Werk-Brau Hosts 3rd Annual Golf Classic, Raises Over $100,000 for Construction Angels
Werk-Brau recently held its annual golf outing to benefit Construction Angels, a non-profit organization that provides immediate financial support and grief counseling to the families of fallen construction workers. The sold-out event — now in its 3rd year — was held at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio, and raised more than $100,000.
Thirty-two foursomes — which included contractors from across the state — competed during the outing. According to the press release, these teams ranged from small operations to nationally known companies like Kokosing, Miller Brothers and The Shelly Company. In addition to contractors, construction suppliers and other industry allies attended the outing. The foursome from Rudd Equipment took home top honors with a score of 56. The team from George J Igel scored a hole-in-one to claim the $10,000 prize.
The outing also included a “closest to the pin” contest and a unique putting contest where participants had to putt using a mini excavator outfitted with a Werk-Brau tiltrotator and a one-of-a-kind Werk-Brau putter head attachment. A successful raffle helped raise even more money and included cool prizes like grills, unique dining experiences and more.
“Wow — a huge shoutout to everyone who made today such a resounding success,” said Werk-Brau regional manager and golf outing chairman Neil Recker, “Once again, the construction industry showed up big time! Thanks to the golfers, sponsors, customers, partners and volunteers who made it a great day. Many Ohio families of fallen construction workers will be helped because of you.”
Werk-Brau extended a special thank you to the event’s Platinum Angel Sponsors, which included: Murphy Tractor, Alta Equipment, Ronyak Paving and The Shelly Company.
The company recognized these additional sponsors that supported the event:
- Exact Crane & Equipment Corp.
- National Tube Supply
- R & J Cylinder and Machine
- IC-Fluid Power
- Ritchie Brothers
- Purple Wave Auction
- Jarrett Logistics
- ARIS GET LLC
- O.F. Machining
- Chicago Tube & Iron
- Valley Tool and Manufacturing
- Trucco Construction
- Leeco Steel
- Columbus Equipment
- Southeastern Equipment
- Reco Equipment
- NPK Construction
- Kalida Truck Equipment
- Stoepfel Drilling
- Black Cat Wear Parts
- Bailey
- Wahl Marketing Communications
- Hylant
- Surety Bonds
- Clouse Construction
The press release also highlighted the National Sponsors of Construction Angels:
- Advanced Drainage Systems
- J. Alexander Law
- John Deere
- Dobbs Equipment
- United Rentals
- Friedman Legal
- SimForMotion
- Core & Main
- Total Teks Group
- Flagger Force
- Wirtgen Group
- GRH
- U.S. Pipe
- Heritage Construction & Materials
- Werk-Brau
- Case Construction Equipment
- PSS Industrial Group
- Bomag Fayat Group
- Linder
- American Traffic Safety Services Foundation
Construction Angels is financially supported by many companies, organizations, unions and construction associations within the industry. Events like this golf outing helps the non-profit continue its important work.
“Huge thank you to the entire Werk-Brau team for another awesome event,” said Kristi Gibbs, Construction Angels CEO and founder/national executive director. “They really got the construction industry to show up and show out. Your hard work and dedication mean so much to the Ohio families that we serve. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to the years to come!”
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
