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Ames True Temper Inc.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$450.6M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

The Ames Company is recognized as the world's oldest manufacturer of shovels. The original business started in 1774 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts by Captain John Ames. In 1808, Oliver Ames, the youngest son of Captain John Ames, moved the business to Easton, Massachusetts, and over a hundred years later, in 1932, the main office was moved to its current location in Parkersburg, West Virginia. True Temper Hardware Company dates back to 1808 when it began as "The Old Stone Forge," which later became The American Fork and Hoe Company. The company's name was changed in 1949 to True Temper reflecting the newly developed process of tempering steel. The company moved from Wallingford, VT, to Cleveland, OH, in the early 1900's and relocated to Camp Hill, PA, in 1981. The Ames and True Temper Companies merged in March of 1999 after U.S. Industries, Inc., Ames' parent company at the time, completed the purchase of True Temper Hardware Company from Huffy Corporation. The merger of these complementary lawn and garden product businesses made a positive impact on the industry by expanding product offerings and improving service and value to our customers. In January, 2002, WindPoint Partners, a private equity firm, purchased Ames True Temper from U.S. Industries. Since that time, three acquisitions have been completed to complement the Ames True Temper product portfolio and enhance sourcing capabilities...

Chief Executive Officer
Richard Dell
Number of Employees 2,999
Contact Information

465 Railroad Ave

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011

www.ames.com

1 717 730 2933

NAICS Code Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing: 332212

Recent Events

  • Ames True Temper to Release Fourth Quarter Results on December 14, 2009

    11/30/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

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  • Ames True Temper closes plant in Parkersburg

    - 2002-06-10

    PARKERSBURG - Overcapacity within the domestic industry and an upsurge in imports has pushed a garden tool production plant in the Mountain State out of business.Ames True Temper has announced plans to close one of its two production facilities in Parkersburg. Chief Operating Officer Duane Greenly said the closing, which...

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  • CPSC, Ames True Temper announce recall of wheelbarrows.

    - 2002-04-17

    M2 PRESSWIRE-17 April 2002-US CPSC: CPSC, Ames True Temper announce recall of wheelbarrows C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17042002 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC, Ames True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa., is...

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  • Ames True Temper cutting more than 70 jobs in Wood County

    - 2002-02-04

    PARKERSBURG - It was the news Parkersburg area residents had been dreading for two years.Many wondered how the merger of the Ames Co. of Parkersburg and True Temper Hardware Co. of Camp Hill, Pa., would affect employment and operations in Parkersburg as a new Ames True Temper emerged.The answer arrived...

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  • U.S. Industries Completes Sale of Ames True Temper for $165 Million

    - 2002-01-14

    Business Editors ISELIN, N.J.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 14, 2002 U.S. Industries, Inc. (NYSE-USI) announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Ames True Temper business to Wind Point Partners for $165 million. Following the completion of its Disposal Plan, which has been previously announced, U.S....

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  • Ames True Temper sold to Michigan company

    - 2002-01-07

    PARKERSBURG - Ames True Temper has been sold to Wind Point Partners WPP of Southfield, Mich., an investment group.U.S. Industries Vice President of Investor Relations Diana Burton said Wind Point Partners recently signed an agreement to purchase Ames True Temper for $165 million.Ames, a subsidiary of U.S. Industries, operates two...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Richard Dell Chief Executive Officer
Duane Greenly President of Ames True Temperu.S.
David M. Nuti Cfo
Troy W. Bryce Chief Accounting Officer
Chris Ebling Vice President, Human Resources
Christopher Frew Vice President, Wholesale, Industrial and International Sales
Daniel Yurovich Vice President, Manufacturing
David Avery Vice President, Manufacturing
Geoff Brownrigg Vice President, Marketing
Joseph Wersosky Vice President, Natl Sales
William Kley Vice President, Logistics
Tom O'Connor Managing Director
Christopher Kline Director, IT
Denise Z. Macivor Director, Corporate Services, Treasury and Risk Management
Denise Z. Maclvor Treasurer
John Ames Capt

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Edward A. Leblanc Member, Board of Directors
Eric J. Aumen Board of Directors
John E. Morningstar Board of Directors
John K Castle Board Member
Justin B. Wender Board of Directors
Kenneth Roman Board of Directors
Robert Elman Board of Directors
William M. Pruellage Board Member

Richard C. Dell was elected a director of the company in April 2004. Since January 2002, Mr. Dell has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ames True Temper, a manufacturer and marketer of non-powered lawn and garden tools and accessories. Prior to joining Ames True Temper, Mr. Dell spent 27 years in a variety of positions at Newell Rubbermaid, most recently as Group President.

