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story of survivalBy God’s grace, McNichols Founder, Bob McNichols, was the soul survivor of B-17 plane crash. p. 4
Ins p ired to Serve!™
INSIDE:THE HOLE
story How the Hole
Story began
the hole community
Giving of our time & talents
THE COMPANY | VOL 1 | 2013ENTERTAINING. ENLIGHTENING. INSPIRING.
McNICHOLS®
HOLE
new hole products
Showcasing our newest items
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Inspired to Serve!For over 60 years our main goal has been to be your trusted source for Hole Products. From having the largest inventory of Hole Products in North America and getting that inventory to you quickly, to our knowledgeable team members who help guide you to the right Hole Product - we always go above and beyond.
We are honored that thousands of customers continue to choose McNICHOLS. Your loyalty has inspired the HOLEStories magazine.
In this new communication we will showcase our customers’ selection of Hole Products for their projects. We will also announce new products that have been added to our vast inventory. Finally, we will let you know a little more about the company and our Hole Team.
We hope you find HOLEStories to be entertaining, enlightening and most of all inspiring!
HOLEStoriesINSIDE:THE HOLE STORY ........................... 2
NEW HOLE PRODUCTS ................. 3
COVER STORY: THE FOUNDER’S STORY ............... 4
CASE STUDY: PERFORATED METAL MEETS FINE ART .............. 6
QUALITY HOLE PRODUCTS ........ 8
CASE STUDY: BAR GRATING RAISING THE BAR .......................10
THE HOLE COMMUNITY ............12
QUALITY CERTIFIED ..................13
CHAIRMAN’S CORNER & LOCATIONS ...............................14
“As an organization, McNICHOLS
has grown beyond a small family business, while the essence and spirit of its founder remain ever present.”
What is “The Hole Story”?Bob McNichols started McNICHOLS CO. on May 1, 1952, with his wife Phyllis.
With holes in all the products he carried, Bob trademarked “The Hole Story.” The trademark was first advertised in the 1975 McNICHOLS Master Catalog and began a legacy of hole references to products (Hole Products) and personnel (The Hole Team).
After the unexpected loss of Bob McNichols in 1981, his son Gene took over the leadership role at McNICHOLS. Gene carried on his father’s legacy to transition the company and ready it for the future.
In 1990, Gene made McNICHOLS’ mission “Service, Quality and Performance.” These three words embody the spirit of the organization: Service to customers; unfailing Quality that is challenged and measured through ISO 9001:2008 certification; and Performance that surpasses expectations for customers and provides a secure, fulfilling career for all Hole Team members.
As McNICHOLS celebrates its 61st Anniversary this year, the third generation of the McNichols family – with Scott McNichols, as president – is standing ready and making their mark, acting as stewards of the legacy passed on by their father and grandfather.
As an organization, McNICHOLS has grown beyond a small family business, while the essence and spirit of its founder remain ever present.
Service, Quality and Performance... that’s The Hole Story®!
Steven McNicholsEditor-in-Chief
Bob McNichols
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Application photos reflected are typical of Hole Products in use that can be supplied or have been supplied by McNICHOLS CO. Some illustrations may depict uses designed, manufactured, fabricated or installed by others.
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What is “The Hole Story”?
Halo™ 1162 Designer MeshHalo™ 1162 Designer Mesh represents the start of a new era in modern day architectural woven wire mesh. Naturally flowing circular shaped openings are created when intersecting the helical wires. The helix can also be combined with any other fundamental crimp style, creating a truly unique woven wire mesh pattern. Applications may include ceilings, facades, railing infill panels, room dividers and more. Product Details: 64% Open Area, .210" Thick, 1.44 lbs/sq ft., Available in Copper, Brass, Bronze, Mild Steel, Pre-Galvanized and Stainless Steel. Item #3811620048
Halo™ 4474 Designer MeshHalo™ 4474 Designer Mesh has circular-shaped pairs of parallel round wires – a set of copper and a set of stainless – that are woven together at a 90 degree angle in a repeating pattern. The spiral circular-shaped openings that occur also create a pattern of variable shapes, so that circular openings occur diagonally every other pair. Light reflects from these spiraled wires unlike standard wire mesh. Product Details: 74% Open Area, .105" Thick, 1.0 lbs/sq ft. Available in Copper/Stainless Steel. Item #3344740048
Floorline® Runner MattingFloorline® Runner Matting is made from PVC and is ¼" in height and stocked in 33' rolls in blue and beige. Floorline is considered a light-duty matting that is soft underfoot and attractive. Floorline is slip resistant, can be used in wet areas, reduces standing fatigue, self-draining, and helps reduce breakage. It is a multi-purpose runner mat that is economical, clean and easy to handle. Item #8PFLLNBL33
HVD Runner MattingQuality HVD Runner Matting (Heron Vinyl Duckboard) is made from PVC and is ½" in height and stocked in 33' rolls in black. The top surface of the matting rungs are a solid, smooth flat surface cushioned by the lower surface rungs that are tubular and flex under pressure. HVD runners are used in environments where hygiene, drainage, comfort and ease of cleaning are important. Item #8PHVDMBK23
NEW HOLE PRODUCTS:From Designer Meshes to Matting... something new for you!
