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Family Forum

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HEADQUARTERS

As I write this cover article for the Bagpiper, the stock market is surging to a record 21000for the first time. Even though the stock market is volatile, the steady gains over the last

several months signal a positive outlook for the U.S. economy. With the recent uptick in the oil,gas, mining and construction markets, along with the constant chatter in Washington D.C. aboutless regulation and more infrastructure spending, I am cautiously optimistic that market conditionsfor Robroy Industries will improve in 2017.

The primary goal for the balance of 2017 and beyond will be to increase top line sales. It isessential that we support our current customer base and proactively go after and secure newbusiness. This will be accomplished by listening to our customers and striving to provide an out-standing customer experience.

In 2017 we will continue to place emphasis on building up our sales organizations. In additionto hiring highly qualified associates to the sales team, we are investing in a state of the art CRMsystem (Customer Relationship Management), which will assist us in storing and managingprospects and customer information in one central location. As a result we will be betterequipped to increase leads, close more deals and, most importantly, drive customer loyalty andsatisfaction.

As we move forward in 2017, it’s the people who will ultimately determine our success. I want to personally thank allRobroy Associates for your dedication and support. Wishing you and your families the very best.

Jeff McIlroyChairman

In May 2016, Robroy Industries’Headquarters Associates held a sur-prise luncheon in celebration of MikeDeane’s 35th anniversary at RobroyIndustries. As a part of that event,Rob and Jeff McIlroy presented Mikewith an enrollment into the 2017Pittsburgh Pirate Fantasy Camp inBradenton, Florida. This past January,the fantasy became a reality. Mike gotto spend a week in Florida actually

playing baseball on the very fields thatthe Pittsburgh Pirates train and play onduring spring training. Adding to the“Field of Dreams” atmosphere,Mike’s two sons, Steve (Hartford, CT)and Josh (Houston, TX) not only joinedhim, but were teammates!

There were eight teams in all,each coached by two retiredPittsburgh Pirate players. The Deanes(as they became known) werecoached by John Candelaria and TomPrince. Team Wagner, named afterHonus Wagner-a famous Pirate fromthe early 20th century, got off to arough start. The first two gameswere losses by margins too big tomention. But they turned it aroundand won three of the next five, actu-ally missing the playoffs by one run.As Mike’s legs gave out by midweek,Steve and Josh became his pinchrunners. Steve and Josh added time-ly hitting to Team Wagner, while

Mike made contributions in the fieldat first base.

But baseball aside, the cama-raderie among all of Team Wagnerand the memories of spending aweek with his sons made this a spe-cial time for Mike. He wishes tothank Robroy Industries for the gen-erous gift and the opportunity to puta checkmark by a significant bucket-list event.

Pittsburgh Pirate Fantasy Camp

Looking over the “Field of Dreams” withcoach Canderlaria…

The Deanes from Team Wagner

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HEADQUARTERS TIPS FROM I.T.

Phishing Emails• Never respond to requests forpersonal information via email.Legitimate businesses will neverask for personal information in anemail.

• Do not enter personal informa-tion in a pop-up screen.

• Do not click on any links listed inan email message. Instead, copyand paste the URL into yourbrowser.

• Use anti-virus and anti-spywaresoftware and update them regu-larly.

Dispose of Information Properly• Destroy/shred hard copy confi-dential documents that containpersonal information such associal security numbers, creditcard numbers, bank accountnumbers or health records.

• Ensure you are using the righttools when destroying and dis-posing of personal information ormedia storage from your comput-er and mobile devices.

Ethics - Be a Good Cyber Citizen• Do not engage in inappropriateconduct, such as cyberbullying,cyberstalking or rude and offen-sive behavior.

• Do not do something in cyber-space that you would considerwrong or illegal in everyday life.

• Do not impersonate someoneelse. It is wrong to create sites,pages or posts that seem tocome from someone else.

• Adhere to copyright restrictionswhen downloading material fromthe Internet.

• Do not use someone else’spassword or other identifyinginformation.

