2022 Thermwood Dealer Conference and Awards Dinner

Posted by Duane Marrett on Wed, May 11, 2022

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, CNC Automation, AAI, Rind Routing, Process & Production Equipment, 2022

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We recently held our 2022 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Awards Dinner and Fun

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner!

Huge Pork Chop during Thermwood 2019 Dealer Awards Dinner
Yum!  Huge pork chop at the Thermwood Dealer Awards Dinner


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Thermwood Dealers and Personnel enjoying the awards ceremony


Top Sales Awards for 2021 

For 2021, our top dealership was Automation Associates, Inc.  Second and third places went to CNC Automation and Process & Production Equipment.  The award for top International Sales went to Rind Routing out of South Africa.  Congratulations, guys!

First Place - 2021 Sales

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Pictured above are: (l-r) Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Jason Susnjara (Executive VP for Thermwood).


 Second Place - 2021 Sales

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Pictured above are: (l-r) Mike Iubelt (International Account Manager for Thermwood - accepting the award for CNC Automation) and Jason Susnjara (Executive VP for Thermwood).


 Third Place - 2021 Sales

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Pictured above (l-r) are: Kevin Varwig (Process & Production Equipment) and Jason Susnjara (Executive VP for Thermwood).


 Top International Dealer - 2021 Sales

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Pictured above are: (l-r) Mike Iubelt (International Account Manager for Thermwood - accepting the award for Rayno Von Schlicht (Rind Routing Services - South Africa) and Jason Susnjara (Executive VP for Thermwood).

2019 Thermwood Dealer Conference and Awards Dinner

Posted by Duane Marrett on Mon, Apr 15, 2019

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, Tech Con, AAI, 2019, Rind Routing, Process & Production Equipment

Thermwood Dealers participate in the 2019 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN

We recently held our 2019 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Awards Dinner and Fun

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner.  We also had a birthday celebration this year!

Thermwood dealer Dave White with his Birthday cake!Thermwood Dealer Dave White with his "30th" Birthday cake

Huge Pork Chop during Thermwood 2019 Dealer Awards Dinner
Yum!  Huge pork chop at the Thermwood Dealer Awards Dinner


Some of our employees and dealers also entertained with music and singing. 

South African Dealer Rayno Von Schlicht playing guitar at the 2019 Thermwood Dealer Conference Awards Dinner
South African Dealer Rayno Von Schlicht

Thermwood Dealer Dave White playing guitar at the 2019 Thermwood Dealer Conference Awards Dinner
Thermwood Dealer Dave White

Turkish Dealer Mengu Arslanoglu and Thermwood's Duane Marrett playing guitar at the 2019 Thermwood Dealer Conference Awards Dinner
Turkish Dealer Mengu Arslanoglu and Thermwood's Duane Marrett


Top Sales Awards for 2018 

This year, our top dealership was Automation Associates, Inc.  Second and third places went to Tech Conn and Process & Production Equipment.  The award for top International Sales went to Rind Routing out of South Africa.  Congratulations, guys!

First Place - 2018 Sales

1st Place AAI

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


 Second Place - 2018 Sales

2nd Place Tech Conn

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Glenn Suss (Tech Conn) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


 Third Place - 2018 Sales

3rd Place Process and Production Equipment

Pictured above (l-r) are: Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Bob Varwig and Kevin Varwig (Process & Production Equipment) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


 Top International Dealer - 2018 Sales

Top International Sales - Rind Routing

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Rayno Von Schlicht (Rind Routing Services - South Africa) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


LSAM Demonstration

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend an LSAM demonstration on our trainer machine during the 2019 Dealer Conference.

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend an LSAM demonstration on our trainer machine during the 2019 Dealer Conference.

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend an LSAM demonstration on our trainer machine during the 2019 Dealer Conference.


 Cut Center Demonstration

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers also attended a Cut Center demonstration during the 2019 Dealer Conference.

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers also attended a Cut Center demonstration during the 2019 Dealer Conference.

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers also attended a Cut Center demonstration during the 2019 Dealer Conference.

 

2018 Thermwood Dealer Conference and Awards Dinner

Posted by Duane Marrett on Thu, May 03, 2018

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, CNC Automation, AAI, CNC Solutions, 2018, AIL

Thermwood Dealers participate in the 2018 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN

We recently held our 2018 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner. 

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A group of Thermwood dealers share a laugh before the 2017 Top Sales Announcements

Huge Pork Chop during Thermwood 2018 Dealer Awards Dinner

Yum!  Huge pork chop at the Thermwood Dealer Awards Dinner

This year, our top dealership was Automation Associates, Inc.  Second and third places went to Aera International, LLC and CNC Automation.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2017 went to Aera International, LLC.  The award for top International Sales went to CAM Automatizacion out of Mexico.  Congratulations, guys!


