Thanks very much to Big Bolt for the tour during the fantastic Mid-West Fastener Association Fastnr Week. The staff gave tours and were wonderful hosts. Seeing one of the Big Bolt Bears in the lobby caused me to think about how I used to see these carved bears in the lobby of some of Big Bolt’s largest customers. It made me wonder where they all are today. I was told that there were about 30 of these carved bears delivered to customers. Does anyone know where they are today? My memory tells me there used to be one at Flexalloy in the Cleveland area. Maybe Suburban Bolt, but not sure. If you know I would be curious. Better yet, take a picture and send them in.
Talk about your customer “give-aways”!!
Hi Marty,
Flexalloy did have one. After Andy left the Bear took up residence along the walking path in the woods on the property. The property was later donated to the park system. Maybe someone will take a walk around the path one of these days and see if it is still there!
I think you should organize a Flexalloy reunion and go do a bear hunting expedition. Except tell some of those people, like Dimora, to leave their guns at home. Let them know it’s just a statue before they go shooting!!
Brillant idea from Big Bolt! It creates a closer and longlasting relationship with its customers
Marty,
Although not as tall as the original, Suburban Bolt has one residing in the lobby of our corporate office.
I was pretty sure I recalled seeing one there. Thanks very much for the response! Suburban Bolt sighting!! 29 left to go.