A Successful Season

Peter McIlroy, son of Jeff McIlroy and a junior at Shady Side Academy, helped lead his high school varsity basketball team to a WPIAL (Western

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League) section title and a qualifying bid to thePennsylvania state tournament. Peter, a 6’2” shooting guard/small forward, looks forward to working on his basketball skills over the summer and coming back for a strong senior season.

Here are some helpful tips tokeep your identity, personalinformation and data secure.

Corporate Business Planning

On December 14, 2016 the corporate team held their annual BusinessPlanning Meeting. They warmly welcomed back Vijay Kumar to the Verona

office. Many worked with Vijay years earlier, before he moved to Texas and are gladto have him join the Verona office again. Everyone enjoyed team events conductedby Randy Untalan, Jean Liberto and Anil Kewalramani, which included a reflection of2016 accomplishments and group discussions on 2017 initiatives. The RobroyVision energized everyone. The day resulted in many strategic goals and objectivesset for 2017.

Lock It When You Leave• It takes only a few seconds tosecure your computer and helpprotect it from unauthorizedaccess. Lock down your computerevery time you leave your desk.

• Set-up a screen-saver that will lockyour computer after a pre-setamount of time and require a pass-word to log back in.

• If your computer is used by morethan one person, you may want tocreate individual accounts withunique login and passwords foreach user.

• Choose a strong password. Agood password should alwaysinclude upper and lowercase let-ters, numbers and at least onespecial character. Do not set theoption that allows a computer toremember any password.

Protect Data on Mobile Devices• Ask yourself, “Is it really neces-sary that I transport this sensitiveinformation?” If the answer is no,then do not copy the information.

• Choose a strong password. Neveruse the same password for multi-ple devices or accounts.

• Store your portable devicessecurely. When not in use, storedevices out of sight and, whenpossible, in a locked drawer orcabinet.

Protect Mobile Devices• Password-protect your portabledevice.

• Be sure all critical information isbacked up.

• Disable Bluetooth when notrequired.

• Make sure your firewall and anti-virus are up-to-date.

• Store your portable devicessecurely.

• Record identifying informationsuch as serial numbers and labelyour equipment if possible.

• Report the loss or theft to theappropriate authorities, as soon aspossible.

Notice the “Wow” on the opponents’ lips!

Cyber Security AwarenessTips

Proud members of the Shady Side Academy2016-2017 Basketball Team

Go Peter!

Robroy Associates who make up the Corporate Team.

Eating in the Pavillion in November, even withheaters, still requires jackets to keep warm. Justask Doug Hill or Roger Schroder. They’ll tell you!

Kathy Tissue, Linda McGuire (retiree) andKeisha Coon’s expressions say it all.

Ring That Bell

The following two accounts will “ring a bell” with Conduit Division Associates.On a recent record breaking day for order bookings in Belding, it took 11 of

the Enclosure Associates to toll the bell 62 times signifying $620,000.00 of enclo-sure sales - $10,000 a chime! Teamwork is a part of everyday life at RobroyEnclosures and the ringing of that bell is no exception.

Jeff and Rob Mcllroy chimed in with Jeff Seagle to ring the bell 27 times on arecent visit to Robroy Enclosures that coincided with a $270,000.00 order.

Bell ringing for outstanding orders is tradition with Robroy Industries. Keepthose orders rolling in Enclosure Division!

Enclosure Division Associates line up to ring in a tremendous day of sales.

Visitors from Headquarters get in on the bell ringing at Robroy Enclosures.

Thanksgiving Gatherings

First shift associates and retirees braved the chilly weather, with heaters ofcourse, to enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving buffet style luncheon in the Pavilion.

Second and third shift associates enjoyed their equally fabulous luncheon in thewarmth of the Company break room.

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“Santadidn’tlisten toa word Isaid!”

O n December 10th Robroy Enclosures continued the wonderful tradition of the Children’s Christmas

Party. Santa and Mrs. Claus provided 72 childrenwith the opportunity to whisper last minute wishes in theirears and to receive an early Christmas gift.