First Place - 2017 Sales

1st Place AAI

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


 Second Place - 2017 Sales

2nd Place AIL

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Timur Arslanoglu (Aera International, LLC) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


 Third Place - 2017 Sales

3rd Place CNC Automation

Pictured above (l-r) are: Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Andrew Legault (CNC Automation), Bob Law (CNC Automation) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


 Most Improved Dealer Sales for 2017

Most Improved - AIL

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Timur Arslanoglu (Aera International, LLC) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


 Top International Dealer - 2017 Sales

Top International Sales - CAM Automatizacion

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Pablo Macias (CAM Automatizacion) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


LSAM Demonstration

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend an LSAM demonstration during the 2018 Dealer Conference.

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend an LSAM demonstration during the 2018 Dealer Conference.

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend an LSAM demonstration during the 2018 Dealer Conference.


 Factory Tour - LSAM Machines Under Construction

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers view several LSAM machines currently under construction.

Touring several new LSAM's under construction

Touring several new LSAM's under construction

Touring several new LSAM's under construction

 

2017 Thermwood Dealer Conference and Awards Dinner

Posted by Duane Marrett on Fri, May 26, 2017

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, CNC Automation, Tech Con, AAI, 2017, CNC Solutions, Thermwood India

Thermwood Personnel and Dealers during the 2017 Dealer Conference

We recently held our 2017 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner. 

Huge Pork Chop during Thermwood 2017 Dealer Awards Dinner

Yum!  Huge pork chop at the Thermwood Dealer Awards Dinner

This year, our top dealership was Automation Associates, Inc.  Second and third places went to Tech Con, Inc. and CNC Automation.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2016 went to CNC Solutions, LLC.  The award for top International Sales went to Thermwood India.  Congratulations, guys!


1st Place AAI

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


2nd Place Tech Con

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Glenn Suss (Tech Con) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


3rd Place CNC Automation

Pictured above (l-r) are: Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Andrew Legault (CNC Automation) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Most Improved - CNC Solutions

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Phil Marker (CNC Solutions) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Top International Sales - Thermwood India

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Kishore Dabhade and Vishnu Dabhade (Thermwood India) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Cut Center Demonstration

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend a Cut Center demonstration during the 2017 Dealer Conference.

2017 Dealer Conference Training

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers during the 2017 Dealer Conference.

2016 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Wed, Apr 13, 2016

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, Tech Con, CAM Automatizacion, AAI, Carbon Studio, skf enterprises, 2016

We recently held our 2016 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner. 

This year, our top dealership was Automation Associates, Inc.  Second and third places went to Tech Con and S.K.F. Enterprises.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2015 went to Cam Automatizacion.  The award for top International Sales went to Carbon Studio/AP Group, LLC out of Russia.  Congratulations, guys!

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1st Place AAI

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


2nd Place Tech Con

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Glenn Suss (Tech Con), Robert Vollmer (Tech Con) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


3rd Place S.K.F. Enterprises

Pictured above (l-r) are: Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Brent East (Accepting for Dave White of S.K.F. Enterprises) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Most Improved - Cam Automatizacion

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Pablo Macias (Cam Automatizacion) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Top International Sales - Carbon Studio

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Ekaterina Malykhina (Carbon Studio/AP Group, LLC) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Cut Center Demonstration

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers attend a Cut Center demonstration during the 2016 Dealer Conference.

2016 Dealer Conference Training

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers during the 2016 Dealer Conference.

2016 Dealer Conference Training

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers during the 2016 Dealer Conference.

2015 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Fri, May 08, 2015

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, Tech Con, AAI, 2015, Equipment Hub, Carbon Studio

We recently held our 2015 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner. 

This year, our top dealership was Automation Associates, Inc.  Second and third places went to Tech Con and CNC Automation out of Canada.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2014 went to The Equipment Hub.  The award for top International Sales went to Carbon Studio/AP Group, LLC out of Russia.  Congratulations, guys!


Thermwood Dealer Automation Associates Inc

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Thermwood Dealer - Tech Con

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Glenn Suss (Tech Con), Robert Vollmer (Tech Con) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Thermwood Dealer - CNC Automation

Pictured above (l-r) are: Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Andrew Legault (CNC Automation) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Thermwood Dealer - The Equipment Hub

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Carl Davis (The Equipment Hub) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


Thermwood Dealer - Carbon Studio

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood), Ekaterina Malykhina (Carbon Studio/AP Group, LLC) and Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood).


