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Zend Framework 2.0 will be the first major version following the 1.x series, and as such is the first time BC breaks will be allowed. Our goal is to make breaks only where they make sense:
there will be no renaming of components just for naming consistency, but we will improve the code base to make it more maintainable, easier to extend, or make use of new language features that better accomodate the design,
At this time, we aim to have ZF 2.0 have a minimum requirement of PHP 5.3 (which version of 5.3 is still to be determined). This allows us to make use of a number of new language features that better suit framework development, such as namespaces, __invoke(), closures, goto, Late Static Binding (LSB), etc.
This page serves to summarize various changes we will be making for 2.0, both as new features as well as improvements. Additionally, it links to several pages covering specific components.
Architectural/Design Changes
Our goal with ZF 2.0 is to improve the overall consistency of the project. With consistent APIs relating to constructors, options, and exceptions, developers can more readily grasp the basics of each component and move on to specifics of usage.
- Unified constructor. All constructors will (optionally) accept an array of options or Zend_Config object as the first argument. This allows for more flexibility to add new arguments to the constructor, have variable numbers of arguments, and allow "named" arguments. Additionally, it's a good technique for allowing Dependency Injection.
As part of this initiative, most components will also have a "setOptions()" method to which the options array will be passed (and which may be used later to reset object state). Typically, this will proxy to other setters.
Many components in ZF 1.X already do this: Zend_Application, Zend_Form, Zend_Validate, Zend_Layout, etc. We are simply extending this paradigm to cover all components.
In order to reduce code duplication, we will likely introduce a zend\Options class, which will work roughly as follows:
- Options. In ZF 1.X, the various components which accept options accept a variety of formats: some expect underscore_separated keys, others expect camelCasedKeys, others expect UPPERCASEDKEYS, and some expect lowercasedkeys. This leads to confusion for many, and also leads to difficulties debugging. Our goal in ZF 2.0 is to standardize option keys to correct this situation.
Currently, we are leaning towards all_lowercase_underscore_keys. These are human-readable, contain only valid PHP variable characters, and make for a simplified option parsing implementation. Additionally, it is trivial to translate such keys to camelCase ("str_replace(' ', '', ucwords(str_replace('_', ' ', $value)))") for purposes of overloading – and this makes it easy to document option key => class property affiliations.
- Exceptions. Each component will have an Exception marker interface, with exceptions defined for discrete exception types thrown by the component. The concrete exceptions will either extend the global Exception class or an SPL Exception, and also implement the component Exception interface. This allows us to throw appropriate SPL exceptions while retaining a common Exception type (via the marker interfaces). As an example:
- Design By Contract. We will be altering portions of the framework to follow the concept of design by contract, and new development will follow this paradigm. At first, this will take the form of refactoring to add interfaces/refactoring interfaces to reflect actual usage.
Interfaces make creating alternate implementations of standard classes easier, while assuring that these implementations will continue to work with the classes that consume them. In many cases currently, we offer only abstract classes, and no equivalent interfaces; in other cases, the consuming classes use methods that are not part of the interface.
In addition to this initiative, we will be eliminating some functionality intended to add flexibility to some of the standard classes. We have found that oftentimes this functionality leads to performance overhead as well as consumes maintenance time that could be used better elsewhere in the framework. As an example, the Dispatcher has a number of methods for adding custom class -> file mappings that are largely unused and which use an unnecessary number of CPU cycles; refactoring this to follow only the standard use cases would ease maintenance, while having a good, simple interface would make creating alternate implementations for custom use cases easier.
- Elimination of most singletons. ZF has often been accused of "singletonitis." While we're not sure if we completely agree, we will note that in most cases, the singletons we have have presented a number of problems and led to difficult test cases. Additionally, in most cases, the singleton is unwarranted. We will be refactoring to eliminate these, including in Zend_Controller_Front. In exceptional cases, we will keep them; these include global operations such as autoloading and database connections.
- Creation of components for general-purpose, cross-functional actions. A number of components duplicate code, and we want to push the duplication areas into discrete components that the original components may then consume. Some of these include:
- Plugins/Helpers/Strategies (seen currently in Zend_Controller_Front, Zend_Controller_Action_Helper, Zend_View (helpers and filters), Zend_Form (validators, filters, and decorators), etc.). Plugin discovery and loading could benefit from a common API.
- Decorators (seen currently in Zend_Form; other areas could benefit from the pattern)
- Factories (seen currently in Zend_Db, Zend_Navigation_Page, Zend_Auth, Zend_Translate, Zend_Cache, etc.)
- Caching (seen currently in Zend_Translate, Zend_Locale, Zend_Queue, Zend_Paginator, Zend_Feed_Reader, Zend_Db_Table, etc.)
- Usage of new language features within plugin architectures. Currently, most plugins rely on the strategy pattern, but the mechanism differs between plugins. PHP 5.3 offers some compelling alternatives that we want to explore: __invoke() and closures. Closures are less compelling as we cannot do simple type-hinting on them. __invoke() offers perhaps the simplest solution, and could become a standard API for plugins.
- Autoload-only. We will move to using autoloading throughout the framework. This solves a number of performance issues, as well as simplifies coding dependencies (particularly exceptions).
- Namespaces. PHP namespaces benefit frameworks and libraries more than any other code bases, and ZF can benefit from it greatly, particularly with components such as Zend_Search_Lucene and Zend_Controller. However, adopting namespaces does not come without a cost: all code will need to be rewritten to define and use namespaces. This will be the single biggest BC break we introduce.
We also plan to introduce a separate namespace for unit testing, and are currently looking at either \test\zend, \zend\test, or \zendtest. This, along with per-component namespaces, will help prevent naming collisions within the test suite.
- goto. Goto is often considered "evil," but is invaluable when creating Finite State Machines (FSM) and parsers; usage of goto will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but will likely be introduced in Zend_Search_Lucene (which already implements a FSM), the MVC (more below), Zend_Ical, and Zend_Markup.
MVC Implementation
Our current MVC implementation is increasingly adding overhead to the dispatch cycle, slowing down the request cycle. While you can squeeze additional performance out of it via stripping require_once calls and using autoloading, the fastest requests are still far short of other, slimmer frameworks (CodeIgniter and the various new microframeworks come to mind here).
