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ADDISON, IL, June 27, 2018 - Associated has been recognized as one of Crain's Chicago Business' Largest Privately Held Companies on their 2018 list. Tim Combs, President/CEO of Associated said, "Our customers are our number one priority and we strive to satisfy their needs. Over the years, our success has largely been driven by our employee's efforts which have earned our customer's loyalty and trust. It is an honor to be recognized on this list with other companies in the Chicagoland area". Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, April 20, 2018 - Associated has been selected for the fifth year in a row to host Loyola's Supply Chain Leadership Conference on June 7, 2018. This is the fifth year for this one­‐of­‐a-­kind event that will bring together supply chain experts and professionals from a wide array of backgrounds and industries to discuss today's hot supply chain topics. With a broad array of educational sessions, product demonstrations, solution applications and peer-to-peer networking opportunities this is an event designed for every supply chain leader. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, January 4, 2018 - Associated has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Status for 2018 in a program from the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association).  To be among the less than 5% of the association’s membership earning the award, Associated successfully demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, December 18, 2017 – Associated, a provider of integrated supply chain solutions, has donated a Raymond Lift Truck, Battery and Charger to Loaves & Fishes Community Services, a non-for-profit organization aimed at ending hunger. Through all types of donations, Loaves & Fishes is able to increase both the quantity and quality of the food they provide and expand services to programs beyond food in order to help families toward overall self-sufficiency.  Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, October 11, 2017 – Associated has been recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ Largest Privately Held on their 2017 list. Tim Combs, President/CEO of Associated said, “We strive to satisfy the needs of our customers and look forward to the continued growth and development of our organization that will put us in an even better position to do so. Over the years, our success has been driven by our employee’s efforts which have earned our customer’s loyalty and dedication. We are honored to be recognized on this list with other companies in the Chicagoland area”. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, September 22, 2017 – For the third time, Inc. magazine recognized Associated on its Inc. 5000 list. The Inc. 5000 list is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies and represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy, America’s independent entrepreneurs. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, MAY 4, 2017 – Associated has been selected for the fourth year in a row to host Loyola’s Supply Chain Leadership Conference on June 8, 2017. This is the fourth year for this one-­of-­a-­kind event that will bring together supply chain experts and professionals from a wide array of backgrounds and industries to discuss today's hot supply chain topics. With a broad array of educational sessions, product demonstrations, solution applications and peer-to-peer networking opportunities this is an event designed for every supply chain leader. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, March 1, 2017 – Tim Combs has been appointed as president and CEO of Associated, a leader in providing integrated supply chain solutions. This appointment is a welcome return for Combs, as he served as the Company’s General Manager from 2009 to 2010. Combs brings 35 years of leadership and sales experience to Associated, having most recently served as President of Sales and Marketing at The Raymond Corporation. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, February 20, 2017 – Ferrara Candy Company has named Associated the 2016 Supply Chain Segment Leader at their Supplier Innovation Summit. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, November 11, 2016 – The Supply and Value Chain Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business announced the winners of its annual Supply and Value Chain Center Awards. The awards recognize outstanding performance of individuals and teams in categories including Leadership, Supply Chain Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability. Michael B. Romano, President and CEO of Associated, a provider of integrated supply chain solutions, was recognized with the 2016 Supply Chain Leadership Award.

ADDISON, IL, JUNE 20, 2016 – During the past five decades, Associated has strived to forge long term relationships with their customers by providing leading edge consulting and system integration solutions, world class products and industry leading support services. Their experience and consultative approach has helped their customers optimize space, labor and order fulfillment operations within their distribution and production operations to satisfy goals for increased productivity, efficiency and operational cost reductions. Throughout this journey, one thing has remained the same; they are committed to exceeding the expectations of their partners. Click to read more.

The 2016 second quarter MHEDA Journal's Women at Work article features Associated and Peach State Integrated Technologies' own Corporate Marketing Communications Supervisor Debbie Tworek. Click to read more.

ADDISON, IL, April 12, 2016 – To insure Associated is properly positioned and staffed to sustain our growth; a new position, Director of Human Resources, has been established. This is consistent with other Director positions recently established in Operations, Consulting and Integration, Marketing and Business Development and most recently Finance. These positions have been designed to actively drive Associated’s growth and success by providing day to day leadership for their teams as well as proactive strategic direction.

ADDISON, IL, March 3, 2016 – To support continued growth that has been driven by increased customer demand Associated has created a new position, Corporate Director of Finance. This new role has been established to maximize opportunities that will develop and enhance our Finance and Accounting team and capabilities. Click to read more.