Boucher Group Ford Stores (in Menomonee Falls, West Bend, Kenosha, and Janesville) present “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, November 15th – a FREE fundraising event that will benefit several local charities including the Wisconsin Disabled Veterans, Boys & Girls Club of West Bend, Future Farmers of America, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association; engaging consumers in the final “Random Acts of Fusion” adventure and offering them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person.
Go Further with Ford Night is the fun finale to Random Acts of Fusion, the unique transmedia program hosted by Ryan Seacrest that has generated more than 12 million consumer engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms.
“We all want to be part of something bigger, and Go Further with Ford Night is our way of offering consumers the chance to give back to our community, have a lot of fun, enjoy the final random act – which will test their judging skills to win a unique VIP American Idol experience – and meet the all-new Ford Fusion in person,” said Chris Flynn, General Manager of Gordie Boucher Ford of West Bend.
For each person who attends Go Further with Ford Night on November 15th, The Boucher Group will donate $10 – up to a total of $500 per Ford dealership – to the Wisconsin Disabled Veterans, Boys & Girls Club of West Bend, Future Farmers of America, or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
While at the dealership, consumers will have a unique opportunity to compete to win a special CIP experience with American Idol. A computer with a webcam will be set up in the dealership to allow consumers to view a special message from Seacrest and test their judging kills on camera, in true American Idol style. American Idol premieres in January 2013 on FOX.
Entries will be sent back to Ford’s program headquarters, where a team of experts will evaluate and select one winner to receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hollywood and a unique VIP experience with American Idol.
Consumers 18 years and older who are interested in participating in Go Further with Ford Night may preregister for the event at http://www.RandomActsofFusion.com and be entered for a chance to win tickets to a live taping of American Idol. Additionally, registrants at dealerships on Thursday, Nov. 15 will be entered into a prize drawing to win an all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. No purchase is necessary and other restrictions apply. See full official rules online for details.
All-new Ford Fusion
With its sleek new design, the all-new Ford Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford.
In addition to its fresh face, Fusion offers the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoostR four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions.
On sale now at all Boucher Ford locations, the new Fusion offers consumers seven must-have technologies, include a Lane-Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch.
About Boucher:
In business for over 30 years, The Boucher Group owns and operates 15 dealerships in the Southeastern Wisconsin area. Boucher sells 15 different new car brands and specializes in used car inventory, carrying over 5,000 vehicles. Recently, the Boucher Group was named by Automotive News as the 54th largest dealership group in the United States, and the largest dealership group within Wisconsin. For the past two years, the Boucher Group has been named as one of Milwaukee’s Top Workplaces. An avid supporter of its communities, Boucher supports numerous local and national charitable organizations annually, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Hunger Task Force, Lombardi Charitable Funds, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, as well as several local community charities and organizations. More information can be found by visiting Boucher.com or calling 414.427.4141.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Cray Wheels, Purveyors of Wheels Exclusively for Corvettes, Introduces New Hawk Model
The Corvette crowd is all about equal doses of style and performance. Now both can be enhanced with the addition of new Custom Corvette Wheels from Cray. The new Corvette Wheels, named Hawk, enable Corvette owners to set themselves apart from stock ‘Vettes and increase rubber on the road for upgraded performance.
“Every Corvette owner strives to make their ride a one-of-a-kind,” observed Cray Wheels President Terence Scheckter. “The just-introduced Cray Hawk model is an opportunity to achieve a unique identity within the Corvette community. And with our light-alloy, precision manufacturing methods, we’re pushing Corvette performance in the direction ‘Vette owners demand,” Scheckter added.
The Hawk Model is offered in four distinct finishes; chrome, matte black, gloss black with a Chrome Stainless cut lip and in silver with a machine face and Chrome Stainless lip, giving owners more customizing options. As a design, engineering and manufacturing concern focused solely on wheels for all models of Corvette, Cray understands the critical importance of achieving precisely the right diameter, width and offset, both front and rear.
