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Pro-Line Granted Industry of the Year
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group held their 125th Annual Meeting on May 11, 2006 at the Peppertree. The evening started with a dinner followed by an awards ceremony. The chamber presents awards each year for the following categories; Retail/Service Business of the Year, Industry of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Community Improvement Award. The people of Mahaska County make nominations for those they think are deserving of the award.

Pro-Line was presented with the 2005 Industry of the Year Award! Jim VanderBeek, President of Pro-Line, accepted the award.

The Oskaloosa Chamber defines this award as the most outstanding industry in the Mahaska community during the year. The criteria that Pro-Line met in order to receive this award was that it must be a Mahaska County Industry; must have a stable employment history; must be an established business for a minimum of two years; and they must demonstrate commitment and contribution to the community and a commitment to sound management practices.

Way to go Pro-Line Team!!

Bokhoven and Nunnikhoven Join Pro-Line Sales Team
The Pro-Line Co., Inc. in New Sharon, Iowa is pleased to announce that Scot Bokhoven and Isaac Nunnikhoven have joined their Sales Team as Business Development Managers. Their primary role for Pro-Line will be selling pre-engineered wood frame buildings in central and south central Iowa.

Bokhoven comes to Pro-Line with sixteen years of sales experience. He is a lifelong resident of New Sharon and graduated from North Mahaska High School in 1986. He then attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. His hobbies include auto racing and golf. “I’m excited about the opportunity that Jim and Barb have given me to be a part of such a wonderful and successful company,” says Bokhoven. “The opportunity to help this company grow to the next level is not only a challenge, but something that is also very exciting to be a part of.” Bokhoven’s father, Gary, was a successful Salesman for Pro-Line before losing his battle to cancer last August.

Nunnikhoven has been with Pro-Line for 11 years serving in several different capacities. He started as a Crew Laborer and was promoted to Lead Man and then Crew Foremen. Most recently he has been in the office working as Assistant Production Supervisor. Nunnikhoven grew up on a farm in the Oskaloosa area. He graduated from Pella Christian in 1997. He enjoys playing golf and is an avid Hawkeye fan. “I’m looking forward to meeting and working with new people and becoming their building expert,” says Nunnikhoven.

“We are pleased to welcome both of these fine young men to our Sales Team,” says Jim VanderBeek, President of Pro-Line. “They reinforce our commitment to developing local talent and promoting from within our company.”

Both Bokhoven and Nunnikhoven can be contacted at 1.800.872.2335 or 641.637.4035 during business hours.

Drost Promoted to Drawing Specialist/Estimating Assistant at Pro-Line
The Pro-Line Co., Inc. in New Sharon, Iowa is pleased to announce that Nick Drost has been promoted to Drawing Specialist/Estimating Assistant. He was previously serving the company as Finish Carpentry Specialist.

Drost will be estimating projects using Post-Frame Manager, a new, high tech computing estimating program that provides cutting edge technology for all aspects of the building process.

“Nick’s attention to detail is one reason he was chosen specifically for this position,” says Jim VanderBeek. “He is a highly capable young man and we look forward to his upbeat presence in the office.”

Drost grew up in Oskaloosa, and graduated from William Penn University. He is married to Kara and has a daughter, Abby. He enjoys fishing, hunting and outdoor activities.

Taylor Promoted to Fabrication Coordinator
The Pro-Line Co., Inc. in New Sharon, Iowa is pleased to announce that Brent Taylor has been promoted to Fabrication Coordinator. Taylor has been with Pro-Line since 2002 and was Lead Man on a production crew.

Taylor grew up in Barnes City and graduated from North Mahaska High School in 2001. He is single and lives in the Barnes City area.

Taylor’s new responsibilities include directing the fabrication of all buildings sold by the Sales Team. He also is available to help John Veenstra with the retail center.

“Brent is a hard worker and his proven ability to get along well with others was key in his promotion,” says Jim VanderBeek, President of Pro-Line. “He is a welcome addition to the warehouse team.”

Pro-Line Receives Contract for Brooklyn Travel Center
Touted as the largest BP Amoco Travel Center in Poweshiek County, ground was broken on the new Randhawa Travel Center Saturday, September 17.
Pro-Line Buildings, of New Sharon, was awarded the contract from Dr. Gurcharan Randhawa and his two brothers, Pargat and Sarabjit Randhawa. Mack VanderBeek was the successful Salesman representing Pro-Line in this transaction.