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FOUNDER’S HOLE STORY
Bob McNichols’ War Diary
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FOUNDER’S HOLE STORY
Only Survivor of a Nine-Man CrewOctober 1944. World War II. Nine soldiers left for a mission, only one survived. Bob McNichols’ Inspirational Story of Survival.
Back in the days when Allied bombers were slowly beating Germany to death, a jubilant crew of a Flying Fortress took the air one early morning
bound, for the first time, for Berlin.
Only one member of the crew got there. Six were killed and two were reported missing when the big bomber was shot down in flames with its mission almost completed.
The only known survivor was Lieutenant Robert L. McNichols, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, who came home after months in a Nazi prison camp to tell the poignant story of his Fortress’ last flight and his escape from death.
As reported by the news in 1945, Bob was still trying to figure out why he was alive. He does not remember much about that sunny morning of October 6, 1944, when the ship was pounced on by a huge flight of German planes.
He lost consciousness when he tore off his oxygen mask to help a wounded comrade, and the next thing he recalled was lying on the ground looking into the muzzle of a shotgun held by a German farmer.
“I was out cold,” he said, “and have no idea how I got out of the ship or down to earth. I don’t remember pulling a rip cord, landing, or anything.”
He recalled the thrill the entire crew got when they first saw a smoking Berlin in the distance 30 miles away. He remembered opening the bomb doors and concentrating on the approaching target.
As the plane’s bombardier, he was alone in the nose of the craft when the Nazi fighters struck at 27,000 feet.
“I didn’t even know we were hit,” he said, “until I heard the bail-out bell. We must have gotten it in the wings. When I heard the bell, I released the bombs and rushed back into the body of the ship. Our navigator was lying in a passageway, badly wounded. I had to take off my oxygen mask to try to help him. As I bent over I collapsed, the air was too thin to breathe. That’s all I know. That’s the last I saw of any of the guys who were my pals.”
McNichols believes he was a swinging target for Nazi snipers as he drifted, unconscious, to earth in his parachute.
“My uniform,” he said, “was full of bullet holes when I came to. They must have peppered me on the way down, but I didn’t have a scratch.”
Due to the grace of God, Bob McNichols survived the crash, which killed eight of the B-17’s nine-man crew.
Bob was confined in a Nazi prison camp for six months. On May 1, 1945, Bob McNichols and his fellow prisoners of war were liberated from Stalag Luft No. 1. His handwritten diary entry for that day expresses his excitement in the final hours before freedom:
“Slept in my clothes all night. The Germans left at 1 a.m., and we took control of the camp. Woke up at 5 a.m. and started breakfast. Russians are 14 to 15 miles from here… we are still wondering when we will get out of here! Around noon Russians reported… and some of the boys saw infantry and tanks from the roof... picked up New York on the radio this evening… thinking of getting home has upset me… I’m getting mighty impatient! The Russian advance scouts reached here tonight at 10 p.m.! German radio announced Hitler’s death… had lights until midnight!”
After his release from the prison camp, Bob returned to America and was greeted by his wife, Phyllis, and his six-month-old daughter, Barbara.
During his experience, the 22-year-old lieutenant made a solemn vow, that if he came out of the war alive, he would put God first and make Him his partner.
In May of 1952, using this second chance God had given him, he started McNICHOLS CO.,
basing the company’s core values in his Christian faith and service.
