Jim Cannon Receives Executive Spotlight Award From Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal
Allentown, Pa. (October 2, 2008) -- Recognizing his commitment to business excellence and community service, the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal awarded Stanley Engineered Storage Solutions President and General Manager Jim Cannon with its Executive Spotlight Award.
Established in 2007, Stanley Engineered Storage Solutions oversees operations of Stanley Vidmar, based in Allentown, Pa., and Stanley InnerSpace, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich.
"At Vidmar, we're committed to keeping manufacturing jobs in the Lehigh Valley," Cannon says. "This award is a tribute to those efforts and our employees' commitment to deliver superior storage solutions every day."
The Executive Spotlight Awards were presented on Wednesday, October 1, at the Business Expo 2008 at the Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex Annex.
Under Cannon's leadership, Vidmar's revenue has increased by more than 100 percent and has seen a continuous progression of year-over-year growth. Cannon also led acquisition efforts of InnerSpace Corporation, helping to diversify storage solutions into the healthcare industry, ensuring Stanley Engineered Storage Solutions' continual growth.
Cannon has also championed Vidmar's charitable efforts. The company has donated storage cabinets to local municipalities' fire, police, and water departments and directly supported employees who participate in events such as the regional Women's 5K Classic and the Bike MS event. Vidmar also focuses a majority of its charitable resources to supporting the U.S. military nationally and locally through the Pennsylvania National Guard.
About Stanley Engineered Storage Solutions
Established in 2007, Stanley Engineered Storage Solutions oversees operations of Stanley Vidmar, based in Allentown, Pa., and Stanley InnerSpace, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Stanley Vidmar (StanleyVidmar.com) offers storage solutions to all industries, with modular space-saving systems that provide quick, safe access to parts, tools, and supplies. Stanley InnerSpace (InnerSpaceCorp.com) designs and manufactures storage solutions that organize supplies and improve staff efficiency in hospitals and healthcare institutions.
Stanley Engineered Storage Solutions is a business unit of The Stanley Works, a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of tools, hardware, and specialty hardware products for home improvement, consumer, industrial, and professional use.
