July 31, 2003
Local Fence Distribution Facility Wins Company Excellence Award for 2003

Master Halco, Inc. the world's leading distributor and manufacturer of fence systems, announced the branch service center located in Olney, IL as the first place winner of the company's Branch Excellence Award.

Barry Marrs, president and CEO of Master Halco, presented the award to Mike Uhl, branch manager of the Olney facility during the company's annual management meeting held in Ontario, California, in early March. The Excellence Award criteria included financial, safety, inventory management and a successful score in the company's associate satisfaction survey.

"Over the 42 years of Master Halco's existence, we have always focused on customer service excellence. It is with great pride that, this year, we point to the performance of our Olney location and its expression of extraordinary excellence as indicated in our "Branch of the Year" award! The team of associates assembled in this location serves as an inspiration to all other Master Halco associates. We congratulate them on a job well done and look forward to their continued success in the future!", said Marrs.

~ Richland County Development Corporation