That means Corvette drivers can count on just the right wheel whether they are in the market for Corvette aftermarket wheels for C4 Corvette Wheels, C5 Corvette Wheels,C6 Corvette Wheels, Z05, Z06 model Corvettes, for 2012 Corvette wheels or 2013 Corvette wheels. Cray Hawk Corvette Custom Wheels are presented in 17, 18, 19 and 20-inch diameters. While Corvettes with in 17-inch wheels require 9-inch widths front and back, Corvettes owners can upgrade to larger diameters, with rear wheels 1.5 inches wider than front wheels. This staggered footprint, as it is called, gives the rear drive wheels more rubber on the road, resulting in better lateral and linear traction and a more aggressive look. Cray engineers have designed Hawk wheels with the Corvette’s unique combinations of wheel offset and backspace. Wheel offset on Corvettes is expressed as positive 50mm (front) and positive 65mm (rear), meaning the wheel centerline is offset away from the axle by that distance, providing a wider stance. Backspace measures how far the wheel intrudes into the wheel well towards the axle, and is important to ensure that there is no interference with suspension trailing arms or other mechanical systems.
All Cray Aftermarket Corvette Wheels are designed to accept the factory’s checkered flag wheel center cap, and support Corvette tire pressure monitoring systems. Cray Corvette rims are hub centric, which ensures that they fit precisely over the center flange of the brake rotor so that the wheel is concentric with the wheel bearings for a truer, better balanced wheel/tire assembly and a smoother ride.
You can preview how the new Hawk model will look on your year, model and color Corvette by accessing Cray’s online configurator, which provides a visual platform to “try on” various Cray wheels and finishes. Have all your Corvette Rims questions answered on the FAQ page. Check out the configurator to visually fit Cray wheels onto your vehicle . An online application guide enables Corvette owners to see all the various wheel sizes, finishes and specifications. Prices of Cray Wheels for Corvettes range from $300- $650. Cray wheels and are available at all better automotive tire and wheel dealers. For a dealer near you, call 1-800-479-9723 or visit Cray Wheels on the web at Craywheels.com. Cray Corvette dealers are located throughout North America and worldwide, including Discount Tire Direct at discounttiredirect.com.
“Every Corvette owner strives to make their ride a one-of-a-kind,” observed Cray Wheels President Terence Scheckter. “The just-introduced Cray Hawk model is an opportunity to achieve a unique identity within the Corvette community. And with our light-alloy, precision manufacturing methods, we’re pushing Corvette performance in the direction ‘Vette owners demand,” Scheckter added.
The Hawk Model is offered in four distinct finishes; chrome, matte black, gloss black with a Chrome Stainless cut lip and in silver with a machine face and Chrome Stainless lip, giving owners more customizing options. As a design, engineering and manufacturing concern focused solely on wheels for all models of Corvette, Cray understands the critical importance of achieving precisely the right diameter, width and offset, both front and rear.
That means Corvette drivers can count on just the right wheel whether they are in the market for Corvette aftermarket wheels for C4 Corvette Wheels, C5 Corvette Wheels,C6 Corvette Wheels, Z05, Z06 model Corvettes, for 2012 Corvette wheels or 2013 Corvette wheels. Cray Hawk Corvette Custom Wheels are presented in 17, 18, 19 and 20-inch diameters. While Corvettes with in 17-inch wheels require 9-inch widths front and back, Corvettes owners can upgrade to larger diameters, with rear wheels 1.5 inches wider than front wheels. This staggered footprint, as it is called, gives the rear drive wheels more rubber on the road, resulting in better lateral and linear traction and a more aggressive look. Cray engineers have designed Hawk wheels with the Corvette’s unique combinations of wheel offset and backspace. Wheel offset on Corvettes is expressed as positive 50mm (front) and positive 65mm (rear), meaning the wheel centerline is offset away from the axle by that distance, providing a wider stance. Backspace measures how far the wheel intrudes into the wheel well towards the axle, and is important to ensure that there is no interference with suspension trailing arms or other mechanical systems.
