RA Newsletter
Restoration Alliance Sets New Standards for the Contents Restoration Industry
I think it’s fair to say that in the past many restoration contractors felt it necessary to offer contents cleaning in order to secure the other opportunities of the restoration contract. Cleaning contents out of necessity however has often lead to inconsistent results and reduced profit margins. With so much competition in traditional areas of restoration many companies are refocusing and coming to the realization that Contents is in fact the untapped resource of our industry.
As a Leader in Contents Restoration Training and Education the RA has continued to refine and field test new management systems and technological breakthroughs. This research has resulted in the development of New Standards for Contents Restoration that is changing the way successful companies manage their contents operation.
Contents Restoration today offers tremendous opportunity for those who can provide superior services. We at the RA are dedicated to helping those who want to seize this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you at one of our courses and workshops in the near future!
Upcoming:
Course and Workshop Dates for 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 8-9, 2010: Monday & Tuesday
Advanced Contents Technologies Workshop
Phoenix, Arizona
March 25-26, 2010: Thursday & Friday
Packouts for Production Workshop
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 29-30, 2010: Thursday & Friday
Advanced Contents Technologies Workshop
RA Article: Ultrasonic Restoration
"My Ultrasonic Cleaner has become a very expensive storage bin!"
In 1992 we sold our first ultrasonic cleaner into the restoration industry. When Ultrasonics was introduced it was billed as the new revolutionary way to process contents. Unfortunately there was very little education pertinent to contents restoration available at that time. Although these first ultrasonic cleaners were helpful in many situations, overall cleaning results were often inconsistent.
By the late 90's Ultrasonic Contents Cleaning Education was readily available. Although there is no longer any doubt that ultrasonic cleaning speeds up the contents restoration process, many companies still have issues with processing efficiency. Recently I received a call from a restoration company; the gentleman on the line began with this sentence. "My Ultrasonic Cleaner has become a very expensive storage bin". How do I get my staff to use it?" I immediately came to the conclusion that his staff was never trained. The caller went on to explain that some of his techs did indeed complete a training program however these techs were no longer with the company. When these people left so did the education. When others tried to use the equipment they were only semi successful. This eventually led to the cleaner not being used at all. I began thinking that there must be other companies experiencing similar problems.
If a company owns an ultrasonic cleaner but is still cleaning contents by hand, substantial profits are being squandered. Having a cleaner and not knowing how to use it is the equivalent of framing a house with a hammer because the carpenter isn't sure how to use a nail gun. I have since spoken to other people in similar situations and have concluded that many companies need to get reacquainted with their ultrasonic processing capabilities.
This year Ultrasonic International Corp. (UIC) in conjunction with the Restoration Alliance (RA) will be presenting several scheduled workshops. The Ultrasonic Cleaning Sciences Course offers a fresh new approach to contents restoration that is directly aimed at processing efficiency and enhanced productivity. If you feel unsatisfied with your current productivity. I invite you to attend our Ultrasonic Cleaning Sciences workshop. For more information please contact the RA
David W Mazur (President)
Ultrasonics International Corp.(UIC)
RA Article: Electronics Cleaning & Restoration
Fact: "Electronics and water DO mix"
The most effective and proficient method developed for cleaning electronics is water-based. Actually, "modified" water is part of the original manufacturing process of most electronics. "Modified" water with specially developed electronic-friendly detergents proves to be economical, efficient, user safe and environmentally friendly.
With proper protocol and techniques, virtually ALL electronics can be cleaned and restored to "same as" if not "like new" condition, saving as much as 75% of replacement cost. The restoration process will eliminate all odor issues and can be completed within days versus the months it can take to reproduce and re-program special electronic components and computers.
Cleaning technicians, with proper training, can safely clean electronics. No need for electricians or electrical engineers. When cleaned properly, the success rate for electronics restoration is close to 100%, and if needed, certification and warranties can confidently be re-applied to the electronics!
The "electronics age" has brought with it affordable high technology products. In fact, the average U.S. household spent $1,405 on consumer electronics product just in the last 12 months, according to research released by the Consumer Electronics Association. The average number of consumer electronics is 24 products per household! As a result of this affordability, many households and small businesses now have many times the computer processing capabilities of that which landed men on the moon!
The Restoration Alliance is presenting the "Electronics Cleaning & Restoration" course at the Las Vegas training facility. I invite you to join the hundreds of restoration companies who have benefited from the knowledge that "water and electronics DO mix".
John Koniarczyk (President)
Odell Electronics Cleaning Stations
