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RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
DATE: MAY, 2007
MAINES PAPER & FOOD SERVICE, INC.
607.779.1200
MAINES EXECUTIVE TO RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATE
FROM SUNY DELHI
DELHI, NY … David J. Maines, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Maines Paper & Food Service, will be presented an Honorary Doctorate of the Humane Letters degree at SUNY Delhi’s 90th annual commencement exercise on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. in the Clark Field House. David Maines is only the sixth individual to receive an honorary degree from SUNY Delhi and each recipient has a very special connection to the college
“David Maines is a dynamic business executive whose vision took a successful family-owned company and built it into the nation’s third largest privately-held food service distribution company,” said SUNY Delhi President Candace S. Vancko. “It is a special pleasure to present this honorary degree in recognition of David’s achievements as an outstanding leader, community advocate and philanthropist.”
“It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees of the State University of New York, and Dr. Candace Vancko, President of SUNY Delhi, that I thank them for this honorary degree,” said David Maines. “This honor is especially meaningful in that it comes from the State University of New York, which I am very fond of both personally and professionally. The SUNY system and Maines Paper & Food Service have a long-standing relationship, demonstrating how the worlds of education and business can complement and support each other. Our partnership with SUNY Delhi was an important beginning for Maines within the education sector, and for that I am very grateful.”
David Maines has been involved in the Conklin, New York based family business from the time he was a teenager, joining the firm full time in 1972. An evaluation of industry trends at the time, projecting them forward, and the development of strategic business alliance with a local Burger King franchisee were key to the re-engineering of the Maines business strategy. A new business model was developed that would dramatically change the company’s direction. It would transition the company from the distribution of candy and related products into a new industry, Foodservice Distribution. The model included development of new product offerings as well as expanding its customer base to include restaurants, schools, hospitals, colleges and universities.
Under David Maines’ leadership, the firm experienced unprecedented growth throughout the 1980’s, including the opening of a second distribution center in Cleveland, Ohio in 1987. The center was designed to serve National Account customers in the Midwest Region of the United States. The 1990’s brought about several key business agreements that further expanded the company’s revenues, and elevated Maines Paper & Food Service to the seventh largest food distribution firm in the United States. The company has grown from first year sales of $900,000 to expected annual revenues of $2.4 billion in 2007. The company services over 9,300 customers in 37 states from its 11 distribution centers, and employs more than 2,000 people.
In the broadline division of Maines Paper & Food Service, based in Conklin NY, clients include independently owned restaurants, convenience Stores, hospitals, nursing homes, as well as public and private schools. Maines is also the primary Foodservice vendor for colleges and universities that include SUNY Delhi, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Oswego, Cornell University, Syracuse University, Alfred State, Broome Community College, Cazenovia College and other Educational facilities.
In the National Account Divisions, Maines multi-unit clients include: Applebee’s, Burger King, Chili’s Restaurants, Macaroni Grill, On the Border, Houlihans, Pollo Tropical, Cosi, Johnny Carinos, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, Wendy’s, and Ponderosa Steakhouse.
Forbes Magazine has ranked Maines in the Top 300 of “Americas Largest Private Companies” for the past three years, with last years ranking moving the company into the 185 position. Institutional Distribution Magazine reported last month that Maines Paper & Food Service was ranked number three nationally for the largest dollar sales increase for 2006. InfoWorld ranked Maines among its Top 100 companies nationally for innovative use of technology.
Maines Paper & Food Service continues to earn a variety of National Performance Awards from industry leaders such as; Burger King, Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Smokey Bones), Applebee’s, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and The NYS School Food Service Association.
Maines Paper & Food Service promotes and participates in economic development within Upstate New York and the Binghamton Metropolitan Region. When IBM announced their intention to sell the microelectronics division in Endicott, NY to a company planning to scale down the division and transfer the work outside of the area, William and David Maines, along with other local investors, purchased the business and developed it into what is now known as Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI) and SureScan. Recently, EI was recognized by Circuits Assembly Magazine as being North America’s best manufacturer of electronic packaging products. The vertically integrated Company brings to market a unique mix of leading edge technology and technical know-how capable of meeting the industry’s most stringent quality and reliability requirements. SureScan, a separate company spun off from EI, has developed a high speed baggage inspections system that has the potential of redefining security systems deployed in airports, seaports and railways.
David Maines and his family are also involved in several other businesses in the Greater Binghamton Area, such as The Binghamton Mets Baseball Club, Chestnut Inn at Oquaga Lake and Maines Food & Party Warehouse.
David Maines and Maines Paper & Food Service have an impressive record of philanthropic support. Maines is a longtime supporter of SUNY Delhi, including donations to the college’s award-winning culinary team, fund-raiser dinners, athletic competitions, and as a sponsor of the college’s golf education tournament. In recognition, the college’s Floyd L. Maines Arena was named in the family’s honor. SUNY Delhi’s commencement exercises will take place in the Floyd L. Maines Arena on May 19.
In 2004, Maines Paper & Food Service launched Operation Support Our Troops, which provided donations of cash, sundry and personal items for the soldiers stationed in Northern Iraq with the Army’s Stryker Brigade. That effort earned the firm an award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves. For ten consecutive years, the company has helped sponsor the YES Safe Choices for Kids event. The company also sponsors an annual college scholarship program for family members of its employees. Most recently, Maines Paper & Food Service took a leadership role when a flood devastated the Binghamton Metro Area. With an initial donation of $50,000, the company established an Employee Flood Relief Trust Fund, as well as donating food for flood victims and earmarking proceeds from fundraisers for flood recovery.