2015 Thermwood Dealer Conference Awards

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers await the sales award results during the 2015 Dealer Conference.

2014 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, CNC Automation, 2014, Tech Con, CAM Automatizacion, AAI

We recently held our 2014 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner. 

This year, our top dealership was Tech Con.  Second and third places went to Automation Associates, Inc and CNC Automation out of Canada.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2013 went to Thomas F. O’Brien, Inc.  The award for top International Sales went to CAM Automatizacion out of Mexico.  Congratulations, guys!


Thermwood Dealer Tech Con

Pictured above are: (l-r) Robert Vollmer (Tech Con), Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood) and Glenn Suss (Tech Con).


Thermwood Dealer Automation Associates

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Thermwood Dealer CNC Automation

Pictured above (l-r) are: Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Andrew Legault (CNC Automation), Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood) and Bob Law (CNC Automation).


Thomas F. O’Brien, Inc. Thermwood Dealer

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Thomas O'Brien (Thomas F. O’Brien, Inc.) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


CAM Automatizacion Thermwood Dealer

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Pablo Macias (CAM Automatizacion) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Thermwood Dealer Conference 2014

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers socialize after hours during the 2014 Dealer Conference.

 

2013 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Model 77, Dealer Conference, Auto Labeling, Auto Unload, 2013

We recently held our 2013 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at the awards dinner. 

This year, our top dealership was CNC Automation out of Canada.  Second and third places went to Automation Associates, Inc and Tech Con.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2012 went to CNC Solutions.  The award for top International Sales went to Tervelli out of Turkey.  Congratulations, guys!


1st Place CNC Automation

Pictured above (l-r) are: Andrew Legault (CNC Automation), Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood) and Bob Law (CNC Automation).


2nd Place - Automation Associates, Inc

Pictured above are: (l-r) Mark Drone (Automation Associates, Inc), Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


3rd Place - Tech Con

Pictured above are: (l-r) Robert Vollmer (Tech Con), Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood) and Glenn Suss (Tech Con).


Most Improved Sales 2012

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Phil Marker (CNC Solutions) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Top International Sales

Pictured above are: (l-r) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood), Cumhur Arslanoğlu (Tervelli) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).


Thermwood CEO Ken Susnjara explains a new concept

Thermwood CEO Ken Susnjara gives a demonstration during the 2013 Dealer Conference.


Scott Vaal demonstrates 5 Axis Alignment Verification

Scott Vaal demonstrates the 5 Axis Alignment Verification Routine during the 2013 Dealer Conference.


Thermwood dealers and employees socialize during the 2013 Dealer Conference

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers socialize after hours during the 2013 Dealer Conference.

 

2012 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Fri, May 11, 2012

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Model 90, Dealer Conference

We recently held our 2012 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all of our domestic and international dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at an awards dinner. 

This year, our top dealership was Tech Con.  Second and third places went to SKF Enterprises and CNC Automation out of Canada.  The award for the dealership with the Most Improved Sales for 2011 went to Process and Production Equipment.  The award for top International Sales went to Tervelli out of Turkey.  Congratulations, guys!

2012 Thermwood Dealer Conference - Sales Award Winners

Pictured above are: (front row l-r) Kevin Varwig (Process and Production Equipment), Glenn Suss (Tech Con), Bob Law (CNC Automation), Dave White (SKF Enterprises) Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood); (second row l-r) Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood) and Robert Vollmer (Tech Con).

Thermwood 2012 International Sales Award

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jan Olinger (International Sales Account Manager) and Mengu Arslanoglu (Tervelli).

Socializing at the 2012 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Thermwood personnel, domestic and international dealers socialize after hours during the 2012 Dealer Conference.

 

2011 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Model 90, Dealer Conference

We recently held our 2011 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. The purpose of this annual event is to get all the dealers together in round-table informative sessions to discuss sales strategies and also to present the exciting changes and new products we plan to release in the next year.

Of course, the conference isn't all work and no play!  It also gives everyone a chance to socialize and catch up on news, as well as the opportunity to award our top sellers special prizes at an awards dinner. 

This year, our top dealer was CNC Automation, who handles Canada.  Second and third place went to two US dealers, Automation Associates and Tech Con. Congratulations, guys!

2011 Thermwood Sales Award Winners

Pictured above are: (l-r) Rob Volmer (Tech Con), Dennis Palmer (VP Sales for Thermwood) Glenn Suss (Tech Con), Andrew Legault (CNC Automation), Mark Drone (Automation Associates) and Jason Susnjara (VP Marketing for Thermwood).