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The children were also greeted by the Grinch and his dog, Max. TheGrinch failed again this year to steal theRobroy Enclosures Christmas spirit.

A coloring contest complete withawards was part of the festivities.

Children roamed in every directionparticipating in eight creative craft stations followed by an amazingChristmas brunch prepared by noneother than Rudy and Patsy Alvera.Everyone had a wonderful Christmasexperience. Well, almost everyone…

Dave Jeffers the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest 2016.

Contest participants…Yikes!

any of the Robroy Enclosure Associates participated in the Company’s Ugly Sweater Contest. The winner,Dave Jeffers, was announced at the Christmas Party.

The Ugly Sweater Contest

M Christmas Celebrations“And what

do you want for Christmas, Santa?”

“Santa issure to grant

my wish!”

“Who is thisdude with all the

whiskers?”

“Santawon’t giveher whatshe just

asked for.”

Pictures with the Grinch were big hit once again.

Aubrey Feasel is pictured with her prizewinning Coloring Contest entry for the 6 andUnder group. Her father, Shane, and sister,Leah, posed with her, when Angie Zoermanawarded her prize.

Jaycie Gaspertook home theaward for thebest picture inthe 7-10 yearold group.

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“Is it time to go home yet?” “Can this please be over, now!”

Stations included cookie decorating, sandbottles, necklace and ornament making andpine cone bird feeders, to name a few.

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After tucking their children in for the night,the adult portion of the Robroy EnclosuresChristmas celebration commenced at theGrand Volute in Lowell, Michigan. Jeff Seagleand Cindy Stowell served as hosts to 130associates and guests. Including Cindy’s ownversion of “Twas the Night BeforeChristmas,” she and Jeff informed andentertained everyone. Craig Mitchell struttedhis stuff in his 10-gallon hat.

Cindy Stowell and Jeff Seagle ran the show,but Craig Mitchell did a good job of “stealing”the show!

Christmas Celebrations

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No Robroy Enclosures Christmas Party is completewithout honoring associates who have reached serviceaward milestones.

And what about a little recognition forthose achieving perfectattendance in 2016?

After a rave reviewfrom the ConduitDivision in 2015, theCompany secured theservices of JasonHewlett for the party’sentertainment. Jasonprovided a family-friend-ly blend of his comedicand musical talent withabsolutely no disap-pointment. After anevening of sidesplittinglaughter, Jason endedhis performance by hav-ing everyone stand,hold hands and sing, “I am proud to be an American.” Hethen exited the stage to a standing ovation.

The donation to The Belding Veterans Parkwas accepted by Denny Craycraft.

This year’s SHIELD scholarships were announced withthe help of Matt Jackson. The recipients of the $1,000.00scholarships were:• Monica Meyers, daughter of Mike and Amy Olmstead• Bolton Fox, son of Mike and Janice Hill• Nicole Kolenda, wife of Ray Koldenda• Lacey Taylor, daughter of Tina and Todd Taylor• Alison Hall, daughter of Jeff and Buffy Hall• Hannah Krick, daughter of Matt and Heather Jackson• Payton Haney, daughter of Jennifer and Mark Ullery (not pictured)

The evening’s special guests included:

• Jeff Mcllroy, Chairman of Robroy Industries • Byron and Heather Carpenter of SAY Plastics • Bill and Kim Evatt, Chris and Renee Lauderback, Robroy Enclosures’ MichiganRepresentatives from Applied Controls

• Mikayla and Mark Linebaugh and Heidi and Joel Wilker of the B Foundation • Denny Craycraft and his daughter, Holly, representing the Belding Veterans Park• Toys for Tots represented by Greg Dick, Michael Main, Harley Ridgeway andJohn Fossler

• Bill and Kim Evatt from Attabox

Because of the continued generos-ity of the Robroy Enclosures family anda Company matching contribution, theB Foundation and Belding VeteransPark received donations of $3,000.00each. There were also overflowing col-lection boxes containing unwrappedgifts for Toys for Tots to shareChristmas cheer with the children ofthe Belding area community. The“entrance fee” for the event was oneunwrapped gift per person, but in theRobroy Enclosures giving tradition,many attendees arrived with more thanjust one gift.

