5 Things You Can Do to Personalize a Funeral Service

As each human life is singular and special, each funeral can be as well. Funeral services designed to represent the unique life being celebrated are easy to achieve. Thinking creatively and utilizing the suggestions below will earn your funeral home a reputation for recognizing the distinct impact of each life lived and lost.

Traditional funerals following a typical pattern are more frequently being replace by personalized funeral services. As a funeral professional, you have the opportunity to help your client families create a service that truly reflects the unique character of the life being commemorated. There are many options available to do this, and here we will cover five of the most impactful that will establish your funeral home as a progressive business, while gratifying your client families in their desire to celebrate the life and individualism of their loved one.

1. Tribute Videos Thorough representation of the departed is imperative to a successful personalized service. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is to honor the departed with a video tribute. Including photographs that showcase the life story and major milestones and set to music selected by the family, video tributes may be played during visitation or memorial services. Simple software can help you create touching, expert presentations that will set the tone of the service.  

2. Personalized Keepsakes Unique keepsakes, such as candles customized with photographs and themes befitting the deceased can be made available to the family or all attendees. With the ability to keep memories alive, they are perfect for providing comfort during anniversaries or holidays. Other distinctive mementos are personalized holiday remembrance ornaments, bookmarks, pendants and jewelry. Touchstones that can be tangibly accessed deliver solace and continue remembrance.  

3. Personal Objects Use decorations during visitation or memorial services to focus on the favorite hobbies and passions of the deceased. Treasured books of an avid reader may be displayed, golf clubs for a golfer, a quilt made by a quilter, even cookies for a baker. Create an atmosphere that faithfully characterized the departed; mourners will find comfort in these objects that recall their loved ones' interests during life.  

4. Memorial Websites Memorial websites allow friends and family to leave memories, photos and videos. Entirely representative of the personality of the deceased and virtually everlasting, they can be shared with everyone or restricted to a few. An online tribute like this can be visited at any time and updated whenever desired. The family may want to post the tribute video to this type of website, or even the recorded funeral webcast - with password encryption for privacy.

5. Funeral Stationery Memorial folders and other pieces of personalized funeral stationery provide an exceptional vehicle to illustrate life milestones, photos, jokes, favorite song lyrics and prayers of the departed. Applying a theme that symbolizes him or her further customizes the celebration of that precious life. Again, given to attendees to bring home reinforces the personal nature of the funeral service.

Frazer Consultants primary products and services include interactive funeral home website design, funeral tribute video software, funeral webcasting, funeral candles, funeral keepsakes, funeral register books, personalized funeral stationery, temporary grave markers and funeral holiday remembrance ornaments. For more information, please visit http://www.frazerconsultants.com or call 866-372-9372.

The History of Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt is quickly becoming one of the most popular snacks in the country. At your local frozen yogurt shop, you can get a tasty treat that is lower in fat and with fewer calories than almost any other dessert option available.

What is Frozen Yogurt?
Frozen yogurt is a frozen dessert made with cultured milk known as yogurt. It differs from ice cream in that it usually has a tarter flavor and is lower in fat. A frozen yogurt shop will usually offer several different flavors of frozen yogurt and provide a variety of toppings for you to create your own custom desert.

Frozen Yogurt Then and Now

• Frozen Yogurt in the 70‘s
  First served on the US’s east coast, frozen yogurt was introduced to limited success in the 1970s. A man named H. P. Hood introduced a soft-serve frozen dessert he dubbed “Frogurt” and in 1978, Brigham's ice cream shop in Boston developed and introduced the first packaged frozen yogurt under the product name “Humphreez Yogart.” The most popular frozen yogurt was introduced by the Dannon Yogurt company. They packaged frozen raspberry yogurt covered with dark chocolate served on a stick.
• Frozen Yogurt in the 80’s
  Frozen yogurt had its first big success in the 1980s. Frozen yogurt manufacturers began to experiment with recipes by adding flavor and changing the texture. What was originally not much different from traditional yogurt in texture and taste, became the tasty soft-serve we have come to love. The health-craze of the 80’s helped to boost the dessert’s popularity and the new flavor options and the opening of frozen yogurt shops in shopping malls and neighborhoods, topping at $25 million in 1986.
• Frozen Yogurt in the 90’s
  The New York Times reported that 177 million gallons of frozen yogurt was produced in the US in 1990. This frozen treat business continued to grow and sales reached $330 million; representing a solid 10% of the frozen dessert market.
• Frozen Yogurt in the New Millennium
  The frozen yogurt business began to wane a bit in the late 1990’s and early in the new millennium but around 2005 the dessert started to become popular again. Frozen yogurt manufacturers went back to more classily tart flavors and yogurt shops started providing a multitude of topping choices. This new type of shop brought new life into the frozen yogurt market and the industry has continued to thrive. 2012 estimated sales are more than $2.5 billion dollars.

Clearly, frozen yogurt has presented a wonderful opportunity for many entrepreneurs and continues to show strength. Location and business know how, of course, play a big roll in the success of any business, but many new entrepreneurs are finding great results here. If you are considering cashing in on the dessert’s success by opening your own frozen yogurt shop, consider purchasing a frozen yogurt business plan template. A frozen yogurt business plan can help you decipher the market data that you need in order to take advantage of this growing industry.

Hernon Manufacturing Introduces Eco-Friendly and U.S. Military Approved Ammunition Sealants

Environmentally friendly sealants, including Hernon's External Ammunition Sealant which meet and exceed the leak tests of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, as well as other products and process equipment for the ammunition industry are now featured on the companies specialized website.

Hernon Manufacturing, the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment, introduces its specialized website addressing products for the ammunition industry at http://ammo.hernon.com. Included in the numerous products and process equipment featured on the site are Hernon's environmentally friendly External Ammunition Sealant and Blank Ammunition Sealants. The External Ammunition Sealant seals the projectile in the cartridge and the primer. Sealed bullets with Hernon Ammunition Sealant will meet and exceed the leak test of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.

Hernon Manufacturing has long been a leader in adhesives and sealants for the ammunition industry. Custom military applications are the root of Hernon’s existence. In recent years the ammunition industry, like other facets of manufacturing, has become increasingly more sophisticated. They face the same concerns as other industries regarding sustainability and ecological responsibility in an environment of increased competition. Hernon’s External Ammunition Sealant and Blank Ammunition Sealants are environmentally friendly and are excellent for replacing solvent based systems these sealants offer superior sealing ability, faster and simplified production lines and improved standard deviation.

