Bear Iron Works recently held its weekly operations meeting, reaffirming its commitment to safety, quality, production excellence, and customer-focused innovation across its flagship product lines—including the Grizzly Rock Screen, Gravel Separator, Bedding Box, and Concrete Washout Pan.
Safety & Training
The team reviewed progress on operator certifications for forklifts, scissor lifts, and lockout/tagout procedures. A refreshed safety‑rewards program now permits up to one excused absence per month, ensuring high engagement without penalizing necessary time off.
Quality & Warranty
A recent paint‑color mix‑up underscored the importance of clear order verification. Customer satisfaction remains paramount, with proactive refunds and clear communications to uphold our rigorous quality standards. The standard six‑month warranty—covering weld integrity, hardware defects, and manufacturing flaws—continues to back every Grizzly Rock Screen and Gravel Separator we build.
Production & Equipment
Inventory remains strong for our Concrete Washout Pan lineup, with the last remaining 1 yd³ and 2 yd³ units earmarked for prompt delivery. To accelerate engineering turnaround, we’ve partnered with expert CAD specialists to update drawings for both our 2 CY and 4 CY Bedding Boxes, as well as forthcoming Grizzly Rock Screen and Gravel Separator models.
Process Improvements
Shipping SOPs have been restructured into a clear decision‑tree format, minimizing confusion and speeding fulfillment. Meanwhile, customer attributions on our e‑commerce site have improved from 25% to over 70%, thanks to the team’s effort in asking, “where have you heard about us?”
Innovation & New Business
Early prototypes of ladder‑hook attachments are being field‑tested as safer alternatives to standard A‑frame ladders. A custom tool to help increase efficiency for building Concrete Washout Pans, showcases our versatility in steel fabrication. Logistics pilots to Alaska and Hawaii are under way for the Grizzly Rock Screen, ensuring reliable delivery to remote sites.
Website & Digital Engagement
Year-over-year web traffic has doubled, driving visibility for our Gravel Separators and Bedding Boxes. To convert increased impressions into sales, we’re adding detailed weights, capacities, and dimensions—so customers find complete specs for every Grizzly Rock Screen, Bedding Box, and Concrete Washout Pan right on the product page.
Bear Iron Works continues to elevate its operations and product offerings—bringing industry‑leading Grizzly Rock Screens, Gravel Separators, Bedding Boxes, and Concrete Washout Pans to market with unmatched safety, quality, and reliability.