Charities also supported by Maines include the United Way, Red Cross, American Heart Association, McLamore Foundation, Project CARE, Second Harvest, Toys for Tots, Broome County and CHOW, The Valerie Fund, Jimmy Fund, Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, Autism Speaks, Limbs for Life Foundation, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and many others.
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
DATE: June 28, 2007
CONTACT: STEPHANIE WYATT
MAINES PAPER & FOOD SERVICE, INC.
607.779.1200
STEPHANIE.WYATT@MAINES.NET
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.
Honored at Burger King Convention
Conklin, New York, May 9, 2007 - Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. received top honors from Restaurant Services Inc (RSI) at the Burger King convention held recently in Las Vegas. Maines Distribution Centers in Conklin New York, Farmingdale New York, Savage Maryland, and Oakwood Ohio ranked first, second and fourth respectively out of 26 distribution centers that service Burger King Restaurants.
The award is based on service performance, on time delivery and order fill rate. The company earned high marks on Burger King quality assurance facility audits and restaurant delivery audits. Maines was also recognized for data integrity, outstanding communication with customers and excellent promotional management.
George Hoffman, CEO of RSI and Mike Burns, VP of Distribution and Logistics presented the award to Maines President and CEO Christopher Mellon.
Mellon credits Maines’ exceptional associates with the award. “The Conklin facility’s top honor was especially meaningful.” Mellon stated. “During the flood of 2006, the facility was completely destroyed by flood waters. Our associates remained dedicated to our customers and continued to provide the level of service they deserve”.
Terry Walsh, Chief Operating Officer, Tom Wondolowski, QSR Group President, Mike DiLarso, Division President of Conklin facility, Mark Eisenberg Division President of the Farmingdale facility, Dennis Kee, Division President of the Oakwood facility were also on hand for the presentation.
The BURGER KING® system operates more than 11,100 restaurants in all 50 states and 66 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades.
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. is one of the leading independent foodservice distributors in the country, with annual revenues exceeding $1.6 billion. Since 1919 Maines has been committed to providing the highest level of quality, reliability and customer service to all its customers.
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
DATE: June 28, 2007
CONTACT: STEPHANIE WYATT
MAINES PAPER & FOOD SERVICE, INC.
607.779.1200
STEPHANIE.WYATT@MAINES.NET
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.
Receives First Class Service Award
Conklin, New York, May 9, 2007 – Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant awarded its “First Class Service Award” to Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. New England Center. Kevin Connelly, Vice President of Purchasing and Distribution for Bertucci’s presented the award to Maines representative Steve Obremski at Bertucci’s National Convention in Orlando Florida on May 1st 2006.
Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant Board members nominate companies for the honor. Nominees are recognized for exceptional work and for supporting Bertucci’s growth.
As a result of their outstanding service, Maines will now provide distribution service to Vinny T’s, an eleven unit restaurant chain which was recently acquired by Bertucci’s.
Liz Scales, Dedicated Customer Service Representative and Christine Latour, Buyer are the Maines representatives for the Bertucci’s account.
Maines President and CEO, Chris Mellon was pleased to learn of the award. “I’m proud of the consistent hard work and dedication of our associates.” Mellon said.
With 90 restaurants in eleven states and the District of Columbia, Bertucci’s has held true to their origins, simple, uncomplicated recipes; a passion for Italian cuisine; and an uncompromising attention to detail.
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. is the nation’s second largest independent systems foodservice distributor. Since 1919, Maines has been committed to providing the highest level of quality, reliability and service to its customers throughout the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf States.
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
DATE: June 28, 2007
CONTACT: STEPHANIE WYATT
MAINES PAPER & FOOD SERVICE, INC.
607.779.1200
STEPHANIE.WYATT@MAINES.NET
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.
Honored by Darden Restaurants
Conklin, New York, May 9, 2007 - Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc Alice Street location has been named “Center of the Year” by Darden Restaurants Inc. Darden Restaurants, Inc. operates nearly 1,400 Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill and Seasons 52 restaurants in North America.
The award will be presented on May 20th 2006 in Chicago at the Darden Supplier Dinner which kicks off the National Restaurant Association Convention. Chris Mellon President and CEO of Maines and Terry Walsh Chief Operating Officer along with Maureen DiMare, Account Executive and Jeff Warren, General Manager, will accept the award.
Given by Darden to their top distributor, the “Center of the Year” award is based on results of surveys completed by their restaurants. Maines is being honored for their timely and accurate orders as well as their exceptional customer service.
“Our company has received this award for the last three years. Our Alice Street location earned the honor two of the three years” Maines CEO and President Chris Mellon said. “We have an amazing group of committed associates who provide outstanding service to our customers. I am very proud of their dedication to our customers”.
Darden, headquartered in Orlando, FL, owns and operates about 1,400 Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones, and Seasons 52(R) restaurants. The company is the 25th largest employer in the United States with nearly 160,000 employees. It is also the world's largest casual dining company with $5.7 billion in annual sales.
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. is the nation’s second largest independent systems foodservice distributor. Since 1919, Maines has been committed to providing the highest level of quality, reliability and service to its customers throughout the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf States.
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