Hernon has introduced a specialized website addressing products for this industry at http://ammo.hernon.com. This site features products including outer waterproofing, identification, primer sealant, blank sealant, and process equipment. Visitor to the site can view videos of custom dispensing solutions that Hernon has developed for large munitions producers. In the future, Hernon's sales and marketing team will be adding more engaging content for designers and buyers on this site.

Some examples of Hernon Manufacturing's Ammunition process equipment:

• Sureshot 3500 Microjet is capable of dispensing 6000 shots per minute of one microliter each. Hernons Microjet Technology facilitates precision, no contact, high speed dispensing. As result of the companies persistent commitment to quality and thorough testing they can ensure continuous microjetting for hundreds of millions of dispense cycles in a hardened industrial environment without variation and or failure. Watch the Sureshot 3500 Microjet video now: http://ammo.hernon.com/images/videos/3500-micro-jet.wmv
• Hernon Autosealer 5500 Sealant Assembly System is capable of sealing the bullet and primer of fully assembled pistol, rifle and blank ammunition cartridges . Optional high speed robotic cartridge part loading facilitates system speeds of 250- 300 PPM. Changing machine tooling from one caliber to another can be accomplished in minutes. Watch the Autosealer 5500 video now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jboSOEIIOoE&feature=youtu.be
• Hernon Manufacturing can also offer a Stand-Alone System or integrate the Sureshot 3500 Microjet dispensing and U.V. Curing Systems on a customer's present production machine. Hernon also manufactures a complete line of ammunition sealants for bullets , primers, blank ammunitions and shotgun shell crimps. Watch the Pick and Place Bullet Sealing video now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to5ImQDXOA4&feature=youtu.be

About Hernon Manufacturing

Hernon Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades. A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, Hernon offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including: Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine.

For additional information about Hernon's products and process equipment for the ammunition industry, please visit http://ammo.hernon.com, email ammo@hernon.com or call 407-322-4000 and ask for assistance for ammunition sealing applications.

Cleaning Carpets in Your Home

Carpet cleaning is important to give your homes flooring new and longer life. While there are do-it-yourself methods where you purchase spot cleaners or rent a machine at the grocery store, a good carpet cleaning service will always give you a better result. In fact, hot water, truck mounted systems offer a greater level of cleaning power than the kinds of rug shampooers that you can rent at the store. Yet, you need to ask, because not all companies will use just that kind of equipment.

Additionally, there are some carpet cleaning services that provide shoddy work with no guarantee. To find a reputable carpet cleaner, look for a service with specific favorable references, professional business practices, state of the art equipment, and trained technicians.

Finding a good carpet cleaner is not as easy as it might sound. There is more to it than simply opening the phone book and choosing one. So, here are some tips to finding the best residential carpet cleaning service in the East Valley Arizona area.

1. Ask friends, relatives, co-workers and your next door neighbors. Word of mouth is one of the best techniques to find the best and worst services. 
2. Search the internet for a carpet cleaner in the East Valley area. There are lots of review websites where you can find services listed. Also, be sure to visit the company's website too - usually you'll learn what methods they use, and how long they've been in business. Some even give you an opportunity to request a quote online.
3. Find a company with the best cleaning method. Research the different methods of carpet cleaning. All companies offer different methods of cleaning including: Hot water extraction, shampooing and steam cleaning. It's important to note, in our opinion, hot water, truck mounted systems provide the best cleaning.
4. Request a quote. Ask your carpet cleaning service to send a sales representative to your premises, assess your carpets and give you a presentation on how their cleaning process works, as well as an estimate. Be sure when you request a price quote that you understand what is and what isn't included in the estimate. Find out exactly what you will be getting for your money. If a company seems is too cheap -- be sure to ask why, there may be hidden charges.
5. Ask for references. Any carpet cleaning company who has been established for a reasonable amount of time will be able to offer you several names and numbers to contact. If you like what you hear from the references, then call the carpet cleaning company back and schedule your cleaning!

About A Mug You Can Trust

With more than 35 years of carpet cleaning experience in the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, and Phoenix, Arizona areas, A Mug You Can Trust uses state-of-the-art equipment providing exceptional results for homes, commercial and retail businesses. A Mug You Can Trust values their customers by doing what they say they'll do, on time, for one guaranteed price, with no hidden charges. Call A Mug You Can Trust at (480) 626-3492 or email alan@amugyoucantrust.com for a carpet cleaning estimate.

Easiest Way to Clean Tile and Grout

The easiest way to clean tile and grout is to not do it. Well, not to do it yourself! Unfortunately, tile and grout are notoriously difficult to clean. Most homeowner s know that even with regular mopping using home tile cleaners and home grout cleaning methods just don't get all the stains and dirt out. Once the dirt has settled into the grout lines or in the little crevices of the tile surfaces, it's almost impossible to remove. That's when you know it's time to call a professional tile cleaning and grout cleaning service. Using their high tech equipment, that's more powerful than any mop or scrub brush a homeowner has, will restore your tile surfaces, grout lines and countertops to their original clean and fresh state.

A Mug You Can Trust has a powerful truck-mounted cleaning system to safely cleans floors, showers, and countertops. By easily removing dirt and contaminants, their tile cleaning and grout cleaning process uses heat, a specialized cleaning solution, and vacuum power to remove the dirt that homeowners can't.
Whether you have ceramic or porcelain tiled surfaces or natural materials such as travertine, granite, marble, or slate, A Mug You Can Trust will effectively and safely, without any damage to the tile or grout, restore the tile and grout lines to like-new condition.

Dirt trapped in the pores of tile and grout is especially difficult to remove with traditional home cleaning solutions. As these contaminants buildup over time, your homes floors, showers, backsplashes and countertops begin to look dull, discolored and stained.

A Mug You Can Trust tile and grout cleaning professionals have access to the latest truck mounted steam cleaning equipment and training to provide superior results. With over 35 years experience in floor cleaning, ongoing specialized training, quality equipment, and a dedication to superior results insure that your residential tile and grout are cleaned to the highest standards.

A Mug You Can Trust is the most efficient and effective local tile and grout cleaning service in the East Valley Arizona area. When you call their technicians and invite them into your home, you can expect a proven and trusted expert who knows what they are doing, treat your home as if it were their own, and provides you with the highest level of customer service.

From your first contact with the company, their focus remains on making cleaning tile and grout easy for you. Because A Mug You Can Trust values their customers, they do what they say they'll do, on time, for one guaranteed price, with no hidden charges.

About A Mug You Can Trust

With more than 35 years of grout and tile cleaning experience in the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, and Phoenix, Arizona areas, A Mug You Can Trust uses state-of-the-art equipment providing exceptional results for homes, commercial and retail businesses. Call A Mug You Can Trust at (480) 626-3492 or email alan@amugyoucantrust.com for a tile and grout cleaning estimate.

