INSIDE NOVEMBER
- Impact Institute Marine Service teaches students marine industry related skills and lessons – shrink wrapping included!
- Customer Spotlight – custom built gypsy wagons ready for transport!
- Unbox a new Shrinkfast 200 (formerly the 998) Heat Tool Kit with us!
- We give our customers a free product every week with their order! Do you know the details of our Weekly Bundle program? See below!
Impact Institute Marine Service Technology Classes
The Impact Institute was formed by a joint service agreement between ten school corporations in Kendallville, Indiana in 1969. Today, Impact Institute offers 14 different career training programs, from welding and machining to medical technical training and marine service technology.
The Marine Service Technology program typically enrolls 25 to 32 students a year and is a two-year program open to high school juniors and seniors. It is the only program in the US to have earned the Marine Industry Certification.
Marine Service Technology is organized to provide classroom and lab experiences to prepare students for employment in the boating industry. Students completing the two year program will earn their Marine Industry Certification. Instruction covers many facets of the industry including outboard and stern drive engine repair, repair and testing of stern drive lower units, steering mechanisms, hull repair and detailing, and shrink wrapping!
Ryan Ramsay, the instructor for the course states, “We bring in some customer’s winterization and shrink wrap projects to make sure our aspiring marine tech students can successfully perform this procedure when they become employed at a dealership or work for a dealer through our internship program.”
The program is partnered with Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude/BRP as well as many boat manufacturers. Students are eligible to earn entry level certifications from these companies.
Well done, students of Impact Institute in the Marine Service Tech program!
These beautifully hand-built gypsy wagons were made by our customer, Mad River Woodworks & Construction in Arcata, CA. Once the builds were complete, the units were shrink wrapped and then transported to their buyer in Southern California.
The set pictured below were built about 5 years ago, and we are thrilled to share that Mad River Woodworks has been building their next set of gypsy wagons that are almost finished! The wagons will soon be shrink wrapped and ready for their next exciting transportation adventure!
Thank you for sending in your installation photos, Mad River Woodworks & Construction! A very neat shrink wrap application!
Email us your installation pictures — or tag us on Instagram and/or Facebook! We love to see what you’re up to!
Unbox a Shrinkfast 200 Heat Tool Kit with us!
Watch as the Shrinkfast 200 (formerly and commonly known as the Shrinkfast 998) Propane Fired Heat Tool Kit is unboxed. This heat tool puts out 212,000 BTUs at 22lbs of gas pressure and was designed with safety, versatility, and power in mind. With its sleek design and weighing only 2.2 lbs, the versatile Shrinkfast is ideal for shrink wrapping multiple boats and large boats, temporary roofing, heavy equipment, and more. Optional 2′, 4′, and 6′ extensions are available for this heat tool.
Heat Tool Kit includes:
– Model 200/998 UL Approved Heat Tool
– 25′ Safety Certified Propane Hose Assembly
– UL Approved Regulator Assembly (adjustable)
– UL Guard Assembly
– Wrench for tightening fittings
– 998 User’s Manual
– Plastic Carrying Case
– Training Card
Expand Your Boat and Marine Installation Services to Year-Round Applications!
The Marine/Recreation industry is well-known for shrink wrap, but it’s also one of the most seasonal industries. There are numerous opportunities to transform your seasonal shrink wrap business into a year-round, profitable venture.
Have you considered shrink wrapping for: material handling, trucking, equipment transportation, industrial/manufacturing, construction and scaffolding, modular units, or roofing and disaster restoration?
The possibilities are endless. If an item needs protection from the elements, shrink wrap is the answer.
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