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On behalf of Mastercut Tool Corp. and The Shaluly Foundation, LLC, we would like to thank you very much for your
generous response to the 7th annual Manufacturing Education 5K, which was held on October 29th, 2022 in Safety
Harbor, Florida.
All proceeds totaling $29,616.75 will be equally distributed to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Bay Area
Manufacturers Association, AmSkills and Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs.
This brings our cumulative 7-year total to $167,059.21 for deserving engineering and manufacturing workplace students.
By investing in education today, you are expanding students’ options for successful tomorrows!
We hope to see you next year at the 8th annual Manufacturing Education 5K on October 21, 2023!

2022 Race Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors

HVS Vending

Other Sponsors

Waudco Sales- Bob Waud   •   METTLER TOLEDO   •   Swift Industrial Power   •   Briggs Equipment

Mastercut was honored to receive the 2021 BAMA Manufacturer Member of the Year award.

2020 Race Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Other Sponsors

Waudco Sales- Bob Waud  –  Pro Tool & Weld Products, LLC –  Steve Chiappe
TEKFAST Associates – ISS Inc. – Marc A Rizzo and Associates

2020 Manufacturing Education 5K - Large Final

Although our 6th Annual Manufacturing 5K was cancelled due to the pandemic, we are extremely grateful to our generous sponsors.

As a result, $13,207.26 was equally distributed to deserving engineering and manufacturing students through the following organizations:

SME, BAMA, AmSkills, and Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs.

Cumulatively, we have distributed over $136,000 since our first event in 2015.

2019 Manufacturing Run or Walk For Education 5K

5th Annual Manufacturing 5K Run or Walk for Education

Net proceeds of $31,140.00 have been distributed to deserving engineering and manufacturing students! This brings our cumulative 5-year total to $124,205.50 as together, we expand students’ options for successful tomorrows!

 

Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors

AMBROSE
GORMLEY, INC.

Other Sponsors

Waudco Sales- Bob Waud •  Plasel Plastics, LTD.  •  HVS Vending Inc. •  OrangeTheory – Clearwater
Parker Group • Clearwater Row House • Clean Juice

4th Annual Manufacturing 5K Run or Walk for Education

The 4th Annual Manufacturing 5K race was held on October 28th 2018. We raised a grand total of $24,143.20 that we distributed to the following entities for student scholarships: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Bay Area Manufacturing Association, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, and this year the Florida Suncoast Manufacturing Association. Each organization was given $6035.

Over the 4 years we have held the event we are proud to have donated over $90,000 to manufacturing education.

2018 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors

Robert
DiMarco, CPA

Injury Attourney
Klodiana Hysenlika, Esq.

Bronze Sponsors

AMBROSE GORMLEY, INC.

Other Sponsors

Waudco Sales- Bob Waud • American Tool and Mold • Plasel Plastics, LTD. • HVS Vending St. Petersburg College • Fit2Run, The Runner’s Superstore

3rd Annual Manufacturing 5K Run or Walk for Education

The 3rd Annual Manufacturing 5K race was held on October 7th 2017. Proceeds were distributed to the following entities for student scholarships: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Bay Area Manufacturing Association, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, and this year the Florida Suncoast Manufacturing Association.

2017 Manufacturing 5K
2017 Manufacturing 5K
2017 Manufacturing 5K
2017 Manufacturing 5K
2017 Manufacturing 5K

2016 Manufacturing Day

Mastercut was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for contributing to the 2016 Manufacturing Day!

2nd Annual 5k – Run, Walk, Paddle

The 2nd Annual Manufacturing Run Walk Paddle for Education was held on October 22, 2016.
After enjoying a gorgeous sunrise over Tampa Bay, the event began at the marina and traveled south along the picturesque Bayshore Blvd. Enjoying Cooper’s Bayou Park before heading north back to the marina for refreshments and closing ceremonies. Thank you for helping us raise funds for deserving, future engineers! We had such a great time!! Proceeds will be distributed to the following entities for student scholarships: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation and a new edition this year, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs.

Thank you to our 2016 Race Sponsors!!!

Our beneficiaries:
Florida Suncoast ManufacturingSMENuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs

Platinum Sponsors
Mastercut Tool Corp. • Monin Gourmet Flavorings • Regions Bank • ARCW Insurance

Gold Sponsors:
TD Bank • Fitness 360 • Safety Harbor Resort and Spa • Logo HQ • Rollomatic • Agartha Books and Well Being

Silver Sponsors:
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs • BELAC LLC • AMETEK • Southern Manufacturing Technologies • Advanced Roofing Inc

Bronze Sponsors:
Duke Energy • SME • Micros Systems Corporation • CONMED • APICS
Star Sign • Blaser.Swisslube • HydroDyne Engineering
Long and Associates Architects/Engineers • H&S SwansonTool Co.

Other Sponsors:
AFC Urgent Care • UPI Vending

Michael Shaluly being interviewed by Traci McMillan from the Business Observer!
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Mastercut being recognized by the Board of County Commissioners
On August 9th, at the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, Michael Shaluly, President of Mastercut Tool, was recognized for his contributions to the Pinellas economy and leadership in the business community with the “Thank you for Doing Business in Pinellas,” award presented by Commission Chairman Charlie Justice.
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Mastercut Tool Corp.’s 30th anniversary celebration was held on October 23rd in Safety Harbor, Fl. Over 160 were in attendance, including employees, sales representatives, vendors and community officials.

5K Manufacturing Fun Run / Walk on October 24th, 2015

The first annual 5K Manufacturing Fun Run / Walk , sponsored by Mastercut Tool Corp. and The Shaluly Foundation was held on October 24, 2015. Proceeds were $22,649.73 and distributed equally between Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Each entity received $11,324.37 for future engineering students’ scholarships.

On November 20, 2015 Mastercut Tool Corp. was the stage for a Florida Department of Economic Opportunity press conference. Executive Director, Mr. Jesse Panuccio reported Florida’s 5.1% unemployment, the lowest in 7 years.

Finalist for Manufacturer of the Year with MAF, the Manufacturers Association of Florida.

Winner of the 2015 Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturer of the Year Award!

March 30th, 2015 in New Port Richey, Florida at AMskills event. (American Manufacturing Skills Initiative). Mastercut is an AMskills Advisory Council Member. Shown here, Mastercut President Michael Shaluly at a town hall meeting, bringing together students, parents, manufacturers, as well as teachers and city and county officials. AMskills is an apprenticeship program patterned after the successful German system in use for decades there.

2014

National Manufacturing Day Student Tours 2014

Sincere appreciation to our Mastercut volunteers who helped set-up Harbor Sounds, 2014!

Exciting news: MasterCut Tool named – Safety Harbor Industrial Business of the Year 2014!

Mastercut Tool Corp. Sponsors the Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturers Association

Look for us in the Safety Harbor Visitor Guide and Business Directory!

Supporting Our Youth!
Mastercut president, Michael Shaluly, stands second from left at the grand opening of the Chi-Chi Rodriguez youth center. This foundation assists at-risk youth with education and coaching. Chi Chi himself grew up poor in Puerto Rico, making golf clubs out of guava tree branches. He honed his golf game traveling with the Army to become a well-known figure on the PGA Tour. This foundation strives to keep that door of opportunity open for our youth!

2013

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