All Cray Aftermarket Corvette Wheels are designed to accept the factory’s checkered flag wheel center cap, and support Corvette tire pressure monitoring systems. Cray Corvette rims are hub centric, which ensures that they fit precisely over the center flange of the brake rotor so that the wheel is concentric with the wheel bearings for a truer, better balanced wheel/tire assembly and a smoother ride.
You can preview how the new Hawk model will look on your year, model and color Corvette by accessing Cray’s online configurator, which provides a visual platform to “try on” various Cray wheels and finishes. Have all your Corvette Rims questions answered on the FAQ page. Check out the configurator to visually fit Cray wheels onto your vehicle . An online application guide enables Corvette owners to see all the various wheel sizes, finishes and specifications. Prices of Cray Wheels for Corvettes range from $300- $650. Cray wheels and are available at all better automotive tire and wheel dealers. For a dealer near you, call 1-800-479-9723 or visit Cray Wheels on the web at Craywheels.com. Cray Corvette dealers are located throughout North America and worldwide, including Discount Tire Direct at discounttiredirect.com.
Charles R. Mann Associates, Inc. Has Announced that 2010 EEO Data File Reports for Affirmative Action Plans Will be Available Before Year-End
The long awaited data to be used by federal agencies and government contractors to demonstrate compliance with anti-discrimination regulations is scheduled for release before the end of 2012, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Charles R. Mann Associates, Inc. (http://www.MannAssociates.com) has announced that it expect to again be the first commercial source for custom reports based on this file for use in Affirmative Action Plans. Dr. Mann, the company President has noted that this will be the first EEO Special File based on the American Community Survey collected for the years 2006 through 2010.
Among major differences from past EEO Special Files, this data will include information for 487 occupation for citizens and non-citizens using 88 Industry Categories, nine revised earnings categories and data from from private, federal and state and local governments. Users will again be able to use Bureau of the Census Occupation codes or Standard Occupational Classification codes.to meet the analysis requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
As in the past, he added, data will be available by age, race, sex, income, veteran status, commute times, residence and work locations for geographic areas including states, cities, counties, metropolitan statistical areas and their combinations.
Dr. Mann emphasized that "... employers are neither asked, nor permitted, by the government to discriminate or show favor in their hiring process and that this data, when used properly, will provides the means for them to demonstrate the fairness of their employment policies, thus protecting both their employees and the companies themselves."
Among major differences from past EEO Special Files, this data will include information for 487 occupation for citizens and non-citizens using 88 Industry Categories, nine revised earnings categories and data from from private, federal and state and local governments. Users will again be able to use Bureau of the Census Occupation codes or Standard Occupational Classification codes.to meet the analysis requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
As in the past, he added, data will be available by age, race, sex, income, veteran status, commute times, residence and work locations for geographic areas including states, cities, counties, metropolitan statistical areas and their combinations.
Dr. Mann emphasized that "... employers are neither asked, nor permitted, by the government to discriminate or show favor in their hiring process and that this data, when used properly, will provides the means for them to demonstrate the fairness of their employment policies, thus protecting both their employees and the companies themselves."
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
CTEK Launches Pioneering Combined Battery Test and Charge Product in Time for Christmas
The leading battery charging brand CTEK has launched a new product in its consumer range, helping owners of cars and motorcycles to test battery health and charge their batteries more effectively and easily. Available at the start of December, just in time for Christmas and the winter weather that is notorious for affecting a battery’s performance, the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE is a desirable addition to any vehicle owner’s maintenance tool kit.
Battery testing and charging is simple with the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE, which is suitable for all 12V lead-acid batteries. It provides fast and accurate testing results determining the battery’s state of charge, its start power and alternator performance. After it has presented the user with the battery’s complete picture of health, it maximises the performance of the battery through the state-of-the-art charging and conditioning cycles. It establishes whether the battery is capable of taking and holding a charge through two stages of charge analysis.
Battery maintenance is more important than ever due to the increasing demands placed on the power source by a vehicle’s complex technologies; the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE incorporates all of the award winning features of the popular CTEK 5.0 12V battery charger and makes sure peak power performance is delivered every time the vehicle is started.