We are considering several potential approaches to rectify this situation. As mentioned in the previous section, we will be refactoring a number of components to provide strict interfaces. This, along with good documentation of these interfaces, will allow for easier extension and customization of ZF components. This frees us to provide a more conventions-based approach with ZF's MVC layer. The benefit to this is that it makes it possible to streamline the MVC code to just what's necessary for the 80/20 case it was designed for – while still providing flex points (via the interfaces) for customization.
Second, one approach other frameworks (both PHP and otherwise) are using is to provide explicit mapping of URL routes to controllers (a prime example is Horde_Routes, which is in turn based on the Python Routes project, which was in turn inspired by Ruby on Rails). This approach is potentially slightly less RAD friendly (after developing your controllers, you then need to add them to the map), but has the benefit of simplifying the dispatcher (the controller and action are known and do not need to be discovered) while still offering lazy loading. We will be looking into this to either offer as an alternate implementation or as part of the core offering.
Finally, one possibility offered by PHP 5.3 is the idea of having the front controller be a state machine, due to the addition of goto to the language. This would make it possible to define specific application states and easily jump to them, solving several issues that currently occur due to operating within a loop. It's also a common paradigm particularly with event-driven architectures, and should be somewhat familiar to JS and/or GTK developers.
For more information on proposed MVC refactoring, please visit the following pages:


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Sidi Wire Men's Shoes $499.95
The age of the Wire.
Eagle eyes at the 2012 the Tour may have noticed a new, and yet-unreleased Sidi shoe beneath Green Jersey winner Peter Sagan as he stormed to each of his impressive three stage wins. Now available to assist with your own pursuit of the maillot vert, are the Sidi Wire Shoes -- the next footwear evolution from Sidi that improves on the fit of its predecessor while tipping the scales a full 60 grams lighter.
Sidi's previous flagship shoe, the Ergo 3, was an incredible piece of cycling gear that re-wrote the book on comfort and stiffness, but Sidi hasn't attained its dominance by resting on laurels and leaving innovation for its competitors. While the Ergo 3 utilized three different closure systems, the Wire is based around a single system -- the new Tecno 3 buckle, yet another great innovation from Sidi. Most notably, adjustments of each of the shoe's instep and forefoot buckles is significantly more intuitive and easier to do while in-the-saddle. Loosening each buckle is a simple affair -- you can pinch both buttons on either side of the buckle to unwind the line closure, or you can alternatively toggle each button for extremely precise incremental adjustment. Tightening the shoe should also be familiar: just open the buckle's switch and wind the buckle. Sidi uses a supple, but low-friction, line material to keep the buckle action smooth. Not only does the Tecno 3 make the shoe's overall aesthetic even cleaner, but it also allows for an even greater degree of micro adjustability and fit consistency across the entire shoe. This ensures that you get the perfect fit every single time you buckle up for a ride. And for those who prefer as snug a fit as possible, the shoe's tongue and instep strap have both been padded generously to allow for supreme comfort with tight buckles.
Returning from the Ergo 3 is the superlative vented carbon fiber sole. It shares the same construction method that Sidi developed with its Carbon Lite sole, yet they've taken out 38 grams in the process. Even with the weight savings, you'll get the same kind of stiffness and razor sharp power transfer you've grown to expect from Sidi. Like Garneau's Ergo Air system, the vent inlet is at the toe. However, Sidi's system can be opened or closed depending on the temperature and your preferences. This, you can do on the bike if necessary. The airflow moves underneath and through the insole to cool your feet in sweltering summer temperatures.
Also returning from previous top-shelf offerings is Sidi's vastly improved Heel Security System (or HSS) to keep your foot positively planted in the shoe. By means of a small allen key, it's an adjustable, rigid composite band that closes the shoe more securely over your heel to anchor it in place around your Achilles. So, no matter how much power you're pouring into the pedals, your heel will stay in place inside the shoe. It's a detail that allows you to cinch down the straps of your shoes less tightly -- giving you more comfort along with more security.
With a degree of engineered flex in the Vent Carbon Sole and a secure and slip-free heel, you won't have to worry about hot spots. And you don't have to worry about heat in the rest of your feet, either, with the Wire's combination of Lorica microfiber and ballistic mesh -- giving you comfort, fit, ventilation, and durability.
The Sidi Wire Shoes are available in the colors Vernice Black/yellow and Vernice White. They come in both whole and half sizes from 39-48. And true to Sidi form, all of the buckles, straps, and heel retention devices are fully replaceable, making the Wire truly a shoe for the ages.
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Grant Najera
Great quality shoe!
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
More form fitting than the Genius 6.6. Love the Techno 3 system. Much more effetive at achieving the desired tightness. Sizing in terms of length runs similar to the Genius 6.6 Vent, other than the width. Really good looking shoe and way lighter than any other Sidi I have owned.
mike henasey
Perfect Shoe for me
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The Sidi Wire is the perfect shoe for me. I started this year with the Sidi Genius Fit 5. Nice shoe but the fit began to be a problem as we entered the warmer months of summer. With thinner socks and possibly a bit of stretching in the uppers, I could not get a snug fit that was also comfortable. Hot spots on the instep developed. It was time for another shoe. I went with a 42 for the Wire. I was a 42.5 in the Genius Fit 5. I'm 5'7" and 140lbs.
The Wire fits snug and comfortable. There is a great range of precise control of how snug the shoe is with the wire buckles. Adjusting them mid-ride is quick and easy. The soles are stiff as expected, they are carbon. The adjustment on the heels is very nice as well. I have narrow heels and tightening them just a bit keep my heels in place all the time. I can't say much for the supplied insoles because I always pull them out of any shoe I own and throw in a pair of Superfeet. The Superfeet Carbon insoles are thin enough to not affect the fit of the shoes but they provide the necessary support to keep my feet happy all day long. The vented soles really do work. Cool and dry feet are great. After a long hard day in the saddle my feet don't suffer any hot spots or soreness.
Not worth the money
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I could not be more disappointed with this over priced, over marketed cycling shoe. Although it is well made, it is not comfortable. The shoe in no way conforms to my foot. In addition, the location of the strap is too high on the shoe such that when I snug it down it creates a painful hot spot on my inner ankle bone. In addition, I have to re-tighten or readjust the wire 'ratchet' system at least 3 or 4 times on every ride. It's annoying. I've retired these shoes after only 3 months. A much better shoe option would be the top of the line Shimano R-series or Specialized S-works. Those shoes fit like a glove. I am a former national and WC who just wants to say, in my opinion, these shoes are definitely not worth the money!
