Safety
- No incidents reported; shop operations running normally.
- Monthly safety acknowledgment completed last week.
Quality & Warranty
Bedding Box Alteration
- Follow-up call planned regarding an altered bedding box order.
- If no customer response, no further action will be taken.
Returned “Mama” Grizzly Rock Screen
- Returned unit showed a 2-ft extension and bent bars but still functions for screening.
- Policy change discussed: future deep-discount swap/replace offers will have a firm time limit (target: 30 days) to prevent extended use before return.
- Action: Unit will be refurbished (logo removal, repaint), listed for sale at $4,500, and marketed as-is. Auction will be considered if unsold.
Production / Materials / Equipment
Concrete Washout Tub — 1 Cubic Yard
- A pre-engineered unit remains in inventory.
- Decision: Offer at $1,700 + shipping to clear stock.
Plasma Table Computer Failure
- Warranty ticket submitted to vendor; awaiting response.
- Contingency plan: set up temporary operation using shop laptops/desktops if cuts are required within the next two weeks.
Team Needs
- Online sales attribution reviewed; no changes needed.
- Internal computer system review scheduled for Wednesday at 11:00 AM.
Old Business
Roll-Off Concrete Washout Tubs
- Refurbished tubs will receive fresh paint and new photos for upcoming resale and marketing.
- Photos will be prepared and uploaded for use at an upcoming show (~3 weeks out).
Skidsteer Snow Pusher Production
- Finalized drawings are ready for printing.
- Inventory strategy: build stock to support upcoming ads and quick-ship availability.
- Targets: (2) 6-ft and (2) 8-ft pushers (each edge type).
- Backtrack blades: add one 6-ft to complement the existing 8-ft stock.
- Targets: (2) 6-ft and (2) 8-ft pushers (each edge type).
- Materials will be ordered this week. Cutting begins once the plasma table is available.
- If warranty turnaround exceeds one month, a replacement computer (~$200) may be purchased to prevent production delays.
Other Ongoing Items
- Engineered trench box project remains on hold.
- Mine closure pricing task to be completed this week.
New Business
Shipping Integration — World Wide Express / SpeedShip
- Migration to a new platform requires an updated API connector for Shopify integration.
- Bear Iron Works will request the new connector to keep storefront shipping rates live.
Marketing Updates
- Ads placed in:
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CDOT Annual Review — showcasing turnkey wildlife guard installations.
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USDOT Review — highlighting Bear Iron Works products including Concrete Washout Tubs, Bedding Boxes, Grizzly Rock Screens, and Skidsteer Snow Pushers.
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CDOT Annual Review — showcasing turnkey wildlife guard installations.
- Wildlife guard inquiries will be routed through internal sales channels.
Key Decisions & Notes
- All future deep-discount swap/replace offers limited to 30 days.
- Returned Mama Grizzly Rock Screen to be listed for $4,500 after repaint and logo removal.
- Final pre-engineered 1 cu yd Concrete Washout Tub to be offered at $1,700 + shipping.
- Skidsteer Snow Pusher inventory to be expedited; consider buying a replacement PC if warranty delays extend beyond one month.
Action Items (Public Summary)
- Follow up with customer regarding Bedding Box alteration.
- Refurbish and list returned Mama Grizzly Rock Screen for resale.
- Offer 1 cu yd Concrete Washout Tub at $1,700 + shipping.
- Prepare contingency laptop/desktop setup for plasma table use.
- Conduct computer system review (Wednesday @ 11 AM).
- Provide painted photos of roll-off Concrete Washout Tubs for upcoming show.
- Print finalized Skidsteer Snow Pusher drawings.
- Order materials and begin production of Skidsteer Snow Pushers.
- Request new World Wide Express API connector for Shopify integration.