The new Travel Center will be located south of Brooklyn 80 Truck Stop, and will feature a 24-hour restaurant, a store and five pumps to allow ten cars to fuel at a time. There will also be five diesel pumps.

“Hopefully we will be able to compete with other area truck stops,” said Dr. Randhawa. Dr. Randhawa and his two brothers formed a corporation last summer and purchased Brooklyn 80 with plans to build a new travel center.
Manatts, Inc. completed the dirt work and Pro-Line will construct the 65 foot by 170 foot building. Patriot Bank is financing the project.

“We try to give the business to the local contractors so the money can stay in the local community,” Dr. Gurcharan said.
Currently about 17-20 full-time and part-time employees man Brooklyn 80. Once the new travel center is open, the employee number is expected to double.

Every effort will be made to keep Brooklyn 80 open while the new building, expected to be completed in December, is being constructed.

Three Brothers Turning Dirt ~ From left, Dr. Gurcharan Randhawa and his brothers, Pargat and Sarabjit Randhawa, turn dirt during a ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Randhawa Travel Center south of the Brooklyn 80 truckstop. They will share in the operation of the new travel center, which will offer BP Amoco petroleum products.

Project Developers holding shovels at groundbreaking ~ Several local and area companies are involved in the construction of the new BP Amoco Travel Center. Shown at the groundbreaking are: from left, Mike O’Brien, Petroleum Equipment and Services (PES), provider of the fuel tanks, pumps and canopy; Dr. Gurcharan Randhawa, owner; Rick Happe, Patriot Bank, project financing; Sarabjit Randhawa, owner; Pargat Randhawa, owner; Jim “Beek” VanderBeek, President of Pro-Line Buildings, Inc., building contractor; and Matt Polansky, Rapids Wholesale Company, Marion, provider of the kitchen equipment.

In Loving Memory Gary W. Bokhoven
Gary W. Bokhoven was born on May 10th, 1947 in Mahaska County, IA, the son of Gerrit and Wilma Van Wyk Bokhoven. A 1965 graduate of North Mahaska High School, Gary was united in marriage to Diana Hynick on April 8th, 1967 at the Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa. He farmed with his father for several years and also operated the Bokhoven Bros. Texaco station until 1978. Gary worked for MoorMan's Manufacturing until 1997 when he joined the Pro-Line Building Co. of New Sharon. He had also operated GnM Prairie Automotive with his brother since 2001.

Gary was a member of the New Sharon United Methodist Church and a former member of the New Sharon Lions Club, the Jaycees, the New Sharon Fire Department and the North Mahaska FFA Advisory Committee. He enjoyed golfing, auto racing, camping and North Mahaska athletics. He also enjoyed following his grandchildren's activities and attending the county and state fairs. Gary passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2005 in Pella, IA at the age of 58 years, three months and five days.

Gary's memory is honored by his wife Diana; his son, Scot Bokhoven; and his daughter Leanna Lindenman and husband Tim all of New Sharon. Also surviving are his brother, Marv Bokhoven of New Sharon; his sister, Nancy Garren and husband Errol of Laurel, Maryland and his two grandchildren, Brittany and Trent Lindenman both of New Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Homer Hynick.

Taintor Lumber Closes – Relocates at Pro-Line’s New Facility in New Sharon
August 6, 2005 will be a bittersweet day for John Veenstra and The Taintor Lumber Company in Taintor, Iowa. Pro-Line Buildings of New Sharon purchased The Taintor Lumber Company a couple of years ago. Since then, it has evolved to the “manufacturing center” for Pro-Line while maintaining a retail center for customers. Pro-Line’s new facility, just south of New Sharon on Hwy 63, was constructed to allow all employees to work under one roof. This included Taintor Lumber.

On August 6, Mason Auctioneers will be conducting a huge auction at Taintor Lumber. Advertising for this event will be in all the local newspapers, as well as the Des Moines Register.

John Veenstra, current Manager and former owner, is both excited and saddened by this event. The Taintor Lumber Company has been open since 1915 and has worked 43 years as an employee/owner of the lumber yard.

Pro-Line employees will be serving food throughout the day for those attending. Mark this on your calendar of “to-do” items…you won’t want to miss this auction!

