Bear Iron Works Weekly Operations Summary – July 28, 2025

Safety

  • Forklift and Scissor Lift Recertifications were completed successfully last week. All team members passed, and certifications are valid for the next three years.

Quality & Warranty

  • No quality control or warranty issues were reported during this period.

Production, Materials & Equipment

Product Sales & Inventory Highlights

  • A 2-yard engineered concrete washout tub was sold and is scheduled for delivery.
  • A 3-yard concrete washout tub was sold as a skip box unit.
  • An additional 2-yard concrete washout tub was sold for pickup in Avon.
  • Several orders, including grizzly rock screens, are shipping to Arkansas and Arizona this week.
  • A grizzly screen shipped to Arizona is being retained by the customer; payment is pending.

Fabrication Updates

  • A rotator unit for washout tubs remains on hold due to limited fabrication time.
  • The CNC seat table remains down and requires maintenance.
  • Skidsteer snow pusher production is beginning: two 6-foot and one 8-foot model will be fabricated with anti-slip tread added to all step surfaces.
  • Raw materials for four new bedding boxes are incoming to replenish inventory due to rising demand.

Export & Compliance

  • A Canadian shipment requires customs documentation; this is being handled promptly to avoid delay.

Sales & Marketing

Attribution Overview

  • Recent sales came from a mix of Google Search, Facebook Marketplace (notably for roll-off concrete washout tubs), and CDOT contractor referrals.

Revenue Performance

  • Sales momentum has improved significantly. The team is on track to meet breakeven targets for the month with an aspirational push for an additional $60,000 in the final three days.

Old Business

Roll-Off Washouts

  • Two roll-off washout tubs have sold, and one additional unit is painted and ready to ship.
  • Inventory will be restocked as needed based on demand.

R&D and Engineering

  • CAD drawings are complete for new trench boxes and skidsteer snow pushers.
  • Adjustments to design include standardized 30” x 30” side plates.
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing instructions still need to be uploaded to the Fulcrum ERP system.

Credit Applications

  • Credit documentation has been submitted for vendor accounts. Tax exemption clarification is underway—Bear Iron Works is the final manufacturer and not subject to resale tax.

New Business

Product Demand Trends

  • Bedding boxes are seeing renewed interest and are being actively promoted.
  • Marketing campaigns targeting the southern U.S. (TX, FL, AR, MO, TN) are yielding strong engagement.

Company Updates

  • The executive team is on-site for the week to support operations.
  • Internal reorganization and administrative catch-up are underway following a brief relocation by leadership.
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