Milling Journal

Newton, KS—Bunting Magnetics Co. has announced the 2010-2011 recipients of the Walter F. Bunting and June A. Bunting Memorial Scholarships.

This year represents an increase of scholarships awarded from twelve in 2009 to eighteen scholarships in 2010.

The scholarships, which are $440 apiece, are awarded to our employee's college-age children for either university or vocational training.

"We are a family-owned company and we want to support the aspirations of our employee's families," stated Robert J. Bunting, Sr., President of Bunting.

"My parents, for whom these scholarships are named, were very close to their employees and valued their hard work and dedication. So, this program is something that is very close to my heart."

2010-2011 Walter F. Bunting Scholarship Winners and Institutions

• Jordan D. Brown, Wichita State University (Wichita, KS).

• Travis J. Buller, Friends University (Wichita, KS).

• Steven J. Fishman, University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS).

• Cody R. Flashman, Ivy Tech Community College (Bloomington, IN).

• Derek S. Moore, Johnson County Community College (Overland Park, KS).

• Guy M. Moreland, Friends University (Wichita, KS).

• Dustin P. Rowe, University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS).

• Tyler J. Schmidt, Wichita Area Technical College (Wichita, KS).

• Jonathan M. Wilks, University of Tampa (Tampa, FL).

• Benjamin R. Van Horn, Hutchinson Community College (Hutchinson, KS).

2010-2011 June A. Bunting Scholarship Winners and Insititutions

• Rachel S. Bullen, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA).

• Sarah E. Bullen, Elmhurst College (Elmhurst, IL).

• Luisa Fernanda Garcia, University of Nuevo Leon (Nuevo Leon, México).

• Hannah L. Hall, Wichita State University (Wichita, KS).

• Brianne C. Moreland, Hutchinson Community College (Hutchinson, KS).

• Cristyn T. Rowe, University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS).

• Kaitlin E. Turk, Butler Community College (El Dorado, KS).

• Kylie G. Taiclet, University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS).

This year's scholarship amount of $440 represents a 10% increase from 2009. Since 2000, Bunting has awarded 87 scholarships totaling over $36,000 and recognize the founders of the company.

On August 3, 1959, Walter and June Bunting founded Bunting Magnetics Co. in Chicago, IL.

The original location, on Chicago's north side, was a 500 square foot office on Fullerton Avenue.

The company started as a stocking distributor for cast Alnico magnets and small ceramic magnet assemblies designed for industrial use.

For over 50 years, Bunting has established itself as an industry-leading manufacturer in several product lines.

From those humble beginnings, the company, headquartered in Newton, KS, has expanded to seven major locations including our Flexible Die Division in Newton, KS, its Magnet Materials Division in Elk Grove Village, IL; its Magnet Applications Limited (MAL) manufacturing operation in Berkhamsted, England, Magnet Application, Inc. facility in Dubois, PA, its purchasing office for Bunting China located in Ningbo, China and its official licensee in Boronia Victoria, Australia, Alpha Magnetics Pty Ltd.

For more information on Bunting Magnetics Co. in the U.S. and Canada, call 800-835-2526. Outside the U.S. and Canada call 316-284-2020.

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