Newly opened Boston Art Center
uses two unique concept Schweiss doors
The new Watershed art gallery will showcase contemporary art and was built from the ruins of an abandoned copper pipe and sheet metal facility. It has two unique Schweiss bifold liftstrap designer doors, 19.9' and 19.11' wide by 26.9' and 26.11' feet tall. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston has named its new addition the Watershed; a reference both to its location along Boston Harbor and what the museum hopes the new venue will symbolize for the city's arts community.
Michael Taubenberger, Chief Operating Officer for ICA said the grand opening was a great success. "We have received a lot of positive feedback from visitors who really enjoy the space that illuminates the Watershed with colored light and moving-image projections that reflect on the fragility of the natural world. Additionally, many visitors are enjoying the six-minute boat ride across the harbor between the two locations. We are noticing that about 57 percent of Watershed visitors visit both the Watershed and ICA."
The expansion of its artistic programming across Boston Harbor to the Boston Shipyard and Marina, located in East Boston just opened this summer to present artworks and public programs seasonally in the $10 million newly renovated 15,000 square-foot former copper pipe and sheet metal factory space. The Watershed is projected to bring in thousands of new visitors to a once-isolated part of the city.
“We are thrilled with the Schweiss bifold doors. The architects really liked that the bifold doors did not impede on any of the interior space and were able to accommodate the large opening that they had designed. The translucent polycarbonate allowed us to completely cover each end of the building with light diffusing panels. During the day the effect is deep penetration of diffuse daylight into the space. In the evening the building glows, distinguishing it from the adjacent industrial metal clad buildings. AW worked closely with their partners at Extech Exterior Technologies and with Schweiss Doors to detail a seamless look with the polycarbonate on both the wall and large door openings. ”
- Michael Taubenberger,
ICA Chief Operating Officer
Boston, MA
Convenient for this purpose were two very unique Schweiss bifold liftstrap designer doors positioned at opposite ends of the building. The doors are each 15.9' wide, with one at 19.9' tall and the other 19.11' tall. The doors are equipped with electric photo eye sensors, door base safety edges and an emergency back-up system.
"The award-winning firm of Anmahian Winton Architects (AW) was engaged to execute the renovation of the facility. They wanted to create a dramatic and inviting opening on both ends of the building with the goal of reinforcing the welcoming and inviting mission of the ICA Watershed. The overlapped panel extends the canopy effect of the upward acting doors creating a distinctive entry on the north side and shading for the outdoor terrace on the south side. From the beginning of the project, we had imagined using these walls and the large doors as a big inviting sign to draw visitors to the space," noted Taubenberger.
The bifold doors in this project have a rather unique look different from other Schweiss bifold designer doors in that the top half of the doors showing half of the ICA emblazoned Watershed logo overlaps the bottom half and still remains visible with the door partially opened. Translucent polycarbonate cladding also gives the door a pretentious artsy look allowing colors and light from inside the Watershed to show through.
The bifold doors in this project have a rather unique look different from other Schweiss bifold designer doors in that the top half of the doors showing half of the ICA emblazoned Watershed logo overlaps the bottom half and still remains visible with the door partially opened. Translucent polycarbonate cladding also gives the door a pretentious artsy look allowing colors and light from inside the Watershed to show through.
"The architect wanted us to design and engineer the door so that a secondary frame for the top half of the door would overlap our primary doorframe members for the bottom half of the door. This appealing design was a challenge because we have never done this type of concept in the past, " noted Brent Krzmarzick, an engineer, draftsman and designer at Schweiss Doors.
"The doors were big with very robust frames, that's why we chose Schweiss," said Nick Winton of the architectural firm of Anmahian Winton Architects. "We wanted to use a lightweight cladding material that was inexpensive and handled daylight well. Polycarbonate at night lets the light shine through quite well, but in the daytime the inverse is true providing great light inside. It looks fabulous and everyone was happy with that decision."
