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    Vote for the next feature at lyntron.com

    Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

    Currently we’re conducting a survey we want to know what you want next out of lyntron.com.   As an authorized distributor you currently have the ability to cast your vote.  In order to access the survey, simply login to the site as normal and go to the home page.  You then should be able to see the survey located in the middle right portion of the screen.  Once you’ve casted your vote you’ll be able to see the current results of what other distributors have voted for.  I can tell you that as of right now (4/14/2010) the overwhelming opinion is for Online Order Tracking.

    Once your vote is cast you won’t have the chance to go back and resubmit it.  So make it count!  We’ll keep this survey up on the homepage for about a month or two then we’ll put another one up.

    Jeff Nichols
    Director of Information Technology

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    Lyn-Tron offers video tutorials on YouTube

    Monday, March 29th, 2010

    In another effort to help our customer base, Lyn-Tron has started a YouTube channel.  Out there you’ll find videos that are showcasing how to use certain applications found on our website.  Our channel currently includes the following videos:

    You can also go to the About section of lyntron.com and on the left hand side you’ll see a section entitled, “Help Video Tutorials“.  If there is a video that you would like to see please let us know.  Don’t forget that you can also keep in touch with us on twitter, Facebook, Linked-In and our blogs

    Jeff Nichols
    Director of Information Technology

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    Lyn-Tron Online Desktop

    Thursday, January 7th, 2010

    Lyn-Tron’s IT department has been busy developing an on-line desktop for distributors and representatives. This new feature will allow users to use a browser, much like their regular desktop. There will be a familiar look and feel to the on-line desktop including a windowing system for using multiple on-line apps at the same time. The windows can be placed anywhere inside the desktop. Check out the video below for a very early sneak peek.



    Justin Blaufuss
    I.T.

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    Lyn-Tron Santa Claus?

    Friday, December 11th, 2009

    SantaClaus

    Did you know Santa Claus has mad Davenport machining skills??  Who knew?!?  Apparently when Santa isn’t busy getting ready for his all nighter around the world, he spends most of his time setting up jobs on the Davenport multi-spindle machines at Lyn-Tron.  This Santa is not your average mall Santa.  He is the real deal! I dare you to try tugging on that beard of his to see if it’s fake.  You’ll be in for quite a surprise!  Santa enjoys spending time in the Spokane, WA area.  He books many appearance jobs around the city and spreads holiday cheer to all.  Another clue this is the REAL Santa is that he donates all the money he receives from his appearances to local charities.  If that’s not a sign of the real Santa Claus, then I don’t know what is.  Lyn-Tron is proud to have Santa as one of their own!

    (Thanks Ed!!)

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    Quality at Lyn-Tron, Inc.

    Monday, December 7th, 2009

    Greetings! From the Quality department at Lyn-Tron, Inc.

    Many companies strive to compete in a global marketplace where quality is part of the mission statement and reflected in the desire to exceed beyond expectations.   Our goal has been to provide our customers with consistency, both in quality and our commitment to insuring that every aspect of our business is represented by a professional staff dedicated to the pursuit of zero defects and consistent results.

    In the last year, we have upgraded our measuring instruments to full SPC capability which allows us to effectively monitor products as they are being manufactured. Gauges and tooling are frequently tested by a certified lab to strict specifications. We take great pride in our ability to maintain the quality levels our customers expect and demand.  The Lyn-Tron, Inc. Quality team is in partnership with our customers, together with the manufacturing and sales teams, to ensure the highest expectations possible. 

    We appreciate the support given to us by all the teams at Lyn-Tron, Inc. for their cooperation and dedication to the quality products we have strived for since 1956.

    Thank you for your support!

    Michael E. Quinn, Exec V.P., Quality Assurance
    Hortencia  Braviroff, Q.C. Manager
    Melita Soriano, Q.C. Lead Associate
    Antonio Ibarra, Q.C. Associate
    Jackie Merrill,  Q.C. Associate

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    Fasteners Show in Vegas | Nov. 16-18

    Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

    Lyn-Tron will be attending the National Industrial Fastener Show this year being held in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay South Hotel.  The NFS show is scheduled to run from November 16th through the 18th.

    Come by the booth and talk to the knowledge sales staff Josh Holley (Vice President of Sales & Marketing), Tyler Lynn (Estimator) and Jim Goldsberry (Sales Supervisor).  At this show Lyn-Tron will unveil it’s new trade show booth, along with our newest brochure. We’ve also created a new form digital media that will be used.

    As a quick side note, I should also mention that Lyn-Tron recently purchased a brand new Starr CNC 10mm machine. This machine has been added to the CNC department which brings the total number of machines in that department to 12. This will helps alleviate, the burden of an already busy department that makes highly precise standard catalog and custom parts.

    Sincerely,
    Jeff Nichols
    Director of Information Technology

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    Another European Directive

    Monday, July 27th, 2009

    Just when I thought we were done with RoHS and WEEE, customers start asking if we are in Compliance with REACH.  WHAT the HECK is REACH?  Well my friends, REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals.  This new European directive undertakes the identification and definition of chemicals of concern, and preparation of said chemicals, that are contained in products for use in the European Union.  It details registration obligations of manufactures and suppliers to assure compliance.  The frustrating situation is that there is no key clearing house that will address any question or clarifications on these regulations.  Enforcement is left up to participating countries. 

     

    Sometimes I think these regulations are being formulated in a darkened Eastern European pub over a few Heinekens.

     

     For more information please visit our specific web page at: http://lyntron.com/technical/reach

     

    The RoHS, WEEE and REACH regulations may be read in their entirety at:

    RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance)

    http://europa.eu/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_037/l_03720030213en00190023.pdf

     WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

    http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:037:0024:0038:EN:PDF

    REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

     http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:396:0001:0849:EN:PDF

    Face it, we are a world economy and if we want to sell product in Europe we will have to submit ourselves to more regulation.

    Do not despair my friends.  Lyn-Tron is compliant or exempt from the above regulations.  Others regulations will come.  Adapt or perish.

    Regards

    Tom “Senor, Herr, Monsieur” Vidmar

    VP Sales

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    CHANGE

    Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

    Change…it can be good or bad.  But it is always interesting.  For example, I had a wedding in my family this past week. It was somewhat stressful.  The florist delivered the wrong color of flowers for the bride, there was a problem with the cake, but in the end everything worked out.

    I heard a comment once that the “only sure thing is change.”  That is definitely true in business.  If you don’t change, if you don’t adapt, you can miss out on terrific opportunities to better meet the needs of your customers.   Here at Lyn-tron we are in the middle of many changes, all with the goal of making it easier to service you, our customers.  The IT department is working night and day on our new web site.  This is one change that I am very happy about.  I think you will be very impressed as you navigate around the site.  We are also changing the way we move product through manufacturing.  This allows us to run parts quicker and more efficiently.   We are reviewing personnel assignments and adjusting positions in an effort to better serve you, our customers.

    So if change is something you are dealing with, look to Lyn-Tron as an example that change can be a good and powerful tool for you.

    Jim

    Sales

     

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