The charger automatically manages the desulphation stage to break down the sulphur that has built up on the battery’s plates and its RECOND mode eliminates acid stratification to revive a deeply discharged battery. Furthermore, the patented float and pulse maintenance feature will keep any battery charged to its optimum throughout the connection, even if the charger is connected for days, months or throughout the whole winter.
Jan-Ulf Soderberg, head of brand and marketing at CTEK, commented: “The battery’s state of charge is determined through the battery’s voltage, but interpreting its overall heath is more demanding and the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE is a vehicle owner’s perfect companion if they wish to properly care for and maintain their battery.
“Regularly testing and charging your car or motorcycle battery can make the difference between having an annoying and problematic breakdown or not, or even the cost and inconvenience of purchasing a new battery. Many people don’t know that taking regular action can prolong the life of a vehicle’s battery by years so, as a Christmas gift, the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE is not only useful, but educational!”
Battery testing and charging is simple with the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE, which is suitable for all 12V lead-acid batteries. It provides fast and accurate testing results determining the battery’s state of charge, its start power and alternator performance. After it has presented the user with the battery’s complete picture of health, it maximises the performance of the battery through the state-of-the-art charging and conditioning cycles. It establishes whether the battery is capable of taking and holding a charge through two stages of charge analysis.
Battery maintenance is more important than ever due to the increasing demands placed on the power source by a vehicle’s complex technologies; the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE incorporates all of the award winning features of the popular CTEK 5.0 12V battery charger and makes sure peak power performance is delivered every time the vehicle is started.
The charger automatically manages the desulphation stage to break down the sulphur that has built up on the battery’s plates and its RECOND mode eliminates acid stratification to revive a deeply discharged battery. Furthermore, the patented float and pulse maintenance feature will keep any battery charged to its optimum throughout the connection, even if the charger is connected for days, months or throughout the whole winter.
Jan-Ulf Soderberg, head of brand and marketing at CTEK, commented: “The battery’s state of charge is determined through the battery’s voltage, but interpreting its overall heath is more demanding and the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE is a vehicle owner’s perfect companion if they wish to properly care for and maintain their battery.
“Regularly testing and charging your car or motorcycle battery can make the difference between having an annoying and problematic breakdown or not, or even the cost and inconvenience of purchasing a new battery. Many people don’t know that taking regular action can prolong the life of a vehicle’s battery by years so, as a Christmas gift, the CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE is not only useful, but educational!”
American Fortune Mergers and Acquisitions CEO, Brian Mazar, Shares His Tips on Growing a Client Base During Difficult Economic Times
During threatening economic times, like what the US has recently seen, businesses must get creative to survive. In addition to stretching their dollars as much as possible, they also begin to cut spending. This is first done within departments whose primary function is not essential to daily operations--frequently marketing and advertising. Unfortunately, the smaller the business, the more it needs these particular departments to survive. Sudden drops in new or repeat customers, which happens when marketing/advertising is cut, can be fatal to small businesses and can cause an owner to sell a business prematurely or to at least contemplate contacting a business broker to begin discussing business exit planning. “This is so unfortunate,” says Mazar. “But like they say, you can’t squeeze blood out of a turnip. If the money isn’t there, it’s not there. There are, however, some simple, zero-cost ways to keep your marketing efforts afloat.”
Immediately following that statement, Mr. Mazar released his tips for keeping a business name out when owners have to cut their marketing budget. “They are, perhaps, obvious,” Mazar admits, “but that only supports my argument that they are effective.”
1. Touch your customers with value and no other agenda. “If I were to send my clients information that only pertained to business broker services or mergers and acquisitions, they would get frustrated. That’s the exact opposite reaction I want clients to have,” Mazar shares. He suggests regularly reaching-out to these individuals but only after considering there unique needs and interests. For example, forward them an email or article pertaining to their industry with the simple subject header "saw this and thought of you."
