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Storm Smart Featured In GulfShore Insurance For Innovation

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Storm Smart Industries was recently featured in the Gulf Shore Insurance Horizon Magazine as a featured member for Continuous reinvention and driving success.  While Storm Smart is headquartered in Fort Myers, its marketing footprint is national. In addition to its retail operation, Storm Smart is a wholesaler of its products and distributes them from Hawaii to Maine.  “I knew early on that if we wanted to grow our business and have uncommon success, we need to be creative. From the beginning, we were the pioneers of the wind abatement screen system. We have a product that fits every window, even for those who live in high rise-buildings” said Rist, ” and we developed our products with the understanding that our customers wanted both protection and ease of installation. As I business, I think reinventing three or four new products in development only helps growth.”

Storm Smart was also recognized for its We Care Program, which provides hurricane protection to homeowners who are economically challenged. To submit an application for someone, please visit us at Wecare@stormsmart.com.

To read more on the article in Gulfshore Insurance please visit the link here.

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How To Protect Your Home From A Storm

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Is Your Home Protected from Hurricane Disaster?

The National Weather Service recently reported on the best way to protect your home and belongings from a storm. Here are a few tips that they recommend.

  • Windows- install impact resistant shutters or some type of impact resistant products. Not only do they protect doors and windows from wind-borne objects, but they can reduce damage caused by sudden pressure changes when a window or door is broken. Also, consider impact resistant windows.
  • Manufactured Shutters- if your residence has permanent shutters, evaluate their effectiveness. Try leaning on them to see if they give, if they do- you may want to consider an upgrade so your shutters don’t blow off of the house and into your windows.
  • Doors- If your doors are solid wood or hollow metal they probably can resist wind pressures and hurricane debris. Probably being the operative word. However, if you are still unsure, make sure your doors have three hinges and a deadbolt security lock which has a minimum of one inch bolt throw length. If not, Storm Smart does provide impact resistant products for large door and garage spaces.
  • Garage Doors- Because of the width, double-wide garage doors are the most susceptible to wind damage than single doors. Unless you have a hurricane tested, resistant door, the wind may force it out of the roller track- especially if the track is light weight or some of the anchor bolts are not in place. Make sure you reinforce your garage door at it’s weakest place and install hurricane and high wind protection doors.

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Manufacturers Making It In Lee County

Friday, April 30th, 2010

News-Press- In a recent article in the Lee County News- Press, Storm Smart was named one of the largest  manufacturers in Lee County  to employ over 100 people in the local area. “It is a great feeling to still continue to grow in this hard economy,”said Rist, President, Storm Smart Industries, “I attribute this to taking care of my customers first and foremost and also staying ahead of the curve by being innovative.”

Storm Smart are pioneers of the wind abatement screen system and the company has a screen to fit every window, even for those who live on high-rise buildings. Rist also comments, “as a business I think reinventing yourself is very healthy, we continually improve existing products and develop new ones. Right now, we have three or four new products in development.”

For more information on the other companies that were listed as top manufactures please review this link.

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Shutter Industry Not Hurting For Storm Smart

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

News-Press-February 21, 2009- The News-Press recently reported that the shutter industry is hurting due to decrease business and the past few years of a slow hurricane season. A year ago, a few property insurance companies were forcing owners of upscale homes to put in hurricane protection, but that has started to decline thus hurting such companies as American Shutter Products and New Code Windows and Doors. Storm Smart Industries chief executive officer, Brian Rist said, “our sales are actually up 5% in 2009 and we are building a structure on Plantation Road next to our exisiting facility. Rist said he’s been able to keep going by focusing on customer service. “We really work hard to have satisfied customers, if you take care of your customers, your business will take care of you.”

While others are filing for Chapter 11- Storm Smart stays strong by making customer service number one and is still the leader in the hurricane protection business.

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STORM SMART INDUSTRIES HIRES THREE

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Ft. Myers, FL- Storm Smart Industries, the largest and most innovative hurricane protection company in Ft. Myers, Florida, continues to grow under tough economic conditions. Storm Smart has recently hired three additions to the team.

Gary DeMond, Director of Sales, has a history of executive leadership within several Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, he founded a business development consulting firm that orchestrated the start-up, growth and optimization of manufacturing and service-industry organizations. DeMond will be responsible for managing all commercial and retail sales activities for Storm Smart and Go Energy Smart. “This company has a long history of amazing achievements. I look forward to contributing any way I can.”
Jennifer Peak, Marketing Manager, has over 10 years experience in marketing, sales, advertising, public relations and social media in a variety of industries including; luxury real estate, construction, automotive and 4-star dining. Peak has a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and has recently relocated to Ft. Myers. Jennifer will be responsible for all marketing, public relations and events at Storm Smart and Go Energy Smart. “This position allows me to work for a leader in the community and I am looking forward to being a vital member of the Storm Smart team.” commented Peak.

Frank Suanez is the newest sales representative for Storm Smart. Frank has over 15 years sales experience in an array of fields and will bring new business to the Storm Smart team.

“The secret is out,” said Brian Rist, Storm Smart president. “We are continuing to grow to new and higher plateaus and I am excited to welcome three new talented members to the team and I hope to bring on two more in the near future!” more here…

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