Truck Mounted Steam Carpet Cleaning

Truck mounted steam carpet cleaning is the best way to refresh, renew and give more life to your carpets. Clean and fresh carpets not only make a home or office feel and smell great, but that's not all -- clean carpets contribute to a healthy environment.

Having your carpets cleaned by a skilled professional floor cleaning service, that utilizes a truck mounted steam carpet cleaning system eradicates harmful bacteria, bedbugs, dander, as well as germs. You will also greatly improve the quality of the air in your home by cleaning your carpet. Additionally, you'll get rid of mold spores which may accumulate in your floor covering over time. So, by cleaning your carpets, you're not only extending the life of the carpeting your helping provide better air quality for your family, which in turn reduces allergies and illness.

Depending on the amount of wear and tear your carpet it subjected to, for example, how many kids and pets are regularly tromping throughout the house, will determine the length between carpet cleanings. Although your carpets may not require the regular cleaning that other types of flooring demand, your carpet should be professionally cleaned once every year to 18 months, even if you vacuum regularly.

A Mug You Can Trust is a professional carpet cleaning company in East Valley area of Arizona that will clean the carpet the way it should be cleaned! Their truck mounted steam extraction carpet cleaning system is the most complete way to clean your homes flooring.

Here's how they do it:

1. First, the carpets in your home are vacuumed.
2. A Mug You Can Trust pays special attention to vacuuming the edges and corners too!
3. Your technician will inspect your carpeting for heavily soiled areas and treat them. Please note: some firms include stain removal in the base price. Other firms charge extra for highly soiled areas or for individual stains! Be sure to ask about this upfront.
4. Blocks and/or plastic are placed under furniture legs where needed.
5. Next, your carpets are pre-conditioned to release dirt from fibers.
6. Then, the carpets are cleaned, rinsed & dried with truck mounted steam extraction, leaving carpets residue free.
7. An aromatic sanitizer is applied for a pleasant smelling environment.
8. Then, the carpet cleaning technician rakes and fluffs carpet fibers.

Utilizing a professional carpet cleaner has several advantages than doing it yourself. First, professional carpet cleaners are accustomed to moving the heavy furniture. Second, they usually know a lot more about how to handle specific challenges like heavily soiled areas and stains. Third, the health and appearance of your home is important to you -- clean carpets really make a difference.

There is no doubt that hiring a professional carpet cleaning company can be quite a tedious chore - but once you find a carpet cleaning company that really makes a difference, you'll see it's worth spending a little extra time to find the best company in the East Valley. Give us a call and find out why A Mug You Can Trust is the only name you need to know.

About A Mug You Can Trust


With more than 35 years of carpet cleaning experience in the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, and Phoenix, Arizona areas, A Mug You Can Trust uses state-of-the-art equipment providing exceptional results for homes, commercial and retail businesses. A Mug You Can Trust values their customers by doing what they say they'll do, on time, for one guaranteed price, with no hidden charges. Call A Mug You Can Trust at (480) 626-3492 or email alan@amugyoucantrust.com for a carpet cleaning estimate.

Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) Cleaning, Polishing, and Waxing

Without the proper maintenance, hard surface floors like vinyl composite tile (VCT) tend to lose their sheen and start to show wear. VCT is also prone to collecting dirt and grime. Dry particles on the flooring can eventually dig scratches and nicks into the VCT flooring, damaging it permanently. Damage of this nature tends to detract from the overall appearance of your commercial business. Keeping your commercial flooring in pristine condition requires the proper maintenance - cleaning, polishing and waxing.

When considering hiring a commercial floor maintenance service, be sure to look for a top-rated company that utilizes the latest equipment, knows the most specialized floor techniques and works with the best commercial floor finishes and waxes in order to revitalize and protect your VCT flooring.

Your commercial flooring service will most likely use a high speed polisher or burnishing machine. This type of floor cleaning equipment is the best way to clean, polish or wax commercial VCT flooring. Additionally, the color of the pad that the floor cleaning company will depend both on the condition of the floor and the hardness of finish still on the floor.

A professional, commercial VCT floor cleaner in the East Valley, Arizona area will be able to let you know, once they see the condition of your flooring, whether the VCT needs stripping, a scrub and recoat, spray buffing or polishing.

Often when customers ask to polish a floor, what they really need is a scrub and recoat. A scrub and recoat is done by sweeping the floor; mopping on a neutral cleaner to get the floor very wet and scrubbing with a medium aggressive pad, which are usually green or blue in color. After those steps are completed, the floor is rinsed, and left to dry. The finish is applied after the VCT has completely dried. However, if polishing is all that is required, the floor should first be dust mopped using a white, beige or hog's hair pad under the machine. Any spills should also be spot mopped. Then, the flooring contractor will just go to work with the pad until the desired level of shine is achieved.

Whether you're looking for floor burnishing, floor buffing, or floor waxing for VCT, the East Valley experts at A Mug You Can Trust can help you keep your facilities flooring in top notch condition. With more than 35 years of floor cleaning experience in the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, and Phoenix, Arizona areas, A Mug You Can Trust uses state-of-the-art equipment providing exceptional results for homes, commercial and retail businesses. A Mug You Can Trust values their customers by doing what they say they'll do, on time, for one guaranteed price, with no hidden charges. Call A Mug You Can Trust at (480) 626-3492 or email alan@amugyoucantrust.com for a VCT cleaning estimate.

Hernon Manufacturing Introduces Eco-Friendly and U.S. Military Approved Ammunition Sealants

Hernon Manufacturing, the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment, introduces its specialized website addressing products for the ammunition industry at http://ammo.hernon.com. Included in the numerous products and process equipment featured on the site are Hernon's environmentally friendly External Ammunition Sealant and Blank Ammunition Sealants. The External Ammunition Sealant seals the projectile in the cartridge and the primer. Sealed bullets with Hernon Ammunition Sealant will meet and exceed the leak test of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.

Hernon Manufacturing has long been a leader in adhesives and sealants for the ammunition industry. Custom military applications are the root of Hernon’s existence. In recent years the ammunition industry, like other facets of manufacturing, has become increasingly more sophisticated. They face the same concerns as other industries regarding sustainability and ecological responsibility in an environment of increased competition. Hernon’s External Ammunition Sealant and Blank Ammunition Sealants are environmentally friendly and are excellent for replacing solvent based systems these sealants offer superior sealing ability, faster and simplified production lines and improved standard deviation.

