RECLAIM YOUR CUBE Mezzanines Can Double or Triple Your Usable Space

	Uncertain economic times have put new construction projects on hold. But that doesn't mean you can't expand your business. Create a bigger, more efficient facility WITHOUT taking on the cost of new construction or leasing additional space. Don't think you need a mezzanine? You'd have more space for:

		• Production • Offices • Storage • Parts Department • Distribution Center • Work Platform • Car Dealer • Equipment • Stockroom	• Showroom • Cafeteria • Locker Rooms • Supermarket • Assembly • Restaurant • Stairs • Company Records Storage • 6,000 applications in all!
	And did we mention mezzanines may qualify for accelerated tax depreciation under the Economic Stimulus Act of 2009? Even if you know you need more space, but don't know exactly how to do it, W.E. Carlson and the experts at Cubic Designs Inc. will walk your facility, consider your goals, and design a custom solution to fit your needs and budget. To find out more about what separates our solutions from the competition, contact your W.E. Carlson salesperson at 847.640.0011 or email solutions@wecarlson.com.

DID YOU KNOW? Congress Bans Incandescent Light Bulbs

	Did you know that Congress passed an energy bill that bans the incandescent light bulb? Your 100-watt light bulbs, and the tools and fixtures that use them, only have three years to live! (Your 40-watters can hang on until 2014.) Read more about it here.
	What does this mean to you? It means you'll need to find better, more energy efficient alternatives to shed light on business productivity. Like the LED Versa LightŪ, the greenest in dock and truck lighting technology: It uses a flexible multi-position tube that resists overhead door impact Its LED lighting uses 2/3 less energy than a 150-watt bulb and adheres to the new government standard It has a WHOPPING 70,000 + hour life span (24 hours a day, seven days a week for almost EIGHT YEARS!)
	Make trailer loading and unloading safer, more productive and GREENER with the LED Versa Light! Call us today at 847.640.0011 or email solutions@wecarlson.com for more information.

Energy Saving Solutions Open House

Looking for new ways to boost your bottom line? Our energy-efficient solutions often pay for themselves by knocking thousands of dollars off of annual energy expenses, OR even qualifying for rebates from Com Ed. Want to learn more? We're putting together an Energy Saving Solutions Open House to be held later this summer. Experts from Com Ed, Rite-Hite and more will be on-hand to discuss: How equipment upgrades reduce lifetime costs AND may qualify for Com Ed rebates of up to 50% of purchase price through its Smart Ideas Program Chronic problem areas in plants and warehouses and how to address them The TRUE COST of energy loss around the loading dock Energy saving benefits of interior and exterior high-speed doors Bring the money-saving (and earning) ideas you'll learn to your boss for instant job security! Or, simply send to members of your team. There will be no charge for the session but space will be limited, e-mail Laurel Green, lgreen@wecarlson.com, to make sure you're the first to know when our Energy Saving Solutions Open House date and time are finalized.

Thank you for your business! We look forward to working with you. For more information, call us at 847.640.0011 or e-mail solutions@wecarlson.com. W.E. Carlson Corporation, Northern Illinois' and Northwest Indiana's exclusive Rite-Hite distributor and four-time winner of its Distributor of the Year Award, supplies loading dock equipment, industrial doors, material handling equipment, and in-plant solutions to businesses ranging from the Fortune 500 to the locally owned-and-operated.