We’re hearing sales are bouncing up and down… unpredictably throughout the industry. We’re watching steel prices and energy prices increase simultaneously. We’re watching inflation kick in slowly but surely. Our dollars are buying less and less. Unemployment continues to be a thorn and jobs aren’t being added to the economy fast enough to forecast a significant rebound yet. Normally, Springtime is a great time for construction and contract work; however, we’re not sure what to expect. What are you’re expectations for this Spring?
We could start building camera mounts. If so, what is your favorite camera mount (make and model) and what price point should be our target?
What are the best and worst features of our pedestals? We want you to help guide us through product improvements. Things to consider would be: 1) do our pedestals arrive via UPS undamaged? 2) how does the powdercoating hold up over time? 3) does our faceplate accommodate every possible mounting application? If not, tell us what else you need. 4) is there a better pedestal than ours? If so, what features make it better? 5) how’s our pricing structure compared to others? 6) does our distribution channel make it easy on you to procure the right pedestal? 7) do you ever need custom designs?
What gate operator (make and model) do you prefer to install? Why? Is it mostly free from problems? How often do you return to it for maintenance or troubleshooting? Costwise, is there any other gate opener that provides a better value?