Hernon has introduced a specialized website addressing products for this industry at http://ammo.hernon.com. This site features products including outer waterproofing, identification, primer sealant, blank sealant, and process equipment. Visitor to the site can view videos of custom dispensing solutions that Hernon has developed for large munitions producers. In the future, Hernon's sales and marketing team will be adding more engaging content for designers and buyers on this site.

Some examples of Hernon Manufacturing's Ammunition process equipment:

• Sureshot 3500 Microjet is capable of dispensing 6000 shots per minute of one microliter each. Hernons Microjet Technology facilitates precision, no contact, high speed dispensing. As result of the companies persistent commitment to quality and thorough testing they can ensure continuous microjetting for hundreds of millions of dispense cycles in a hardened industrial environment without variation and or failure. Watch the Sureshot 3500 Microjet video now: http://ammo.hernon.com/images/videos/3500-micro-jet.wmv
• Hernon Autosealer 5500 Sealant Assembly System is capable of sealing the bullet and primer of fully assembled pistol, rifle and blank ammunition cartridges . Optional high speed robotic cartridge part loading facilitates system speeds of 250- 300 PPM. Changing machine tooling from one caliber to another can be accomplished in minutes. Watch the Autosealer 5500 video now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jboSOEIIOoE&feature=youtu.be
• Hernon Manufacturing can also offer a Stand-Alone System or integrate the Sureshot 3500 Microjet dispensing and U.V. Curing Systems on a customer's present production machine. Hernon also manufactures a complete line of ammunition sealants for bullets , primers, blank ammunitions and shotgun shell crimps. Watch the Pick and Place Bullet Sealing video now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to5ImQDXOA4&feature=youtu.be

About Hernon Manufacturing

Hernon Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades. A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, Hernon offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including: Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine.

For additional information about Hernon's products and process equipment for the ammunition industry, please visit http://ammo.hernon.com , email ammo@hernon.com or call 407-322-4000 and ask for assistance for ammunition sealing applications.

Hernon Manufacturing's Anaerobic Pipe Sealant Ideal for DEF Applications

Independent lab test reports deem Dripstop® 940 containment free to ISO-22241 standards therefore it is ideal for use with Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Hernon Manufacturing, the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment, is pleased to announce it has received independent lab verification from Intertek Automotive Research, a certified accredited lab, that its Dripstop® 940 pipe thread sealant is free of the containment's listed in ISO-22241, which are the same containment's also restricted for presence in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) applications.

In 2010, stricter EPA standards were set in place and enforcement began requiring all new diesel engines built, including boats, generators, service, public transport and fleet vehicles to switch over to DEF technology to help neutralize NOx emissions. When DEF is injected into the engine exhaust gas, it is rapidly hydrolyzed producing the oxidizing ammonia needed by the SCR catalyst to complete NOx emissions reductions.

Typically, in DEF bulk transport and transfer equipment, stainless steel fittings are used. Dripstop® 940 is specially formulated to work with stainless steel and now shows compatibility with DEF.

Hernon Manufacturing's customers within the Petroleum Bulk Transfer industry had requested a validated DEF compatible thread sealant. In response, Hernon Manufacturing submitted samples of its Dripstop® 940, an anaerobic pipe sealant, to Intertek which conducts thousands of automotive fuel and lubricant analytical tests each month. The purpose of the test was to confirm that Dripstop® 940 was containment free to ISO-22241 standards and therefore compatible for DEF technology. The product received the necessary approvals and exhibited 100% passing results for the requirements stated in the ISO-22241.

"Dripstop® 940 is ideal for use with stainless steel pipe threading, and was proven to be compatible for DEF applications by third party validation," said Harry Arnon, President of Hernon Manufacturing.

Hernon Manufacturing's Dripstop® 940 is a general purpose anaerobic pipe sealant. It has superior sealing, and has been specially formulated to be used with stainless steel pipe fittings and mild locking performance compared to tapes and non-hardening dopes. Dripstop® 940 reduces costs by eliminating leakage and increasing the assembly line speed.

"Our pipe sealant is vital for companies who manufacturer and install the equipment for bulk transfer of DEF," continued Arnon. "But, Dripstop® 940 is not just for DEF, it's suitable for both stainless steel or standard pipe thread fittings for the petrochemical industries as well."

For use on inactive metals such as stainless steel and monel , Dripstop® 940 is a high-speed thread sealant used in chemical process piping. Normally, inactive materials like stainless would require a primer to assure predictable cure. Dripstop® 940 is formulated to cure without the necessity of a primer, but, priming does reduce cure time. The enhanced chemistry of Dripstop® 940 delivers super fast cure speeds on conventional materials, like carbon steel, brass, etc. This pipe sealant withstands high pressures, sealing up to 250psig steam at 400°F (204°C) continuous service while maintaining its chemical inertness. It also lubricates threads during assembly, prevents galling, and assures smooth disassembly.

"Dripstop® 940 provides an instant seal against liquid and gas leaks at moderate pressures. For maximum pressures, the product should be allowed a full cure of 24 hours. It also eliminates waste in that there is no dripping or running," added Arnon. "Additionally, because it is solvent free it won't crack or shrink due to solvent evaporation."

Typical applications for Dripstop® 940 are: DEF bulk transfer stainless steel pipe fittings, fuel line fittings, plated flare fittings, pulp and paper mills, refinery piping, instrumentation fittings, waste treatment plants, textile equipment, piping for chlorine and caustic sodas, hydraulic line fittings, pneumatic line fittings, fluid connections, steam lines up to 250 psig and pipe plugs.

About Hernon Manufacturing

Hernon Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades. A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, Hernon offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including: Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. Hernon Manufacturing has been recognized as a top company in Orlando and is listed in the Orlando Business Journal’s 2011 Book of Lists. For more information about Hernon Manufacturing please visit our website at http://www.hernon.com. To receive a copy of the test results of Dripstop® 940's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Compatibility call 407-322-4000.

Frazer Consultants Adds New Tribute Video Clip to Funeral Software Entitled Basketball Memories

For families wishing to honor a loved one who played or enjoyed watching basketball, Basketball Memories was expertly created and designed for use with the Tribute Center video creation software.  
Waunakee, WI., June 7th, 2012 - Frazer Consultants, a personalization, technology, and consulting company for the death care profession recently announced the release of their latest tribute video clip, Basketball Memories, for use with their Tribute Center video creation software.

Frazer Consultants is continuing to build the most complete tribute video software and video clip library in the funeral profession. This brand new clip, 'Basketball Memories' is geared to perfectly tell the story of each basketball player. Watch Basketball Memories now!