"AW selected the translucent polycarbonate cladding on the door for a number of reasons," said Taubenberger. "Since the building is only 50 ft. wide by 300 ft. long and the two short ends were the only opportunity to bring daylight into the space other than skylights, they wanted a material that would allow these ends to be as luminous as possible. The architects also wanted a material that resonated with the industrial nature of the shipyard. The translucent polycarbonate allowed us to completely cover each end of the building with light diffusing panels. During the day the effect is deep penetration of diffuse daylight into the space. In the evening the building glows, distinguishing it from the adjacent industrial metal clad buildings. AW worked closely with their partners at Extech Exterior Technologies and with Schweiss Doors to detail a seamless look with the polycarbonate on both the wall and large door openings."
The architect asked Schweiss Doors to design and engineer a bifold liftstrap door so that a secondary frame for the top half of the door would overlap our primary doorframe members for the bottom half of the door. This appealing design was a challenge because Schweiss had never done this type of concept in the past. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
Winton said they had used that application on a smaller bifold door project in the past.
"We liked it for a few reasons; it allowed us to hinge the door in the middle of the wall to give a maximum opening. It also created the illusion that the opening underneath was smaller and my favorite thing is that when the door is open it creates a nice canopy effect. The gallery normally leaves the door open enough (about 8 feet) during the day so that it aligns with the bottom rail of the door lining up with a conventional man door. It can be raised much higher than that, but that's generally where they like to park them," explained Winton.
They wanted big doors that could give the double duty of ventilation and to bring large art displays in. They also wanted to be able to connect the interior space of the Watershed to the surrounding site, making it more a part of the shipyard that it is in.
"We worked with other industrial door manufacturers; we found one in the past difficult to work with. We were really pleased when we started working with Schweiss, how their collaborative, can-do experience was for us. We liked the people there, the process and the outcome. We felt confident this would be an easy project for Schweiss. There was no drama, we don't like drama," said Winton.
The Watershed is a raw, industrial space for art unlike any other in Boston. In addition to a flexible space for exhibitions, programming, video wall and workshops, the Watershed will house an orientation gallery introducing visitors to the historic shipyard, complemented by a waterside plaza that will serve as a gathering place with stunning harbor views, once the site of the historic Boston Tea party.
Most of the Watershed's derelict predecessor was taken out but they also preserved some of its iconic elements, such as the crane, monorail hoists, and railroad tracks.
"We liked how visible the door mechanics are; that's part of that whole industrial Watershed space. We didn't want to conceal anything; we wanted the motors, straps and mechanisms to show. There's a lot of engineering behind the doorframes and lift structure. I like the straps better than cables, from what I understand they are synchronized and controlled, noted Winton"
Stack + Company of Boston was the general contractor assigned to gutting out the building and remodeling, which took a period of time from November through June, just prior to the opening.
Project Manager, Casey Wilcox, of Stack+Company said he was really impressed with the bifold doors. He said they wanted large doors in order to create an open air feel to the gallery because it's right on the waterfront with a great view right across the harbor from Boston.
"Schweiss doors are really unique; normally we see traditional rolling overhead doors. They are zero clearance, which I can see would be very practical. The liftstraps are great and the doors are very heavy-duty, work well, are very quiet and open very fast. The larger door was installed at the rear of the building; we closely supervised the installation. The art gallery was ecstatic, they love the doors," said Wilcox.
Taubenberger said AW did consider several other style doors during design such as large sliding panels, sincle panel upward acting doors and traditional overhead doors. It was AW that discovered Schweiss Doors through their long-standing relationship with Extech Exterior Technologies, who supplied and installed the polycarbonate cladding and skylights for the project.
"We are thrilled with the Schweiss bifold doors," expressed Taubenberger. "Ultimately, the bifold door worked best to achieve AW's design intention. The architects really liked that the bifold doors did not impede on any of the interior space and were able to accommodate the large opening that they had designed."
The doors are intended to be open during regular hours for visitors to use and to bring in larger than usual art displays, as well as a welcoming gesture - a big open door to the community.
