How important is where the product is made?
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http://www.refinishnetwork.com/index.php/forum/Paint–Refinish/15653-Auto-Refinish-Survey—Body-shopsDistributors maybe these questions are coming from here?
Could be. But if so, why not be upfront about it? Then I/we could tailor our responses to be more useful, perhaps.
yes good point ben..:kofee
Hi everyone. Thanks for your excellent feedback. I work for a manufacturer of paint booths and finishing equipment in the marketing department. I’ve been getting involved in online forums/communities such as these to gain insight into the needs/wants of consumers. I’m new to this company and the auto industry. It’s important for me to hear from the people who work in these environments to get a better understanding of how we can better meet the needs of consumers in our industries. And yes, I am female and that picture is me. 🙂
[quote=”painter123″ post=17216]http://www.refinishnetwork.com/index.php/forum/Paint–Refinish/15653-Auto-Refinish-Survey—Body-shopsDistributors maybe these questions are coming from here?[/quote]
Nope, not me.
[quote=”Brad Larsen” post=17160]So many of our domestic products we buy are no longer built here. Check out this video on Ford’s newest assembly plant in Brazil. Listen to the last of the video, where Ford tells why they do not build a new plant in the USA.
Great thread, by the way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pczGghB8MKg%5B/quote%5D
Thanks for the video link! Very interesting.
Very cute!! lol
Wow, that is an amazing operation right there!
Might I ask who it is you work for? What all does your company make? It’s pretty easy going here so you can ask specifics and no one will care.
I actually think it’s a good thing that a company wants to hear what the end users want. It can only help.
I agree with ryan any company that asks questions about how to improve or make better products by asking the users what they want is better than people in a conference room deciding to change the color and make it $20 more every year. so like ryan said ask specific questions, so you get specific anwsers .
No problem. I’m new to this online forum world so I’m still trying to get a feel for it. I work for Global Finishing Solutions (http://www.globalfinishing.com). The only reason I was a little bit leery about disclosing who I work for is because I didn’t want that to bias everyone’s opinions. But at the same time, I understand the importance of being transparent and upfront about what I am here for. Feel free to “tell me how it is”. 🙂 I’m looking for open and honest feedback because this will only help us to better serve you.
And if you have any questions for me, feel free to ask!
Thanks for your feedback thus far.
[quote=”ukpainter” post=17271]Very cute!! lol[/quote]
just leave it ta the new guy from the uk ta put the make on the lady asking questions about spray booths:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :welc :welcSome things that are needed from booth companies right now are affordable waterborne drying options. Hand held venturis are not a viable option for those in more humid climates and without the proper air to run them. 3-phase electric is mandatory for larger compressors and not all shops have access to it.
Most good drying options are upwards of 10K per booth. With the profit margins a bodyshop makes an extra 10K isn’t likely laying around. There really isnt a mid priced option out there that works well. Something in the 2-4K range installed would help the majority of shops out there.
For the people that can afford a system like the corner blowers or ceiling fans I feel Global’s offerings are the least attractive. They are bulkier than Jun-air’s and also dont have a door the cover the nozzles when not in use. The size could be overcome easily but the doors are pretty necessary imo. You dont want dirty air blowing through your booth.
I feel this will become a big market as the rest of the country has to start complying with lower voc laws in the coming years.
[quote=”ryanbrown999″ post=17283]Some things that are needed from booth companies right now are affordable waterborne drying options. Hand held venturis are not a viable option for those in more humid climates and without the proper air to run them. 3-phase electric is mandatory for larger compressors and not all shops have access to it.
Most good drying options are upwards of 10K per booth. With the profit margins a bodyshop makes an extra 10K isn’t likely laying around. There really isnt a mid priced option out there that works well. Something in the 2-4K range installed would help the majority of shops out there.
For the people that can afford a system like the corner blowers or ceiling fans I feel Global’s offerings are the least attractive. They are bulkier than Jun-air’s and also dont have a door the cover the nozzles when not in use. The size could be overcome easily but the doors are pretty necessary imo. You dont want dirty air blowing through your booth.
I feel this will become a big market as the rest of the country has to start complying with lower voc laws in the coming years.[/quote]
Ryan, excellent feedback. I’m going to share this with our team. This is the kind of information that we want to hear. Although I’d love all positive feedback, negative feedback is great too because it will allow us to improve our products/services to the benefit of the end user. Thanks!
[quote=”fochsml” post=17285][quote=”ryanbrown999″ post=17283]Some things that are needed from booth companies right now are affordable waterborne drying options. Hand held venturis are not a viable option for those in more humid climates and without the proper air to run them. 3-phase electric is mandatory for larger compressors and not all shops have access to it.
Most good drying options are upwards of 10K per booth. With the profit margins a bodyshop makes an extra 10K isn’t likely laying around. There really isnt a mid priced option out there that works well. Something in the 2-4K range installed would help the majority of shops out there.
For the people that can afford a system like the corner blowers or ceiling fans I feel Global’s offerings are the least attractive. They are bulkier than Jun-air’s and also dont have a door the cover the nozzles when not in use. The size could be overcome easily but the doors are pretty necessary imo. You dont want dirty air blowing through your booth.
I feel this will become a big market as the rest of the country has to start complying with lower voc laws in the coming years.[/quote]
Ryan, excellent feedback. I’m going to share this with our team. This is the kind of information that we want to hear. Although I’d love all positive feedback, negative feedback is great too because it will allow us to improve our products/services to the benefit of the end user. Thanks![/quote]
I have used Global booths as well as several others. Definately one of the better companies (IMHO). I agree with Ryan, a good drying system is necessary, especially one that is affordable and can be retrofitted into other booths
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