"Adding to our extensive video library of cinematic quality video clips, this latest addition, 'Basketball Memories', is ideal for those individuals who loved the game of basketball and for the families that wish to remember the joy the game brought their loved one," said Matt Frazer, Consultant with Frazer Consultants. "Using Tribute Center, our video clips can be easily integrated into a tribute video, along with photos, music and captions, with just a few clicks of a button."

Client families may want to add this intro and ending to their tribute video in addition to family photos, images of their loved one in uniform, on the court or photographed with their favorite basketball legend. They can also select a popular funeral song which can be downloaded from Frazer Consultants online library by the funeral professional.

 Frazer Consultant's all-in-one personalization funeral software gives a funeral professional the ability to produce not only stunning funeral video tributes in-house but also, the most personalized funeral stationery products, live or recorded webcasts and temporary grave markers. Creating each product is simple and affordable. With just the click of a mouse a funeral professional can create a completely personalized service.

"Our funeral software makes it possible to create everything you need for a completely personalized funeral service - from the funeral stationery to tribute videos, funeral candles, funeral webcasting, and more," added Frazer. "Our Tribute Center software makes it easy and cost effective."

Thousands of funeral home professionals utilize Frazer Consultant's Tribute Center software to produce in-house world class tribute videos, custom stationery, personalized grave markers and provide webcasting. Frazer Consultants Tribute Center personalization software features an easy to use, menu driven design which enables the funeral professional to quickly and easily coordinate the tribute video theme with all the funeral stationery, and grave marker.

"If you would like to learn more about our incredible funeral software, simply pick up the phone and we'll explain how easy and profitable Tribute Center can be for your home," added Frazer.

Frazer Consultants primary products and services include interactive funeral home website design, funeral tribute video software, funeral webcasting, funeral candles, funeral keepsakes, funeral register books, personalized funeral stationery, temporary grave markers and funeral holiday remembrance ornaments. For more information, please visit http://www.frazerconsultants.com or call 866-372-9372.

What are the Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors?

Mmmm, ice cream – everyone’s favorite frozen treat! If you are considering opening up an ice cream business, there are literally hundreds of flavors of ice cream that you can provide for your customers. Anything from the exotic (a scoop of seaweed ice cream, anyone?) to the classic vanilla can be served on a cone. Knowing which ice cream flavors are the most popular will help your ice cream business succeed.

Unless you plan to have a specialty ice cream shop that serves only the weird and wonderful, you will probably want to stay away from garlic, bacon, or sauerkraut flavored ice cream. (Yes, these flavors really do exist!) Most people want to go to their local ice cream shop to get their favorite flavors they remember from child hood.

The Top 10 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors

1. Vanilla – A recent poll found that this all-time classic ice cream flavor is still number one by 29%. Perhaps it is because of the simplicity of it or how good it tastes with toppings, but whatever the reason, vanilla is clearly the most popular ice cream flavor.
2. Chocolate – No big surprise here. Chocolate ice cream is still the go-to choice of most ice cream business customers.
3. Strawberry – Once the number 3 most popular ice cream flavor, strawberry ice cream now has to share that spot with butter pecan as both flavors are the most popular ice cream flavors of about 5% of customers.
4. Butter Pecan – Who knew? Vanilla ice cream with a sweet and crunchy twist.
5. Neapolitan – This is what you get when you mix our top 3 favorite flavors in to one. When you can’t decide between strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate this is the perfect choice.
6. Chocolate Chip – This is a must have flavor for your ice cream business. You can’t go wrong with the classic flavor of vanilla combined with tasty chocolate chips.
7. Chocolate Mint Chip – Add an extra layer of cool to an already frozen dessert with mint chips in either chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
8. Cookie Dough – Everyone loves to eat the cookie dough before it gets baked and in this flavor of ice cream you not only get tasty vanilla but the added bonus of little balls of cookie dough.
9. Coffee – The perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day.
10. Rocky Road – Chocolate ice cream, tiny marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts combine to make this ice cream the last on the top 10 most popular ice cream flavors.

There are many more flavors you could offer at your ice cream business and knowing which ones will actually sell is part of being a savvy business owner. Which flavors are most popular in your area is just one of the bits of research that should go into your business plan before you invest in your new venture. An ice cream business plan template will do the necessary research for you and give you the tools you need to help your ice cream business succeed.

Things to Know Before Starting a Frozen Yogurt Business

The frozen yogurt business is thriving and this tasty frozen dessert is becoming more popular by the day. If you are like many forward-thinking entrepreneurs, you are thinking about taking advantage of this trend and starting your own frozen yogurt business. While it's important to have a frozen yogurt business plan and make sure you really know the ins and outs of business, knowing which flavors and toppings to offer your customers will help increase customer satisfaction and profit.

Top 5 Most Popular Frozen Yogurt Flavors

1. Vanilla – As the number one flavor of ice cream, it’s no surprise that vanilla is also a favorite of frozen yogurt fans. It’s a perfect complement to almost any topping or mixed with other frozen yogurt flavors. There are several variations of vanilla, but they are all easy sales for your frozen yogurt business.
2. Chocolate – Mixed with nuts or various candy toppings, chocolate flavored frozen yogurt is a favorite of many customers.
3. Cake batter – One of the best parts of making a cake is getting to lick the batter. With this flavor of frozen yogurt, you get all the yummy taste without the mess.
4. Cheesecake – Whether classic New York cheesecake or strawberry cheesecake, these flavors are among the most popular of frozen yogurt flavors.
5. Tart Fruit – There are a variety tasty tart fruit flavors such as peach, mango or melon all of which are great alone, with toppings or vanilla frozen yogurt to create a personalized frozen yogurt masterpiece.

Top 5 Most Popular Frozen Yogurt Toppings
One of the reasons frozen yogurt is so popular is the delicious variety of toppings that you can make available to customers to your frozen yogurt business.

1. Candy – From crumbled candy bars to chocolate chips, you can’t go wrong with candy as a frozen yogurt topping.
2. Nuts – Frozen yogurt business customers love the variety of nuts they can choose from to enhance the flavors of their favorite frozen yogurt.
3. Cookies – Whether graham crackers or Oreos, folks love to crumble their favorite cookie on top of their frozen yogurt. Offer several cookie crumb varieties at your frozen yogurt shop and you will keep your customers coming back for more.
4. Fruit – One of the biggest reasons that the frozen yogurt business is booming is because it is a healthy alternative to ice cream. Fresh fruit toppings add delicious flavor to frozen yogurt without diminishing the health benefits.
5. Syrup – Everyone loves to make a sundae, so be sure ot offer chocolate and other syrups to customers of your frozen yogurt business.