Some of the original ambience of the old copper pipe factory, such as a crane and railroad tracks, were kept within the art gallery. The architects liked how people would be able to see the inner workings of the bifold doors. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
"Working with Brent at Schweiss Doors was really great. He helped us coordinate the shop drawings between the polycarbonate vendor and steel erector. He was always available for a conference call, which was very helpful. The doors arrived on time and in good condition," added Wilcox.
At the Watershed, the ICA will welcome visitors to experience immersive artworks by artists engaged with the issues of our times. The new facility is a central component of ICA's recently completed five-year strategic plan. The Watershed will be open during the warm months of the year and will become a site for the type of large-scale solo presentations.
The Watershed has a back room called The Harbor Room, it's a designated gathering space, with sets of chairs and family-friendly books on loan from the Boston Public Library. It also features an exhibit of portraits taken by East Boston teenagers. The room opens to an outdoor patio with a view of Boston Harbor.
What the future of exhibitions to be held there is yet to be seen, there will be commissions of new works coming and going that will always spotlight the work of a single artist or artist group. The Watershed is scheduled to be open until Oct. 8 this year and next year from May to October. There is a charge to enter the main ICU building but admission to the Watershed will be free for all and includes a free water taxi ride across the harbor.
"Each year, the ICA plans to commission a single artist on a new, site-specific project. The intention for the space is to create a unique, immersive art environment by artists who engage with social and political issues relevant to our times as well as issues specific to the site, waterfront and community," added Taubenberger.
“The architect wanted us to design and engineer the door so that a secondary frame for the top half of the door would overlap our primary doorframe members for the bottom half of the door. This appealing design was a challenge because we have never done this type of concept in the past. ”
- Brent Krzmarzick,
Engineer/Draftsman
Schweiss Bifold Doors
ICA Watershed
The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process.
The primary activities of the ICA are threefold:
• To present outstanding contemporary art in all media, including visual art exhibitions, music, film, video, and performance, that is deserving of public attention and has not been presented in depth to Boston audiences.
• To provide innovative experiential learning opportunities for people of all ages through direct encounters with artists and art-making.
• To design interpretative programs that provide context for, develop appreciation of, and add meaning to contemporary art and culture nonprofit organization, the ICA relies on a variety of funding sources for its programming, including memberships, grants, donations, admissions, and store and ticket sales.
The Watershed is always free and ferry service is included with ICA admission. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays after the first Friday in the month, hours are extended from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free Admission to the ICA Watershed is made possible by the generosity of Alan and Vivien Hassenfeld and the Hassenfeld Family Foundation.
The Watershed is located at 256 Marginal St., Boston, MA and ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston. Phone: (617) 478-3100 (main) or (617) 478-3103 (box office). www.icaboston.org/Watershed.
“Schweiss doors are really unique; normally we see traditional rolling overhead doors. They are zero clearance, which I can see would be very practical. The liftstraps are great and the doors are very heavy-duty, work well, are very quiet and open very fast. The art gallery was ecstatic, they love the doors. ”
- Casey Wilcox
Project Manager,
Stack+Company, Boston, MA
Stack + Company
Stack + Co. was born out of the founders' certainty that there must be a better, more cooperative and integrated way to deliver Architecture and Construction. At Stack, they believe that these two processes can happen more collaboratively - under a variety of different scenarios - and the result is a better process, a better building, and more of the project budget going towards the finished product.
They provide Architecture + Construction as an integrated service. Their firm consists of architects, construction managers, and builders - working together - throughout all phases of the project. We formed Stack + Co. out of a shared passion and commitment to delivering exceptional quality projects on schedule and on budget.
Services provided include: Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Prefab Houses, Project Management, Site Planning, Staircase Design and Sustainable Design.
They believe in a greater emphasis on good design, and a more informed and technology-leveraged Construction Management approach. Their unique and versatile staff works together to provide both Integrated Architecture + Construction, and conventional Construction Management.
This commitment to excellence has lead to their work being featured in publications such as Architectural Record and Design New England, as well as the Huffington Post, treehugger.com and NPR. Visit their website at stackac.com to learn about their unique approach.
