Stoughton Semi-Truck Trailer Sales Orders Surge in Q4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ron Jake
Stoughton Trailers
608.877.8601
rjake@stoughtontrailers.com

Amy Mertz
Brick Road PR
608.220.9815
amy@brickroad-pr.com

Semi-Truck Trailer Orders Surge in Q4
Stoughton Trailers Raises Base Pay to Attract New Employees

STOUGHTON, Wis. (November 19, 2020) — While many businesses unfortunately continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, others — including Stoughton Trailers, LLC — are experiencing tremendous sales growth and boosting their staffing.

Sales secured through several new dealers contributed to the fourth quarter’s dramatically increased order volume, as well as new fleet customers and existing customers across all markets. The majority of semi-trailers sold were dry vans, designed to hold palletized, boxed or loose freight.

“Despite the unpredictability we saw in the spring and early summer due to COVID-19, our business and industry have swiftly recovered and even thrived,” said Stoughton Trailers Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Sanders. “The fact that we’re experiencing such a large order volume increase for van trailers reinforces the health and resilience of our company, and the trust customers have in our brand.”

Trailer sales declined from April to July as fleet customers became apprehensive about purchasing equipment in the first several months of the pandemic. However, orders began to rebound in August and have steadily grown from there, Sanders said. “Customers have since gained confidence that the freight business will remain strong and are investing in trailers as well as utilizing our Stoughton Lease rental trailer fleet,” he said.

A second factor resulting in greater order volume is the shift of more freight toward online order delivery. The industry requires more trailers to manage the logistical challenges of increased parcel shipments.

The sharp order increase will keep trailer builders and other staff steadily busy through 2021, Sanders said. To attract new employees, Stoughton Trailers increased its hourly base pay for several important entry-level and skilled positions: assemblers, $16; machine operators, $17; and welders, $18.25. The company continues its aggressive recruiting effort that began in September, with the hopes of hiring several hundred workers in the coming months. Candidates may visit stojobs.com for a complete list of employment opportunities.

About Stoughton Trailers

Stoughton Trailers is a top 10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers. The Wisconsin-based, family-owned company designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of dependable semi-truck trailers used for over-the-road trucking, as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment. It provides one-stop build, finance, rental and fleet management solutions through world-class responsiveness and design value. For more information, visit StoughtonTrailers.com.

GHC-SCW Expands Network in Grant County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     

Media Contact: Allan Wearing
Chief Business Development Officer
Phone: 608-251-3356 #4813
awearing@ghcscw.com

GHC-SCW Expands Network in Grant County
Partnership announced with Grant Regional Health Center and Family Medical Center in Lancaster

MADISON, WISCONSIN – Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) announces its partnership with Grant Regional Health Center and Family Medical Center in Lancaster.

Effective January 1, 2021, GHC-SCW members can choose a Primary Care Provider (PCP) from one of the three Grant Regional Health Center clinic locations: Grant Regional Community Clinic Lancaster, Grant Regional Community Clinic Cassville and Potosi-Tennyson Medical Clinic as well as Family Medical Center in Lancaster. GHC-SCW members will also have access to emergency care, urgent care and specialty care services at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide our members with more resources for primary care needs and expanded services by increasing access to care throughout Grant County,” said Dr. Chris Kastman, GHC-SCW Chief Medical Officer. “Great partners like Grant Regional Health Center and Family Medical Center allow for improved access to quality care at a time when it is needed the most.”

Insurance plans and benefits vary; GHC-SCW members are encouraged to call GHC-SCW Member Services at (608) 828-4853 to ensure their choice of primary care provider.

About GHC-SCW

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is a nonprofit health plan that cares for more than 75,000 members. The Cooperative has served the greater Dane County area for 44 years and provides both insurance and clinical services for its members. GHC-SCW is the first health plan in Wisconsin to offer patients a money-back guarantee if they are not satisfied with their experience at a GHC-SCW clinic. GHC-SCW was rated 5 out of 5 nationally in 2019 and was the number one ranked private plan in Wisconsin from 2006–2019 according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). 

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Per Mar Security Services Acquires Monument Electronics of Merrillville, IN

Contact:
Cassondra Billingsley, Per Mar Security Services
563-549-6635

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2020   

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Monument Electronics of Merrillville, IN

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, IA, is pleased to announce it has acquired Monument Electronics based in Merrillville, Indiana.

Monument Electronics was founded in 1982, and is a family-owned and operated business serving Northwest Indiana. Beginning November 19, 2020, Per Mar will begin servicing Monument Electronics’ customers out of its Valparaiso, IN and Griffith, IN offices.

“We feel lucky to have been selected by Carol Green to serve her customers going forward. She clearly cares about them, and we look forward to getting to know them as well,” said Per Mar Security Services’ COO Brian Duffy.

