CMA Daily News

CMA New Member - XS Scuba

From their website:

XS Scuba may be a newer name in the diving industry; however, the ownership behind the name is anything but new. XS Scuba was formed in 2002 by three individuals that spent many years working together developing, promoting and selling diving equipment for one of the major dive manufacturers.

Over 30 years of cumulative experience goes into every product that bears the XS Scuba name. Our philosophy is simple – build reliable products, targeted at the recreational diver, that offer unique features at reasonable prices. From our beginning product of a patented weight belt, XS Scuba has quickly grown to be a full-line supplier of snorkeling and diving products. You bring the bathing suit and the towel, XS Scuba will provide the rest!

XS Scuba is the largest distributor of Luxfer aluminum diving cylinders and Thermo valves in the world. Our expertise in cylinders has allowed us to introduce Worthington cylinders to the diving industry. Worthington, the largest steel cylinder manufacturer in the world, now builds the traditional “low pressure” steel cylinders as well as the new X-Series™ cylinder with working pressures of 3,442 psig. Thermo Valves have become the industry standard in reliability and innovation. The Thermo PRO valve with its nitrox-ready, yoke to DIN convertibility makes it the valve of choice for many divers.

Through the strategic acquisition of other diving companies during 2004, XS Scuba is now able to introduce a line of regulators, gauges and buoyancy compensators that are already recognized for their performance and reliability. Major industry publications have awarded many of these products their highest ratings. The innovation and quality that goes into each of these products reflects the standards set by XS Scuba for everything we sell.

Referred to CMA by Charles Schultz at Diving Unlimited.

CMA New Member - WHCI Plumbing Supply

From their website: We started in 1964 as a water heater repair shop and over the years have evolved into a full-line plumbing supply business.

Referred to CMA by: Alexis Scott at Hajoca Keenan

CMA New Member - Entellium

From their website: Entellium CRM—Beat Your Quotas. Automate Your Boring Tasks. Ensure Your Success.

Built by salespeople for salespeople, Entellium provides a fresh take on business software, helping its customers balance the everyday needs of sales and service professionals with the reporting and forecasting needs of management.

Entellium spent more than 67,000 hours capturing feedback from hundreds of salespeople and researching usability to uncover the strengths and weaknesses of its products and how to increase productivity in the field.

Entellium's products are simple, intuitive and efficient. Sales teams spend more time selling and less time handling boring administrative tasks. More than 70 percent of Entellium's software features have been implemented at the request of customers.

CMA New Member - Monterey Fish Market

From their website: Monterey Fish is based in San Francisco, California. While we are small enough to provide individual personalized service our sales volume is great enough to allow us to buy in volume directly from local boats and producers nationwide, enabling us to sell the best quality seafood at fair prices.

Over the years, we've worked to establish a reputation for quality not just with our customers but with our network of suppliers. Our suppliers know that if they've got premium product, we're willing to pay for it. We at Monterey Fish do our best to bring you the freshest, quality seafood available. Setting the standard for quality and service has been our obsession since 1979.

We follow the strictest guidelines when it comes to seafood handling and expect all our suppliers to do the same. We welcome periodic inspection by the FDA, State and local Health Services. We are HACCP compliant, meaning we comply to a strict set of regulations implemented by the Federal Government to ensure the wholesomeness of seafoods. Monterey fish uses only suppliers, growers, producers and fishermen who are HACCP compliant and have a detailed HACCP plan on record. As well, all our shellfish comes from certified waters which are tested by the appropriate state and local health agencies weekly.

Monterey Fish employees are involved in all facets of the seafood industry. We give priority to hiring people who have previously been involved in some facet of the culinary world . We work at being involved in consulting, writing, speaking and educational issues for the seafood industry. This gives us a broader perspective on current issues such as conservation, availability and even cooking technique. We use our background to keep you informed and to help solve problems which may arise.

Although we have extensive knowledge of all facets of the seafood business we realize there may be a need for further expertise. If we need information on a subject we rely on a diverse group of industry leaders such as representatives from National Marine Fisheries, National Fisheries Institute and Fisherman's Associations. Our network of experienced advisors and friends include environmental activists, educational and health experts as well as celebrated chefs.

