Customer Service Hero: Bobie Anderson

Ken McBride / Sep 20 , 2017

At GemSeal, we are customer focused. It is not just something that we say or promote as one of our core values, it is something that is ingrained in our culture. In fact, from time-to-time, we like to shine a spotlight on instances that exemplify our commitment to keep our customers at the center of all we do. In doing so, we also recognize our employees as the heroes behind the service.  

Customer Service Hero,
Bobie Anderson

Customer Service Hero: Bobie Anderson is one of our team members at the GemSeal manufacturing plant in White Marsh, MD. He has been with GemSeal for over 4 years and is responsible for delivering bulk sealer loads to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Challenge: Our customer, AE Stone, Inc. located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, rented a Cimline unit from the GemSeal One Stop Shop in Baltimore.  AE Stone was working on a large joint adhesive project with tight time constraints. While working overnight, an operator accidentally damaged the unit rendering it inoperable. AE Stone contacted the One Stop Shop for help.

Solution: The One Stop Shop sales manager worked quickly with Warren Rumer, our plant manager located in White Marsh, MD, to remedy the situation. Warren dispatched Bobie Anderson to the customer’s location in Egg Harbor Township. Once he arrived, Bobie picked up the Cimline rental unit and delivered it to a specialty repair facility in Collegeville, PA.  Realizing that AE Stone would need the machine to work that night, Bobie remained at the repair facility until the unit was ready for service. He then set out on the road again to return the Cimline rental unit back to AE Stone. He arrived in time for the customer to commence work that night, which prevented any downtime.

Results: The unit was repaired and returned to the job site within 24 hours. AE Stone was able to finish the project without any interruption thanks to our customer service hero, Bobie Anderson. When faced with a challenging issue, Bobie responded with urgency while maintaining a great attitude. Altogether, he traveled 424 miles in one day to ensure customer satisfaction. Now, that’s what we call ‘going the extra mile!’

Hurricane Irma Update for GemSeal Tampa Plant

Chris Mariani / Sep 12 , 2017

Fortunately, the GemSeal Tampa Plant did not suffer damage as a result of Hurricane Irma. However, as a safety precaution, the Tampa Plant will be closed through Tuesday, September 12.

We plan to re-open on Wednesday, September 13. In the meantime, if you need assistance or delivery/pick-up information, please contact Chris Mariani at 727-422-8021.

The entire team at GemSeal continues to keep everyone affected from the recent storms, both in Florida and Texas, in our thoughts.

We thank you for your patience and look forward to serving you soon.

New Distributors Provide Service to the Eastern U.S.

Lee F. Lowis / Sep 7 , 2017

GemSeal is pleased to introduce three new distributors in the Eastern U.S. carrying GemSeal products and providing outstanding customer service. ACR Products located in Easton, PA; Central Jersey Sealer Supply in Trenton, NJ; and DS&S Construction Materials in Ft. Myers, FL.

ACR Products

ACR Products is owned and operated by Tom and Barbara Vogle and their two sons, Matt and Martin. Known as a leading provider of exterior cleaning products for commercial and residential application, clients have come to rely on ACR for all of their power washing needs; however, many of these same contractors also provide pavement maintenance services. In response, ACR has partnered with GemSeal to distribute FedSpec refined tar and Black Diamond™ sealers along with a variety of other pavement maintenance materials and equipment. ACR Products is located at 555 Uhler Road in Easton, PA. Please call (610) 253-8005 or visit acrproductsinc.com.



Central Jersey

Established in 2006, Central Jersey Sealer Supply distributes bulk refined tar and asphalt based sealers, crack sealers and fillers, additives, and patching products at competitive prices. Always willing to satisfy customers, when store owner Rob Liberto heard about the impressive results of GemSeal Black Diamond from several contractors, he quickly added the product to his distribution operations. The store, located at 8 Irven Street in Trenton, NJ, is staffed with trained professionals to provide reliable customer service and technical or application assistance. Please stop in and speak with Rob, call (609) 771-8899, or visit cjsealersupply.com.



DSS Construction

DS&S Construction Materials specializes in producing crushed materials commonly used for parking lots, roadways, driveways, and sidewalk construction. In addition, they manufacture concrete pole bases for street lights and large roadway sign posts. They also recycle building materials including concrete, marble, granite, limerock, and asphalt. To complement their line of aggregate materials, DS&S now distributes GemSeal pavement preservation products. Contractors in Lee County and throughout Southwest Florida can stop by DS&S located at 5571 Halifax Avenue in Ft. Myers. For immediate service, please contact Shawn Harper at (239) 340-4180, Troy Hughes at (239) 357-4718, or Laura at (239) 454-4999 ext 200. You may also visit dssrecycle.com.



For information on GemSeal products or distribution opportunities, please contact us.

GemSeal to Exhibit at the Oklahoma Municipal League Conference

Ken McBride / Sep 6 , 2017

Next week, the GemSeal Central Region team will be exhibiting at the Oklahoma Municipal League Conference in Tulsa on September 12-14. This conference brings together a statewide audience of over 400 mayors, councilmembers, city managers, superintendents, and public works directors representing 120 Oklahoma municipalities.

GemSeal Exhibit at the OKC Conference
Visit GemSeal at booth 508

The show enables our team to gain a better understanding of industry requirements pertaining to paving materials.  In addition, we have the  opportunity to see many of our customers and showcase our governmental products and application equipment including GemSeal Black Diamond™ pavement sealer, Right Pointe and GemSeal crack sealants and mastics, Ennis® and GemSeal paints, Cimline melters, Graco® paint stripers, Multiquip® compaction equipment, and safety apparel, as well as our equipment rental program.

For the educational portion of the show, there will be sessions on conflict resolution, active shooter response, municipal operations, community policing, and much more. Plus, attendees will be motivated and inspired by listening to three keynote speakers—Jim Stovall, a world-renowned author and speaker; Matt Stafford, Consultant at Future Point of View; and David Ross, Founder of TriCorps Security.

Other events include a pre-conference workshop covering practical leadership strategies, a golf tournament at Canyon Park at Blackjack Ridge, and an awards recognition breakfast and banquet honoring individuals, municipalities, and OMCTFOA members for significant contributions or innovations affecting their communities.

For the educational portion of the show, there will be sessions on conflict resolution, active shooter response, municipal operations, community policing, and much more. Plus, attendees will be motivated and inspired by listening to three keynote speakers—Jim Stovall, a world-renowned author and speaker; Matt Stafford, Consultant at Future Point of View; and David Ross, Founder of TriCorps Security.

Other events include a pre-conference workshop covering practical leadership strategies, a golf tournament at Canyon Park at Blackjack Ridge, and an awards recognition breakfast and banquet honoring individuals, municipalities, and OMCTFOA members for significant contributions or innovations affecting their communities.

If you’re in the public works sector and plan on attending, please stop by GemSeal booth #508.  Our expert staff is eager to help you specify governmental crack sealants and patching products along with the right application equipment for your next project. Don’t miss out—register online today.