2. Listen. It seems too obvious to mention, right? We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. We are supposed to listen twice as much as we speak. All too often, however, when we 'listen' we are actually strategizing how to respond instead of trying to actually understand the speaker. “Make sure those you speak with are thoroughly heard before constructing your response. Allow for a comfortable pause before even offering your thoughts or try restating what they shared,” Mazar advises. In fact, this later suggestion will often get people nodding and agreeing with you which plants a favorable opinion of you in their mind.
3. Ask questions. Aside from listening to what is on your client's mind, ask them about their business. What are there concerns? What has worked for them and what hasn’t? Any chronic struggles they didn’t anticipate? Questioning accomplishes two things. One, you show genuine interest in their circumstances and well-being. Two, the answers will shine light on ways your business could be helpful. A final note on questions: no need to respond immediately. “It is my opinion, that immediately offering solutions and suggestions is ineffective and can sometimes be a turn-off. Instead, sympathize with the potential client as you speak and follow-up with a phone call or e-mail later that provides concrete advice,” Mazar states. “This will give you more time to construct a quality solution. In addition, catching-them off guard with help will be more impactful.”
4. Speak the truth. I have always found that clients much prefer I speak my mind rather than say what they want to hear. The ring of authenticity typically resonates in others when you speak it. When a small business owner asks your opinion, give it.
5. The good old 80/20 rule. It is the age-old saying: 80% of your revenue comes from 20% of your client prospects. If this is true for you, examine the time you spend with client prospects who have less potential and spend the time saved with those who are.
American Fortune Mergers and Acquisitions, LLC is a nation-wide firm that provides growth-to-exit planning, mergers and acquisitions services and business valuation services for businesses with revenues between $3 million and $100 million. American Fortune was founded by industry veteran Brian S. Mazar who developed a unique process that is sell-side driven. This process makes American Fortune different from most merger & acquisitions advisors.
Advisors at American Fortune are not business brokers, they do not represent both sides of a deal and they refuse to follow industry standards just “because.” Their results are different too. Those who learn how to sell a business through American Fortune receive better terms, higher selling prices and a true advocate when they sell a business. Due to this, American Fortune successfully sells their businesses at an average of 98% of the listed price.
Immediately following that statement, Mr. Mazar released his tips for keeping a business name out when owners have to cut their marketing budget. “They are, perhaps, obvious,” Mazar admits, “but that only supports my argument that they are effective.”
1. Touch your customers with value and no other agenda. “If I were to send my clients information that only pertained to business broker services or mergers and acquisitions, they would get frustrated. That’s the exact opposite reaction I want clients to have,” Mazar shares. He suggests regularly reaching-out to these individuals but only after considering there unique needs and interests. For example, forward them an email or article pertaining to their industry with the simple subject header "saw this and thought of you."
2. Listen. It seems too obvious to mention, right? We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. We are supposed to listen twice as much as we speak. All too often, however, when we 'listen' we are actually strategizing how to respond instead of trying to actually understand the speaker. “Make sure those you speak with are thoroughly heard before constructing your response. Allow for a comfortable pause before even offering your thoughts or try restating what they shared,” Mazar advises. In fact, this later suggestion will often get people nodding and agreeing with you which plants a favorable opinion of you in their mind.
3. Ask questions. Aside from listening to what is on your client's mind, ask them about their business. What are there concerns? What has worked for them and what hasn’t? Any chronic struggles they didn’t anticipate? Questioning accomplishes two things. One, you show genuine interest in their circumstances and well-being. Two, the answers will shine light on ways your business could be helpful. A final note on questions: no need to respond immediately. “It is my opinion, that immediately offering solutions and suggestions is ineffective and can sometimes be a turn-off. Instead, sympathize with the potential client as you speak and follow-up with a phone call or e-mail later that provides concrete advice,” Mazar states. “This will give you more time to construct a quality solution. In addition, catching-them off guard with help will be more impactful.”
4. Speak the truth. I have always found that clients much prefer I speak my mind rather than say what they want to hear. The ring of authenticity typically resonates in others when you speak it. When a small business owner asks your opinion, give it.
