Ted’s Joke – Decoy
Recently on a routine police patrol parked outside a local neighborhood bar the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so intoxicated that he could barely walk. The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes with the officer quietly observing.
After what seemed an eternity and trying his keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his own car which he fell into. He was there for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off.
Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off (it was a dry night), flicked the hazard flasher on and off, tooted the horn, and then switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little, and then remained stationary for a few more minutes as more patrons left in their vehicles. At last he pulled out of the parking lot and started to drive slowly down the street.
The police officer, having patiently waited all this time, now started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and carried out a breathalyzer test.
To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence of the man having consumed alcohol at all!
Dumbfounded, the officer said, “I’ll have to ask you to accompany me to the Police Station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken.”
“I doubt it,” said the man, “Tonight, I’m the designated decoy.”
2012 IBS Car Show – 29 July 2012
After two successful years, attracting cars and visitors from across the region, the annual IBS Car Show once again returns for it’s third year.
Plans are now underway for the show to be held Sunday 29 July. As in previous years, we’ll kick the day off with a “Show ‘n Shine” from 6:30am for the entrants before we open the gates to the public at 9:00am before closing them at 2:00pm.
This year the show will be run by the Mourilyan State School P & C Association who will also be selling food and drinks with all money raised on the day going towards the Mourilyan State School P & C Association.
Entrants will again be able to compete in various categories including, Best Ford, Holden, American, Original, Coupe, Hot Rod, Interior, and a host of others.
Cost is $5 per car. For the public, entry is $2 for Adults while children under 12 get in for free.
If you need any more information, give us a call here at IBS or Stacy Kneubuhler on 4061 8496.
Shaving for a Cure
In March, a number of us got together and decided that we all needed a haircut, especially our Design Engineer Eric Beckmann who had spent the last three years growing a set of dreadlocks. After weeks of fundraising the day of shaving finally arrived and our hair quickly disappeared (after we had a bit of fun) under the clippers of Carla Broccardo from Carana Hair & Beauty who donated her time to come and shave our heads.
Thanks to Carla for donating her time, and thanks to all those who donated. In the end we raised just over $3000.00 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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Rising in the ranks of Q400
The Q400 is an initiative of Queensland Business Review which recognises the leading private companies in Queensland. In 2006, IBS entered the Q400 rankings for the first time at position 361.
Since then, we’ve always been a part of the list and while the last few years have seen it’s ups and downs, we are once again proud to announce that we are still a part of the Q400 and have risen to the position of 259.
“It’s always an honour to be a part of the Q400”, commented Managing Director Bill Seawright. “It shows that our staff is working hard and that our plans we put in place a number of years ago are paying off.”
Ted’s Joke – Boom Fishing
There was this fisherman that always had a good day fishing. His friend, the game warden, couldn’t figure out how he did it, so one day the game warden decided to go fishing with his friend. The fisherman took his friend the warden out to his favorite spot. Once there, the fisherman took a stick of dynamite out of his backpack, lit it, and threw it into the water. The dynamite exploded and a dozen fish floated to the top.
The game warden said, “That’s illegal, you can’t do that.”
The fisherman goes, “Really?” He then lights another stick of dynamite and throws it into the water. The dynamite exploded, and a dozen more fish floated to the top.
The game warden said, “Stop that now, and take this boat back to shore…I’m going to have to give you a citation and confiscate all your gear.”
The fisherman said, “Oh, really?”
He then lights another stick of dynamite, throws it into the game warden’s lap, and said “You gonna sit there and keep flapping your trap, or are you gonna fish?”
Behind the Scenes of IBS – Engineering Department
The Design Department is where the Innovation happens at IBS. Lead by Eric Beckmann, the Design team comprises Eric, Michael Zugno, Adam Seawright and Bill Seawright.
Using the latest version of Autodesk Inventor software, the team works closely with customers to develop 3D models to build dynamically functional virtual prototypes. The models allow the team to run behaviour tests and accurately predict loads during the design phase, doing this before manufacturing begins reduces rework on new equipment and generally means that the first prototype that is built, is a fully functional and re-sellable item.
As the designs are kept on record, the Team can easily go back to the design and make any modifications to improve the design.
If you need something designed, or have an idea you’d like to bring to life, the boys in the Engineering Department will help you out.
Metabo 4.0AH Battery Technology
The Metabo Ultra-M Technology enables you, as a professional, to make use of all ultra-powerful advantages of the new Metabo battery generation with 4.0 Ah. Rely on Metabo‘s decades of experience in batteries.