Stack + Company is located at 555 E 2nd St #1, Boston, MA. Phone: (800) 265-3884.
Lightweight inexpensive translucent polycarbonate was used for the bifold door cladding and walls for the facade of the building. Translucent Polycarbonate lets adequate daylight into the building and at night lets the light shine through quite well. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
Anmahian Winton Architects
Anmahian Winton Architects believe that architecture is an expression of culture, forged in relation to a complex set of circumstances that are at once pracctical and intangible. They see their work as a synthesis of place, program, and community that will enhance the rituals of everyday life and fosters a sense of well-being. It inspires, invigorates, and educates.
“We worked with other industrial door manufacturers; we found one in the past difficult to work with. We were really pleased when we started working with Schweiss, how their collaborative, can-do experience was for us. We liked the people there, the process and the outcome. We felt confident this would be an easy project for Schweiss. There was no drama, we don't like drama. ”
- Nick Winton
Anmahian Winton Architects
Cambridge, MA
Their approach has evolved over time as a project-by-project exploration of conceptual thought and building technique, expressed in the formation of space, the nature of material, and the quality of light. They apply this approach to a diverse range of projects, including a health center in a dense urban setting, the conversion of an empty warehouse into a state-of-the-art urban think tank, artists' studios and galleries on the Midwestern prairie, and the largest public rowing facility in the United States.
Among awards earned over the years, too many to mention, in 2017, Architect Magazine recognized Anmahian Winton Architects as one of the 50 best architecture firms in the United States. In 2008 and 2016 the firm received recognition as Winner of Best of Boston Home for Nontraditional and Contemporary home projects.
Anmahian Winton Architects is located at 650 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA. Phone: (617) 577-7400. Visit their website at: aw-arch.com
The more than usual beefed up framework and height of this door added to the weight requiring two motors to lift it. The door was also fitted with an automatic latching system and black liftstraps. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
During the night colors come through from within the ICA Watershed to give the translucent polycarbonate clad bifold door an appealing look. This door is located at the opposite side of the entrance. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
The Schweiss bifold door at the other end of the building is just slightly larger than the entrance door. The big doors, usually kept open during the day, are convenient for cross ventilation and for bringing in large art displays. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
The ICA Watershed logo on the bifold doors can be seen for miles off. A short water taxi ride brings people from across the harbor to both art museums on the eastside of Boston. Admission to the Watershed is free. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston and its newest addition, the "Watershed" are both housed next to each other in this modernistic building situated alongside Boston Harbor. (Photo by Florian Holzherr)
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Newly opened Boston Art Center uses two unique concept Schweiss doors
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Southern California Institute of Architecture selects bifold glass doors for new building
SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, non-profit school offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture. It offers community design and outreach programs, and free public access to frequent exhibitions and lectures by leading thinkers in architecture. Founded in 1972, SCI-Arc is widely regarded as one of the most avant-garde U.S. architecture schools, with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of academic study. |
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Modern Winnipeg home highlighted by pine-clad bifold garage doors
A lot of planning goes into new home construction. Tom Struthers of Winnipeg, Canada extended his attention to detail right down to his garages. The Schweiss Bifold liftstrap garage doors have an enhanced appearance utilizing a vertical pine wood exterior to highlight each of his three doors. |
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A 'tall order' was a cinch for Equal Door Industries and Alberta E-House, Inc.
