Jim Estill

Danby Donates $10,000 to Recess Guardians to support physical activity for youth

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Together they will be donating $10,000 to Recess Guardians.\nRecess Guardians is a charitable organization that has helped hundreds of thousands of youth gain confidence in themselves by empowering all youth to be leaders in their schools and communities through play and physical activity.

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  • Together they will be donating $10,000 to Recess Guardians.\nRecess Guardians is a charitable organization that has helped hundreds of thousands of youth gain confidence in themselves by empowering all youth to be leaders in their schools and communities through play and physical activity.
  • Due to Covid-19 our youth in the community have been hit hard with many summer activities and sports camps being put on hold or in some cases cancelled.
  • To help support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for our youth, Recess Guardians has launched the active8 kit which includes both sport and play equipment, together with programming to keep families and youth active and creating positive memories.\n"I want to thank Jim Estill and Danby Appliances for their generous $10,000 donation to Recess Guardians.
  • The benefits of physical activity for young people are widely recognized, and during Covid-19 moving more and sitting less is very important to help families maintain physical and mental health.

Danby Looking to Spread the Word of Their Giving Back to Charity Contest - and They Want Your Help!

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Using a social media contest and asking for nominations by their followers, Danby is collecting names of local charities to randomly award prize packs.

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  • Using a social media contest and asking for nominations by their followers, Danby is collecting names of local charities to randomly award prize packs.
  • Danby is seeking the public's help to nominate charities that could use an extra helping hand this holiday season.
  • What could be more right than helping those in need especially at this time of year," said Jim Estill, Danby Owner & CEO.
  • These prize packs being awarded consist of 10 product bundles each, complete with Danby appliances and other products.

Petal Forms Strategic Partnership with Danby Appliances, a Leading North American Manufacturer & Distributor of Compact Appliances; Jim Estill Joins as Growth Coach

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Petal is also thrilled to announce that Jim Estill, Danby's Owner and CEO has joined its Advisory Board as the company's Growth Coach.

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  • Petal is also thrilled to announce that Jim Estill, Danby's Owner and CEO has joined its Advisory Board as the company's Growth Coach.
  • The Guelph, Ontario-based company annually manufactures over 2 million appliances and warrants and services over 200 million across its North American operations.
  • "Danby is a world-class manufacturer and one of the largest and most innovative appliance companies on the continent.
  • With Jim Estill and Danby, Petal is entering its upcoming pre-sale event with absolute confidence that it can deliver on the orders it receives," said David M. M. Taffet, Petal co-founder and CEO.

ShipperBee Founder & CEO, Jim Estill, Delivers Keynote at Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference

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Monday, November 25, 2019

TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jim Estill, founder and chief executive officer of ShipperBee, Inc. will deliver the keynote presentation at the Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference on November 27th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jim Estill, founder and chief executive officer of ShipperBee, Inc. will deliver the keynote presentation at the Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference on November 27th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
  • "Working with and mentoring young entrepreneurs is a significant part of my day-to-day life," comments ShipperBee's founder and chief executive officer, Jim Estill.
  • "I enjoy having the opportunity to make a difference in and inspire other entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals.
  • Attendees seeking to adopt a more cost effective and environmentally friendly shipping alternative can visit the ShipperBee at the event.

Danby CEO, Jim Estill, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award Finalist

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Monday, July 22, 2019

GUELPH, Ontario, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jim Estill, CEO of Danby, has been selected as one of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists.

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  • GUELPH, Ontario, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jim Estill, CEO of Danby, has been selected as one of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists.
  • Jim then became CEO of Synnex Canada where he grew sales from $800 million to $2 billion in five years.
  • Over the last four years Jim has managed to return Danby to profitability and stabilize the business.
  • About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year:
    EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs.

Danby Parcel Guard Continues to Impress Industry Experts as IHA Global Innovation Awards Finalist

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Friday, February 15, 2019

GUELPH, Ontario, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Danby Appliances' newest product Parcel Guard has been named as a finalist for the IHA Global Innovation Awards in the smart home products category.

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  • GUELPH, Ontario, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Danby Appliances' newest product Parcel Guard has been named as a finalist for the IHA Global Innovation Awards in the smart home products category.
  • Danby officially launched Parcel Guard last month and it has already been met with high praise by media and industry experts as an innovative yet simple solution to parcel theft and missed deliveries.
  • I think 10 years from now, every home in North America will have a Parcel Guard, or something very similar," says Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances and the innovator behind Parcel Guard.
  • Finalists for the IHA Global Innovation Awards are evaluated on their innovation, appearance, user benefits, ecological responsibility, and market impact and positioning.

Parcel Guard by Danby to Make History at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas

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Monday, January 7, 2019

GUELPH, Ont., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Danby Appliances, a 70-year-old Canadian appliance manufacturer, is unveiling its latest innovation, Parcel Guard the smart mailbox at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada in January.

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  • GUELPH, Ont., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Danby Appliances, a 70-year-old Canadian appliance manufacturer, is unveiling its latest innovation, Parcel Guard the smart mailbox at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada in January.
  • Parcel Guard by Danby is not just another smart mailbox this product will change the way homeowners receive parcels and mail forever.
  • "Last year over 25 million households in the United States reported stolen packages," says Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances and the innovator behind Parcel Guard.
  • Danby will be showcasing Parcel Guard at CES (Sands Expo, Halls A-D - 42750) from January 8-11, 2019.