Earlier this winter season, Evolution Edges began a collaboration with Capabilities, a not-for-profit organization that empowers individuals with disabilities through employment opportunities. Workers at Capabilities have been meticulous in sorting, bagging, and boxing hardware kits for Evolution Edges. Upon completion, each hardware kit is placed inside crates with their respective snow plow wear parts orders, and then shipped all over the country among snow-falling states.  The sense of pride and attention to detail the workers have dedicated to this project has been greatly appreciated by everyone at Evolution Edges. The effort to neatly package these kits has been well-received among Evolution Edges customers also, as it makes installation of new wear parts an organized and simplified process.  

Both Evolution Edges and Capabilities are located in Elmira, NY so this collaboration hasn’t just supported the local economy but it also has assisted in creating more viable opportunities for people who don’t want their disabilities to limit their career goals.  “We are excited to be working with Evolution Edges as a new customer,” said Aj Kircher, Executive Director at Capabilities. “Each new partnership contributes to our double bottom line of job creation and revenue to support our mission. We look forward to our continued partnership.” 

Capabilities has been operating in Elmira, New York since 1955. The idea for this organization came from the concern of community members who saw persons with disabilities not being employed due to impairments related to their disability. With their recent collaboration with Evolution Edges, and many other companies within the surrounding area, the prospect of continuing to help individuals with disabilities get experience and job opportunities is looking bright within the community. 

More information about Capabilities can be found on their website at www.capabilities.org

On December 10, 2019, the Business Journal News Network presented Marc Stemerman of Chemung Supply Corporation, a Business Innovation Award for his company’s commitment to innovation within their snow plow parts manufacturing division, Evolution Edges.

The award was given as part of the Central New York Family Business Awards, recognizing individuals and families that commit to carrying on family business legacies through hard work, countless hours, and thoughtful planning. The theme of the event focused on the slogan, “Behind the success of every business, there is a family.”  Chemung Supply Corporation has been a multi-generational family run business for 88 years, originally founded by siblings David and Fanny Snowiss, then later under the helm of Jerry and Myra Stemerman, and now their son Marc.

Chemung Supply has grown into one of the largest highway distribution companies in the Northeastern United States. In 2009, under the guidance of Marc Stemerman the manufacturing division Evolution Edges was formed to meet the needs of the highway plow business. Evolution Edges specializes in both innovation and customer service, and has grown from a modest 5,000 square foot facility, to 35,000 square feet, with two shifts and 32 employees. A commitment to innovation has always been a priority, and blades are manufactured utilizing the latest technology to ensure a modern, high performance operation that is used to produce winter wear products. Stemerman humbly accepted the Business Innovation award, sharing with the audience his sincere appreciation for the dedicated employees who work day-to-day to ensure quality-made products.

Since 1931, Chemung Supply has based its success on two guiding principles, and they are both focused on relationships.  The first is relationships with employees. The family learned early on that aside from their actual customers, employees were one of their biggest assets. Although the family worked tirelessly, they became aware of the shortcomings they had, and hired around those.  Stemerman stated, “Our employees are some of the most dedicated, hardworking, and smart representatives we have to carry out our philosophy of customer relationships.”  The second principle is the customer relationship. Chemung Supply’s sales force has always been available to ensure that their customers receive the solutions they are seeking. “We remain focused on these relationships and face-to-face meetings to create a more personal relationship with the customer, instead of the traditional cold environment of emails and phone calls,” added Stemerman. 

Woody’s Municipal Supply Company is a Full-Service provider of Quality Municipal Equipment. They offer Dump Truck Bodies, Sewer Equipment, Roadside Mowers and Boom Mowers, Street Sweepers, Snow Removal Equipment, Tar Kettles, Leaf Vacuums, Wood Chippers, Warning / Strobe Lights, Snow Plow Blades, Street Signs, Street Sign Posts, Steel Culvert, along with Other Equipment and Accessories.

Woody's is family owned (3 generations), and carries 45 years of experience since 1973.  They are located 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis in Edwardsville, IL.

"We have had a great working relationship with Evolution Edges and Chemung Supply Corporation for over a decade," said Ryan Szymarek, Parts Manager at Woody's. "The quality of their products, great customer service, and timely shipping has made this relationship and easy one. Highly recommended!"

More information about Woody's Municipal Supply Company can be found on their website - www.woodysmunicipal.com

Equipment Specialists, Inc. is a 50% veteran and 50% woman owned company that has been in business since 1982. We offer truck/van equipment and accessories, as well as snow and ice equipment from all the major manufacturers. What sets us apart is the ability to take on any fabrication need for a customer. We welcome a challenge to come up with a custom solution for any application.

We currently operate out of a 28,000 square foot facility and have a team of roughly 30 individuals. Our team is always training and learning new products or applications to suit the needs of our customers. While we are known for our snow and ice equipment sales, we are so much more. We offer a wide variety of manufacturers to meet any needs for van/truck equipment and accessories.

For more information, visit equipmentspecialistsinc.com or follow Equipment Specialists Inc. on Facebook. 

Spring Align of Palatine (www.spring-align.com) has been servicing the Chicagoland area for over 50 years. Spring Align Group carries the largest leaf spring inventory in the Midwest between their three locations:

• Steering and suspension applications on light duty, medium to heavy duty Class 8 trucks
• Leaf spring repair and replacement
• Custom-made leaf springs
• Custom sized U-bolts
• Laser truck alignment
• Kingpin replacement
• Trunnion re-bushing
• Front steering component replacement
• We carry a complete line of suspension parts and mounting hardware
• Anything steering and suspension we can and will service.

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