The best
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I have ridden SIDI shoes over the last 15 years. I decided long ago to not use any thing else. Wires top anything SIDI has put out making them the best shoe period in my opinion. They have great arch support, extremely comfortable on 3hour plus rides and the venting is makes a huge difference in keeping my socks drier and feet cooler. Maybe this is not as big a deal on shorter rides but on long ones, it really matters.
must have
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
simply the best ! Great power transfer , great fit , amazing quality
ps. go half size up
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Been looking at these shoes for a while. I currently have a specialized triathlon shoe size 43 (US 9). Anyone in the same size and what size wire did you purchase. I'm hesitant to buy them because I'm not positive on my size and no shop close to me sells them. Any help would really be appreciated.
These shoes run very true to size. They are a bit narrow, though. Good luck!
They run very small. I've worn a Sidi in a 46 for over a decade in 5 or 6 different models and this is almost a full size smaller as best as I can tell. Purchased them and returned them.
Bryan Sullivan
My Wires are a half-size up from my old Specialized shoes (46 Sidi = 45.5 Specialized). The Wires are much more comfortable, I can't see myself buying anything other than Sidi from now on.
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Outstanding Shoe
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Outstanding shoe, I cant complain one bit about them, in fact I bought a second pair, just because they are so good. Sidi have hit the mark with these ones
Different fit than Ergo 3
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
I have been riding Sidi road and MTB shoes for decades. They are top-notch in technology, design and construction. My last pair of Ergo 3's are still in use but I was intrigued with the Sidi Wire model so I ordered a pair and was disappointed because I found that the fit had definitely changed, not necessarily for the worse, as you can read from the other comments, but in a way that, for my foot, was a problem. I have a flat low-arch foot. It seemed that the cut of the edge of the upper, where it passes under the outside ankle bone and from there forward was significantly higher and closer to the bone. This did not work for me so I returned them to CC. FWIW, I continue to be impressed at CC's level of service, which is excellent.
Nate Margolis
Best Road Shoe On The Market
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The Sidi Wire is hands down the most comfortable road shoe I have ever ridden. You are able to adjust it perfectly with the techno 3 buckles. You can also adjust the heel cup so your foot doesn't move at all. The size chart is spot on. I wear a 10.5 and the 45 fits me perfectly with my toes just touching in the end. These shoes will break in a bit so if you are in between sizes, I would size down and let the shoe break in.
The sole of the shoe is very stiff and provides great power transfer. These shoes are so light that they feel like my feet are going to float away. When you are pedaling it feels like there is nothing on your feet. For this price, these shoes do just about everything you could ask of them... except make you coffee in the morning. If you have any questions about these shoes please give me a call.
Here is my contact information: My direct line 801.736.6396 ex. 4389. Feel free call to me anytime, I?m always happy to talk about bikes or gear or the weather. Whatever works! I?m here Mon, Tues and Friday 1:30-10pm MST and Saturday 9-5:30 as well as Sunday 10-7. I look forward to speaking with you.
Nate, please buy my Sidi Wire shoes. They are size 45. I hate them.
bmcp -- You have to realize that everyone's feet fit differently and some brands fit some people better while other brands fit other people better. It is not a criticism of Sidi if their shoes do not fit you. Sidi fits a great many people perfectly, and that is why they are so popular.
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These are excellent - look even better in sunlight :)
Excellent :)
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Have ridden Sidi's for 15 years now - and tried each model - last ones were the Ergo 3's. First, they are super light, vs my Ergo 3's, they are 98gms lighter for the pair - that is substantial. Second, they are noticeably more vented - there is a new vent in the tongue which improves air circulation, and it's evident. Additionally, there just seems to be more room in the toe box - can't explain it, but with the shoe nice and tight - still some nice room for the toes :) Best Sidi shoe yet - and Competitive always has an awesome price :)
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Excellent road shoes!
I was looking to replace an old pair of Shimanos and spent a lot of time researching a number of different shoes before I came across Sidi. A lot of the other brands I tried did not have "the fit" I was looking for, but this shoe did. I know sizing among brands can be very confusing since a size in one brand may actually be smaller or larger in another for the exact same size!
For reference, I normally wear a 9.5-10 in athletic shoes (43.5-44 in Euro). I have a moderate to low arch. The width of my foot is around the E size; the Sidi website says their regular width shoe will fit a C-E foot width range. I purchased the Wire in a Euro 44 size (US 10, 27cm), regular width. These shoes fit like a glove. A snug fit, almost like slippers, but not tight in any areas in the top, front or sides of my feet. I have enough room to wiggle my toes in the toe box and about 3-4 mm of space from my big toe to the end of the shoe, with no back and forth movement of my foot once in the shoe. The heel cup does a nice job of keeping my heel in place. There is minimal slip even with thin cycling socks and not having the Heel Security System screws tightened up. The comfort step insoles are a big improvement from the insoles on other Sidi models like the Genius 6.6 and Ergo 3 (which I tried on in stores), it provides more padding and better arch support while not being too bulky inside the shoe, very comfortable. The Tecno 3 closure system is great and easy to use. It provides even pressure across all areas of my foot and can be easily adjusted when things get too tight on a ride. I believe it is superior to the buckle and Velcro offerings on other Sidi shoes.
The construction of these shoes is top notch and the pictures online cannot do justice to how nice these shoes look in person. While on the expensive side, I'd say don't even think about the price because these shoes are worth every penny. With most parts being replaceable on these Sidi's, they should last 5+ years.


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Are you looking to improve your ET's? Nothing improves your acceleration and helps you launch your Stang like a set of Ford Racing Rear End Gears! The FRPP ring and pinion gear sets are available in multiple gear ratios for your Ford 8.8 rear end. Each gear set includes the pinion and ring gears, crush sleeve and pinion nut. Here at LatemodelRestoration.com we know that you need more than just the gears to finish off your installation. That is why we are the originators of the Mustang Rear Gear Kits!
Each of our Gear Kits features all the needed parts for you properly install a new set of gears in your Mustang! We include only the best components in each kit. They begin with your choice of Ford Racing Rear End Gears (see below of available ratios) and then we throw in Ford Motorcraft Friction Modifier, Royal Purple Max Gear 75W-90 gear oil and finish it off with a master bearing & shim kit.