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Metal meets Fine Art
with McNICHOLS® Perforated Metal
Customer Vision:
The vision for the exterior metal skin for the Tampa Museum of Art was to apply a material with reflective and patterned qualities that would capture the movement of the sky, clouds and rippling waters of the adjacent river.
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Corner view of museum’s exterior
McNICHOLS® Perforated Panels also used to clad interior walls of museum
Looking through Perforated Panels
McNICHOLS CASE
STUDY
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Close up view of Perforated Panels attached on facadeHole Solution:
McNICHOLS® Perforated Aluminum Panels were applied as a double-layered facade around the upper exterior levels of the museum. They were purposefully installed slightly offset from one another to create a moire pattern that simulates motion. To add further artistry, a special LED lighting system was installed between the layers creating a phenomenal mural for displaying electronic light shows at night.
The project called for over 3,798 panels of varying sizes with three-inch diameter holes configured in a straight row pattern, one inch apart. This created a facade of over 900,000 holes! The low maintenance, corrosion-free panels were anodized with a clear coating for a satin-polished effect.
From various spots within the museum, a guest may enjoy amazing visual effects created by the metal perforations. For artistic continuity, the perforated panels were also used inside to clad many walls of the museum.
Perforated Metal Key Features:
• Aesthetic attributes• Visual moire pattern• Strength and durability• Ventilation of air, light• Sunshading attributes
• Insulating properties• Fabrication ease• Lightweight• Corrosion resistant• Low maintenance
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McNICHOLS® Perforated Metal was used in this project. Visit mcnichols.com to order or for more information.
Perforated Metal 3" Diameter 4" Centers, Straight Row .125 gauge Aluminum 5005-H32 Clear Anodized
McNICHOLS® Perforated Panels adorn the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL
McNICHOLS CASE STUDY
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QUALITY HOLE
PRODUCTS
McNICHOLS has provided Industrial and Architectural Hole Product Solutions since 1952. Below is a snapshot of our Hole Products. Visit mcnichols.com or call 800.237.3820 to find out more!
PERFORATEDMcNICHOLS® Perforated Metal is used for its versatility, high strength-to-weight ratio and aesthetic appeal. APPLICATIONS:PANELSENCLOSURESSUNSHADESGUARDSSCREENSFILTERS
WIRE MESHMcNICHOLS® Wire Mesh comes in a variety of openings and diameters and is easily adapted to almost any application. APPLICATIONS:INFILLSFENCINGENCLOSURESTRELLISSCREENS
EXPANDEDMcNICHOLS® Expanded Metal is a versatile and economical product that can be used for screening, ventilation or enclosing. APPLICATIONS:PANELSGUARDSENCLOSURESSCREENSWALKWAYS
DESIGNER & TEXTUREDMcNICHOLS® Designer Metals are used by architects, contractors and designers alike to incorporate aesthetic beauty with function and form. APPLICATIONS:PANELSSCREENSFACADESCEILINGSCLADDINGS
ROUND SQUARE SLOTTED HEXAGONAL DESIGNER
SQUARE OPENING SQUARE MESH RECTANGULAR ECO-MESH® DESIGNER
STANDARD FLATTENED DESIGNER GRATING CATWALK
DESIGNER WIRE MESH DESIGNER PERFORATED TEXTURED METAL
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QUALITY HOLE PRODUCTS
“MCNICHOLS has always come through for us, often talking us through our project plans and suggesting another alternative that saved time and money. They are my go-to for all of my Hole Products.” - Dallas Customer
BAR GRATINGMcNICHOLS® Bar Grating is the top choice for strength, safety and overall value. APPLICATIONS:WALKWAYSPLATFORMSDRAINSSUNSHADESSCREENSSTAIR TREADS
SAFETY/PLANK GRATINGMcNICHOLS® Safety/Plank Grating is a one-piece construction product that is lightweight and offers high slip-resistant surfaces. APPLICATIONS:WALKWAYSPLATFORMSCATWALKSRAMPSSTAIR TREADS
FIBERGLASS GRATINGMcNICHOLS® Fiberglass Grating is lightweight and can be used like traditional metal grates but have the inherent benefits of Fiberglass. APPLICATIONS:WALKWAYSPLATFORMSDECKINGCATWALKSSTAIR TREADS
MATTING & FLOORINGMcNICHOLS® Matting & Flooring is used for its slip resistance, wear resistance and durability and can be used in both retail and industrial settings. APPLICATIONS:ENTRYWAYSWALKWAYSFLOORINGROOFTOPS
GRIP STRUT® PERF-O GRIP® GRATE-LOCK® DIAMONDBACK® HEAVY-DUTY PLANK
WELDED HEAVY-DUTY WELDED LOCKED BY SWAGING PRESS-LOCKED/CLOSE
PULTRUDED T-BAR PULTRUDED I-BAR SQUARE MOLDED RECTANGULAR MOLDED TRENCH DRAIN KITS
RUNNER MATTING AREA MATTING TILE MATTING METAL PLATE FLOORING METAL DECK FLOORING
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McNICHOLS CASE
STUDY
Raising the Bar
with McNICHOLS® Bar Grating
Customer Vision:
Architects of The Margarido House wanted it to be the first home in Northern California to be both LEED-H Platinum certified and GreenPoint rated.