Thanks to the “if it is to be, it is up to me” outlook on safety, all associates continue to keep RobroyEnclosures a safe place. The SHIELDTeam continued its program in 2016designed for every associate to focuson monthly safety audits of the entirefacility. Based on those monthly auditresults, a pool of money was collectedagain this year making it possible foreach associate to receive a $125.00VISA gift card.

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Nice BIG checks!

Christmas Celebrations

Jeff McIlroy addressed the gathering.

Heidi Wilker from B Foundations accepted theRobroy Enclosures donation for her organization.

Matt Jackson joined the evening’s host andhostess to present the SHIELD scholarshipawards.

Matt and Jeff flanked the SHIELD scholarship recipients for their photo op.

5 Years – Mike Hill, Jason Anderson, Mike Whorley and Darcie Hallock

10 Years – Mike Olmstead, Deb Souza, Buck Moody, Joe Michutka andChristina Ayres

15 Years – Jennifer Ullery, Keisha Coon, Cindy Stowell and Mike Carstens

“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And Iwon’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me…”

Jason Hewlett provided theentertainment for the event.

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John comes to RobroyEnclosures with a long track recordof sales management success. Uponearning a degree in industrial distribu-tion from the University of Houston,John began his career with MotionIndustries as an outside sales repre-sentative. This is where he receivedhis first introduction to the StahlinEnclosure line of products over 25years ago. He moved on toPhiladelphia Mixing Solutions (PMSI)accepting promotions to successivesales management positions includ-ing VP of Sales. By building and man-aging his team, John secured aggres-sive growth for that company.

John and his family will relocatefrom Texas to Michigan in order toaccommodate his new role.

Ara Mihalikbegan herRobroyEnclosurescareer a yearago supportingthe operationsside of the busi-ness, while shelearned every-thing aboutenclosures. Arahas acceptedthe position of Marketing Coordinatorfor Robroy Enclosures. She earned adegree in management fromCornerstone University and has a richbackground in service, operations andpurchasing. Having owned her ownservice business, Ara brings an entre-preneurial understanding of businessto her new position. Her experienceand knowledge will serve theCompany well, as she acceptsRobroy Enclosures’ marketing chal-lenges.

Welcome to Robroy EnclosuresMike and John and congratulationson your new position Ara. It looks as though this will be quite a busyyear at Robroy Industries as a wholeand specifically at the EnclosureDivision.

New Little Kiddos

Jordan (Press Operator) andJosette Cliff welcomed a new

little Cliff into their home on GroundHog Day, February 2nd. Daveaweighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and mea-sured 21” in length. Her siblings:brother Aiden Jordan, sister StevieAnnMarie and brother FinniganArthur, are sure to help mom and dadwith their new sister.

Lorrenda Ellsworth is not the onlygrandma with a new granddaughter.Cindy Stowell’s grandson Charlie nowhas a little sister, Kinze Raylin Badour.Kinze weighed 8 pounds, 14 ouncesand was 18 inches long at her debut.

Congratulations are extended tothese families on the arrival of theirnew additions.

Joe Michutka was at it again – rais-ing funds for Michigan’s Special

Olympics and JUMPING INTO TURKLAKE in FEBRUARY. The Turk LakePolar Plunge was held in Greenville,Michigan on February 11, 2017 at TurkLake Restaurant and Bar. Registrationstarted at noon and the parade of cos-tumed participants took place at 2:55PM with the plunge following at 3:00.

Although it was a balmy 40 degreesthat day, the water temperature wasbone chilling and the lake had a nicelayer of ice. Co-worker Carol Houghtalingwith her husband, Paul, and grandchil-dren, Jaycie and Jacoby, showed up formoral support. After making it out of thelake, Joe was very happy to see Paulwaiting for him with warm, dry clothes.