5. The good old 80/20 rule. It is the age-old saying: 80% of your revenue comes from 20% of your client prospects. If this is true for you, examine the time you spend with client prospects who have less potential and spend the time saved with those who are.
American Fortune Mergers and Acquisitions, LLC is a nation-wide firm that provides growth-to-exit planning, mergers and acquisitions services and business valuation services for businesses with revenues between $3 million and $100 million. American Fortune was founded by industry veteran Brian S. Mazar who developed a unique process that is sell-side driven. This process makes American Fortune different from most merger & acquisitions advisors.
Advisors at American Fortune are not business brokers, they do not represent both sides of a deal and they refuse to follow industry standards just “because.” Their results are different too. Those who learn how to sell a business through American Fortune receive better terms, higher selling prices and a true advocate when they sell a business. Due to this, American Fortune successfully sells their businesses at an average of 98% of the listed price.
Dimensional Control Systems Brings Variation Analysis Capabilities to SolidWorks 2012 3D Design Solution
Dimensional Control Systems (DCS) today announced that its 3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD solution supports SolidWorks® 2012 3D design software with new capabilities for variation analysis.
3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD is the ideal tool for detailed tolerance simulation modeling, and allows manufacturers to thoroughly appraise design, fabrication and assembly robustness by quickly evaluating GD&T, assembly tooling and build sequencing well ahead of production release.
SolidWorks 2012 is focused on optimizing core design functions so users can work more efficiently and have the data they need to make better design decisions throughout the product development process. It also includes hundreds of new enhancements specifically requested by customers.
Designers and engineers will use 3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD and SolidWorks software to predict the dimensional variability of their designs and assembly processes so that manufacturing issues can be resolved before production, with optimized tolerances and assembly methods.
A SolidWorks Solution Partner Product, 3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD, allows users to work directly with the CAD data to quickly and easily create tolerance models. The combination of 3DCS and SolidWorks 2012 brings high-level tools together into a shared environment in order to promote better productivity, efficiency and product quality.
“3DCS delivers the dimensional analysis engineers need,” said SolidWorks Senior Alliances & Partnership Manager Nick Iwaskow. “When leveraged together, 3DCS and SolidWorks’ software’s give engineers the innovative tools and productivity to streamline product development and be more successful.”
“As a SolidWorks Solution Partner, we are now providing a solution package that utilizes the environment and tools of SolidWorks CAD in conjunction with our Variation Analysis software to deliver a more robust product design and improved manufacture-ability,” said DCS Executive VP & COO John Mathieson. “We are continually researching these kinds of partnerships as a means of delivering a complete solution to our mutual customers’ needs.”
3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD is the ideal tool for detailed tolerance simulation modeling, and allows manufacturers to thoroughly appraise design, fabrication and assembly robustness by quickly evaluating GD&T, assembly tooling and build sequencing well ahead of production release.
SolidWorks 2012 is focused on optimizing core design functions so users can work more efficiently and have the data they need to make better design decisions throughout the product development process. It also includes hundreds of new enhancements specifically requested by customers.
Designers and engineers will use 3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD and SolidWorks software to predict the dimensional variability of their designs and assembly processes so that manufacturing issues can be resolved before production, with optimized tolerances and assembly methods.
A SolidWorks Solution Partner Product, 3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD, allows users to work directly with the CAD data to quickly and easily create tolerance models. The combination of 3DCS and SolidWorks 2012 brings high-level tools together into a shared environment in order to promote better productivity, efficiency and product quality.
“3DCS delivers the dimensional analysis engineers need,” said SolidWorks Senior Alliances & Partnership Manager Nick Iwaskow. “When leveraged together, 3DCS and SolidWorks’ software’s give engineers the innovative tools and productivity to streamline product development and be more successful.”