Installation of your new ring and pinion gears should always be done by a mechanic with a good working knowledge of rear end gears! We put together this how to installation video to help walk you through the install process. If you feel at any point this removal and installation process is above your mechanical skill level -- you aren't alone. Make sure you take your Mustang and new gears to a good trustworthy shop with experience installing Ford 8.8 rear end gears. This video will help you have a better understanding of what questions you should be asking and what to look for in the installation!
Changing your rear end gear ratio will require you to recalibrate your speedometer. For 83-95 Fox Body and SN95 Mustangs, you will need to replace your speedometer gear to fix your speedometer. Click the following link to see our speedometer gear calculator to properly select the correct speedometer gear - http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-Speedometer-Gear-Calculator . If you have a 1996 to present Mustang your best fix is to pick up a SCT tuning device such as the SF3 handheld tuner to correct your speedometer. You can see our full line of SCT Tuners and Tech Videos here - http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-SCT-Tuners .
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If you're like a lot of other people out there, you've probably wondered at some point in time whether or not you're capable of installing rear gears in your Mustang. Well, there's no clear-cut answer to that. You will need above-average mechanical capabilities along with some specialized tools. All I can do here is show you how I go about the process and the tools that I use to get the job done.
You'll want to have on hand a bearing and seal driver set-- this will help you squarely and safely install pretty much any bearing or sealed that you come across-- a two-jaw puller to help remove not only the pinion flange but a couple of the bearings as well. You'll need a beam-type inch-pound torque wrench to check the rotational resistance of the pinion bearing once you've tightened down the pinion nut and crushed the new crush sleeve, a couple of large, high quality drifts to drive out old bearing races, a mag base and dial indicator to check your backlash, a pinion flange holding tool. This will help you keep the pinion flange from rotating whenever you're removing the nut and tightening up the new nut and crushing the sleeve. You can buy a tool that's specifically made for this purpose, or you can make your own. Either way, you're going to want to make sure that it can accept a 1/2-inch drive breakover bar.
And a couple of things I hope you don't need are a pinion depth checking tool and a caliber, be it digital or dial. If you're going to be replacing your axle bearings and seals, you'll want to swing by your local parts store and go ahead and rent you a slide hammer and an axle bearing attachment. Finally, a hydraulic press is going to make your life a whole lot easier, along with a good set of press plates and a bearing separator.
Along with the specialty tools, you're going to want to make sure and have a nice collection of common hand tools along with the stack of new parts, most namely a new set of Ford racing gears for your 8.8, along with an install kit and some axle bearings and seals, if you want to make sure that those are replaced, some quality gear oil and some friction modifier. A couple of things you may want to think about is a reusable cover gasket and, if your Mustang has some miles on it, one of these seal savers. That way you don't end up with a leaky pinion seal. From our website, latemodelrestoration.com, you can download and print the Ford racing instructions for this gear install. That gives you step by step written instructions along with all of your measurements and torque specs for the install.
Lift and support your Mustang and remove the rear wheels. If equipped with drum brakes, remove the drums. If equipped with disc brakes, take loose the caliper, remove the pads, caliper brackets, and rotors. Then remove the ABS sensors.
Remove the 10 differential cover bolts, drain the oil, and remove the cover. Remove the carrier cross pin bolt and then the cross pin. Doing one at a time, push in an axle and remove the C-clip. Slide the axle out of the housing.
Noting the orientation of the main bearing caps, mark each cap if it will help you. Remove the two bolts per side and set the caps, keeping them in order, be it right-hand or left-hand. Carefully pull out the differential and keep the shims located in the right-hand or left-hand position.
Mark your drive shaft and pinion flange. Remove the drive shaft bolts. Then remove the drive shaft or tie it up out of the way.
Using the flange holder tool, remove the pinion nut. Use a two-jaw puller to free the flange from the pinion. Remove the pinion from the housing.
Pry out the old pinion seal as well as the outer pinion bearing and oil slinger. Using a hammer and a drift, remove the inner and outer pinion bearing races. Take an opportunity to remove any remaining oil from the rear axle housing. Using a hammer and the race driver, install the new inner and outer pinion bearing races.
This is a great opportunity to replace your axle bearings and seals. Using a slide hammer and axle bearing attachment, remove the old bearings and seals. You can rent these tools at your local parts store. Using a bearing and seal driver, install the new axle bearings fully seated in the housing, followed by the seals. But the seals just need to be flush with the housing, not fully seated.
Clean off the new pinion bearing races with Brakleen and wipe them down with fresh gear oil. Take your new outer pinion bearing, and coat it thoroughly with fresh gear oil. Then slide it into place, followed by the oil slinger. And finally, tap the new pinion seal into place.
Using a bearing separator and the hydraulic press, remove the old inner pinion bearing from the old pinion and remove the pinion shim. Clean it up, and slide it on to the new pinion. Again using the hydraulic press, install the new inner pinion bearing onto the pinion. Thoroughly coat the inner bearing with fresh gear oil. Slide one of the new crush sleeves onto the pinion, and slide the pinion in to the axle housing.
Inspect your pinion flange. If a groove is present on the seal surface, either replace the flange or use one of the seal saver sleeves to repair your old flange. Slide the flange onto the pinion, and install the new pinion nut. An impact will only get you so far. Some good, old-fashioned muscle is needed to crush the new crush sleeve.
The combination of the flange holding tool and a couple of 1/2-inch breaker bars get the job done for me. Check the tension of the pinion flange often as you're tightening as you don't want to over-tighten. Using a beam-type inch-pound torque wrench, you're trying to achieve 8 to 14 pounds per inch rotational resistance with used bearings or 16 to 28 pounds per inch of rotational resistance with brand new bearings. As with a lot of things, you simply find what works for you and stick with it.
I take a cut-off wheel and remove the cage and rollers from the carrier bearings. Then I use a combination of a block off plate and a two-jaw puller to remove the remainder of the carrier bearings. Remove the ten ring gear bolts, and either tap or press off the older ring gear.
Use the hydraulic press to install the new carrier bearings. Slide the new ring gear onto the carrier, and start a couple of new ring gear bolts to pull it on slightly. Loosely install the rest of the bolts. And snug them up in pattern, and torque them in two stages, first to 35 pound feet and then, final torque, to 97 to 102 pound feet.
