Benefits to end-users include lower initial machine cost, reduced engine maintenance, and optimized parts inventory--because you buy and service only the engine(s) you actually use--and swap them out to different machines by season or demand. Need extreme reliability? You can swap a failed engine to a back-up unit in seconds. The Power ShifterTM Service Stand holds engines at workbench height giving full, easy access using the same mount--no more crawling around machines on the floor. Engines can even be stored apart from their machines, out of the weather or in a secure area.
The market demand is evident. Landscapers have been asking, "Where can I buy it?" With the IPA07 award, the rental industry has taken note. At every trade show we've attended, homeowners and professionals alike say "I want this at home on my own machines!" Nascent Design Inc. is actively pursuing arrangements with machine manufacturers and engine makers to meet the demand for Power ShifterTM in the marketplace, both commercial and residential.
Benefits to manufacturers are equally compelling: Tapping into the market demand for this flexible power system is a sure way to boost sales. Leveraging brand loyalty means once a user has invested in Power Shifter™ they'll want to extend this value with their next machine purchase. Not needing to supply an engine with every machine yields a significant cost reduction. Offering attractive pricing on several machines "bundled" with only one engine is an advantageous marketing strategy.
Why Power ShifterTM? Business today is changing, and faster than ever. Five years ago, no one thought terms like global warming, green manufacturing, carbon footprint, peak oil, and credit default swap would be part of the daily business conversation. Oil topped one hundred dollars per barrel for the first time in history in 2008. Heavy equipment manufacturers and auto makers are advertising their products on the basis of fuel economy.
Power ShifterTM offers a "true-green" approach to manufacturing in the OPE industry. More than incremental operating improvements, powering just three machines using one engine plus three Power ShifterTM units (as compared with three engines) can eliminate the need for approximately 40 lbs. of iron and steel and almost 15 lbs. of aluminum, not to mention some plastic as well. This conserves the fuel needed to melt and heat treat these metals and completely eliminates the carbon that would have been emitted had that fuel been burned. Now that's our idea of green manufacturing!
With EPA Tier III emission standards coming in 2011 and 2012, engines will inevitably cost more. Catalysts, fuel injection, and sophisticated engine controls will continue to improve the breed and increase fuel economy. As the cost of engines increases, the ability to share one engine between multiple machines with Power ShifterTM becomes even more exciting. And more sensible.
Business as usual is no longer a sustainable plan for long-term success. Isn't it time for the Power ShifterTM advantage at home or in your business--and a fresh, green approach in the world of OPE?
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Have you ever looked at your machines, many with almost identical engines, and wished you could use only one engine to power all of them? Soon you can! The Power Shifter™ rapid-change engine mounting system allows one engine to be quickly swapped between multiple machines in only 17 seconds without tools. Seriously.
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