AFI '10 Victoria 'Adelaide Australia'

Well done...the pictures of the various events will be released shortly, unfortunately we did not take as many as I like so I am waiting for the AFI to let me have their official selection.

The show was very good, we had a busy show and was well organised. Richy enjoyed the three day event and participated in the golf competition although as yet he has not mentioned exactly where he came...not I assume in the 1, 2 or 3rd placings.
Never mind..fun is essential. We all work so hard and to let your hair down with a large group of like minded people is wonderful.

Thanking the organisers of the show who did a tremendous job. On behalf of Synchro Thankyou.

The Devil is in the Details...

I was reminded today how nice it is to deal with a company like Synchro32 that has a clear and straight forward pricing policy, no complicated formulas, no additional modules to choose from and purchase, and no lengthy contracts full of fine print.

I have a disdain for fine print and was unpleasantly reminded today of how much I detest fine print.

Had a coupon for a "buy one get one free" BBQ sandwich at a new local eatery.  Got to the check out line and was in a state of "sticker shock" at the price I was being charged.  "What about the buy one get one free" - oh, you didn't read the VERY fine print at the bottom that you have to purchase two soft drinks with the order.  You mean you are charging me $2.75 each for a glass of water?  Yes sir, that is what the fine print says.  So, in effect I'm paying MORE for a "buy one get one free" than I would have in purchasing just two sandwiches and having the "free water".  Yes sir, that is the promotion. 

Guess what, I won't be visiting your establishment ever again.  Not only that, I'll make sure I tell twenty friends or more about this type of business practice.  See ya...

At Synchro32, there are NO SMOKE AND MIRRORS, nor fine print, when it comes to obtaining the worlds leading platinum provider of METALCASTING SPECIFIC software.  (that's a PERIOD at the end) :)

Till next time, See you on down the road...

All is Well

Shane is back in the office from a very successful Investment Casting Expo.  Many new sales leads to follow-up with.  Leland and his crew at the ICI do a really bang up job of putting on this shindig.  The receptions are to die for and the expo is always well attended.  Simon and I were beyond busy our entire stint in Dearborn with sales meetings and demos.  Simon is now doing training this week for customers.  Richy remains in the "Land Down Under" with new installations, customer visits, and the AFI Expo (Australian Foundry Institute).  By all accounts, the show is being well attended and he is on the verge of signing up new customers.  When Richy finally returns to the UK, he won't be there long as he will be traveling to Zimbabwe for a new install, back to the UK, then on the road again to Turkey for a new install.

I'm busy planning out  the rest of the year for the Synchro32 team.  Simon will be back in the "New World" in November for new customer installations.  Both Richy and Simon are slated to be in North America again in early December for the final swing of 2010 with several new customer installations.  Hard to believe that it's only mid October and I'm already "closing out the year" and already deep into scheduling next year.

The 2011 Synchro32 "Road Show" will find the team attending the expos for the Metal Casting Congress, GIFA, Investment Casting Institute, and the AFI which will be in New Zealand.  I'm really looking forward to visiting Germany for the first time in my life to attend the world renowned premier event of GIFA.  As a Cold War buff, I really want to travel into what used to be known as the "Eastern Block" and see "Check Point Charlie" and the Brandenburg Gate and also the  Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry.  I'd also like to see Ramstein AFB.

Until next time, see you on down the road... 

ICI Deardon. Michigan...Well done Team Synchro

All done and back to base.
We had many customers visit us this year. Welcoming them all - it is always really uplifting to see so many customers. After all this is part of the reason we attend so many shows and exhibitions.

We had many new enquiries...and we booked quite a few demonstrations at the show.

I would to thank Shane and Simon who worked so hard this year. Without the passion that exemplifies our entire team, Synchro would not be the global leader it is today.

Great work...

Boy what a busy week

We have been excessively busy; frantic..to be really honest. We have had so many new customers in the last ten days. I am so delighted. The team work so hard and the fruit of their labor is especially noticable when we have such an influx of new business...

Brilliant and well done..team Synchro


Barbara Nolan-Collins

Traditions

I participated in an annual tradition yesterday, the Blessing of the Animals.  Doc Holliday, my beloved Min-Pin dog, got his annual blessing yesterday.  Here are a few pictures of the event.

The local newspaper, the Austin American Statesman, even ran an article on this annual event.
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/pet-blessings-are-part-of-bigger-blending-of-951912.html

At Synchro32, we have many traditions as well.  One of the upcoming traditions is the annual Investment Casting Institute technical conference and Expo.  Simon Adlington, Synchro32 Global Implementation Manager, will be joining me this year at the "tradition" in Dearborn Michigan.  I look forward to seeing all the investment casters there!  Leland Martin and his crew do a bang up job of putting this all together.  Don't miss the pre and post receptions! 

Until next time, see you on down the road...

Shane

Twitters / Facebooks and Blogs...OH MY!

Hello All...

Lee here, Hijacking the Blogs page...

As you can now see, you can follow us Twitter, find us on Facebook, and...er.... oh well, I cant think of a quick way to say read our Blog...but...I obviously didn't need to as your here!

As ever, Synchro strives to remain ahead of the game when it comes to our customers, and our marketing manager, Barbara Nolan, is the brainchild of ensuring Synchro32 was introduced to mediums now famous the world over.

So, feel free to Comment us on Facebook, browse the blogs (that'll do nicely..must remember that) or Tweet us....

Ciao for Now...

Lee