Thoroughly coat the new carrier bearings with fresh gear oil. Grab the new races. Clean with Brakleen, and coat with gear oil. Position them on the carrier bearings along with the old carrier shims in the same orientation they came out, and reinstall the two bearing caps. Tighten and torque the cap bolts to 90 to 100 pound feet.
Using a mag base and a dial indicator, check your, backlash. You are shooting for 0.008 to 0.012. Finally, check the tooth pattern with the supplied marking compound. Use the illustrations of acceptable patterns in the FRPP instructions to make sure your gear set installation passes.
Finally, slide your axles back into place. Clean the cover and the housing. And reinstall the cover using one of our optional reusable cover gaskets. Fill the axle housing with new oil and friction modifier, and completely finish resembling the car.
At this point, you'll want to correct your speedometer by using a new speedo gear, a speed calibrator adjuster, or programmer tuner, depending on your year model. Once the car is back on the ground and the wheels are torque, take a test drive. And drive responsibly for a couple of hundred miles, so the gears can set a wear pattern. And that concludes a successful rear gear installation that required no adjustments.
If you're replacing factory-installed gears with Ford racing gears, you should end up just as lucky. However, there are exceptions to every rule. That's where some of these other specialty tools will come into play, like the pinion depth checking tool. It comes with its own set of instructions on how to use it to get the correct measurement to select the right pinion shim.
If your marking compound shows a pattern that indicates the pinion is too close to the carrier or too far away, you'll want to pull this out, along with your caliper, measure out, select your new pinion shim, and start by rechecking your backlash. If your backlash is out of whack-- let's say it's too tight-- then that means, when you're looking at the back of the rear end, you're going to want to move the carrier from the right to the left to give yourself a little bit larger backlash reading. If it's too lose, than it needs to move from the left to the right to tighten it up. You want to take your caliper and measure your existing carrier shims and then use the selected shims provided in the install kit to transfer some of your shim thickness from one side to the other. A quick look at the Ford racing instructions will show you how much of a thickness change will impact your backlash readings.
Also, common sense comes into play as you'll want to make sure and clean everything thoroughly throughout the process and definitely make sure it's all clean before you go back together. That way you don't have to worry about any problems down the road. I also like to keep around some old bearing casings and races for installing the new bearings. This will help you make your installation of a little bit smoother and a little bit quicker.
If you want more in-depth information about our gear kits and you're not viewing this on our website, be sure to click the link below to gather all that information. Also, check out latemodelrestoration.com for more driveline modifications and installations for your Mustang.
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The Jora JK270 Composter makes perfect compost from your household waste quickly and easily. It is a 'continuous-use' dual chamber composter. Dual chambers allow you to keep adding new materials to one compartment while the other matures.
With a capacity of 9.5 cubic feet, the Jora JK270 can easily handle daily composting of kitchen scraps and yard trimmings for a family of four or more. For example, it is suitable for larger households, small restaurants, preschools, and care homes.
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- 'Continuous-use' dual chamber composter
- Holds 9.5 cubic feet (71 gallons) of compost
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The JK270 is divided into two compartments, so one side can be filled while the other side's compost matures. Once one compartment is full, the mature compost can be emptied from the other compartment, and the cycle begins again. You can use the composter continuously, with no waiting between batches.
The composting process generates heat, and different microorganisms work at different temperatures. The insulation in the JK270 composter allows the temperature to rise higher than 160 degrees, resulting in faster and more efficient processing. At these temperatures the process is so rapid that fresh waste starts to break down before it has a chance to rot and attract pests. With its superior insulation, the JK270 Composter will continue working through winter, long after other composters have stopped completely.
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- Cardboard containers (i.e. egg trays)
- Light pet waste (i.e. rabbit or hamster bedding)
The Jora JK270 Composter will accept organic household waste or anything biodegradable. After adding waste, it will take about 6 to 8 weeks for each chamber to produce compost. Once both chambers are in operation you should be emptying one chamber every 3 to 4 weeks.
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Questions about the Jora JK270 Composter - 9.5 Cubic Feet
- From Sergio Canabal at 6/21/10 6:50 PM
- From Diane at 3/11/11 7:13 PM
- From Jody at 4/9/11 8:44 AM
- How sturdy are the legs?
Will the legs resist corrosion sitting on the ground?
Are the legs heavy duty enough to take the bumping of a wheelbarrow?
Can spare parts be ordered?
- The legs of the Jora JK270 Composter are very sturdy. Steel-constructed, with integral cross-bracing, the legs will hold up to the bumping of a wheelbarrow, and they will withstand ground moisture.
We recommend the Jora composter be set on solid ground, or blocked up on cement pavers, and be level.
Spare parts can be ordered, but we do not keep these in stock. Special orders will take longer for us to deliver to you.
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- How sturdy are the legs?
- From Albert at 11/27/11 7:45 PM
- I see that you state it takes 6-8 weeks to create compost if you fill both chambers. Are you saying it takes that long for each chamber?
- Thanks for your question.
From the time you start using your Jora JK270 composter, it will take about 6 to 8 weeks to generate your first batch of compost. Once both chambers are in operation you should be emptying one chamber of compost every 3-4 weeks or so.
The JK270 is divided into two compartments. When you begin using your composter, place kitchen scraps in one compartment. When this compartment becomes full, allow it to mature into compost (about 6 to 8 weeks from starting time) and place fresh kitchen scraps in the second compartment. Once the compartment being filled can take no more, the mature compost is emptied from the other compartment, and the cycle begins again. You can use the composter continuously, with no waiting between batches.
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- I see that you state it takes 6-8 weeks to create compost if you fill both chambers. Are you saying it takes that long for each chamber?
- From Barbara at 12/30/11 12:21 PM
- Does it matter if the composter is located in the sun, part sun or shade?
- The Jora JK270 Composter is designed to operate efficiently in all weather conditions, so you can locate it anywhere in your yard that is convenient. Placing the composter in direct sunlight can help speed the composting process by adding warmth, but it is not that significant a gain in winter since nighttime temperatures will cool it back down. In summer it doesn't matter, since average temperatures are sufficient for composting.
The most important consideration is convenience. You will be making daily trips to your composter, so locate it where it is easy to access. And since the Jora is a beautiful composter, there is no need to place it in a spot where it is not seen.