Metabo Ultra-M Technology
Powerful battery packs are better when they are combined with an intelligent design. Benefit from a unique interplay of:
- Intelligent battery management
- Patented AIR COOLED charging technology
- ESCP Electronic Single Cell Protection and
- Processor-controlled charge and discharge management
Together with a long-lasting motor and gearbox design, this is the optimum product for mastering the challenges of your everyday work.
Ultra Long
Drilling, screw driving, grinding, cutting and much more for much longer: Metabo is the first power tool manufacturer to guarantee you a clear gain in endurance with the new 4.0 Ah battery technology.
Your advantage: With each battery charge cycle you can now work a whopping 33 % longer.
Greater endurance: Thanks to the 4.0 Ah battery technology the Metabo cordless drill hammer BHA 18 LTX performs twenty bores (ø 8 mm) and the angle grinder W 18 LTX 125 manages eighteen cuts more than with a 3.0 Ah battery pack. You will have to recharge less often and can work for longer.
AIR COOLED Charging Technology: Faster charging and longer service life. The patented, active air cooling reduces the temperature of the battery pack during the charge cycle with a high-performance fan in the charger itself. This results in significantly shorter charging times and a considerably longer service life of your battery pack.
Ultra Safe
Metabo‘s new battery generation puts you on the safe side in any respect. Even in the hardest conditions its functionality is extremely safe.
The permanent Electronic Single Cell Protection (ESCP) offers reliable protection from damaging overcharging or discharging completely. This is why Metabo can grant a 3-year-warranty on their Li-power battery packs.
One for all: Use one and the same battery pack* for all Metabo 18 volt (slide in style) cordless tools. This also applies to Metabo’s cordless INOX machines for processing stainless steel.
* This battery pack is also available in 14.4 volt and is compatible with all available 14.4 volt (slide in style) cordless machines.
Ultra Compact
Powerful feeling: Thanks to their compact and light construction the new 4.0 Ah Metabo battery packs are absolutely handy in combination with the machine. This guarantees optimum ergonomics and fatigue-free working even for demanding jobs.
Particularly pleasing: Although their capacity has risen significantly, the new battery packs have not put on any weight compared to the preceding generation. This is further proof of Metabo‘s focus on the user.
Embrace Technology!
July last year IBS implemented our new business management software, replacing our 20+ year old accounting software. Over the last eight months our new system has changed how we do our things internally, but it’s also changed how we can do things externally.
The new software now allows us to e-mail invoices at point of sale (no more lost invoices!) as well as statements at the end of the month.
Nearly 50% of our customers have opted onto the system and have had nothing but praise for it as they get their invoices straight away and can be filed electronically which not only eliminates that huge filing cabinet in your corner, but also helps the environment.
“But if I stop getting my statements in the mail, how will I receive this awesome newsletter every two months?” That is a great question, and you have nothing to worry about because the software also allows us to attach our newsletter when we e-mail out our statements. So you’ll be able to file it as well and when you need a break, just open them up and go back through your archive of Ted’s Jokes!
“So I can file my invoices and statements electronically and still get a copy of this awesome newsletter which I can also file and go back to read any time I like … This sounds great, how do I sign up?” Another great question! And the answer is simple, just give myself or Vaylen a call in Admin and we’ll shoot a form over for you to complete and return to us and as soon as you do, you’ll be set up to receive our paper work electronically.
So don’t let the paper work overtake your office, sign up and embrace the technology!
Shaving for a Cure
For years our Design Engineer Eric Beckmann has been growing dreadlocks, but Eric’s decided that it’s time to get rid of them and raise some money for charity.
Eric, along with a number of other IBS staff will be shaving or colouring their hair for this years Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.
The Shave first began in 1988 and over a million people have shaved or coloured their hair and raised over $120 million to help fund research into better treatments and cures for leukaemia, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
Help the team raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and to get rid of Eric’s dreads by heading to our team page and donate today.
Congratulations!
The last few weeks have been big for two of our employees.
First up, our Administrative Co-Ordinator Vaylen Slingo became engaged to her boyfriend Raymond Mizzi.
The celebrations continued when Salesperson Brett Vick popped the question to his partner Kelly who promptly said yes. New Years Day they welcomed their baby boy Braxton Kenneth Vick into the world.
From all the staff at IBS, congratulations to you both!