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SYSTEM THREE Just got this news fom our fiends at Sys- tem Tree—Eds
System Tree Acquired by Existing Man- agement Team
Leading consumer epoxy manufacturer maintains continuity of leadership, charts future growth
Lacey, WA: A trio of existing managers, led by President Brett Cowman, have acquired System Tree Resins, Inc. Te deal marks the culmination of a succes- sion plan spanning several years. Joining Cowman in the transaction are VP of Production, Jeff Wilsie, as well as VP of Sales & Marketing, Jeff Anderson.
“We are thrilled that the ownership transition will allow us to move into the future with the next generation of lead- ers in place,” says Cowman, “We want to honor the forty-plus years of history established by founders Kern Hendricks and Tom Freeman. We also want to continue the growth trends established by the efforts of Dick Anderson.”
Founded by W. Kern Hendricks and Thomas Freeman in 1979, the Lac- ey-based epoxy formulator and man- ufacturer has been a pioneer in many industries including marine, woodwork- ing, and home repair. Richard Anderson joined the company and became a part- ner in 1996.
System Three’s use of the latest epoxy technologies has consistently pushed the industry forward with the aim of making epoxy products more widely available and easily understood by con- sumer and professional users alike.
“Forty-three years aſter starting System Three Resins, I am very pleased to be able to turn the ownership over to a younger generation,” says Hendricks, “From a customer standpoint the new owners will seamlessly run System Tree and maintain our outstanding products and services.”
Te new management team has a com- bined 90+ years of experience in the chemical and coatings markets. “We anticipate continued growth in our
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Marine, Woodworking and Rot Repair markets. We will also continue to part- ner with our OEM customers, helping them use the latest epoxy and urethane technologies to make their products better,” says Cowman.
About System Tree Resins, Inc.: System Tree is a 43-year old manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, putties, and pastes that are used by woodworkers, boat- builders, homeowners, and manufactur- ers all over the world. They are highly praised for their application-specific, unique products and their best-in-class technical support.
OLD WOOD BOAT Old Wood Boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck. But one day, a family tows her home. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, she is made beautiful and seaworthy again. After libations have been poured out, the family casts off, and
old wood boat embarks on adventure once more.
In this love letter to sailing, heralded artist Nikki McClure tells the story of a restored boat in timeless and reverent prose that perfectly accompanies her stunning cut-paper illustrations. At once delicate and bold, each page is masterful, rendered from a single sheet of black paper with precision and care that is sure to enthrall readers from coast to coast.
Available at all fine booksellers.
GLEN-L RIO DRIFT BOAT Another photo of the new Rio Drift Boat highlighted in issue #135’s Plan Study column.
Te 16-foot plywood driſter—with its 5 sealed lockers for stowage, two adjust- able seats, built-in thigh-hook, and space for Yeti cooler as a second seat—is the best driſt boat you can build. For more info call Glen-L Marine at 562-630- 6258. •SCA•
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