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GAL 100
Margarido House
GAL 100
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Hole Solution:
The most noticeable trait is the home’s signature architectural feature, a wing-like metal sunshade made of McNICHOLS® Aluminum Bar Grating. The bar grating wraps around the west
and south side of the house where it helps cool the home. On the west side, it doubles as a functional deck with the addition of a handrail. On the south side, the bar grating serves as a catwalk for window and general maintenance needs. Permeable and non-corrosive, it is an integral part of the home’s rain water recycling system.
The material itself is green as it is manufactured partially from recycled aluminum. Along with being lightweight and non-corrosive, it also adds a contemporary look and supports the home’s self-contained cooling and water recycling system.
McNICHOLS supplied the bar grating in 20’ panels weighing roughly 200 pounds each. The material was bolted to the cantilevered steel beams of the house. The deck, which extends eight feet, is strong enough to walk on; wide enough to shade the sun’s intensity into the first floor living room, kitchen and entryway; durable enough to withstand fire and wind; and permeable enough to aid water run off for recycling.
The home has a planted roof that can be accessed by exterior stairs also made of McNICHOLS® Aluminum Bar Grating. Water from the roof and lot is collected and directed to a 4,000 gallon underground concrete reservoir beneath the driveway. The reservoir is covered by a strong trench grate furnished by McNICHOLS that is sturdy enough to allow for car parking.
Perched in the Oakland Hills on a double-sized 13,000 sq. ft. multi-layer lot overlooking San Francisco Bay, the award-winning Margarido House exemplifies outstanding, sustainable design. Over 4,600 sq. ft. on two levels, the new five-bedroom, five-bath masterpiece features designer finishes throughout, and an open floor plan that takes full advantage of the breathtaking views.
The Margarido House has become a symbol of the movement in high design, high sustainability, collaboration and community. Over 6,000 designers, architects, builders and homeowners have toured the home to learn about sustainability and design.
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McNICHOLS® Quality Bar Grating was used in this project. Visit mcnichols.com to order or for more information.
Wing/Platform: Rectangular Aluminum Bar Grating (GAL 100) Item #6701315324
Stair Treads:Rectangular Aluminum Bar Grating (GAL 150)Item #6702315334
Trench Grate:Rectangular Steel Bar Grating (GW 200) Item #6620310134
GW 200 (installed inverted)
GAL 150
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Latting do a lot of 5ks together, and when Tammy heard about this and told Rene her thoughts, she was immediately all in! The fact that it was for breast cancer was something they would enjoy being a part of, but adding the mud degree of difficulty to their 5k experience was what they wanted! The 3.1 mile course had several obstacles, including a lot of mud crawls, wall climbs and a two-story rope wall to go up and over. “WE DID IT AND LOVED IT!” says Tammy. “We are already planning on next year.”
Giving of our Time and TalentsIN TAMPAHeart Walk: Honoring Friends and Family with Our Feet
On Saturday, November 10, the Tampa Hole Team came out for the Tampa Heart Walk. The group had more than 55 Hole Team associates and family members in attendance and raised more than $7,000. The team had two top walkers who raised more than $1,000 for the American Heart Association - Dave Brenneman, raising money in remembrance of his brother, and Gene McNichols, who was raising funds in honor of his wife, Patsy, and our own Kristen Powers.
McNICHOLS CO. has been recognized as a 2013 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Work sites Recognition program for implementing at least nine criteria as outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and culture.
