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program. All components must meet O.E.M. specifications, or our re-engineered improved standard. All parts failing these tests will be discarded. From there products are assembled in a similar manner as you would find at the O.E.M. business. Unlike some manufacturers, we test every unit we build. When a production run's testing is completed, it is assigned to Quality Control. An (Q.C.) inspector will do
a complete re-evaluation of the run before they can assign it to shipping. Q.C. also does monthly testing of production fixtures and test equipment. We also have a daily random Q.C. inspection where a product might be inspected for a third time, or brought to the lab for a complete disassembly inspection. It's our way of trying to make sure things don't slip through the cracks. Another question we hear is where do our remanufactured or
new product ideas come from? Most times they come from the customers. We are out in the field often visiting our stores and customers. We also do five to six trade shows a year. In between we bring in as many factory tours as time allows. We love to show
off our latest ideas and play a round of golf with our customers. Sid Harvey' s , l ike
many companies, is very concerned about the future of the oil heat industry. We have been working very aggressively to understand how products will need to change as we go to Ultra Low Sulfur and Bio Fuel
mixes. We are also doing extensive studies to determine what additives will be needed to control the bacteria found in Bio Fuel. Our goal is to create an economical fix to maintain oil quality and help make oil service companies more successful. Well, its 80 years later and still counting. We continue to
only build in America. In remanufacturing products, we help reduce landfill sites. Our original parts replacement will reduce the customer's down time. All of this at a fraction of the cost of new. I guess you could say Mr. Sid had a vision of "Go Green & Stay Strong America" long before it was fashionable. l FON
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