Specialty Equipment created the first American made fully functioning, multi-purpose, automatic drum filling and capping machine, which was installed and is operating at a large chemical company while we await patent approval.

A new and more extensive advertising campaign was implemented. Additional national accounts were established. A more aggressive five year marketing program was created, which includes three new products and two new markets. Additional patents were approved and demonstration sites were established.

Specialty became the largest manufacturer of drum filling, conveying, and palletizing systems in North America. More products were added and the list of national accounts grew.

A new sales manager was added to the staff. More key people were hired. New products were introduced. Three new national accounts were established. A special photo book was developed along with a new advertising campaign.