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2.0
4 Dec 2020
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Pros

I still have a Job. Despite Covid-19 and the downsizing of employees. Very Greatful I am. Thanks You Dynabrade. I can feed my Family, and just barely pay my Bills. Thanks.

Cons

Since the Passing of Dynabrades Owner. Our New CEO took all of the Hardworking, Prideful, Humble, and Naive Dynabrade Family( employees) for Suckers. He told us we were getting with the times, and spent all our money. We downsized employees, made purchases we shouldn’t, and dropped all our Great Benefits that separated this Company from the rest. Our Stock has fallen since his arrival and he can no longer receive money from shareholders and keep them satisfied. He decided to retire earlier than planned due to Covid. mmmhuh, April of 2021. Also, we have learned that we are not the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd Company he has done this to, but the 4th. We are now all stuck with Debt, Million Dollar Machines that we don’t Use, or don’t work properly, a falling Stock, and fear of our jobs. Our families are hurting. He said he came to the USA to live the American Dream. I failed to mention he is 100% German. I now realize that the American Dream to him meant become a VENTURE CAPITALIST PIG and when the Money is Gone Move On. We employees, the backbone of Dynabrade are struggling. We are more than happy to see him leave to his Newly built Mansion in Texas, yet scared of who will fill his shoes. There is another Pig here that had stroked his Ego trying to Learn his Game in order to move Up, and if he is Placed at the Top, we will without a doubt Hit Bottom. I am sorry to say that after 25yrs. Walter Welsch's Dream became a Nightmare in front of my EYES. Mr. Hardy Hamann, Shame on You!! You Selfish, Selfish Scheißekopf. Thank You for listening, reading, and understanding.

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dynabrade, inc. Response
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As a partially employee-owned company, we are sharing a lot of financial information with our team and we are encouraging direct interaction with our executives. We welcome constructive criticism and new ideas. It has made us a more successful company. Here are the correct facts: • Dynabrade has outperformed the industry by a long margin and has shared the gains with the employees. • We have an exceptionally strong balance sheet and no debt. • We are continuing to make significant investments in our business to drive future sales growth and profitability. • 2017,2018 and 2019 were the best sales years in the company’s 51-year history. Our record profits were shared with our employees. Their ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) rewarded them with higher returns and larger contributions than ever before. It even included a special dividend. The ESOP contribution will remain intact during the Covid-19 recovery period while the 401k contribution for 2020 has been suspended. • Share prices have increased every year for the last 10 years. It is correct that we are expecting a stock decline as a result of the current Covid-19 sales and income reduction. However, plans are in place to rebuild normal levels as manufacturers around the world bounce back. Please note that Dynabrade remained profitable even during this most challenging time. • Shareholders do NOT pay money to Dynabrade. They receive an annual dividend. • For 2021, we increased our starting pay to $15.00 per hour, which is $2.75 above minimum wage. The increase resulted in pay increases for many of our hourly employees to create a fair income system. • Our 2019 Employee Net Promoter Score was at the highest level ever. The NPS is the most common standard to measure employee satisfaction. It is the percentage of employees rating their likelihood to recommend a company, a product, or a service to a friend or colleague as 9 or 10 ("promoters") minus the percentage rating at 6 or below ("detractors") on a scale from 0 to 10. In sum, Dynabrade is a strong company that cares about its employees. For people that use profanity towards any of our employees, it is time to move on!

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Working at Dynabrade has been a great experience. The people are very respectful and genuinely care. Employees are empowered to make the Dynabrade difference each day. Dynabrade encourages everyone to drive value day in and day out with the goal of being Best in Class. The executive team cares about the future success of the Company. Dynabrade has been in business for 50 years as of April 1, 2019 and is adapting to ensure success will follow in the next 50 plus years. The pay and benefits are competitive and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) really sets Dynabrade apart from other Companies, not only because employees essentially become part owners in the Company but also by the generous contributions made to the employee accounts year after year. The Company has many long term employees and every employee who has worked there 25 years or more is recognized with a star on the wall. Having worked for other employers, I believe that if I had worked at Dynabrade many years earlier, I would probably have continued my career there and would maybe one day have my own star on the wall. This is because my experience has been so very positive.

Cons

I've not had any challenges that I haven't been able to overcome. The open door policy makes everyone, including the executive team available to address any issues or concerns.

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