New Web Site, New Opportunities, New Beginnings
Here we go! My first blog. Last year I didn’t even know what a “blog” was and now I’m writing one. For those of you who are like me and not completely computer savvy, I learned the the term “Blog” actually is derived from two words, web-log.
We have been working on our new web site for about six months. The purpose for the change is that we are switching to a “Content Management” (CMS) site. This is so that we can keep the site more interesting and timely with current information, pictures, video, etc. Our Sales Coordinator, Marlene has worked tirelessly proofing the site. (What would we do without her?) We are certain we still have more fine tuning to do but I am impressed by the number of emails we’ve received already from those of you who discovered errors. Thank you and check back often. We will do our best to keep it interesting.
As you know, the past year has been a difficult to put it eloquently. Of all the challenges I have had in my business career, standing in front of the Excel family and telling them we didn’t have jobs for them any longer proved to be one of the most difficult things I’ve faced. Being an eternal optimist, however, I just kept telling myself that this was only going to be temporary, perhaps spanning 3 to 4 weeks, or a couple of months at the most. Little did I know that we would be running virtually idle for nearly 4 months before we began to see improvement.
During this slow time, we have diligently been focusing on streamlining our manufacturing process and making product improvements. Business has finally gotten on the verge of “good” again. We have had significant “call-backs” and I can’t begin to express how wonderful it feels to walk into the plant and hear saws and air drivers running, and see smiling faces. Our people LOVE building Excel fifth wheels for you and I can’t help but have the feeling that we are entering into a new era for Peterson Industries, Excel, and the RV industry.
WE ARE BACK AND IT FEELS GREAT!!!! See you at the “Excel Family Reunion” in May!
Bryan
