Products Discussed:Concrete Washout Tubs, Bedding Boxes, Grizzly Rock Screens, Skidsteer Snow Pusher
Safety Updates
- Forklift & Scissor Lift Recertification: A company-wide OSHA-compliant recertification is scheduled to ensure all team members are current and qualified.
Product Quality & Warranty
- No current warranty claims or product quality issues were reported this week.
Production & Inventory
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Concrete Washout Tubs: One standard 1-cubic-yard concrete washout tub remains in inventory. Sales have slowed, prompting new listings on Craigslist and KSL to boost visibility.
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Bedding Boxes: High inquiry volume for bedding boxes continues, particularly for the 3-yard model. One unit sold during the meeting and is now prioritized in welding.
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Grizzly Rock Screens: Custom grizzly screen for a gypsum plant has been quoted. Awaiting confirmation.
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CNC Plasma Table: Voltage feedback remains within tolerances—no critical issues detected.
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Manlift Equipment: Hybrid manlift batteries are failing. Replacements are being ordered to restore operational efficiency.
- Snow Equipment: Skidsteer snow pusher (Snow Pusher) drawings reviewed; align well with existing Bear Iron Works specifications.
Sales Performance & Strategy
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Organic Sales Attribution: One confirmed sale traced to organic Google search traffic.
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Shopify Analytics: Strong web traffic observed, with ~$2.5M in abandoned checkouts over the last 12 months. Conversion remains a top priority.
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Discount Strategy: A temporary 10% discount on in-stock items is approved to drive end-of-month conversions.
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Sales Follow-Up: Team will contact high-interest leads from the past two weeks to push toward close.
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Revenue Goals: Approximately $100,000 in additional sales is needed to meet this month’s breakeven target.
- European Distribution: A potential international distributor has re-engaged, expressing interest in Cub-series products and smaller SKUs.
Ongoing & Upcoming Projects
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Roll-Off Concrete Washout Pans: Product received; design and engineering phase begins this week. This new line will serve growing demand in Eastern U.S. markets.
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Steel Tables from Scrap: Demand noted. Production feasibility using scrap or new material is being assessed.
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Triple S Steel Credit Application: Still under internal review.
- Willow Creek Collaboration: Possible overflow structural steel work opportunity with a new Grand Junction facility. Bear Iron Works is positioned to offer support.
Marketing & Ecommerce Considerations
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Shopify Upgrade: Under evaluation to enable customized checkout experiences, increased trust signals, and potentially higher conversion rates.
- Tariff-Inspired Promotion: Team discussed launching a “Trump’s Tariff Sale” as a humorous promotion to counter hesitation linked to tariff uncertainty.
Closing Remarks
While sales inquiries and quoting remain strong, the primary challenge is conversion. Strategic follow-up, promotional pricing, and continued product development—particularly around high-demand items like bedding boxes, concrete washout pans, and snow pushers—will be key to closing the month on target.