Knowing what your customers want is the secret to the success of any business. A frozen yogurt business plan will help you create a complete picture of the frozen yogurt market and of your new business so that you can make informed decisions to ensure its longevity. If you need help writing a business plan, a frozen yogurt business plan template will take the guesswork out of knowing what your customers want.  

Why You Should Start a Frozen Yogurt Business

Opening your own small business, is an exciting, rewarding and challenging decision. A frozen yogurt shop is an excellent choice for today's entrepreneur. American’s love frozen yogurt and frozen desserts and a frozen yogurt business has the potential to be a very lucrative venture.

So, why should you open a frozen yogurt business? Here are the top three reasons:

1. The potential to earn money!
   If you want to start a business that will actually make you money, the frozen dessert industry is a great choice. In the US, frozen desserts generate over $20 billion dollars a year (yes, ¬billion!) How can you argue with those numbers? Even in an uncertain economy, folks want to treat themselves to a little refreshing sweet dessert and frozen yogurt is the perfect choice for today’s health-conscious consumers.
   
   If you purchase a frozen yogurt business plan template, it'll help you crunch the numbers and have really get a clear picture as to how successful your yogurt shop can be. With the data you will have access to from your business plan, you can compare the relatively low investment and operating costs with the frozen yogurt market potential.
2. Frozen yogurt shops are easy to operate!
   High school students can virtually run your frozen yogurt shop. With this small staff of inexpensive labor, you can have a successfully operating frozen yogurt shop. Not many entrepreneurial ventures can be operated using high school students at minimum wage and still be successful. With a frozen yogurt business, having students and other young adults as your employees actually has the added benefit of drawing in customers. Every one of your employees’ friends will become regular customers wanting your product!
   
   Unlike many small businesses, a frozen yogurt business is a cash transaction operation. This means you don’t have to worry about things like accounts receivable, payment terms, or collections. This makes running your own business much less of a headache and more likely to succeed.
3. Most important - A frozen yogurt business is fun!
   Wouldn’t it be nice to go to work every day knowing that the service and product you are providing your hometown puts a smile on the faces of your neighbors? Frozen yogurt shop customers rarely complain and the product practically sells itself. People love going to their local yogurt shop, serving themselves their favorite flavor and piling on their favorite toppings! You get to sit back, bask in their enjoyment and rake in the profit. Not a bad way to spend the day.

Opening your own frozen yogurt business is a great way to create an income that many are saying is "recession proof". The best, most successful businesses start with a great business plan, but that can take hours of research and writing. An easy way to get your frozen yogurt business plan is to purchase a premade, affordable and professional business plan which you can easily customize to your business. It’s the perfect solution to writing your frozen yogurt business plan.

Things to Know Before Opening a Frozen Yogurt Shop

If you are considering starting your own frozen yogurt business, there are a few key things that you should know. In today’s uncertain economy, starting your own small business may seem like a bit risky. Research and a strong frozen yogurt business plan can help to ensure the success of your new venture.

Starting a Frozen Yogurt Business

While many small business are floundering in today’s economy but most frozen yogurt businesses are thriving. As Americans become more health conscious, low calorie frozen yogurt is a fantastic choice for people wanting a tasty treat. Owning a frozen yogurt business is a lot of fun with profit margins as high as 85% is one of the highest profit restaurants you can own. It is a multi-billion dollar industry of which you can be proud to be a part of.

Location, Location, Location

Getting started in the frozen yogurt business is relatively simple and, as with most business, the location you choose will have a lot to do with your success. Here are a few easy steps to help you find the perfect location for your frozen yogurt shop:

1. Find an area with a lot of foot traffic. Shopping centers, malls and local attractions provide a lot of built in customers. Avoid anyplace that is off the beaten track or is hard to get to. People want their yummy treats to be convenient to get to.
2. Stay away from competitors. It is a much better idea to be the first or only frozen yogurt shop in the area than it is to try to attract customers away from an already established frozen yogurt business.

Creating a Frozen Yogurt Business Plan

The importance of researching and creating a strong frozen yogurt business plan cannot be stressed enough. A frozen yogurt business plan is a formal statement that describes the goals of your yogurt shop and provides the blue print to make sure those goals are met.

Unfortunately, creating a frozen yogurt business plan takes a lot of research and time. Not only do you need to do an in depth study of the frozen yogurt market, but you will also need conduct a financial analysis of the information you gather in your research. Without this data, you will not be able to provide your new company with the foundation it needs to succeed.

If creating a frozen yogurt business plan seems like a daunting task, there is an alternative. With the purchase of a premade, professional frozen yogurt business plan, you can save time and avoid the stress that comes with writing your business plan from scratch. This type of frozen yogurt business plan is well researched and provides you with everything you need and can be easily customized to your particular frozen yogurt shop. Believe it or not, a premade frozen yogurt business plan is very affordable and can help you get your yogurt shop off to a great start.

Creating a Frozen Yogurt Business Plan

One way to ensure the success of your frozen yogurt business is to is to use a yogurt shop business plan to help you get your new endeavor off to a great start.

What is Included in a Frozen Yogurt Business Plan?

• A frozen yogurt business plan is a formal statement that describes the goals of your yogurt business and helps you to outline a plan to achieve those goals. A frozen yogurt business plan will usually include:
• A description of the company which will include a detail about your frozen yogurt product.
• A market forecasts which will help you determine what sort of success you can expect.
• A financial analysis that will help keep your frozen yogurt business on track.
• An executive summary which is a summary of the highlights of your business plan.
• A company description including its legal establishment, history, and start-up plans.
• A strategy that outlines the specifics of how your frozen yogurt business will reach its goals including dates and a budget.
• A biography of your management team which will include backgrounds of key members of the team and your personnel strategy.
• A financial plan which will include profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet, assumptions, and business ratios.

Why Get Frozen Yogurt Business Plan?

The frozen yogurt market has increased drastically in recent years and has grown into a twenty-four billion dollar industry. Opening your own frozen yogurt business is a great way to create an income that many are saying is "recession proof". However, more than 50% of all small businesses in the United States fail in the first year and while the frozen yogurt business is booming, the success of your new business is directly related to how well you plan for its success. The research and foresight that a good business plan provides will give you the tools you need to be successful.

Writing a Frozen Yogurt Business Plan?

Creating an affective frozen yogurt business plan is time consuming and challenging. A lot of research needs to be done in order to come up with accurate information that you need for your market forecasts and financial analysis along with the other detailed information that goes in to a frozen yogurt business plan.