You are a marvelous example toeveryone, Joe, with such a generousheart and so very courageous!

New Employees andNew Initiatives

MikeParsell

joined theRobroy teamrecently afterworking in theautomotiveindustry for thepast three years.He earned hisBachelor ofScience degreefrom AquinasCollege in 2013 with a minor in business. In 2015 he received hisMBA from Grand Valley StateUniversity.

A native of Rockford, Michigan,Mike currently lives in Grand Rapids.He enjoys spending his free time withfamily, mountain biking, traveling andwatching football.

Another newRobroyEnclosuresAssociate isJohn Reilly whonow serves asthe Company’sNational SalesManager. Johnwill oversee allsales relatedactivities andreport directly

to the Company’s president.Jeff Seagle, President of Robroy

Enclosures stated: “John is nowcharged with overseeing aggressivegrowth targets for RobroyEnclosures. We are fortunate to haveJohn Reilly join our organizationbecause our division anticipates sig-nificant growth and investment, notonly in new people but also in capital,in 2017. We firmly believe thatJohn’s sales experience will make apositive contribution to this effort -ensuring our long-term success inthe enclosures marketplace.”

Just makes you pucker all over, doesn’t it, Joe?

Joe Michutka and his cheering gallery.

Mike Parsell -Buyer/Scheduler

Ara Milhalik - MarketingCoordinator

John Reilly - NationalSales Manager

Olivia Catherine Adams - Lorrenda Ellsworth’sgranddaughter

Davea Morgan Jane Cliff (above and below)

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Kinze Raylin Badour

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Corrosion College

For the past three years CorrosionCollege has sent Christmas cheer

to all of their alumni. To say the least,this is a big production. StephanieEllis, Steve Voelzke, Chris Caldwelland Eric Greear chose “HomeAlone,” as their theme for this yearand proceeded to develop a greatChristmas card.

Johnny on the Spot

Nicole Loristch received a gift card, presentedby Carolyn Rominger, for her due diligence.

Spot awards are given to employ-ees who go beyond the call of

duty to identify areas within theCompany where there is a problem orwhere improvement can make a big dif-ference. Nichole Loritsch, StaffAccountant for the Conduit Division inAvinger (and corporate AccountsReceivable), noticed increased spendingon waste disposal for the Avinger Plant.She took action to interview alternativevendors. After she got a consensusfrom the management at her location,she recommended a new vendor thatwill result in savings of approximately$6,000 in 2017 and another $20,000over the next two years. CarolynRominger presented a spot award toNicole for her fine efforts.

Tremendous job, Nichole.

Beunka Harris received an Amazon gift card.

There was an issue with a ship-ping/customer order. Beunka Harrisprovided outstanding customer serviceregarding that order and received aspot award for that service.

Beunka, you are a great exampleto your colleagues.

Employee Referrals

Robert Wells presented Patrick Cirkles with agift card for referring a potential ProductionAssociate to the Company.

The Employee Referral Program isalive and well at the Conduit

Division of Robroy Industries. Whatbetter way to find great new employ-ees than through associates whoalready work for the Company?

Patrick Cirkles, Cameron Jaegerand Sarah Brooks recently did just thatby referring potential new associates tothe Company and were awarded giftcards for their efforts.

Rita received a wonderful gift basket from hercolleagues.

Well, Rita Butchhiet’s first retire-ment didn’t work out! Last

May she came back to the ConduitDivision to “help out” for nine monthsin the position of MasterScheduler/Senior Buyer. As of January31st of this year, she is going to try theretirement routine again.

You will be missed Rita and yourbasket of goodies, supplied by yourcoworkers, will help you with theadjustment. Best wishes are extendedfrom everyone.

Steve Voelzke and Deborah Ford at herretirement party

Deborah Ford’s retirement partyfinally transpired on January 23rd. Hercolleagues gathered in the break roomto wish Deborah all good things in herretirement years and presented herwith a $100 gift card and flowers. Itwas a good time to catch-up with herto see how the first four months ofher retirement had been treating her.

