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News and Press Releases

April, 2012

Minnesota Business Magazine

"From Painting Project to Profit"

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January, 2012

HANDy Roller Cup and Liners Press Release

June 6, 2011

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Retailers Beat a Path to Better Paint Bucket"

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April, 2011

The HANDy Paint Pail Wing Rack (BER-6000) is named a

NRHA Packaging and Merchandising "Gold Award Winner"

March, 2011

HANDy Bucket Builder Press Release

February, 2011

The HANDy Bucket Builder, Bercom's newest item, is introduced and began shipping

January, 2011

Bercom is named one of Sherwin Williams "Vendors of the Year" for 2010 at the annual Sales Meeting in Orlando, FL

The HANDy Paint Tray and Liners received over a 99% approval rating, as well as the Handyman Seal of Approval, from the Handyman Club of America!

May 28, 2009

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Entrepreneur Gets a Handle on Paint-Can Discomfort"

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Spring 2009

HANDy Paint Tray "Then & Now" ad

May 2009 - Cottage Life Magazine

HANDy Paint Pail Feature - page 103

Cover  Pail Feature

April 2009 - Paint & Decorating Retailer Magazine

HANDy Paint Tray "Then & Now" ad - page 42

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April 2009 - The Paint Dealer Magazing

National Hardware Show Product Preview - page 20

HANDy Paint Tray "Then & Now" ad - page 22

Cover  Product Preview 

March 2009 - Extreme How-To Magazine

HANDy Paint Tray "Then & Now" ad - page 5

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March 2009 - Jobsite Magazine

HANDy Paint Tray ad - page 34

Cover   Ad

February 2009

HANDy Paint Tray Press Release

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December 2005
2005 Small Business Success Stories Award
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MultiVu Newswire
New Paint Pail Combination Designed to Make
Painting “Handier”
No Paint Job Too Large, No Edging Task Too Intricate.
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Feb 2005
HANDy Paint Pail is Sherwin Williams 2004 Product
of the Year!

May 2004 - Decorate with Paint
Article: Products for Painters - page 12

September 2004 - This Old House
Article: On The Job - page 24

June 6, 2004 - Star Tribune
"More than just a few dribs and drabs"
by Dick Youngblood
Mark Bergman took a one-pound coffee can and a roll of duct tape two years ago and transformed them into a business that grossed nearly $2.3 million last year.
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June 2003 - The Family Handyman Magazine
Article: New Products - page 93

July 08, 2002 - Handyman Club of America Magazine
Article: Member Tested - page 77

July 08, 2002 - Business Week
IDEA 2002 Gallery: Consumer Products SILVER WINNER!