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- From Olivier at 2/5/12 10:15 AM
- You provide the following dimensions: 44" L x 28" W x 52" H
I suspect 28'' is the width of the bin itself. What about the legs? What's the width of the JK270 measured at the feet? I want to know if it can fit along my side fence.
Thank you,
- The dimensions of the Jora JK270 Composter - 9.5 Cubic Feet are as follows:
Side-to-side width of drum is 36"
Back-to-front size (diameter) of drum is 30"
Side-to-side width of base at widest point (ground) is 45"
Back-to-front depth of base at ground level is 28"
Overall height of composter, including handles is 52"
I will rewrite the dimensions on our product page to make it more clear.
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- You provide the following dimensions: 44" L x 28" W x 52" H
- From Ron at 2/22/12 6:48 PM
- 1. I presume that the polyethylene surface on the inner walls of the chambers is a very hard surface? (Resistant to all life forms that may inhabit it)
2. Is the Jora JK 270 designed to be kept under a roof or out in the open?
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I have two Joras, and have had one of them for 1 1/2 years. So far there has been no apparent damage to the inside walls. They are dirty, but otherwise OK. This composter is left outdoors in the open all year, through snow and freezing and hot sun. Still, if I had the space, I would set it under the eve of the garden shed or some other roof. But they are designed for permanent outdoor use standards.
This is about the 6th type of composter we have had for trials. I would say the Jora is the best one - made of steel, not plastic, has the two compartments for continuous use, and relatively easy to spin.
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Just about one year after The ADT Corp. split from Tyco International and became a stand-alone, publicly traded company, the company reported today that its RMR climbed 4.7 percent in Q4 and that the rise was helped by its acquisition of Devcon Security this summer.
Boca Raton, Fla.-based ADT, which officially became independent Sept. 28, 2012, reported its Q4 and fiscal year 2013 results today. It added 100,000 subscribers in 2013, bringing its total customer based to 6.5 million, the company said.
ADT also reported average revenue per user (ARPU) had climbed to $40.31, an increase of 3.7 percent, and said that helped increase RMR. The company also said its ADT Pulse overall take rate was at 32 percent in Q4, up from 13 percent last year due to new customers and price escalations to existing ones.
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Gursahaney also said that in Q4, "Net attrition increased by 10 basis points sequentially and 40 basis points year-over-year to 13.9 percent, with more than 100 percent of the increase attributable to higher relocation disconnects as a result of the continued recovering in the housing markets." The company is launching new programs to address attrition, which it plans to announce soon, he said.
The company's revenue increased in Q4 by 4 percent to $846 million from $812 million, higher than the $843.8 million analysts expected. EBITDA was $431 million in Q4, up 7.5 percent compared to the previous year.
Much of ADT's total revenue is recurring revenue, the report said. RMR was $777 million in Q4. The company also said small business RMR growth for fiscal 2013 was 7 percent, up from 3 percent in 2012.
Just before its Nov. 20 earnings report, ADT announced this week it was defending its turf by suing Utah-based Vision Security for the second time over Vision's alleged deceptive sales practices. The new lawsuit comes shortly after Vision and Security Networks, of which Vision is an affiliate, "settled with ADT for $2.2 million and agreed to a permanent injunction [from] engaging in similar practices," according to an ADT news release.
Vision told me it denies ADT's allegations and intends to fight them.
The AP reported ADT's shares closed at $42.81 yesterday, Nov. 19. Shares are down 8 percent for the year to date, the AP said.
Gursahaney predicted positive results for fiscal 2014, with revenues and RMR climbing 4 percent to 5 percent. "I'm confident the momentum we have built, coupled with the improvement programs we have implemented to address our challenges, will position us for continued revenue growth and operational improvements in 2014," he said.
Security Partners has hired Richard Bosley III, formerly of AlarmWATCH, to be its new operations manager, a position in which he will oversee the company's development in the wake of acquiring its second central station.
Bosley held multiple positions over an 18-year stint at his former company where he said, at one time or another, he worked "every position," doing everything from service calls, IT and data entry to marketing and dealer support.
Bosley said his top priority at Security Partners remains on track: to get the Lancaster central station and the San Antonio facility, which it acquired in August, "fully, 100 percent hot redundant." This involves switching both centrals to the Tadiran phone system and adding Bold's Manitou servers to the San Antonio central. The two-fold process is scheduled to be completed sometime in January.
Beyond the primary goal of redundancy, Bosley hopes to use his experience in a diverse range of positions to strengthen the critical relationships between Security Partners and its dealers, and between dealers and end users. "When [dealers] grow, we grow," he said, adding that Security Partners plans to "refocus the central station to give some customer service training and backup support, and be able to offer services that Security Partners might not have thought about in the past."
Another major area of emphasis, he said, will be helping dealers grow and market themselves, thereby forging stronger relationships with customers. "If you're not reaching out to your customers we almost guarantee another alarm company is," Bosley noted. "We really want to help dealers become more acquainted with end users instead of just installing alarms and collecting checks each month."
[UPDATE ON NOV. 14: I heard back late yesterday from SolarCity, which confirmed that Vivint Solar COO Brendon Merkley has joined SolarCity. Molly Canales, a communications associate with that company, told me in an email, "Brendon has accepted an offer to join SolarCity and we're excited to welcome him aboard." So my report below is no longer speculative.]
Vivint Solar has been making headlines of late regarding the rapid success of the 2-year-old business and the new round of financing it just secured. Now here's more about the company: The COO of Vivint Solar—a division of home automation/home security provider Vivint—has reportedly jumped ship for SolarCity, Vivint Solar's larger competitor.
If true, COO Brendon Merkley is following in the footsteps of former Vivint Solar CEO Tanguy Serra, who bailed for SolarCity last spring.
Last month, Vivint Solar announced it had secured $540 million in new financing. And this month, the success of Vivint Solar—based in Provo, Utah—was the topic of Reuters feature story titled, "Knock! Knock! Solar company wins converts going door to door." The story says that Vivint has quickly captured a 9 percent share of the residential solar installation market in the United States.
Interestingly, the Nov. 8 also extensively quotes COO Merkley on some of the secrets of Vivint Solar's success. Vivint Solar also announced in June that Merkley had been elected as the executive committee's state policy committee chair for the Solar Energy Industry Association.