Taking all the right photos for the Corrosion College2016 Christmas card.

The finished product!

Kelly Jones awarded Sarah Brooks an Amazongift card for her referral.

Amanda Saenz recognized Cameron Jaeger forreferring a Production Associate to the Company.

Welcome New Associates

Recently hired associates bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and a fewnervous butterflies to their new positions. Please make each of these

associates feel at home and lend them a hand in their adjustment to their newresponsibilities.

Josh Altman - Production AssociateWendy Burks - Scheduler/BuyerKatrina Ellison - Customer Service AssociateJessee Foster - Plant AssociateChad Frederick - Production AssociateSharon Gray - Scheduler/BuyerAlyssa Jones - Customer Service AssociateHillary Nutt - Production Associate (Avinger)Ashly Parker - Accounting AssociateJustin Pippins - Production AssociateCarolyn Rominger - Division ControllerBerenice Schuler - Educational Specialist

WELCOME

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Potluck Meals

Potluck meals are the best!Everyone brings a dish and they

generally bring one of their specialties,so the food is always great. The prob-lem arises when your plate can’taccommodate some of everything.

The Avinger and Gilmer ConduitDivision Associates implemented thepotluck venue for a Thanksgiving gath-ering. On November 22nd associatesfilled the break rooms at both locationswith traditional Thanksgiving chow andplant and office personnel shared adelicious meal.

In addition to a potluck meal atChristmastime, office associates at the

Carlos Mercado, fiancé of Sabrina Russell,Accounting Assistant

In the United States we celebrate several special days during the year thathonor Americans who serve or have served in the US military. One of

those days is Veterans Day, officially observed on November 11th. This obser-vance, originally called Armistice Day, marked the end of the major hostilities ofWorld War I - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The daywas renamed Veterans Day in 1954. This holiday should not be confused withMemorial Day, the last Monday of May. Veterans Day celebrates the service ofall US military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while serv-ing their country in military service. There are more than 23 million veterans inthe United States.

You can find literally 100 or more ways to honor veterans. Organizationsalways look for volunteers to help disabled veterans or those who may just bedown on their luck. The Internet provides many ideas for those interested inlending a hand with their time or treasure.

At the very least, everyone can thank a veteran for his service. The RobroyConduit Division took time on November 11, 2016 to recognize the veterans cur-rently employed by the Company and to express grateful appreciation and manythanks to each veteran for their time and sacrifice to our country.

Thank you for your service, Robroy Veterans.

Aaron AgaCasey HathawayDonald HensleyWilburn Horner

Brian IrwinKatie PerkinsAmanda SaenzNathan Salmon

Kevin SmithDeontia StarlingTimothy Vinson

Amanda Saenz, HR Manager, and her husband,Roy

Robroy Veterans

Veterans Day

The Avinger Potluck Thanksgiving meal had a wide variety of choices.

No one left hungry that day!

Choices did abound at the Gilmer location, as well.

The food was plentiful and delicious.

White Elephant gifts sat in front of a “roaring fire” waiting patiently to be opened, shared and swapped.

Gilmer location combined food and funwith a White Elephant gift exchange.What is that, you might ask? A numberis assigned to each person and innumeric order you are permitted tochoose a gift or take one from some-one who has already opened a present.Apparently, a case of beer and a bottleof liquor were stolen numerous times.

Wait a minute! The definition of aWhite Elephant is “a possession that isuseless or troublesome, especially onethat is expensive to maintain or difficultto dispose of.” Beer and liquor are twoitems that don’t seem to meet those cri-teria. At any rate, it made the game a lotof fun and generated ruckus laughter.

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Your sweater is“Marvelous,” Vickie

Deane!