IN CHICAGOGiving Back
Elissa Larsen, John Kirkman, and Mark Bidinger, in our Chicago location, dropped off more than 100 gifts that the Team collected for the Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Chicago. John has been a Shriner for many years and was aware that there was a shortage of gifts for the sick children in the Shriners Hospital. The Hole Team responded, so that others may have a good Christmas.
IN DALLASMud Run: Getting Muddy for Breast Cancer
“You know…it was a total blast!” says Tammy Holbert (Dallas), of the mud run and her team “The Pink Avengers.” Tammy and Rene
THE HOLE COMMUNITY
“For over 60 years McNICHOLS has been in business and one thing has remained constant: our unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the communities we live. We are blessed to have such amazing Hole Team members who volunteer their own time and resources.”
- Gene McNichols, Chairman & CEO
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What is ISO and Why Does It Matter? ISO certification is important for us at McNICHOLS as an achievement of recognition from a respected international body. But it’s more than that: it’s important to us because it’s important to you — even if it’s not clear how. It is in the background of all we do.
ISO 9001:2008 is a global Quality Management Standard (QMS) created entirely with the interests of the customer in mind.
To achieve ISO certification, we have to follow a set of principles that “ensure a common-sense approach to the management of business activities to consistently achieve customer satisfaction.”
There are eight fundamental management principles that companies must demonstrate through intensive audits to earn ISO 9001:2008 certification:
1. Customer-focused practices2. Strong leadership3. Meaningful involvement of people4. Ensuring a process approach to quality and
customer service5. A systematic approach to management6. A factual approach to decision making7. Mutually beneficial supplier relations8. Continuous improvement
These principles form the basis for performance improvement and organizational excellence. Our ongoing commitment to these principles translates into our commitment to the customer. Achieving ISO certification means that we’ve been designated an authority at what we do — and how we do it. It’s all part of our continuous commitment to excellence — a commitment to the customer.
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ISO 9001:2008 Registered by
SRI Quality System Registrar
“Achieving ISO certification and recertification means that we’ve been designated an authority at what we do — and how we do it. It’s all part of our continuous commitment to excellence — a commitment to the customer.”
- Scott McNichols, President
QUALITY CERTIFIED
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CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
& LOCATIONS
Chairman’s CornerService, Quality and Performance, that’s The Hole Story®.
The very foundation our company was built on. Our journey began over six decades ago when our founder, Bob McNichols, relied on his abiding faith to open our first facility in Cleveland, Ohio. It was my privilege to work alongside my father. Now I am blessed to work with my sons and The Hole Team members, with facilities across America. Since the beginning our purpose has not changed. We have one goal… to be your trusted source for Hole Products! Please allow us to be of service!
Gene McNichols, Chairman & CEO
18 Service Centers Across the U.S.We have 18 service centers strategically located throughout the United States to provide our customers with fast service!
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There is a difference between doing a job and doing it right. For over 60 years, McNICHOLS has followed our commitment to doing things the right way.
We have been providing customers with the best in personalized service for over 60 years.
Our quality is assured by our ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Our fabricators are also American
Welding Society (AWS) Certified. Our quality programs help insure that you receive your
Hole Products with the highest level of service. From print takeoffs and stair treads to welding
and cut-to-size, we are ready to fabricate our Hole Products to your specifications.
McNICHOLS offers a wide variety of fabrication services including:
McNICHOLS® Fabrication Services
From the smallest project to the largest, McNICHOLS gets your job done.
Inspired to Serve!™
CUT-TO-SIZE
WELDING
INFILL PANELS
METAL FINISHES
SPECIALTY
PRINT TAKEOFFS
STAIR TREADS
EDGING
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PERFORATED METAL WIRE MESHEXPANDED METAL DESIGNER METALS
BAR GRATINGPLANK GRATING FIBERGLASS GRATING MATTING & FLOORING
McNICHOLS CO.Discover what literally hundreds of thousands of customers have come to know and trust since 1952 - McNICHOLS is the worldwide leader in providing Perforated Metal, Expanded Metal, Wire Mesh and other Designer Metals, as well as a full line of Grating and Flooring Products. Our loyal customers continue to rely on our experience, vast product inventory and shipping options to produce the right Hole Solution for their projects.
For more information on our complete line of Hole Products please visit mcnichols.com or call 800.237.3820. We look forward to serving you!