Well guys, I guess it had to happen. I have been asked a lot in recent months about bringing our concept, shelters and company to the US. I kind of like the idea as I feel some of you guys need a little help with your marketing. As per usual I am not looking at ripping anyone off with extortionate fees or charges but would like to offer a package which would include our shelters, uniform, vehicle graphics, invoicing materials and equipment of your choice. I feel we can elevate both experienced techs and beginners alike to a much higher level which should result in much higher sales and turnover. I am not at this stage sure how to operate this but as always are willing to listen and discuss any suggestions from techs across the pond. I may just allocate the master franchise to one individual or just put someone else in just to manage it. Any suggestions, or feel you might be interested then please get in touch, either on the forum, PM or on e-mail.
As I mentioned before I'm not looking to rip any one off with extortionate fees or royalties, but am looking just into the possibility of spreading the company more globally. We have a terrific image, great company and I am sure it would be very succesful in the US. Any offers, suggestions or ideas
Kindest Regards
Eric Howe
Managing Director
Optic-Kleer Limited
If this will help keep jobs and money within our boundaries, I am for it, Opti... Not that I have any desire myself to franchise ... in fact I just told the Glass Doctor Franchise I am not interested... and never mind DS, he does not speak for anyone but himself (and not very graciously, I might add).
OOOPS!!! ... I HAVE MADE A MAJOR BLUNDER... IN MY PREVIOUS POST, I SPOKE OF 'DS'(DESERTSTARS) WHEN, IN FACT, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN REFERRING TO GLASSSTARZ. I APOLOGIZE TO DS.
Hey GlassStarz, no offence intended . I'm not trying to either take over the US WSR industry, nor tell you or anyone else how to do their job. I'm just replying to requests for help that have come my way. I do not intend to franchise my company in the US as it would not work. In the UK we do not have networks so it does work.
It sounds to me as if you have a gripe about Brits full stop. I really like you guys. Every time I visit the states, I am treated with respect and utmost generosity. My door is always open for you or any other Forum members who need help. Why mention the military?. I served 13 years in the Air Force and always got on very well with you guys. Dont start bringing in the military aspect. I don't think your forces are any better than the Brits and I've seen the facts at first hand. I always got on well your military guys as well. I've even trained some. In all aspects of life we can learn from each other and WSR is no different.
I enjoy this forum as I learn from it and also hopefully help others to learn also. Lets not get political, this is a great business that I love. There are lots of vehicles out there with work waiting to be done. Lets concentrate on that and not on petty gripes over nationality etc. I am not offended and certainly hope that I havent offended you. If I have then that's life. GlassStars get yourself down to Orlando in January next year, I will take you out for a few drinks and we can talk and have a laugh. No problem.
Regards
Eric Howe
Optic-Kleer
UK
If I was to post something against the Brits would you buy me a couple rounds in Orlando too? I personally have no problem with you setting up here. Your a class act Eric! My one and only real concern is that your graphics designs our better than anything I've seen around here in repair. Guess I should start giving up some dollars and invest more in the visual concepts.
With regards to the above company.This company is out of buisness I think it in Chapter 11.no more resin or equipment the head office was in MA and NH . A friend who uses there resin asked me to check on them to see what was happening they were owned by the Nesbits two brothers one of the brothers passed away but the other one is very much a live .
Seriously, though, I wish you success with this!
. I'm not trying to either take over the US WSR industry, nor tell you or anyone else how to do their job. I'm just replying to requests for help that have come my way. I do not intend to franchise my company in the US as it would not work. In the UK we do not have networks so it does work. 
GlassStars get yourself down to Orlando in January next year, I will take you out for a few drinks and we can talk and have a laugh. No problem.