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AChristmas party was held on Friday,December 9th for all of the associates’

children. Santa (Eric Greear) and Mrs. Claus(Amanda Saenz) ran the show and there wereplenty of elves (Operations Supervisors) to han-dle all of the details, as 80 children converged onthe Conduit Division in Gilmer. Activities includedcraft stations and a coloring contest judged inage groups with $25 gift cards for the winners.Every child went home with a gift bag and hadthe opportunity to let Santa know what wouldmake their Christmas bright.

An Ugly Sweater Contest washeld on December 9th, the

same day as the Children’s ChristmasParty. It included the Conduit DivisionAssociates from Avinger and Gilmerand associates from Duoline. As youcan see from the photos, the placewas awash with ugly sweaters. Thewinners were announced at the adultChristmas Party and Manohar Tawareemerged in first place with NicholeLoristch in second and Rick Osbornetaking 3rd.

Ugly SweaterContest

Santa listened to the children’s wishes and posed for photos.

Santa even listened to the wishes ofsome of the BIG kids! Santa and his financial advisor!

There were lots of creative stations, including a coloring contest for variousage groups.

Mrs. Claus and some of Santa’s elves…

It was poinsettias for Michelle Swartz. Party on, Bobby Hubbard.

Ha, ha, ha on your ho, ho, ho, Sherry Beal!

Nichole Loritsch strikes a modeling posewith her ugly sweater.

The winners were announced at the Christmas Party.

Alyssa Jones and Stephanie Ellis opted for a skirt and dress ensemble (respectively).

It was important for Manohar Taware to show the front and back of his entry.

Bravo, Latoya Rudd. You go girl! Your sweater is ugly front and back!

Katrina Ellis had that apron thing going on with her sweater.

Love the crocheting onthe edges of your

sweater, Chris Caldwell!

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O n December 10th associatesfrom each of the Texas divi-

sions gathered at the Gilmer CivicCenter to celebrate the Christmasseason with good food, warm fellow-ship and lots of fun. Honored guestsincluded Rob McIlroy, RobroyIndustries CEO; Shingo Takaichi, anexecutive from Sumitomo, and KellyHorn from the Women’s Center ofEast Texas.

Following dinner, The SHIELDCommittee awarded Kendra Slatonwith a scholarship to help her withher on going education. A check waspresented to the Women’s Center ofEast Texas made possible by thegenerous charitable giving of theassociates from all three Texas loca-tions. Dave McGee entertained theassociates and rounded out a delight-ful evening. You can read about Davein the Duoline section of this issue.Each associate left the event with agift, donated by the Company’s vendors.

Greeters could be identified by their unique Santa hats.

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The SHIELD Scholarship winner, Kendra Slaton, posed for a photo with CEO Rob McIlroy and hermom, Kim Slaton.

Honored guests,Rob McIlroy andShingo Takaichi,

with Steve Voelzke.

The photo booth was a popular spot andbrought out the “ham” in severalattendees.

ChristmasParty

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Amanda and Roy Saenz

Amanda Sanez (HumanResources Manager) and her

husband, Roy, celebrated their one-yearwedding anniversary (November 22nd)with a trip to Dallas. It was a wonderfullittle get away - without their kids!

Awards Dinner

The Awards Dinner has been part of the Robroy Industriesculture in Texas since 1997. Spouses and significant oth-

ers shared the evening on February 17th at Arabella Manor inGilmer. After dinner and the presentation of awards, with lotsof hugs and accolades, the Party Rock Project took charge.The show mixed an epic rock/pop concert, intimate piano bar,laugh-out-loud comedy and competitive audience participationto wow the attendees. This group has performed over 100shows all over the nation in the past year and was truly thehighlight of this year’s awards presentation.

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Snehal Patel and Sherry Beal helped make valentine cards as a community initiative project.

Sabrina Russell (Accounting Associate) and Carlos Mercado celebrated thearrival of their daughter, Natalie Marie, on February 20th. Miss Mercado

arrived weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces and stretched 19.5 inches in length. Natalie hasa big sister, Emily, to help mom and dad with her care.

Congratulations Sabrina and Carlos!