But Reuters reports that SolarCity remains the market leader, with a 26 percent share.
And yesterday, Greentech Media reported that Merkley had defected to SolarCity.
I have reached out to Vivint Solar and SolarCity but Greentech Media says in its Nov. 12 report that it has already done that. "Vivint has confirmed that Merkley has left the firm. SolarCity has confirmed that Merkley is joining the firm," the site reported.
Greg Butterfield this fall took over Serra's old job as CEO of Vivint Solar. Who will replace Merkley? Stay posted!
Weeks after the announcement that Hank Groff, formerly the director of the dealer program at Guardian Protection Services, was tapped to run the partner program at Dynamark, Guardian has made a hiring of its own.
The super-regional, based in Warrendale, Pa., hired Brian Helt to be its new VP of the authorized dealer program, a newly created position, according to a company statement
A 15-year veteran of the industry, Helt comes to Guardian from Interlogix, where he held several sales leadership positions and managed departments dedicated to acquiring and developing business relationships with dealers.
Prior to Interlogix, Helt served in management roles at UTC Fire and Security and GE Security, while being the owner and operator of his own security business in Kansas City.
Helt has experience growing dealer programs, so it will be worth tracking what kind of impact his hiring has for the company, and to see what responsibilities he takes on in the new role. I'm also interested to see what the move means as far as Guardian's national footprint is concerned.
The Honeywell Connect2013 event, which took place November 8-10 in Los Angeles, was declared a success by all the dealers I spoke to.
Of course, dealers generally enjoy themselves at these conventions. There are networking events and parties, educational sessions and parties, awards and parties, speeches and more parties. You get the idea. Honeywell works hard to ensure that its dealers are treated well.
But this particular event was new; It's the is first time the manufacturer gathered all three dealer programs for one convention in one place: First Alert Professionals, CSS Dealers, and HIS dealers. So you've got resi-focused dealers, commercial installers and systems integrators. Honeywell pulled it off—that's what I heard.
The two general sessions featured Honeywell executives talking about priorities, trends, new products and initiatives. A handful of dealers from all three programs also gave 10-minute talks during the general sessions. Here are some highlights:
John Loud of LOUD Security, spoke about the builder market. It was something LOUD was heavily invested in pre-recession. Business dwindled during the recession, but has since been revamped and revived. Loud talked about the "LOUD way" his company rebuilt the new LOUD Builder Program. In the past 12 months, that program has generated $1 million in new revenue for LOUD Security and also helped generate a 72-percent increase in interactive services revenue.
Dave Hood of First Alarm sounded the alarm about going with the all-in-one L5100 panel. Tradition is good, but staying traditional means losing business, he said.
RFI's Brad Wilson, a systems integrator, does business in Silicon Valley with some of the most tech-savvy customers in the country. Wilson obviously has some insight into how security technology—and Honeywell dealer attitudes and priorities—need to progress. He talked about the importance of "building your bench" in the workplace, the advent and affect of the cloud on the security business, importance of RMR even in large systems integration projects, and how many technologies are coming down market, and fast.
Honeywell Security president Ron Rothman talked about sales and advised attendees to spend more time figuring out why you won the someone's business than analyzing why you lost another job. Think about this, he said, and then share what you learn with your employees.
Keynote speaker Roy Spence, of Southwest Airlines fame, talked about the need for thosein the room to reenergize their "entreprenuerial drive to get the 75 percent of the market [that does not have home security.]" He advised the group to think about "where your talent [in security] and the needs of the world intersect." That intersection, he said, is "peace of mind." The same way Southwest Airlines "democratized air travel," the security industry can "democratize peace-of-mind." He warned that if the security industry doesn't take this task to heart, someone else will.
Arturo Ramirez Jr. received the Honeywell Life Safety Award this year for rescuing a woman and four children from a fire. The award is always given by Larry King via video presentation. This year, Larry King presented the award in person. King said: "I couldn't be here in spirit, so I thought I'd come in person." Yup, it was Larry King Live this time.
Jeremy Bates of Bates Security talked about social media. It's part of the company's overall marketing plan. Bates Security engages in a number of social media but focuses its efforts on Facebook, and it hired a marketing specialist to oversee company efforts. A couple of interesting statistics: 46 percent of consumers turn to social media before making a purchase; 70 percent of people on social media don't post, they "lurk." Bates says he wants to ensure that those lurkers have plenty of information about Bates Security available to them via social media.
Todd Bertocchi of Safeguard Security discussed the benefit of managed and hosted service, making the analogy of security dealers moving "from being peddlers [of products] to partners." He said that "hosted systems create RMR, standalone systems do not."
Other product annoucements and initiatives announced at the show:
Total Connect with Voice. Honeywell had a little clubhouse outfitted like a livingroom with "Total Connect with Voice" at the Thursday night cocktail party. In a demonstration for some members of the media, Honeywell's David Gottlieb would say a command for the room to go into nighttime mode: Instantly shades drew shut, the television shut off and lights dimmed. When he issued the command for daytime mode, it all reversed. Very George Jetson.
Honeywell announced that it will have a Casi-Rusco migration solution. There's "a huge installed base, it's a huge opportunity for you," Honeywell's senior director of marketing, Alan Stoddard said.
Stoddard gave these details on the soon-to-be-released Honeywell LYNX Touch 7000/L5200: You can view video on display and connect 84 zones. It has a 7-inch display; two-way voice over wifi, and a number of other newer features.
Honeywell's Marek Robinson talked about how the manufactureris helping FAP, CSS and HIS dealers with demand creatioin. He said that in 2013 year to date, the Honeywell website has "generated 2,000 plus leads that its given to dealers. His goal is to "double that in 2014."
Robinson also described two new partnerships. Honeywell is launching a partner program in Atlanta where it will sell alarm systems from kiosks at Sprint stores. The pilot project will commence next month with Ackerman Security in Norcross, Ga. Honeywell declined to comment further on the deal at this point. I saw Ackerman's Jim Callahan at the event, and he promises to fill me in on details at a later date.
The other partnership is with LifeWay Christian Stores. The goal of this program, according to my notes, is to generate a whopping 40,000 leads for commercial facilities.
Honeywell this week released its new 6100 Series Custom Alpha and Fixed-Language Keypads—and it's great that the keypads will benefit dealers by giving customers a wider range of choices and saving installation time and money.
