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2009 Convention
The Foundation Supportworks annual dealer convention took place on August 13-15th with over 500 dealers and their employees in attendance. The theme of this year’s convention was Believe! and those who were able to be there with us can most certainly believe that Foundation Supportworks and our dealer network are making a difference in the structural industry.
As always, the convention gave dealers the opportunity to see new products, receive comprehensive training that will help their business grow, and network with other dealers from around the world. This year’s convention was especially moving with our guest speaker, Nick Vujicic who inspired everyone in attendance.
FSI Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On June 4, 2009, Foundation Supportworks celebrated the grand opening of its new warehouse and distribution facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Over 100 visitors from throughout the Omaha area were present to celebrate with us. While the warehouse has been in operation since January, we scheduled the grand opening for June so that all the landscaping could be completed in time for the event. This grand opening celebration reminded all of us at Foundation Supportworks of all the success we have been blessed with over the past year; none of which would have been possible without the commitment and dedication of our dealer network.
To the right is a photo of the ribbon cutting followed by a photo of owners, Greg Thrasher and Larry Janesky, holding the first wall anchor plate that was manufactured using a new press.
Foundation Supportworks conducts training for Chicago’s Perma-Seal Basement Systems
The Foundation Supportworks training and development team recently traveled to Chicago, IL to conduct a product orientation and sales training for the sales staff at Perma-Seal Basement Systems. Perma-Seal has been in business since 1979 and is one of the largest waterproofing and foundation repair contractors in the world. With over 189 employees and 3 offices throughout the Chicagoland area, Perma-Seal has the workforce and experience to handle almost any residential or commercial foundation problem.
Last week, Perma-Seal’s sales 
team of more than 45 System Design Specialists participated in continuing education in the areas of foundation underpinning, basement wall repair, and crawlspace stabilization in the Chicago area. The Chicago foundation repair company’s sales team was trained on product design and application as well as in the area of diagnosis of structural problems.
Foundation Supportworks is excited to have Chicago-area-based Perma-Seal Basement Systems as a part of their network of the best foundation repair contractors in North America.
Midwest Basement Systems to Begin New Construction Helical Project
Posted by Dave in Dealer Updates on April 7, 2009
Midwest Basement Systems was recently awarded a project to install 66 new construction helical piles for a school renovation project in Leon, IA. The piles will be installed to support the new foundations as well as a structural slab. Helical piers were the perfect solution for this project because of limited access adjacent and within the existing building. The project also requires that a load test be conducted to verify the pile capacity and performance (settlement) under load. Tim Heady, owner of Midwest Basement Systems, recently hired a new employee, Mark Rasmusson, to manage his commercial foundation division. Mark’s engineering background and construction experience will be a great asset to Midwest Basement Systems on these types of projects.
Foundation Repair of Western Colorado Restores Historical Landmark
Posted by Dave in Dealer Updates on April 7, 2009
Foundation Repair of Western Colorado recently completed an interesting project for the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society. The project involved the installation of the FSI Model 288 Push Pier System to re-level and straighten two historic stone pillars at the entrance to the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss, Colorado. The historic pillars were over eight inches out-of-level and Ted’s crew was able to restore the pillars back to their original position. During the lifting process, many on-lookers from the community were present to cheer on the crew at the success of straightening the pillars!
FSI Moves Warehouse and Shipping Into New Facility
Foundation Supportworks moved their warehouse and shipping operations to their new, permanent facility last month. During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, the FSI shipping and receiving department moved over 1,750,000 pounds (1,254 pallets) of product from a temporary warehouse to the new 27,000 square foot building. The first full order that was shipped from the new building went to Woods Basement Systems in Collinsville, IL on December 31st (See Photo).
New pallet racking has been ordered to take advantage of the building’s 30-foot ceiling height, providing even more useable floor space. The racking should be installed within the next few weeks. With three loading dock doors and a ramp with a drive in door, FSI is well-equipped to handle the shipping volumes expected from the FSI dealer network.
Myles Brown, FSI Shipping Coordinator, reports, “The space available within the new building makes organizing product and filling orders much easier. We will find even more efficiencies as we install racking and shift product to make better use of the space. Visitors are already impressed with this facility, and will be even more so after final grading and landscaping is completed in the spring.”
Foundation Supportworks Gives Webinar Presentation to Terracon
On December 17 and 18, 2008, Jeff Kortan, P.E., FSI Director of Engineering, gave a presentation to employees of Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) during an on-line internet conference. Terracon has over 3,000 employees in 95 offices across the United States. They provide geotechnical, environmental, and facilities management services, as well as construction materials testing. Terracon is currently ranked 41 in Engineering News-Record’s 2008 listing of Top 500 Design Firms.
In the two days, Jeff presented “An Introduction to Helical Piers and Tiebacks” to 119 individuals in 62 different offices, all from the comfort of his office in Omaha, Nebraska. Talk about an efficient use of time and resources! FSI received a copy of the recorded presentation that will be posted in the “Dealer Login” section of the website so dealers can view the presentation.
This webinar was a successful marketing opportunity for Foundation Supportworks™ and our dealer network. This would be an ideal time for dealers to introduce or reintroduce themselves to the local Terracon office in their market area.
Foundation Repair in New Jersey with Helical Piering
Posted by Richard in Dealer Updates on December 12, 2008
Ray Brown, the Product Installation Manager from Foundation Supportworks, recently traveled to Quality 1st Basement Systems in Perth Amboy, NJ to assist them on a helical pier foundation repair in New Jersey. General Manager, Bob Cherry, sent two of his best foremen out with Ray to work on two different projects. The guys had a great week installing both retrofit and new construction helical piers for the New Jersey homeowner.
Quality 1st owner, Tom Roman, called in to the Foundation Supportworks’ office the next week to say that he was thrilled with the new piering and the support of the company.
Foundation Supportworks New Building in Omaha, NE Under Construction
It seems that each day brings new progress and development on the building of the new Foundation Supportworks Warehouse and Distribution Center for our complete line of foundation repair products. Recent developments include the floor being poured and the building becoming enclosed with outside sheeting. Final grading for the driveway is expected to be completed and ready for pavement by mid-November. The electricians and plumbers have been hard at work getting wiring and plumbing set up on the building’s interior.
The official opening of the new building has been slightly delayed due to some late October rainfall in Omaha; however, we’re still expecting to be moved-in and operating out of the new facility by early 2009.