Dave Foster

TRIM Maximizing Productivity - Minimizing Waste Global industry leader, Master Chemical Corporation, recognizes its responsibility to promote conservation while increasing productivity and cutting cost. As a world leader in the scientific research, development and manufacturing of cutting, grinding & cleaning fluids, environmental considerations are an integral part of Master Chemical's business practices and can be traced back more than half a century. From the beginning we have been committed to the safety of the people who use our products, the protection of our planet and the environment we live in, and the overall impact on our customers' profitibility. At Master Chemical, we have the solutions you need for your production. Coolants, cutting oils, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaners to keep you up and running, safely and more profitable. With 60 years experience developing our leading-edge TRIM products, we know the metalworking business inside and out. Manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical supplies, die cast operations and bearing production know they can rely on TRIM to answer their specific needs.

Prepared sales and marketing plans for all sectors of Commonwealth business which includes Metal Working Fluids, EDM Fluid, Food Grade Lubricants, “Commodity” Lubricants, Concrete Release & Form Oils as well as Biodegradable Oils. Personally grew Commonwealth’s Canadian distributor network from 13 to over 60 in 5 years with constant sales growth, even through the recent tough economic times. Managed other Sales Representatives Successfully negotiated Commonwealth Oil as the only MWF supplier to the IDI – Independent Distributors Inc. IDI currently consists of 100+ member companies in 200+ locations across Canada, employing 2,300+ employees and commanding sales in excess of $1 billion. Writing sales, coolant & lubrication articles for Commonwealths distributor newsletter, “The Cutting Edge” as well as Commonwealth Oil’s blog and my own personal blog, http://coolsales.wordpress.com/ Successfully organize trade shows, training seminars, open houses and industry events as well as participating in distributor & end user programs & events. My presentation style and expertise has been applauded and recommended by many distributors over the years.

Okuma is a cornerstone of the EMEC organization and along with Tsugami and Grob, EMEC represents some of the finest machine tool builders on an exclusive basis in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

DBM Reflex is one of the most experienced reflex electroform inserts manufacturers in the world. These inserts allow the production of plastic reflex-reflector lenses, which are mainly used by the automotive industry. DBM Reflex is a choice supplier for the design and the manufacturing of accurate and reliable optical inserts, single-color and multi-color moulds for every kind of lighting application. DBM reflex is also well appreciated for its know-how in the design of basic and complex optical devices.

DeeTag is a leading manufacturer in fluid power and fluid power connectors in the industry.With four locations in North America, two in Canada and two in the U.S. Deetag's focus is split into two divisions, MRO & OEM. DeeTag is also ISO9001:2000 Quality Certified and remains focused on continuous improvement of business processes and increasing the quality control through new technology and technical training.