,000 before we send the orders through to the suppliers, anything under this is not considered a bulk buy. There is also a limited quantity of Ramset 101C and Powers KF2 available from Synergy. As requested we now send out a Specials Order Form with quantities On Hand on the 25th of each month, so you can take advantage of the specials with your 1st of the month orders.
If you would like to purchase any of these items please contact us at purchasing@synergysystems.com.au 23
2013 Product Guide The artwork has been finalised, all the files have gone to the printer, we are expecting to have the new Product Guide, all 370 pages of it, on the dock in mid-January. 2013 Calendars The artwork for the calendars has also been finalised and is with the printer, we are expecting these to arrive at the same time as the Product Guide. Training Perry was in Gympie in October to cover some sales training with the team at T & R Fasteners, by all accounts it was well received with the team learning a few handy tips. If you would like to have the Synergy Team provide training to your team on Sales or Micronet please contact Perry or Cheryl to discuss your requirements.
Quote of the Quarter If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. - John Quincy Adams
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2013 Members Meeting Novotel Manly Pacific March 13th - 16th Invitations and more information will be out shortly for the Members Meeting in March. Once again we will be work shopping various topics, if there is a subject you would like addressed please speak to Perry or Cheryl about getting it included. We will also be having a day dedicated to Supplier Presentations and be launching a promotional brochure for the April, May, June period.
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