(l-r) Jay Schick and Tom Hemdal
Career Milestone Honored by Pennsylvania State + Local Officials
KANE, Pennsylvania – August 14, 2015 – Kane Innovations’ Corporate Sales Manager, Tom Hemdal, recently marked a 35-year career milestone with a surprise gathering organized by the architectural product company’s management and support teams late last month. State and local officials were in attendance including Jill Thompson, Administrative Aide for Pennsylvania Representative Martin Causer, and Yogi Osmer, Mayor of the Borough of Kane.
During the July 28th event held at the Kane, Pennsylvania facility, Hemdal was presented with a commendation letter from United States Representative Glenn Thompson, stating that he was “a true anchor to fellow workers, spanning three and a half decades”. In addition, a congratulatory citation from Pennsylvania Senator Joe Scarnati was presented, recognizing Mr. Hemdal for his many years of loyalty, service and extraordinary commitment to Kane Innovations, Inc. Well wishes poured in from all corners of the country from business associates past and present, including Kane Innovations’ longtime Detroit, Michigan Sales Representative Jay Schick, who was there to personally congratulate the guest of honor.
KANE, Pennsylvania – August 14, 2015 – Kane Innovations’ Corporate Sales Manager, Tom Hemdal, recently marked a 35-year career milestone with a surprise gathering organized by the architectural product company’s management and support teams late last month. State and local officials were in attendance including Jill Thompson, Administrative Aide for Pennsylvania Representative Martin Causer, and Yogi Osmer, Mayor of the Borough of Kane.
During the July 28th event held at the Kane, Pennsylvania facility, Hemdal was presented with a commendation letter from United States Representative Glenn Thompson, stating that he was “a true anchor to fellow workers, spanning three and a half decades”. In addition, a congratulatory citation from Pennsylvania Senator Joe Scarnati was presented, recognizing Mr. Hemdal for his many years of loyalty, service and extraordinary commitment to Kane Innovations, Inc. Well wishes poured in from all corners of the country from business associates past and present, including Kane Innovations’ longtime Detroit, Michigan Sales Representative Jay Schick, who was there to personally congratulate the guest of honor.
(l-r) Jill Thompson, Tom Hemdal, Yogi Osmer, Michael Show
Hemdal says that although Kane has evolved to meet current trends in technology and equipment, the core values of the company remain unchanged, such as the ability to adjust to adversity.
“We have always been flexible and able to adapt to a changing market and business environment, whether we’re developing new or innovative products, or redesigning preexisting models to meet the needs and price points of our customers. Plus, we’ve always had a core group of talented individuals employed in both the shop and in the office. Retaining talent who believes in our company vision is imperative to our success.”
Since 1890, Kane Innovations, Inc. has endured, despite regional closures from other, similarly-sized manufacturing outfits such as Kane Handle, Affiliated Industries, Stack Pole Corporation and Houston Electronics, which resulted in the displacement of workers and contributed to local population decline. Mr. Hemdal said that an ongoing goal is to continue to see Kane operate as a viable employer within the local community.
Tom Hemdal is still proud of the company he has helped grow and prosper, even after all of his years as a senior staff member there.
“It’s interesting to see something start on paper, materialize into a tangible product, then be used in a variety of real life situations. When traveling, I enjoy pointing out our product installations to family and friends,” said Hemdal. “It’s an honor to work for a company that has had such an important impact on the American landscape, and I look forward to our next 125 years of innovation.”
Mr. Hemdal holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Penn State University. He resides in Kane with his wife, Barbara, and their two children.
Kane Group Photo, 1985. Tom Hemdal pictured back row, far left. (l-r) Jay Schick and Tom Hemdal
About Kane Innovations, Inc.:
Kane Innovations products have been ‘Guardians of Safe Environments’ since 1890. The company’s railing systems, ornamental metal fabrications, security screens and detention products are all fabricated by expert metalworkers, between two Pennsylvania locations. Kane’s American-made products can be found in, on, and around many well-known structures, including The White House, the Statue of Liberty, and One World Trade Center.
Kane Innovations’ brands include Sterling Dula: Railings + Fencing by Kane, Kane Security: Screens by Kane, Kane Detention: Protection by Kane and Kane Fabrications: Ornamental Metals by Kane.
