Pest Management Professional, September 2011

J T Eaton Co Inc Kness Mfg Co Inc By Jessica Z Bassman Director of Sales Marketing T he team at J T E very day I drive 66 miles to my office each way One lane country roads sun rising over the cornfields sun setting over the pastures Some say thats a crazy commute in this era of Skype and teleconferencing I say theres nothing more important than being with the people who work so hard to produce a quality product right here in the USA Im not sure what most people envision when they think of a mouse trap factory But when I arrive at our facility in Albia Iowa I see more than steel plastic and assembly lines I see good hard working people supporting their families I see that our product helps to support a community I see that what Kness Mfg Co Inc has been doing since 1924 is much bigger and much more important than simply manufacturing quality pest control products Weve been helping to provide employment opportunities lifestyles and economic growth to an entire city We all have choices to make when it comes to how we make purchases You can buy online buy through a catalog push a number on your telephone pad to make your selection How you buy is not as important as deciding what you buy and why youve chosen that specific item or brand Before I started working for Kness Mfg Co Inc not very long ago it hadnt occurred to me that my buying decisions could have an impact on anything or anyone other than myself Now with 132 miles to drive every day I can take the time to think about how and where to spend my money Take a moment to think about who and what youre supporting when you buy your pest control products Wed like to know why you choose to spend your hardearned dollars on products like Kness products that are made in the USA In fact you can tell us your Made in the USA story by writing to us on Facebook Kness Mfg Co Inc Twitter @ knessmfg Kness com or contacting me directly at jessica@ kness com Eaton has spent the last year really listening to the needs and concerns of pest management professionals PMPs As a family owned and operated company for the past 79 years we have seen many trends come and go The most important and reliable component of the professional pest management industry is the passion and tenacity of the PMP Therefore our focus for the future is based on what we gleaned from the feedback of PMPs What follow are just a few recent examples of the actions weve taken in response to what weve learned n OneKeyIndustry org We launched this information sharing website because PMPs told us they want fewer bait station keys The mission of this site is to exchange ideas on how we as an industry can make that a reality across all manufacturers n Little Pete traps PMPs asked us for something thinner than the standard multiple catch live trap n The new Top Loader Bait Station We updated the unit to offer more versatility to what was already the most versatile station on the market n Speedy Clean ramps These new ramps were specifically Dale Baker Vice President designed to save PMPs time and money yet still be completely effective We will continue to review every product in our line to ensure that PMPs are getting the best products at the best value We encourage you to contact us with any feedback or ideas through OneKeyIndustry org JTEaton com our Facebook page JT Eaton Co Inc or even just talking to one of our representatives all of whom are committed to this industry Whether its a new product innovation or a worthy cause for which J T Eatons Stanley Z Baker Foundation can be of assistance either monetarily or through product donation this is your industry Were here to make it the best it can be 116 September 2011 Pest Management Professional mypmp net