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Sunday, 05/06/2007 6:25:18 PM

Sunday, May 06, 2007 6:25:18 PM

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For all those so anxious to see production start.I have been involved with several start up companys, three of which I was the lead investor. When you take your product from the garage to the factory floor, there is a huge learning curve. For instance, we had one where the product to be proccesed. Coming in by the semi load was 20 degrees colder then what was obtained from local vendors. A hot water bath and steam treatment line had to be added. The orginal time table called for 6 months from funding to first production. This sounded reasonable. As all equipment could be bought off the shelf. Try 18 months till first production date, and tweaking still going on 3 years later. Now you have a company that, and this is only a guess can buy at most 50% off the shelf.Even if you could instantly solve that problem, where would you put the resulting products. If they are unable to lease the tank farm that is just east of the plant,you will see real delays. I am now retired with lots of time, so will be glad to try to answer any questions on any subject. Like all old people I got a closet full of T-SHIRTS that say been there, done that, got a T-SHIRT. Best of luck to all. THE OLD GUY