“As a SolidWorks Solution Partner, we are now providing a solution package that utilizes the environment and tools of SolidWorks CAD in conjunction with our Variation Analysis software to deliver a more robust product design and improved manufacture-ability,” said DCS Executive VP & COO John Mathieson. “We are continually researching these kinds of partnerships as a means of delivering a complete solution to our mutual customers’ needs.”
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Internet Garage Door Controller Now Available
Internet Garage Door Controller Now Available – Today Mission Machines, Inc. announced immediate availability of the miDoor Internet Garage door Controller, enabling homeowners to monitor and operate their garage door openers through the Internet and by using their iPhones™, iPads™ amd Web-enabled devices.
“miDoor is a unique product that allows secure monitoring and controlling a garage door opener through the Internet,” said Andrew Corlett, President at Mission Machines, Inc.
miDoor Internet Garage Door Controller
miDoor is a new Internet-enabled device that allows users to remotely view their garage door status and open or close it with an iPhone, iPad or Web-browser. miDoor is designed for homeowners who have an existing garage door opener or those who plan to install a new one. miDoor connects to a homeowner’s network using WiFi, thereby making it easy to install in a garage. miDoor can be used to augment or replace existing garage door opener remotes and supports up to six unique users. The miDoor device gives users a peace-of-mind knowing that their garage door is monitored and will never have to ask themselves if they left the garage door opened.
“With miDoor I can rest while I’m at work knowing that my garage is safe,” Terry O’Neill of Long Beach, California.
Door operation is logged each time the door is opened or closed. Alarms can be configured to notify, by email or buzzer, users of door operation or if the door is opened for extended periods. All control and status signals are sent encrypted over the Internet. A free App is available through the iTunes App Store.
The MSRP of miDoor is $229.00 and is now available directly from the Mission Machines’ web site and from amazon.com.
Founded in 2010, Mission Machines, Inc. is dedicated to the automation of everyday life by using the latest technology available.
“miDoor is a unique product that allows secure monitoring and controlling a garage door opener through the Internet,” said Andrew Corlett, President at Mission Machines, Inc.
miDoor Internet Garage Door Controller
miDoor is a new Internet-enabled device that allows users to remotely view their garage door status and open or close it with an iPhone, iPad or Web-browser. miDoor is designed for homeowners who have an existing garage door opener or those who plan to install a new one. miDoor connects to a homeowner’s network using WiFi, thereby making it easy to install in a garage. miDoor can be used to augment or replace existing garage door opener remotes and supports up to six unique users. The miDoor device gives users a peace-of-mind knowing that their garage door is monitored and will never have to ask themselves if they left the garage door opened.
“With miDoor I can rest while I’m at work knowing that my garage is safe,” Terry O’Neill of Long Beach, California.
Door operation is logged each time the door is opened or closed. Alarms can be configured to notify, by email or buzzer, users of door operation or if the door is opened for extended periods. All control and status signals are sent encrypted over the Internet. A free App is available through the iTunes App Store.
The MSRP of miDoor is $229.00 and is now available directly from the Mission Machines’ web site and from amazon.com.
Founded in 2010, Mission Machines, Inc. is dedicated to the automation of everyday life by using the latest technology available.
Able Electropolishing Awarded ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Able Electropolishing has provided thousands of domestic and international companies with innovative metal electropolishing, passivating and titanium anodizing services. In order to better serve its clients, particularly those clients who work in the medical and other high precision, quality demanding industries, Able recently gained certification in ISO 13485:2003 and successfully renewed its ISO 9001: 2008.
As set forth by the International Office for Standards (ISO), certification in ISO 13485:2003 acknowledges that Able has demonstrated its ability to produce medical equipment parts that meet both consumer and regulatory requirements. Moreover, the certification details Able’s ability to provide medical equipment manufacturers with metal parts of the highest standard in safety and quality.
“Able has participated in the medical device market for many years. Our current customers include nationwide OEMs and contract manufacturers for medical devices. This certification exemplifies our dedication, experience, and capability when it comes to servicing this vital industry,” Scott Potter, Able Electropolishing, Sales Manager.