You will need to do in depth industry research which can take many hours to gather. Unfortunately, you will need subscriptions to online research resources for a lot of the industry information needed for your frozen yogurt business plan.


An easier way to get your frozen yogurt business plan is to purchase a pre-made, affordable and professional business plan which you can easily customize to your business. With this sort of service, everything is already researched and written for you; all you need to do is add the details of your particular yogurt shop. It’s the perfect solution to writing your frozen yogurt business plan.

Perfect Locations for an Ice Cream Business

The old adage about “location, location, location” is true; the success of your ice cream business is very dependent on choosing the right location.

It’s all about the location
When considering a location for an ice cream business, plan on finding a place that:

• Is convenient to your customers. People enjoy strolling to their local ice cream shop and getting a scoop of their favorite flavor. Your ice cream business should be conveniently located in a spot that gets lots of foot traffic.
• Is close to restaurants. Folks enjoy finishing up their meal and then stopping by to get an ice cream cone. Having an ice cream business that is clearly visible from other dining locations is a big plus.
• Has outdoor seating. While not mandatory, having an area outside where patrons can enjoy their frozen treat is a great attraction for your ice cream business.

If you are thinking about opening up an ice cream business, you are making a great choice for yourself and your family. Last year, Americans spent over $21 billion dollars on frozen desserts! Starting an ice cream business is a sound choice for someone wanting to go into business for themselves and with the right location and a good ice cream business plan, you will be well on your way to recession-proof success.

Create a Ice Cream Business Plan

One of the ways that you can both choose the best location and create a blue-print for reaching the highest potential of your ice cream business is to have a great business plan. Don’t panic! Creating a great ice cream business plan isn’t as hard as it sounds.

Yes, you need tons of industry research that will allow you to analyze the financial future of your business and yes, you need a strategy that outlines how your ice cream business will reach its goals but you don’t have to do it from scratch!

You can purchase a very affordable ice cream business plan template that can be easily and quickly customized to your needs. All of that time consuming research and market analysis is already done for you. With a customizable ice cream business plan, the hours of research and proper formatting is done for you but you get to reap the benefits.

A solid ice cream business plan is tailored to your unique business and will show you:

• The best way to market your ice cream business
• How to be better than the competition
• How to minimize the risk and maximize the success of your ice cream business.
• How to much revenue you can expect right away and in the years to come. in the first year, the second year, and so on.

Starting an ice cream shop without a solid business plan is like taking a trip without a GPS. Did you know that 50% of all small business fail within the first year. Why take the risk of being part of those statistics?

What is Thermoplastic?

Road safety depends not only on drivers and pedestrians behaving properly in traffic situations, but also on their ability to understand what's expected or ordered. This is where thermoplastic road markings enter the picture.


Thermoplastic uses thermoplastic technology to create robust, horizontal signage on asphalt and concrete.

So what is thermoplastic? A thermoplastic, also spelled thermo plastic, is a kind of plastic made from polymer resins that becomes a homogenized liquid when heated and hard when cooled. These characteristics, which lend the material its name, are reversible. That is, it can be reheated, reshaped, and frozen repeatedly. This quality also makes thermoplastics recyclable.

Thermoplastic roadway signs and marks are made using this kind of plastic. Using thermoplastic ensures long-lasting durability, as it fuses with the asphalt when heated. It also ensures a long service life that is between 6 to 8 times longer than markings painted on the road surface.

Because thermoplastic is wear and crack-resistant, markings and symbols made with this type of polymer resin are ideal for use on roads with high traffic volume. It's durability is also linked with its resistance to gas, oil, snow and frost, which also makes it particularly well-suited for heavily trafficked areas such as parking lots, intersections and city streets.

Thermoplastic signs and markings also add a higher level of safety, especially at night and in wet conditions. Adding glass beads for reflectivity offers night time visibility of the symbol and offers skid and slip resistance for customer safety.

Thermoplastic signs comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) pavement marking specifications as well as the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). This type of pavement signage can be applied to new and existing parking lots and roadways. It is suitable for lines, letters, numerals, arrows and symbols.

How to Apply Thermoplastic for Road Signs and Markings

Thermoplastic road marking, can be applied to road surfaces all year round. Professional contractors make application fast and easy, requiring just one person, a broom and a gas burner, making it a highly cost effective solution.

Be sure to utilize a company with previous experience and references on a thermoplastic job well done. This product, while ideal for a fast installation, can look sloppy and uneven if not applied correctly.
Decorative coatings utilize reciprocating heating technologies to safely raise the thermoplastic temperature to melting point, without it scorching. This makes sure that the image is not affected.

Once the signage or marking has cooled, it can be driven over within minutes of application.

About ABC Paving and Sealcoating

With more than 20 years of experience, ABC Paving and Sealcoating is Florida's leading paving contractor. ABC Paving and Sealcoating provides commercial organizations with the highest level of customer service, professional workmanship and services including: asphalt paving, asphalt repairs and prevention, pothole repairs, sealcoating, line striping and marking, thermoplastic, crack filing, signs and safety devices, concrete sidewalks, concrete curbs and site preparation. We use our experience and the latest equipment available to get the job done right the first time in a timely, cost effective manner. For more information about ABC Paving and Sealcoating, visit our website at http://www.pavingandsealcoating.com or call 866-934-7623 for a free estimate.

The Importance of Line Striping and Marking for Your Facility

Line striping and marking your parking lot and roadways of your commercial property is important to the safety of your clients. Not only do these two things direct traffic, both for humans and vehicles, but they also help you be incompliance with specific laws.


Selecting an asphalt company with expertise in line striping design and pavement marking layouts of parking lots will ensure effective traffic flow and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

In July 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. ADA compliance is in effect for every business owner in the United States, big or small. Keeping your company compliant with ADA guidelines on re-striping and new parking lot layouts is a must.

To safely direct traffic, you'll want to make sure your pavement lines are straight and even, but before that, a traffic flow pattern and parking lot layout must be derived. Having a well thought out plan, is as important as having even lines of the parking lot stalls. Nothing makes your business stand out more than a newly striped commercial parking lot; however, a poorly derived plan and unprofessional asphalt markings can be a disaster!

How do Asphalt Companies Mark Pavement?
To begin, the asphalt company will remove any debris from the area to be marked. For high traffic areas, durability and safety, thermoplastic road markings can be used. This polymer resin comes in a roll and can be imbedded with glass beads for night-time reflectivity. To install, it is unrolled and laid into position. Other road signs such as a thermoplastic disabled symbol, one depicting a person in a wheelchair, a bike or pedestrian symbol, or numbers - to identify parking spaces, come as flat signs. These can be laid into place after the surface is prepared. Next, using a propane gas torch, the road markings are heated until the substrate melts.