But as a boomer, I must confess that what jumped out at me is the fact that the keypad's display area is 32 percent larger and the words and icons easier to read. I'm not in marketing, but it seems to me that feature is a great way to promote these keypads to boomers. That's a group for whom security and home automation is important—but who also would like to be able to read the darn panel without having to hunt down their eyeglasses!
Here's more from Honeywell's Nov. 4 announcement:
Honeywell today released the 6100 Series Custom Alpha and Fixed-Language Keypads, giving security dealers a broader portfolio to accommodate a range of homeowner budgets and lifestyles. The Custom Alpha keypads feature VISTA Intelligent Programming (VIP)—an intuitive, menu-based programming option for the most common functions that helps reduce installation time and labor costs. VIP is currently available with Honeywell's VISTA-20P control panels.
Easy-to-use graphics and a symmetrical design give the 6100 Series the same look and feel as Honeywell's home and business controllers with touchscreen displays. The seven-model suite offers larger screens with light, neutral backlighting that blends with most interiors. The devices occupy less wall space while providing 32-percent larger display areas with bold fonts and graphic icons, which are ideal for the elderly or visually impaired. Additionally, function and arming keys provide quick set-up and easier use. These new models offer voice, integrated RF or a hardwired zone to best meet the needs of the installation, and the homeowner's budget.
I'm getting ready for a quick trip to the West Coast for the HoneywellConnect 2013 event, which is taking place Nov. 7-10 in Los Angeles. This is a debut event for Honeywell, combining what used to be its First Alert Professional conference with events it did with its CSS and HIS dealers. I heard they're expecting more than 800 people. I'm looking forward to catching up with Security Systems News' readers that fall into all of those categories.
I was just checking out the App for the program. I'm impressed. The App includes descriptions and locations for the educational sessions and other events and a list of attendees. It also allows you to set up a personal schedule. What I like the best, however, is it allows you to send a message to another attendee from the App itself. Great idea. If you're reading this and have news to share, send me a message via the App.
The educational sessions at FAP have always been well attended and interactive, and I'm assuming Connect2013's will be as well. I'm looking forward to these sessions in particular: Connected Home/Connected Small Business; Integated Systems Revenue Opportunities; Strategic Business Planning; Demand Creation; 2G to 4G Migration; Grant Writing; Business Metrics; The Right Acquisition Strategy; Server Virtualization; Hosted Video; Regulatory Compliance Management; and Vertical Market Success.
I'll be blogging and tweeting during the event. Look for updates here Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Going to be a busy three days.
Some hiring news surfaced this week from north of the border. Yorkton, Saskatchewan-based SecurTek, which has three central stations in Canada and commercial and residential accounts in several provinces, hired Darrell Jones to be its new president and CEO, the company announced in a news release.
Jones comes to the SecurTek, a subsidiary of SaskTel, a Canadian telecom company, from outside the industry. He worked previously at the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, and his background also includes active involvement as a board member with the Real Estate Institute of Manitoba.
He'll now be at the helm of a company with a dealer network of 150 partners, in retail, wholesale monitoring and security servicing. In addition to its commercial and residential security offerings, SecurTek provides video and medical monitoring.
"Darrell has established strong and positive working relationships with the non-profit sector, stakeholder organizations, and the private sector in his role with the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation," Ron Styles, SaskTel President and CEO, said in a news release. "Darrell will be a strong addition to the SecurTek team and I'm confident under his leadership SecurTek will continue to grow and thrive."
In the coming week I hope to speak with Jones about the transition to the security industry, and to explore how his background in real estate could be a boon to someone hoping to expand the company's residential and commercial account bases.
Sharon Shaw, who is well known in the security industry as an evangelist of managed services, a skilled trainer and director of education, has taken on a new role at Tech Systems Inc, an Atlanta-based systems integrator.
Shaw was formerly president of Integrator Support, and director of education for PSA Security. (She's also part of my TechSec Advisory board. )
Here's a link to a story I wrote about Tech Systems Inc. in January. TSI appears to be a great fit for Shaw's skills. She told me she was drawn to the company's "service-centric culture." The services piece—managed as well as services in general—is something Shaw knows well. And it's not an overstatement to say that TSI is big into service. When I did that story in January, Larry Simmons, TSI VP of client services, told me that if a customer is not interested in "a strong service offering, we don't waste resources [on that job]." As a result, TSI in January was "very close to achieving our goal of being able to cover 100 percent of our operating costs [with] recurring revenue."
AT TSI, If service techs want to leave a job site without completing a service call for any reason, the request must be approved by a regional manager, a director, and ultimately by the CEO or Simmons before that tech may leave the job without finishing. TSI's service program is called FOCUS, and the company reports some impressive results. "In 2012, TSI responded to 16,467 FOCUS-related service calls. We only failed to either achieve response time or functionality 30 times, giving TSI a 99.99 percent success rate. Our success rate has not dropped below 99.7 percent over the past three years," Simmons said.
In her new role as Client Development Manager, Shaw will develop continuing education programs for Tech Systems' customers and staff. The idea is to have a "quality communications programs and [see that there's] a continuing stream of relevant information so everyone is informed and when they're making decisions, they have the best tools and resources available to them," she told me.
Tech Systems has 164 employees across the country. Headquartered here, it has other brick-and-mortar offices in North Carolina and California. Employees elsewhere work from virtual offices.
Congratulations to Shaw, and kudos to TSI for a smart hire.
The good news keeps on coming from SAFE Security. I just wrote recently how the San Ramon, Calif.-based company—celebrating its silver anniversary this year—has doubled in size. Now, SAFE has announced this week that it has acquired more than 16,000 accounts, representing $650,000 in RMR.
The new accounts are CastleRock Security residential and commercial alarm monitoring subscriber accounts.
"These accounts fit very nicely into our U.S. and Canada footprint," Paul Sargenti, SAFE president, CEO and founder, said in a prepared statement in an Oct. 29 news release. "With this acquisition we have more than doubled our account base since 2012. We are well equipped to assimilate them and look forward to providing the highest standard in security services to these new subscribers."
Sargenti added, "SAFE is firmly positioned as a full service alarm company and this purchase complements our other growing revenue channels."
The company says it also is seeing strong organic growth from its dealer program, SAFE Dealer Network.
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