The certification was granted following a thorough review of Able’s equipment, facilities, staff and other factors indicative of the company’s quality control and production capabilities. The certification, valid for two years, will continue to define Able as the leader in electropolishing with commitments to improving product quality and consistency of operations, increasing efficiency and reducing waste to meet and surpass customer needs.
Gaining ISO certification in this international standard will benefit all Able clients, including but not limited to clients in the medical industry. Though Able has always adhered to the highest manufacturing standard, their most recent ISO certification will ensure that all of Able's advanced electropolishing techniques meet the highest international standard of quality.
As set forth by the International Office for Standards (ISO), certification in ISO 13485:2003 acknowledges that Able has demonstrated its ability to produce medical equipment parts that meet both consumer and regulatory requirements. Moreover, the certification details Able’s ability to provide medical equipment manufacturers with metal parts of the highest standard in safety and quality.
“Able has participated in the medical device market for many years. Our current customers include nationwide OEMs and contract manufacturers for medical devices. This certification exemplifies our dedication, experience, and capability when it comes to servicing this vital industry,” Scott Potter, Able Electropolishing, Sales Manager.
The certification was granted following a thorough review of Able’s equipment, facilities, staff and other factors indicative of the company’s quality control and production capabilities. The certification, valid for two years, will continue to define Able as the leader in electropolishing with commitments to improving product quality and consistency of operations, increasing efficiency and reducing waste to meet and surpass customer needs.
Gaining ISO certification in this international standard will benefit all Able clients, including but not limited to clients in the medical industry. Though Able has always adhered to the highest manufacturing standard, their most recent ISO certification will ensure that all of Able's advanced electropolishing techniques meet the highest international standard of quality.
Pakola, Steichen & Company Hires Veteran Wealth Advisor
Pakola, Steichen and Company (PSC) announced today that they have hired Susan Isaacson as a Registered Associate Advisor. Susan brings over 25 years of experience to the firm and has held Senior Manager level positions at some of the leading planning firms, including Deloitte and American Express. Susan specializes in sophisticated tax strategies, retirement and cash flow planning, tax law and charitable giving strategies. “We are thrilled that Susan has joined our firm, and this recent add to our staff allows us to continue to reinforce our high level of investment expertise and service to each and every one of our clients,” says Daniel Steichen, Partner.
Fee-Based Approach Provides Win-Win
As an independent investment advisory firm, PSC enjoys success by helping clients work towards their financial results, not by charging commissions on products. PSC provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net worth families. PSC is one of the fee-based pioneers in the Twin Cities, beginning their official partnership in 1995. As a Registered Investment Advisor, PSC offers a comprehensive wealth planning approach that is product neutral; offering only the products and services that are in the best interest of each of their clients.
“We believe our clients notice a difference with our fee-based approach. We follow a process for each of our clients that ensures their needs and objectives are being met at each point in their life cycle,” stated Howard Pakola, Partner.
PSC employs subject matter experts who are skilled in all of the various investment disciplines. Each team member is focused on the highest level of service to their clients and each contributes to the overall success of the client relationship.
Securities Offered Through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC
Investment Advice Offered Through Pakola, Steichen & Company
A Registered Investment Advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial
Fee-Based Approach Provides Win-Win
As an independent investment advisory firm, PSC enjoys success by helping clients work towards their financial results, not by charging commissions on products. PSC provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net worth families. PSC is one of the fee-based pioneers in the Twin Cities, beginning their official partnership in 1995. As a Registered Investment Advisor, PSC offers a comprehensive wealth planning approach that is product neutral; offering only the products and services that are in the best interest of each of their clients.
“We believe our clients notice a difference with our fee-based approach. We follow a process for each of our clients that ensures their needs and objectives are being met at each point in their life cycle,” stated Howard Pakola, Partner.
PSC employs subject matter experts who are skilled in all of the various investment disciplines. Each team member is focused on the highest level of service to their clients and each contributes to the overall success of the client relationship.
Securities Offered Through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC
Investment Advice Offered Through Pakola, Steichen & Company
A Registered Investment Advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial
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