Valentines Cards

First Year Anniversary New Addition

Natalie Marie Mercado Happy new parents with their sweet baby girl.

These photos depict smiles and laughter from associates and guests that prevailed throughout the evening.

Party Rock Project oversaw group participation and hilarious silliness ensued.

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Duoline Technologies Associatestook the ugly sweater contest

seriously this year. SERIOUSLY! Eachugly sweater was uglier than the nextugly sweater, which made choosingthe ugly sweater winner an uglyproposition.

Birthday Celebrations

“Happy Birthday,” Joe and Judith.

Birthdays at Duoline are a signifi-cant reason to celebrate (and eat

cake). Joe Farmer and Judith Espinozarecently celebrated their birthdays withcolleagues. Joe turned 26 and Judithcelebrated her birthday on January18th. We think Judith was 29 on herbirthday…again!

All kidding aside, you are bothwished a wonderful year!

New Associate

Ahearty wel-come goes

out to WayneDessmen,ProductionAssociate. Waynebegan his Duolinecareer onDecember 18th oflast year.

Welcomeaboard, Wayne.

As has become tradition, Duoline Associates shared the Christmas Partyvenue with Conduit Division Associates. Good food, great camaraderieand entertainment extraordinaire created a festive and memorable

atmosphere. David McGee, a leading sleight of hand artist, mesmerized the associ-ates from both divisions. David is an international entertainer and his websiteboasts testimonials from Samuel L. Jackson, Terry Bradshaw, Sinbad and NolanRyan, to name a few.

Kylye Herman and her husband, Jacob, visitedthe photo booth at the party.

A group shot of Duoline Associates sporting their ugly sweaters. Judith Espinoza made sure she accessorizedher sweater.

Rick Osborne gave the ugly sweater thing adifferent twist!

Joe Farmer and Casey Hathaway went for the Mr. Rogers cardigan look. One gentleman chose abow tie and the other a necktie.

Kylye Herman and Sarah Yahya pose in theircontest attire.

Eric Nichols, that is one fine outfit!

Wayne DessmanProduction Associate

Christmas Parties

The photographer caught AJ Singer and Casey Hathaway enjoying themselves at the Christmas Party.

David McGee provided the evening’sentertainment. “His corporate list of clients readslike a Who’s Who of Fortune 500 companies.”

Sarah Yahya and her husband, Yousef Abuoharb.

Ugly Sweaters

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8-10 cups torn mixed salad greens1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled

and quartered½ cup sliced green onions ½ cup sesame sticks½ cup sliced almonds, toasted1-11 oz can mandarin oranges,

drained (divided)2 oz semi-soft goat or blue cheese,

crumbled (optional)

In a large bowl combine greens,strawberries, onion, sesame sticksand almonds, set aside.

Dressing¼ cup flaked coconut2 tsp honey2 tsp salad oil2 tsp apple cider vinegar½ tsp ground ginger½ tsp salt and pepper

In a food processor or blender,combine ½ of the oranges, coconut,honey, oil, vinegar, ginger, salt andpepper. Process until combined.

Pour dressing over salad (go light)and toss. Top with remaining orangesand cheese. Serves 8.

Mandarin-Berry Salad

The Farminator

Joe Farmer, Duoline Plant Manager, recently could be found running casing ona drilling rig in New Mexico for one of the Company’s newest and largest rev-

enue customers. As Joe tells it, it was a very interesting and enlightening experi-ence.

The Farminator, as he has come to be known, ran the night shift after “battlingwith the rats all day over who got to eat the last gas station burrito in the fridge.”He claims he left the rig floor the next morning with a prison or jail style tattoo*that stated “oilfield trash making oilfield cash.” He also picked up the bad habits ofchain-smoking while chewing tobacco and drinking Wild Turkey with his coffee.

Sounds like a rough one, Joe.

* Making a jail (prison) tattoo is usually doneusing a homemade ink mixture applied by ahandmade rotary tattoo machine or simply asingle needle poked into the skin repeatedly.

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