Equal Door Industries of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Schweiss Doors have been in business for many years and together they have received custom orders for doors of all sizes. |
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Princeton University Energy Plant has Schweiss bifold Chiller Building doors
Princeton University in New Jersey is a place where you can find a lot of very smart people, young and old. Apparently the administration relied on its research when it decided to choose top of the line Schweiss Doors for its new Energy Plant building. The Princeton Energy Plant is a district energy facility that provides electricity, steam, and chilled water to power, heat, and cool the buildings on the Princeton University campus. The creation of the plant and the continuous refinement of its operation have had a very positive impact on Princeton's carbon footprint. |
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Barrel & Bushel restaurant and bar opens up to outside patrons with Schweiss bifold glass doors
When Barrel & Bushel, a new beer-centric restaurant at Tysons Corner, Virginia says 'Handcrafted Just for You,' they are referring to more than their location, extensive menu and beverage list, but also to the upscale surroundings in which you can enjoy a place to relax and visit. |
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Alberta, Canada hangar shines like a brand new penny
If you think the exterior of Gary Acheson's Alberta, Canada hangar looks slick and clean, you ought to see the inside- it sparkles.
Acheson and his family who own a custom home building business, finished building their new 6,000 sq, ft, wood hangar located at the Villeneuve Airport located at St. Albert, a community of 64,000 residents about 6.5 miles (10 km) north of Edmonton in May of this year. |
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American Institute of Architects chooses a Schweiss designer door for use in new Atlanta Headquarters
For more than 150 years the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has served as the voice of the architecture profession and a resource to its members in service to society. Chartered in 1953, AIA Georgia consists of close to 2,000 members distributed over seven local chapters. AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and a resource to its members. The vision of the American Institute of Architects and AIA Atlanta and Georgia is Driving Positive Change through the Power of Design. |
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Schweiss Doors looks to MJ Kretsinger Digital Agency
The driving force behind a successful business depends a lot on marketing. Getting the word out in a clean, well understood and concise manner to potential clients that will prove from a marketing standpoint that you are a brand name company qualified to meet all their needs. The end result gives a customer the best product on the market for them to buy or recommend by word of mouth to their friends and other business acquaintances is paramount. |
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All about doors... Big Doors
Mike Schweiss, of Hector, Minnesota, is one focused individual. Rather than devoting time and energy to a wide variety of activities and undertakings, Mike finds fulfillment in two areas of interest - doors and horses. From his point of view, everything else is pretty much a diversion. It's been that way for much of his adult life. |
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Tennessee turntable hangar has two 48 ft. Schweiss bifold doors
Rogers, who has instrument and multi-engine ratings and a Commercial Pilot Certificate, has been flying for over a decade and for the past five years in his Piper Malibu Matrix, said he and his wife, Connie, who earned her Private Pilot Certificate this year, wanted a vacation home getaway. They especially wanted a place where they could spend time with fellow aviators and where they could live closer to their airplane. The solution to that was building a new home at Big South Airpark located in Oneida, a town in Scott County, Tennessee, less than 10 miles from the Kentucky border. |
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Pilot and wife live the Alaska airventure dream
If you want to stop in for a great meal, enjoy authentic Irish atmosphere, and choose from a selection of 36 draft Irish and English beer selections you don't have to go all the way to Ireland to do so. You'll find this all at the Blarney Stone Irish Pub in West Fargo, N.D. It features a Stone Courtyard Bar area that seats 70 people with three 19'4" x 7'11" bifold glass doors that can be opened in nice weather, rain or shine. Connected to the Courtyard is a patio area that seats another 60 people. |
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Blarney Stone Irish Pub customers of West Fargo love its three glass bifold designer doors
He currently has a 1966 Cessna 180H on big tires; a 1975 Cessna A185F on Aerocet floats in the summer and Landes Hydraulic Wheel Skis in winter; and a 1964 PA-30 Turbo Twin Comanche.He currently has a 1966 Cessna 180H on big tires; a 1975 Cessna A185F on Aerocet floats in the summer and Landes Hydraulic Wheel Skis in winter; and a 1964 PA-30 Turbo Twin Comanche. |
