Friday, October 31, 2008

Sunday, October 26, 2008

The last week of October 2008...


Well, the kids are likely getting excited for Halloween on the 31st all around the USA.

What tricks or treats do we have for you the last week of October 2008?

Well, we invite you the check out the various models of Tucker Pole to lower your exposure on the ladder, while cleaning exterior windows and other surfaces.

Suggestion on how to re-slot your Tucker Pole in the field... check out this YouTube - Fixing a Tucker Pole.


Take a look at this guy using a 40ADH Tucker Pole with a spot free water rinse. He is showing off his techniques with his Tucker Pole connected to one of the variety of ways to obtain "spot free" water.

Using a water fed pole does take skill. We have been providing a quality product for over 50 years. We find a variety of window cleaners, building service contractors and in-house professionals who find our products a useful tool for their facilities. Here is a Tucker Pole being walked up for use, by a Tucker Pole user
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We want to wish you a great week! If we can be of service, please contact us. Want to share some news on your Tucker Pole or your business, please let us know.

Friday, October 24, 2008

What do customers have to say?

All water fed poles require maintenance. A group of window cleaners were going back and forth about a broken wfp, when we discovered a recent comment by the following window cleaner:

I've had a Tucker pole for 30 years and never had a problem. The only thing
that breaks is the brush but if you get a brush with the foam middle that
problem will basically stop unless your letting the pole drop than anything will
break . The carbon ones will shatter. Why is your pole dropping? You should walk
it up and down just like a ladder.

SG, a professional window cleaner from
Carpentersville, IL replied

Equipment can break down for a variety of reasons. One important point that the window cleaner from Illinois points out: the importance of walking the Tucker Pole up and down like an extension ladder.

As our blog has mentioned before, we offer replacement parts for the various models of Tucker Pole. Let us know, if we can be of service to you.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Facility Spotlight - New Nature Center in Iowa


The Tucker Pole is used at a variety facilities throughout the world.

Over the years, we have seen a variety of facilities use the Tucker Pole from the Sydney Opera House in Australia to landmarks in Egypt to the London Eye in England to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California.
This week we shipped a Model 25ASH to a new Nature Center in Iowa for their facilities.

From window cleaning to washing other exterior surfaces, the right model of Tucker® water fed pole can be useful for a variety of jobs... big and small.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

It's nice to hear from you near or far...


On Monday, we wished everyone a Happy Columbus Day. We also mentioned the following...


How can we help you today?

We want to thank Ian Martin from Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia for his response after reading our blog. Ian is with one our newer distributors in Australia.

Further, we want to thank Thomas McDonnell of Wayland, Michigan for his comments earlier in the year and his recent purchase of a Model 30C.

We enjoy hearing from you. We appreciate your comments. And we hope you find both our blog and our company website a useful spot to learn and interact.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Happy Columbus Day... How can we help you today?


It's Monday, October 13, 2008... Happy Columbus Day from all of us at Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA.

In the news... locally the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce announce new CEO selected: Shannon Meyer, CEO of the Melbourne-Palm Beach Florida Chamber of Commerce, has accepted our offer to become the next leader of our Chamber on December 1, 2008.


How can we help you today? Some banks may be closed and some schools are letting out early, but we are open for business today, like most Monday through Friday's, from 8:30 am to 5 pm Central Time in the USA.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Basic Water Fed Pole set up for Tucker or any WFP





1. Access to a water faucet... unless you are in Europe or a facility location that doesn't have adequate water pressure or a water faucet, you are one step closer to using a Tucker Pole.


2. Is your water hard? If you throw water on a clean mirror and walk away... does it leave spots? A DI tank or other water treatment options can remove the problem. Getting started can be cost effective and allow your water fed business to grow with you. Water treatment doesn't have to be complicated.


3. The right model for the job you need to perform. The Tucker Pole hooks up to a standard garden hose, so if you have access to a water faucet, garden hose, and your right model of Tucker Pole, you may be ready to roll in cleaning windows and other surfaces. If spotting is a problem, see #2.


We often notice in our industry, people are making use of a water fed pole more complicated than it needs to be. Please let us know, if we can be of service to you with your water fed pole questions or comments.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

A look back at the Tucker Stand during ISSAInterclean North America 2008


Courtesy of Rankin Publishing, another look at ISSAInterclean North America 2008, held this past September, in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we announced earlier today, our next show will be IWCA 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia on February 18-21, 2009.


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Tucker to exhibit at 20th IWCA Convention and Trade Show

Tucker will participate again at the International Window Cleaning Association Trade Show and Convention on February 18-21, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. We invite everyone to attend this year's convention and trade show.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

October 2008 Issue: Christian School Products


We received our copy of the October 2008 issue of Christian School Products today. Our advertisement is on page 61 in the product spotlight.

A variety of institutional facilities use the Tucker Pole in their operations. Private schools are among our customers.
Where there is glass and other exterior surfaces the Tucker Pole can be a cost effective tool for cleaning and maintaining a positive image.

We salute our religious education facilities in today's blog note.
Let us know, if you have a news or comment to add to our blog for Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA.



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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

How can you purchase a Tucker Pole?

You can contact an authorized distributor for the Tucker Pole or contact our customer service department to make your purchase. Yes, the Tucker Pole can be purchased at List Price directly from Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc of Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA.

Who do you buy your current window cleaning equipment from? Do they offer the Tucker Pole for purchase? If so, why not purchase from them? If they would like to add our product line, please refer them to us, so we can discuss distribution opportunities.

If you have questions, please contact our customer service department.

Don't forget about spare parts and accessories for your Tucker equipment.