Parking lot lines can also be marked using a paint striping machine and some paint. It's a fast and easy way to revitalize your parking lot.

ABC Paving and Sealcoating is an ideal choice for all the line striping and marking needs of your commercial facility. ABC pavement marketing crews are able to provide services throughout the state of Florida. If a specific paint or material is required our line striping and pavement marking crews have the equipment and knowledge to apply it. Additionally, we are familiar with all Florida parking lot codes and laws and will ensure that your business meets all the local and state requirements and we utilize the industry's highest standards of equipment and materials on every job.

About ABC Paving and Sealcoating

With more than 20 years of experience, ABC Paving and Sealcoating is Florida's leading paving contractor. ABC Paving and Sealcoating provides commercial organizations with the highest level of customer service, professional workmanship and services including: asphalt paving, asphalt repairs and prevention, pothole repairs, sealcoating, line striping and marking, thermoplastic, crack filing, signs and safety devices, concrete sidewalks, concrete curbs and site preparation. We use our experience and the latest equipment available to get the job done right the first time in a timely, cost effective manner. For more information about ABC Paving and Sealcoating, visit our website at http://www.pavingandsealcoating.com or call 866-934-7623 for a free estimate.

Selecting a Commercial Painting Company

Commercial painting companies know that the appearance of your business is important to you and your clients. It’s critical to entrust the task of maintaining and enhancing the look of your commercial property to capable hands.


Commercial painting almost always requires professional assistance and maintenance because of the scale and nature of the task at hand. When it comes to tackling commercial painting projects, commercial painting contractors are needed to get the job done right.

Commercial painting contractors use a variety of methods to coat surfaces with paint. Unlike home painters, there are many more ways to lay down a layer of paint than just by applying it by a roller or a brush. Additionally, the surfaces of industrial facilities that need paint tend to require a lot more thorough preparation.

Surface Preparation
Preparation is usually the key to proper long lasting paint applications. If the surfaces to be painted have not had paint applied previously, then the process is somewhat easier. If a previous coat exists, then its removal is usually required, and this in itself is a skill that needs an expert touch.

Depending on the type of surface to be painted it can be prepared by using ultra high pressure water jets or abrasive preparation.
Pressure washing has both a washing and a blasting effect, which can remove grit and dust as well as any other loose particles. Pressure washing leaves a surface cleaner than any of the other methods of preparation. It can be used in all weathers and it has no adverse environmental effects.

Abrasive preparation can be dry, wet, or a combination of wet and dry. In this way rust, grit, dust and chemicals can easily be removed to leave a clean surface ready for the paint application.

Paint Application Methods
For metal surfaces that will be powder coated, it is necessary for the surface to be treated to be electrically conductive. Coil coating, also known as roll coating is another way to apply a coat of paint using a high speed method. Spray coating is more common of an application and is used extensively by commercial painting contractors.

Industrial painting contractors have to keep on top of all the latest developments. They need to be versatile and flexible, being able to offer a wide range of preparation processes, as well as a wide range of coating techniques and methods.
A custom painting project will beautify your Florida facility and transform your vision into a reality. Having a commercial painting project done on time and budget are important. Finding skilled commercial painters who are able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift to help minimize the disruption in your office building or facility is also necessary. Commercial painters should be able to paint only a section of your building at a time, in a careful, efficient, safe, and professional manner, so that the remainder of your building can continue operating as usual.

About American Facility Services

Providing both interior and exterior commercial building services throughout the state of Florida since 1993, American Facility Services (AFS) has built a solid reputation based on safety, quality and customer service. With offices in Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa, AFS offers a wide range of including: pressure washing, facility maintenance, commercial painting, sealcoating, asphalt repair, janitorial services, porter services, bulk debris removal and more. AFS provides a complete range of services, so our clients have the convenience of working with a single provider for all their commercial property maintenance needs. Contact AFS today at 866-793-3735 or visit our website at http://www.afsflorida.com for an online proposal.

How to Find a Commercial Pressure Washing Company

Caring for a commercial facility is a big job. Your building's exterior is your customer's first impression . Even the most attractive of buildings can be spoiled by a dirty sidewalk, stained and mildew ridden exterior. An grimy dumpster area may lead a potential customer to wonder if it's dirty inside your building as well. The presence of graffiti may make your customer leery of their safety in your area. Therefore, exterior maintenance is fundamental to the survival of a business in this competitive day and age. Pressure washing is a quick and thorough way to clean your exterior surfaces.


Pressure washing is best left to the professionals. An unqualified or uninsured contractor can cause more damage than good, including pitted concrete, and misdirected waste water. Worse yet, often these damages are very expensive to correct.

Commercial facility owners and managers can decrease the chance of being subject to poor workmanship, uninsured damages and costly repair bills caused by unskilled laborers or fly-by-night companies, by choosing the right pressure washing company.
Selecting the best pressure washing company may not be as easy as it sounds. Your job may be too big for the small time handyman, or too small for the larger services. So, you'll want to ask some important questions of your pressure washing service to make sure you have found the right fit.

1) Word of mouth is the best form of advertisement. Ask around! Surely there are other facility management people you know. Who do they use? Are they happy?

2) Set an appointment with your potential pressure washing company. They should be willing to come to your site and give you an estimate, in writing. Being present during their inspection of your facility ensures you both are on the same page as to the work required.

3) Ask if the pressure washing company is bonded and has liability coverage. This type of coverage will cover any damage or injuries that may occur. It's a must have.

4) Check references. If you have found a pressuring washing company through another means, other than word of mouth, it's a good idea to check any references they can provide.

5) Determine the best value. After receiving bids from several pressure washing contractors, decide which company offers the best value. It's not always the lowest bid that will win the job. Sometimes you need to trust your gut too. Can you trust this contractor? Do you like him? Do you believe he will provide you with the best service?

About American Facility Services


Providing both interior and exterior commercial building services throughout the state of Florida since 1993, American Facility Services (AFS) has built a solid reputation based on safety, quality and customer service. With offices in Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa, AFS offers a wide range of including: pressure washing, facility maintenance, commercial painting, sealcoating, asphalt repair, janitorial services, porter services, bulk debris removal and more. AFS provides a complete range of services, so our clients have the convenience of working with a single provider for all their commercial property maintenance needs. Contact AFS today at 866-793-3735 or visit our website at http://www.afsflorida.com for an online proposal.