Talk:Precision Dynamics Corporation

Some proposed changes

I work for Precision Dynamics Corporation and noticed that your page for us has outdated information, contains typos, and is rather incomplete. Below, I've provided updated information about our company along with news sources for some of the information mentioned on the page. For instance, Brady Corporation acquired the company a few years ago, but it is not mentioned anywhere on the page.

Company Name: Update “PDC A Brady Business” to “PDC, A Brady Business”

Key People: Replace “Tracey Carpentier (CEO)” with “J. Michael Nauman (CEO)” Add “Robert Case (President)”

Main Description: “Precision Dynamics Corporation is a manufacturer of people and product identification solutions headquartered in Valencia, California and with offices in Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom. In addition, PDC operates manufacturing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico, Port Orange, Florida, and Nivelles, Belgium. It was acquired by Brady Corporation in 2012.[1] PDC’s offerings include auto identification wristbands, labels, medical records and imaging supplies, and equipment protectors, and patient safety products for healthcare, law enforcement, and leisure & entertainment markets.

PDC products are found in over 90% of hospitals in the United States. [2]

1. https://seekingalpha.com/article/1096171-brady-corporation-starts-the-year-well-by-acquiring-precision-dynamics-corporation 2. http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/new-pdc-healthcare-gantry-guard-disposable-ct-gantry-cover-helps-hospitals-minimize-2118181.htm

History Add: “In 1972, Precision Dynamics Corporation launched its Visa Band® product Line for Entertainment & Recreation Markets.” Source: http://www.pdcorp.com/pdc-milestones.html

“In 1976, Precision Dynamics Corporation created Clincher®, the first inmate ID wristband system for law enforcement facilities.” Source: http://www.pdcinmateid.com/

“Precision Dynamics Corporation is first to market with a bar code wristband system in 1984, designed to minimize medical errors.” Source: http://www.pdcorp.com/pdc-milestones.html

“In 1995, Precision Dynamics Corporation earns ISO 9001 certification of its main facility in San Fernando, CA.” Source: http://www.biospace.com/News/precision-dynamics-corporation-receives-iso/182160

“In 2000, Precision Dynamics Corporation launched its Smart Band® RFID system for point-of-sale, vending, social media integration, keyless hotel and locker access, and electronic access control applications.” Source: http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/pdcs-smart-bandr-rfid-wristband-system-enhances-guest-experience-great-wolf-lodger-california-2131798.htm

“In 2002, PDC opened its new manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico and acquired MFR Europe to create an international headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.” Source: http://www.pdcorp.com/pr2004-pdc-acquires-mfr-europe.html

“In 2006, PDC acquires Ident-A-Band® and WristTicket® identification product lines from Hollister Incorporated.” Source: http://www.pdcorp.com/press-releases/pr2006-pdc-acquires-hollister-id-lines

“In 2007, Water Street Healthcare Partners, a Chicago-based firm, acquires a significant stake in Precision Dynamics Corporation.” Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/water-street-healthcare-partners-invests-in-leading-patient-safety-company-52750757.html

“In 2008, Precision Dynamics Corporation acquires TimeMed Labeling Systems, a healthcare label manufacturer.” Source: http://www.socaltech.com/precision_dynamics_buys_timemed_labeling_systems/s-0018326.html

“In 2011, Precision Dynamics Corporation and The St. John Companies Inc. merge.” Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/precision-dynamics-corporation-and-the-st-john-companies-inc-merge-to-create-global-patient-safety-identification-leader-112864579.html

“In 2012, Brady Corporate acquires Precision Dynamics Corporation for $300 million” Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/1096171-brady-corporation-starts-the-year-well-by-acquiring-precision-dynamics-corporation

“In 2013, Precision Dynamics-St. John rebrand to become PDC.” Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/precision-dynamics-st-john-rebrands-223000436.html

“In November 2013, PDC in Europe combines with BIG France, BIG UK, and CIPI Europe to form PDC BIG” Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pdc-in-europe-combines-with-big-france-big-uk-and-cipi-europe-into-one-global-people-id-company-234238711.html

“In 2014, PDC appoints Robert Case as company President. Case was previously Vice President of marketing and sales and instrumental in acquiring TimeMed and The St. John Companies.” Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pdc-appoints-robert-case-company-070000846.html

216.84.61.1 (talk) 17:17, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Looking at this now. Could you give me a source on all of those different manufacturing locations in the first paragraph? Also, your second source has "Source: PDC" at the top of it. I think the 90% statistic is too close to self-promotion to use unless an actual secondary source wrote it. Mehmuffin (talk) 17:33, 25 May 2017 (UTC)

What type of sources would be acceptable for the manufacturing locations? Press releases or perhaps a website such as www.bloomberg.com?216.84.61.1 (talk) 16:30, 31 May 2017 (UTC)

A third-party source like bloomberg would be very much so preferable but press releases could also would. Mehmuffin (talk) 16:20, 7 June 2017 (UTC)

Mehmuffin, thank you for editing my request.

• The following press release shows our manufacturing locations: http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2012/12/31/brady-corp-acquires-precision.html

“Brady (NYSE: BRC), a Milwaukee-based provider of signs, labels, die-cut materials and security systems and software, adds Precision Dynamics’ manufacturing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico, and Port Orange, Fla., and a European sales office with light manufacturing in Nivelles, Belgium.”

• Okay, not having that 90% fact is fine with me.

• Do you want me to provide additional sources for my proposed "History" section?

216.84.61.1 (talk) 22:27, 15 June 2017 (UTC)