Originally Posted July 2013 Steve Wilson, Chairman of Crescent Manufacturing, quoted in July issue of “Global Fastener News” concerning how to buy fasteners and U.S. reshoring. Excerpts from the New England Fastener Show panel discussion held in June 2013 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts PERSPECTIVE – Werner, Swain & Wilson: How to Buy Fasteners Have a company […]
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Steve Wilson receives plaque from NEFDA
Originally Posted July 2013 NEFDA recognizes Steve Wilson for years of service as New England Fastener Distributor Association President and Board Directors Steve Wilson, Chairman of Crescent Manufacturing received this plaque from the New England Fastener Distributor Association, NEFDA, for his service the last two years as President of its Board of Directors and also […]
“Made in America”-The Return of U.S. Manufacturing
Manufacturing is making a gradual comeback in the United States. “Reshoring”, as many call the recent trend of manufacturing relocating from overseas back to the U.S., is occurring in a steady stream of steps. Numerous examples of reshoring are being regularly reported in the media. This includes K’Nex Brands LP, a toy manufacturer, bringing back […]
Connecticut Business and Industry Association Business Day
Originally Posted in March, 2013 Connecticut Business and Industry Association Business Day March 6, 2013 Steve Wilson, Chairman of Crescent Manufacturing, asking Governor Malloy a question at CBIA’s (Connecticut Business and Industry Association) Business Day event March 6, 2013 at the Capital.
NEFDA presentation by Harry Moser about manufacturing returning to the U.S.
Originally Posted on January 12, 2012 Harry Moser Presents ReShoring at NEFDA Meeting Steve Wilson, President of NEFDA and Chairman of Crescent Manufacturing, introduced NEFDA’s education program about reshoring Thursday evening on January 12. All of Crescent Manufacturing’s products are totally manufactured in the United States and many economic forces are now favoring a return […]
Steve Wilson Recognized Patriotic Employer
Originally Posted March 2011 Recognized as a Patriotic Employer Steve Wilson of Crescent Manufacturing Steve Wilson of Crescent Manufacturing is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve In March of 2011, Crescent Manufacturing received an award from the United States of America Department of National […]
Crescent Manufacturing Mourns the passing of Dick Gates
The staff of Crescent Manufacturing mourns the passing of Dick Gates, the former owner of Crescent. Dick Gates, Crescent’s former majority shareholder from 1980 to 2005, passed away on February 5, 2011. Dick purchased Crescent Manufacturing in July of 1980 from the original three founders. Dick’s autobiography from “Hartford Courant” follows: Richard Judson Gates […]
Crescent Manufacturing Participates in CBIA Economic Summit
Originally Posted January 2011 Steve Wilson, Crescent’s Chairman, asks newly elected Governor Malloy a question about regulations in the State of Connecticut. In the foreground is Dick Hrinak, Crescent’s President. This summit is a large annual event with hundreds of business and political leaders in attendance including numerous media outlets. This was Governor Malloy’s first […]
Crescent Turns Golden
Crescent Manufacturing celebrates our 50th Anniversary in August 2010. Read the article “Crescent Turns Golden” published in The Distributor’s Link magazine.
Crescent Presented With Distinguished Business Award
Originally Posted April 2009 Burlington, CT On April 9, 2009, Crescent Manufacturing was awarded the “Distinguished Business Award for 2009” by the Burlington, CT Chamber of Commerce. Crescent has been one of only a handful of manufacturing companies in Burlington since 1967. Over the past 40 plus years the company has employed many of […]