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Gander Mountain, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Member, Board of Directors Current
A&D Personal Protection, Inc. Director Current
Gander Mountain, Inc. Director Current
Gander Mountain Company Board of Directors Current
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Group President Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. President of Ames True Temperu.S. Current
Barry Controls CEO Former
Barry Controls President Former
Morgan Manufacturing, Inc. President Former
Ames True Temper, Inc. Coo Former
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Business Manager Â?? Window Hardware Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Cfo Current
Third Wave Technologies, Inc. Cfo Former
Rubicon Technology, Inc. Cfo Former
Fiskars Incorporated Cfo Former
Rubicon Technology, Inc. Senior Vice President, Administration Former
Third Wave Technologies, Inc. Vice President, Operations Former
Fiskars Incorporated Vice President Former
Fiskars Incorporated Corporate Controller Former
Rubbermaid, Inc. Senior Financial and Operational Roles Former
Container Corporation of America NA Former
Lewis University MBA Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Current

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Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Employee Relations Representative Former
Capital Products, Inc NA Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Wholesale, Industrial and International Sales Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Director, Sales Former
Ames True Temper, Inc. Sales Manager Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Manufacturing Current
Morgan Manufacturing, Inc. Director, Support Services Former
United States Naval Academy Masters Degree In Finance and Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Manufacturing Current

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current
Huffy Corporation President Former
Huffy Corporation Gm, Solutions Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Natl Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Vice President, Logistics Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Tyco International Ltd. Vice President, Logistics for the Kendall Division Former
Ames True Temper, Inc. Director, Materials Former
Philips Electronics Ltd. Director, Logistics Former
Sara Lee Corporation Director, Materials Management Former
SouthCo, Inc. Director, Global Supply Chain Management Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Managing Director Current

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Director, IT Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Director, Corporate Services, Treasury and Risk Management Current
Metrocall, Inc. Assistant Treasurer Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Treasurer Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Capt Current

Edward A. LeBlanc is a member of the Calera Capital Advisory Board and a founder of Focus Associates, LLC. Prior to founding Focus Associates in the fall of 2008 Mr. LeBlanc served in an interim capacity as Chairman and CEO of Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, Wisconsin. From 2000 to 2005 Mr. LeBlanc was Chief Executive Officer of Kidde PLC"s R&C Division, the world's premier manufacturer of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers headquartered in Mebane, North Carolina. He served as President and CEO of Regent Lighting Corporation from 1997 through 2000. Prior to joining Regent he held numerous senior level positions at Macklanburg-Duncan, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma serving as President and COO from 1987 to 1997. Mr. LeBlanc began his career with the Aluminum Company of America and held positions in Chicago, Illinois and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. LeBlanc has extensive experience in hard lines manufacturing, marketing and distribution. He has led businesses with operations in the US, Mexico, Canada, the UK, Malaysia, China and Australia. He was instrumental in the sale of Regent Lighting Company to Cooper Industries in 1999 and participated as a senior member of the management team of Kidde PLC when the company was sold to UTC in 2005. Mr. LeBlanc also serves on the Board of Directors for Ames True Temp, Pro-Build Holding, Inc., Generac Power Systems and IPS Corporation. He is also currently serving as Immediate Past Chairman of the Home Safety Council in Washington, DC. Mr. LeBlanc received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics and Management from Lamar University in 1968. Ed is an avid golfer and bird hunter. Ed and his wife Casey of 40 years reside in Greensboro, NC.

Organization Position Status
Focus Associates Founder Current
Home Safety Council Chairman Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Member, Board of Directors Current
IPS Corporation Board Member Current
Fremont Partners Member of The Calera Capital Advisory Board Current
Probuild Board of Directors Current
Generac Power Systems Inc. CEO Former
Lamar University Bachelor of Business Administration Degree In Economics and Management Former
Regent, Inc. Former
Generac Power Systems Inc. Chairman Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current

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Wellspring Capital Management LLC Principal Current
Greenville Tube Company Member of the Board Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Rathgibson Member of the Board of Directors Current
Associated Packaging Technologies Board Member Current
Castle Harlan, Inc. vice president Former
Castle Harlan, Inc. Managing Director Former
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Team Member Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
University of Virginia BS Former

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Legend Capital Group, L.P. Chairman Current
The Castle Chairman Current
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Board Member Current
Greenville Tube Company Board of Directors Current
Castle Connolly Vice-Chairman Current
New York Business Group Director Current
New York Presbyterian Hospital Board of Directors Current
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. Board Member Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board Member Current
Horizon Lines, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Palm Beach Civic Association Board of Directors Current
New York Medical College Board of Directors Current
Advanced Accessories Systems, LLC Board Member Current
New York Medical College Trustee Current
Greenville Tube Company Member of the Buyer Parent Current
New York Medical College Chief Executive Officer Former
New York Medical College President Former
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette president Former
Donaldson Company, Inc. president Former
Donaldson Company, Inc. chief executive Former
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette chief executive Former
New York Medical College trustee Former
American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc. Chairman Former
The Equitable Life Assurance Society Director Former
New York Medical College Doctorate Former
Harvard University MBA Former
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor's degree Former

Organization Position Status
Castle Harlan, Inc. President Current
Carleton College Trustee Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Baker & Taylor, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Pew Center Board Member Current
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Castle Harlan, Inc. chief investment officer Former
Castle Harlan, Inc. Senior Managing Director Former
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Corporate Finance Group Former
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc Board of Directors Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
School of the University of Pennsylvania M.B.A. Former
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania M.B.A Former
Carleton College B.A. In Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Singer Company Former
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Castle Harlan, Inc. Managing Director Current
Ames True Temper, Inc. Board Member Current
Advanced Accessories Systems, LLC board member Current
Universal Compression, Inc. Director Current
Rathgibson Director Current
Greenville Tube Company Member of the Board of Directors Current
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. mergers and acquisitions department Former
Georgetown University graduate Former
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