Referred by Linda Gray of BiRite Foodservice.

5 more new CMA Members!

Join us in welcoming 5 more new CMA Members:

• The R. Hummel Co. LLC - Las Vegas, NV. They sell door frames and hardware. Referred to CMA by Alicia Coleman of Hallgren Company of Nevada.
• Silver State Specialties - N. Las Vegas, NV. A subcontractor that concentrates in glass, insulation, garage doors and fireplaces.
• K&N  Construction, Inc - Las Vegas, NV. A General Contractor in the Las Vegas area.
• Five Star Systems -  N/ Las Vegas, NV. A commercial door company selling doors, frames and hardware. Five Star worked on CMA's building in North Las Vegas.
• Green Touch Fertilizer - El Centro, CA. A fertilizer sales and service company. Referred to CMA by Aleta Shropshire at Jordan Implement

CMA New Member - Abbcon-Cise

From their website: ABB/CONCISE Optical Group LLC is one of the nation's leading distributors of optical products, including contact lenses, ophthalmic lenses, frames, sunglasses, accessories and contact lens solutions. Our dynamic vision care organization also manufactures Gas Permeable (GP) contact lenses. The company's impressive growth over the years is attributable to our customer-centric management style, providing products and services that help eyecare professionals manage their practices most efficiently and effectively.

CMA New Member - Pacific Seafood of Las Vegas

From their website: The Pacific Seafood Group began in 1941 by Frank M. Dulcich and his son Dominic Dulcich  in Portland, Oregon, beginning from small retail counter and servicing discriminating customers at this same counter until this day. The business expanded to meet local distribution demands and as they say the rest is history. Beginning in 1977 an import department was established to meet local and extended customer needs. The distribution business continued to flourish over those years and brought the need for a consistent supply of high quality locally processed seafood that Pacific would develop by understanding their customer's needs.
In 1983 the Pacific Seafood Group expanded to processing with the purchase of our first plant in Warrenton, Oregon, Pacific Coast Seafood. The plant is located on the mouth of the majestic Columbia River, one of the most active fishing ports on the west coast. Processing of Dungeness Crab, Cold Water Shrimp, Ground fish and Salmon assisted tremendously to meet our customer's needs.

Since 1983 the Pacific Seafood Group has expanded all areas of their business with a strategy to grow distribution and to increase processing capabilities to meet the demands of not only our growing distribution customer base, but also meet the needs of our growing customer base throughout the US and the world.

CMA New Member - Ricon Corp.

From their website: Welcome to RiconCorp.com, home of Ricon Corporation - A Wabtec company. Located in Panorama City, CA, Ricon Corporation has provided accessibility solutions since 1971 and is a worldwide leader in mobility enhancement. Our product line of wheelchair lifts, ramps, "anti-graffiti" bus windows and accessories can meet your needs whether for a personal van, commercial/paratransit bus, or public transit bus or rail application.

CMA New Member - Marquis & Aurbach

From their website:

Marquis & Aurbach is a law firm that has earned a reputation for superior service, integrity and commitment. Established in 1979, the firm provides a broad range of services, with an emphasis on real estate, business transactions, construction law, commercial litigation and estate planning.

Marquis & Aurbach has the highest ranking available-"AV-Rating" --according to Martindale-Hubbell, the recognized authority on the legal profession. This rating recognizes Marquis & Aurbach as having "very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards."

The attorneys, paralegals and staff work together as a team to provide clients the highest degree of legal services. These are professionals who are committed to providing clients with the most trusted, accurate and finest legal services available. You can expect courteous, respectful representation, while we continuously focus on your individual objectives, needs and concerns. You deserve nothing less. You will receive nothing less.

CMA Member Referral from Steve West at Ferguson.

CMA New Member - Broadcom Corporation

From their website:

Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of stateof-the-art, system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.

Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2007 revenue of $3.78 billion, and holds over 2,500 U.S. and 1000 foreign patents, more than 7,400 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video and data.