Carol Green added, “Our family owned business has been providing personalized security services to our valued customers for the past 25 years and we feel that Per Mar will continue that tradition.”

About Per Mar Security Services

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,400 team members, operating in 24 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East Opens Its Doors

CONTACT:
Katie Marron
VP of Marketing
North Central Group
kmarron@ncghotels.com
608-698-9051

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East Opens Its Doors
North Central Group opens its latest hotel with Conference Center and new Restaurant and Bar

MADISON, Wis. (November 19, 2020) – Today DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East opens its doors to guests.  The six story, 226-room hotel, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio, one of Hilton’s 18 market-leading brands. 

The hotel features newly designed guest rooms with a spacious, modern feel.  In addition, guests can opt to access their room from the palm of their hand with the award-winning Digital Key technology, available through the Hilton Honors mobile app, allowing for a contactless arrival experience.  The spacious lobby offers a warm, vibrant décor and features Tailwinds, a new restaurant and bar, Starbucks Café, and Made Market Pantry.  The hotel also boasts 9,500 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art meeting and event space, including an elegant 4,600 sq. ft. Crystal Ballroom. 

In addition to the above highlights and as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, DoubleTree by Hilton Madison east is part of the Hilton CleanStay with Lysol Protection Program and Hilton EventReady with CleanStay program to help guests enjoy a clean and safe experience during their stay. 

“We are delighted to bring DoubleTree by Hilton’s renowned hospitality and warm welcome to the East side of Madison – bringing to life new opportunities and a destination for travelers and the people of Madison alike,” said Lynette Knutson, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East is located at 4402 East Washington Ave. and is the latest project from North Central Group (NCG), a local, family-owned real estate hospitality company. NCG owns and manages nine additional properties in the Madison area and owns the new Liberty Station restaurant.

To celebrate the hotel’s opening around the Holidays, guests can take advantage of several specials available now, such as Santa’s Sweet package, Winter Savings rate, and Virtual School package.

For more information, or to make a reservation and/or book your next event, visit www.doubletreemadisoneast.com, call 608-244-4701, or email doubletreeevents@ncghotels.com.

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About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of more than 600 upscale hotels with more than 138,000 rooms across 47 countries.  For more than 50 years, DoubleTree by Hilton has continued to be a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers around the world, from welcoming guests with its signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, to serving the local community. DoubleTree by Hilton offers contemporary accommodations and amenities, including unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness offerings and meetings and events spaces.  Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits.  To make reservations, travelers may visit doubletree.com. Connect with DoubleTree by Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Learn about the latest brand news at newsroom.hilton.com/doubletree.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,300 properties with nearly one million rooms, in 188 countries and territories.  Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton has welcomes more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2019 Global Industry Leader on the Down Jones sustainability Indices.  In 2020,  Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection to hotels worldwide.  Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 110 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including contactless check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room.  Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About North Central Group (NCG)

Built on enduring principles and an unbridled passion for hospitality, and real estate development, North Central Group® is fa family-owned, Madison, Wisconsin-based owner, developer, and operator of premium hospitality properties.  The company operates more than 30 properties across multiple states and national brands.  To learn more about NCG and its hospitality properties, visit ncghotels.com.  Connect with NCG on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

DeWitt’s Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2020

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman
mmf@dewittllp.com / 262-754-2877

DEWITT’S WISCONSIN SUPER LAWYERS & RISING STARS ANNOUNCED

MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today 11 of its attorneys were named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers® as top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2020. Additionally, 5 attorneys were recognized as Rising Stars®.

Attorneys selected for inclusion in 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are:

Super Lawyers:

• Shannon A. Allen – Business Litigation
• Jon P. Axelrod – Business Litigation
• Stephen A. DiTullio – Employment & Labor
• Eric A. Farnsworth – PI Plaintiff
• Douglas H. Frazer – Tax
• David J. Hase – Business Litigation
• Paul R. Hoefle – Business Litigation
• Jeffery J. Liotta – Business Litigation
• Joseph A. Ranney, III – Business Litigation
• Theresa L. Roetter – Family Law
• Brian R. Smigelski – Business Litigation

Rising Stars:

• Matthew J. Hills – Business/Corporate
• Michael R. Kruse – Civil Litigation – Plaintiff
• Deborah H. Meiners – Business Litigation
• Scott M. Paler – Employment & Labor
• Barret V. Van Sicklen – Employment & Labor

The selections for Super Lawyers are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters legal division based in Eagan, Minnesota. Each year the team conducts a thorough selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

The final list of Wisconsin Super Lawyers features the top five percent of attorneys in more than 60 practice areas. Lawyers featured on the Rising Stars list are selected based upon similar criteria as Super Lawyers; however, a candidate must either be under 40 years of age or in practice for 10 years or less, and a peer evaluation is not conducted.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota.  It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes.  The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law.  More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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