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Tom Green's 'star-shaped' Michigan hangar home is designed for optimum use
From the air you can see that Green's hangar home is shaped like a big star. Green said he likes the Schweiss hydraulic doors because they operate smoothly and open up about 90 degrees. They allow his planes to go in easily and will accept even bigger planes to enter his hangar. Green is a money manager and financial advisor for Morgan Stanley in Flint, Michigan. He flies mainly for pleasure now, but over the years used his planes for business as well. |
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Arizona hangar has style, from the floor to the doors, and there's more to come
You probably won't see a nicer looking hangar than the one owned by Daniel Coury of Queen Creek, Arizona. He's a loyal Schweiss Door customer, who over the past year or two has ordered 13 bifold hangar doors and speculates he will be ordering 22 more in the next two years for his five-acre development holding 31 box hangars; an ongoing project at Pegasus Airpark where he now has nine hangars completed. His modern steel 80 ft. x 100 ft. insulated show hangar has two Schweiss bifold liftstrap/autolach doors; a 70 ft. x 18.6 ft and a 60 ft. x 18 ft. tall. |
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Two more huge Schweiss bifold doors delivered at Cape Canaveral
Rocket hangar doors are not your run-of-the-mill doors; there are a lot of specialized things associated with these doors that Schweiss Doors has to conform with. Their latest orders from the Schweiss Doors factory were installed on a new steel hangar at Cape Canaveral. The largest of the two is a Bifold Liftstrap door 90 ft. wide x 61 ft. tall. The second door on that shipment is 40 ft. wide x 69 ft. tall. Each of the doors is equipped with automatic latches and are windrated to 150 mph. After they arrived at the site they were clad in 26 guage sheeting and have 4-inch blanket insulation. |
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"New" Let Your Imagination Run Wild! Schweiss easy access container unit with hydraulic doors
If you need a really easy access storage unit, Schweiss Doors has the answer. These newly designed Schweiss containers are perfect for a number of uses such as safe and secure portable sheds, workshops, a mobile office, storage for farm seed and chemicals, hunting shack, band stage, food and beverage stands; it can be used for most anything you can imagine. Custom-built from the bottom up, the new Schweiss Container with hydraulic doors and specially designed cylinders for Schweiss Doors only, is unlike any other container opening system you'll run across, and it's portable. |
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Doc B's Kitchen compares Schweiss designer door to driving a convertible
The Gold Coast location features a Schweiss one-piece hydraulic glass designer door which opens wide at the entrance to the outside where customers can also enjoy their dinners sidewalk style.
"What's unique about the door is when it's open it creates this natural canopy. You can sit right up next to the window. So if its rainy or misting outside you get the benefit of the outside visual and still have the advantage of that outdoor/indoor feel," explained Bernstein. Once I saw this door, I was attracted to it and knew it was the right fit. I fell in love with it at first sight," said Bernstein. |
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Southwest Family Farms has visions of growth to meet 50,000 acres
Stan Reiss got a first-hand introduction to Schweiss Doors after talking to owner Mike Schweiss at the Schweiss booth during the Oshkosh airshow in Wisconsin. He is now happy with his 54 ft. x 16 ft. one piece hydraulic Schweiss hangar door which he put on a new 60 ft. x 60 ft. steel building with 18 ft. sidewalls nearly four years ago. The door is windrated for 90 mph, has electric photo eye sensors and is equipped with an emergency drill-driven backup system and remote opener. |
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Baja Bush Pilots guides flyers to Mexico, whale petting and more
Fly-in trips to Mexico and other destinations from Chandler, Arizona is a service offered by Jack McCormick of Baja Bush Pilots International (BPI). Since 1996 McCormick figures he has spearheaded groups of other pilots ranging from five aircraft to 117 planes on vacation destinations that normally most pilots would not try to accomplish on their own. On the average, 20-25 pilots accompany BPI on each destination that varies from three to 10 days. |
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Mobile container Bar Pod makes its debut at the 'Big Game'
Bar Pods have only been in production for about a year for research and construction of prototypes. They made their debut at the Nightclub and Bar Convention last year in Las Vegas. They are a deluxe, all-inclusive, velocity service, waste reducing concession bar for beer, wine, or mixed drinks (or all three in one unit), on tap that can be adapted to customer needs. They are equipped with the TurboTap, a patented retrofit draft beer-dispensing device made from high-grade stainless steel that slips over the end of a standard U.S. beer faucet. |
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