Pro-line Buildings to hold Public Auction

PUBLIC AUCTION

Pro-Line Employees Hold Benefit Supper for Josina Nunnikhoven
The Pro-Line Team held a benefit supper for Josina Nunnikhoven, daughter of Levi and Katie Nunnikhoven, on Saturday evening, February 12 at the McVay Building in New Sharon. Several employees from the Pro-Line Company set up and served the meal that consisted of BBQ Pork, baked beans, potato salad, chips, assorted deserts and beverages. The deserts were donated from Pro-Line employees and many members of the community.

The benefit was a huge success with over 200 people being served. A very special thank you to Leighton Process Meats for the tasty pork and to East Market Grocery for the wonderful baked beans that were donated for the supper. Pro-Line would like to extend thanks to its many employees who volunteered their time and efforts to help Josina and her family.

PRO-LINE COMPANY NAMED HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDER
The Pro-Line Company, a general contracting company located in New Sharon, Iowa, has been named High Performance Builder by the Buildings Division of Butler Manufacturing Company, the world leader in the development and manufacture of metal building systems. Clyde Wills, President, Butler Buildings Division, presented the award at Butler’s 2004 national sales meeting. The designation is awarded to Butler Builders that meet or exceed annual trade area goals as well as demonstrate superior marketing skills in the sale of Butler building and roof systems. Only 100 of these awards were presented nationally from a network of more than 1,200 Builders.

The Pro-Line Company was established in 1986 and has been marketing and building Butler buildings since May of 2001. The company’s officers are Jim and Barb VanderBeek.

Butler Manufacturing is the undisputed leader of a segment of the construction market representing more than $13 billion worth of construction projects. Systems construction solutions are applied to approximately 65% of all non-residential low rise building projects under 150,000 square feet in size. Advantages of systems construction include, faster erection, lower cost, energy efficiency, ease of expansion and low maintenance roofs.

Pro-Line Breaks Ground for New Facility
“A Dream Come True”

Jim and Barb VanderBeek, owners of The Pro-Line Co., Inc., joined together with many of their employees and business associates on Monday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the exciting future of their company as they broke ground for their new facility just south of New Sharon on Highway 63. Jim VanderBeek took the shovel firmly in hand and dug a hole that represented the 84 x 100 office with an attached 75 x 400 warehouse facility to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2004.



Plans have been on the drawing board for several months as Pro-Line has simply outgrown their present facilities. Pro-Line purchased Taintor Lumber Company in 2000 and converted it into their manufacturing plant. Their office is located on Main Street in New Sharon. Jim VanderBeek is extremely excited to bring all of his people together into one facility. “Realistically, this is our best move. Not only is it more cost efficient, it also brings a stronger sense of connectivity to our team of employees.”



The building will showcase Pro-Line’s talent in the pre-engineered wood-frame industry. It will contain work space for the office staff and sales staff and will have a welcome reception area. The rear of the building will house the manufacturing plant.



Pro-Line has been making dreams come true for years for hundreds of customers by providing them with quality pre-engineered post-frame and steel-frame buildings. Last Monday, VanderBeek realized his own life-long dream…and in his own words, “Dreams really do come true.”



For more information on the Pro-Line Company, visit their website at www.plbco.com or call toll free 1-800-872-2335. Locally, you can call 641-637-4035.

Treasured Portraits Break Ground for New Facility
Jim VanderBeek, owner of The Pro-Line Company, Inc. and Gary Bokhoven, Salesman for Pro-Line joined Kirston Lyons from Treasured Portraits for their groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 13. Treasured Portraits contracted Pro-Line to build their new 2280 square foot facility that will house their new photography studio. Their new site address is located at 208 South Second in Knoxville, Iowa (southeast corner of the square). Work on the new building will begin in November.

Kiddoo Wins with Pro-Line
Pro-Line Building Company, of New Sharon, congratulates Cory Kiddoo from Lorimar, Iowa who won two tickets to the Brickyard 400 Nascar Winston Cup Race in Indianapolis, IN on August 3, 2003.  Some of Pro-Line’s customers entered into the contest sponsored by Pro-Line and OnMedia (affiliated with Mediacom, of South Central Iowa).

Pictured below from left to right is Pam Stucker and Cory Kiddoo.