【正文】 s soninlaw, Lovick P. Corn, assumed the duties of ViceChairman of the . Bradley Co. after his fatherinlaw39。s only daughter, Elizabeth. D. A. Turner immediately began learning to manage the pany39。T is the lead bank of CBamp。, including Universal Fit parts. 1990s Firsts: Introduced the mass market to powder coat paint, easytoclean weather resistant plastic sideshelves, the rotisserie burner, electronic ignition and new styled Widebody174。 frame system. Created the first NO TOOLS REQUIRED quick assembly grill available in highvolume and at popular prices. Decreased assembly times from 1 hour plus, to less than 20 minutes. 2020 Firsts: The Big Easy174。T Bancshares, Inc., a multibank holding pany posed of more than fifteen banks in Geia, Florida, and Alabama, a Bankcard and Bank Data Processing Company and several Broker/Dealer Companies. CBamp。s diverse operations. In 1919, Bradley and Earnest Woodruff anized an investment syndicate and purchased the Coca Cola Company for $25,000,000. Bradley became Chairman of the Board and remained active on the Board for 27 years, until 1946, just one year before his death. His soninlaw, D. A. Turner, joined the Board in CharBroil Employee Handbook 7 7 1923. D. A. Turner retired from the Coca Cola Board in 1980, and was replaced on the Board by his son, William B. Turner At the end of World War I, in the sugar crisis, Coca Cola almost went broke. The syndicate was unable to borrow the money to save it. Bradley went to New York and borrowed four million dollars in his own name to help save the pany. During the early 2039。s death. On August 4, 1987, William B. Turner stepped down as Chairman and turned the management of the Company CharBroiler to the fourth generation of the founder39。s death, although he had been actively managing the Company since he became Vice Chairman and Chief Executive CharBroil Employee Handbook 8 8 Officer in 1973. D. A. Turner39。s Farm Division, one of the largest farm operations in the state of Geia .... with 4,000 acres of row crops including peanuts, soybeans, corn, and wheat .... 30,000 acres of timber .... and a modern scientific swine handling facility producing over 10,000 hogs per year for market. Also in 1917, D. A. Turner married Bradley39。 Trust Company. Today CBamp。ll find your stay with CHARBROIL a happy and rewarding experience. We are glad to have you working with us! Alan Shaw CEO CharBroil Employee Handbook 4 4 The History of CharBroil Corporation CHARBROIL HISTORY 1948 Columbus Iron Works manufactures first CharBroil grills. The new cooker, known as the barbecue grill was the CharBroil 19. It sold in the same hardware stores that carried Bradley’s agricultural and stove supplies. An ad offering the CB for only $, delivered anywhere in the . sold more grills than even Bradley thought possible. This new cooker was a “hot item”. Early grills were made from steel drums with cast iron firegrates and cooking grates. 1953 Hooded grills were introduced. As the backyard barbecue market grew bigger and consumers demanded more choice. 1961 Cooking System: Filed patent for the 1st grease handling system for an outdoor BBQ grill 1966 The first CharBroil aluminum gas grills are introduced, followed 2 years later by electric grills. CharBroil brand products set the standards for grills and still lead the way with innovation. World’s Best BBQ Grill The CB940 was then cited in 1984 as the World’s Best BBQ Grill (Book of Bests) 1970s Firsts: ? First to package (LP) tank and grill in one box, revolutionizing the grill industry ? First major manufacturer to offer electric grills ? First to offer portable gas grills vs post mount natural gas grill ? First mass marketer of tabletop portable grills 1980s Firsts: Introduced Certified Grill Parts and Accessories174。 cooking system was the first mass market grill system to bine top consumer rated evenness of heat with a builtin smoker and griddle to cook breakfast, lunch amp。T Bancshares39。s, Bradley continued to diversify his holdings. in 1920, Bradley acquired the Hamburger Cotton Mills and renamed them Bradley Manufacturing Company. In 1925, the W C. Bradley Co. acquired control of the Columbus Iron Works. The Iron Works, dating back to 1849, had manufactured cannons and cannon balls as well as gunboats during the War Between the States, and in 1872 the world39。s family. Stephen Turner Butler was elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and William B. Turner, Jr. was elected President and Chief Operating officer of the W C. Bradley Co. Today the W C. Bradley Co. continues to be a financially sound and growing Company. The Company is prised of three primary businesses: manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing. These businesses share the mon bond of marketing leisure oriented family products. The Company39。s son, William B. Turner. assumed the title of Chairman after his father39。s, Bradley also became the General Manager of the Merchant and Planters Steamboat Line. He shipped groceries and fertilizer down the Chattahoochee River to plantations, all the way to Florida, and returned to his warehouse and mills loaded with cotton, as well as providing traveling acmodations for passengers traveling to and from the plantations. W C. Bradley was the dominant figure the last twentyfive years of Chattahoochee River steamboat history. In 1923, Bradley donated the entire steamboat line as well as operating capital to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. In 1917, Bradley purchased five plantations fortyfive miles south of Columbusalong the Chattahoochee River. Today they form the base of the Company39。s 2020 Vesta Awards for Best New Gas Barbecue and Best New Outdoor Room Product. Company A H