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	Mike Grantham,  President, OSG USA, Inc.

OSG USA, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC), the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, MRA-The Management Association, the Small Business Advocacy Council, the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group.

This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Illinois, benefiting the state's economy, workforce and businesses. The 2017 Best Places to Work in Illinois list is made up of 29 companies in the small employer category (15-99 U.S. employees), 25 companies in the medium employer category (100-499 U.S. employees), and 21 companies in the large employer category (500 or more U.S. employees). OSG USA, Inc. has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois in the medium employer category.

“I am very proud of this achievement and recognition, which represents an incredible team of employees. Our goal is to continuously improve, and make this award the first of many to come.” - Mike Grantham, President, OSG USA, Inc.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Illinois. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Illinois and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

OSG USA, Inc. was recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Illinois awards ceremony coordinated by The Daily Herald Business Ledger on Thursday, May 18, 2017 and will be profiled in a special publication on June 26, 2017.

For more information on OSG USA, Inc., and why it is one of 2017’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, please visit our website: http://osgtool.com/Careers/opportunities

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the Best Places to Work in Illinois eligibility requirements. For more information on the Best Places to Work in Illinois program, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkinIL.com

Many companies are encouraging their employees to be healthier by offering programs for them to participate in. OSG offers several opportunities to its employees to participate in, including a Runner's Club, Boot Camps, Walkathon and Biggest Loser Challenge.

The OSG Runner's Club began in 2011 with about 10 participants, this year we have 19 in our Illinois offices. There are four races planned for this year, with the first race being June 3.

Adam Samano, Desktop Support Technician II, avid runner and founder of the OSG Runner's Club was recently featured in Chicago Athlete's magazine discussing the OSG Runner's Club. To read the full article, click here.

OSG PHOENIX® PFR Finishing Radius End Mill series:

The following list numbers are associated with the PHOENIX® PFR products:

List 52200 -- PHOENIX PFR inch end mill bodies

List 78320 -- PHOENIX PFR metric end mill bodies

List 52605 -- PHOENIX PFR inch screw fit bodies

List 78220 -- PHOENIX PFR metric screw fit bodies

List 78PFR -- PHOENIX PFR inserts

What's new?

• Added Ø0.250" end mill bodies and inserts
• Added Ø6mm end mill bodies and inserts
• Added 2.5 L/D Ratio steel shank end mill bodies

 
OSG PHOENIX® PXMC Collets for the PHOENIX® PXM Exchangeable Head End Mill series: 

The following list numbers are associated with the PHOENIX® PXMC products.

List 78340 -- PHOENIX PXMC collets

What's new?

• PXMC collets are available in short and extra-short versions
• PXMC collets are compatible with OSG's HY-PRO Shrink 2pc Base Holders
• PXMC collets dramatically reduce overhang length to greatly improve milling rigidity & balance
• PXMC collets are ideal for use in small machining centers

Please visit our website for product information, pricing and availability.

Mark your calendar to visit us at one of the upcoming shows:

Eastec

Where: Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA

When: May 16-18, 2017

Booth #: 5649

Amerimold

Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

When:  June 14-15, 2017

Booth #: 300

National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Show

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

When: October 17-19, 2017

Booth #: 743