Newsletter tag:www.clearmount.com,2008-08-16:/newsletter//1 2010-06-26T22:51:47Z CLEARMOUNT is a North American manufacturer and designer of custom Lucite creations including awards, trophies, embedments, signage, retail displays, architectural features, accessories, and art pieces. Welcome to our blog. Movable Type 4.2-en And the Award...... keeps on Going....and Going.....and Going!! tag:www.clearmount.com,2009:/newsletter//1.9 2009-03-10T14:06:57Z 2010-06-26T22:51:47Z It's not unusual to receive a phone call from a client to ask if we could repair an award we have created for them in the past. Our customer called to say they were sending over two Diamond Award plaques... Clearmount Team 100_0828.JPG

It's not unusual to receive a phone call from a client to ask if we could repair an award we have created for them in the past. Our customer called to say they were sending over two Diamond Award plaques and were wondering if we could fix them. What they neglected to tell us was that they looked as if they had been dropped from the CN tower, run over by a truck and then dragged across a gravel driveway. And, oh by the way, they are 30. Yes you heard me....30 years old.

Now cast Lucite is very durable, we have been telling this to anyone who would listen for years, but even this made us raise our eyebrows a bit.

The question remained could we fix them? And we said of course! We have tremendous faith in our skilled craftsmen. All we had to do was sand, buff and re-polish each plaque until they looked brand new! The change, we all agreed, made for the best Before and After pictures.

The client couldn't have been anymore surprised or delighted! Another satisfied Clearmount customer.

]]> The $3.5 million dollar question tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.4 2008-11-19T02:26:27Z 2009-01-28T16:24:22Z How much security do you need to mount a coin worth $3.5 million?That was the challenge put to us last spring. Clearmount was commissioned by an art collector to design a base for the world's largest, most valuable gold coin.... Clearmount Team
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How much security do you need to mount a coin worth $3.5 million?

That was the challenge put to us last spring. Clearmount was commissioned by an art collector to design a base for the world's largest, most valuable gold coin. The task would have been a simple one, except the coin presented a number of special challenges:

1) it needed to be seen from all angles
2) it measured 21 inches in diameter, over an inch thick and weighed 220 pounds and oh, one more thing....
3) it was 99.999% pure gold.
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Things got tougher when we were told that we could only handle it with white cotton gloves, and that even the slightest touch of the hand would leave marks or scratches. "You can imagine the tension in the room with four burly guys in cotton gloves trying to lift a 220 pound coin while three equally burly Brinks guards looked on," says David Plummer, Clearmount president.

The base had to be machined precisely to fit the 220 pound coin. The Clearmount team designed an 80 pound clear Lucite base that was strong enough to support the coin, with simple and elegant lines that would not detract from the coin's beauty.

Everything fit perfectly; the client was delighted with the way the customized Clearmount base showcased his prized "pocket change".

"Our company has been trusted to showcase some of the most prized medals and coins in the world such as the Governor General Medals, the Olympic medals, but never had I seen anything like this. It was absolutely breathtaking," Mr. Plummer added.
]]> What's a better motivator... money or recognition? tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.6 2008-11-18T16:53:25Z 2009-01-28T16:25:04Z Clearmount Team A common myth regarding employee motivation is that money is a good motivator. True, money, job security and advancement are good at keeping employees from becoming less motivated, but they don't always help them become more motivated. The one common denominator that studies on employee motivation share is - Recognition. All employees respond to some form of recognition.  Recognition programs conducted on a regular, scheduled basis have shown to encourage and reinforce positive achievements for service, performance and productivity.

Ask us how we can help you design an award of Recognition for your organization.
]]> We love this product!! tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.3 2008-11-15T02:25:09Z 2009-01-28T16:25:43Z We call it the inverted dome. It's beautiful. It's functional. And when it finds its way to your client's desk, it will keep your brand name and logo top of mind with style and elegance. It's also the perfect vehicle... Clearmount Team
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We call it the inverted dome. It's beautiful. It's functional. And when it finds its way to your client's desk, it will keep your brand name and logo top of mind with style and elegance. It's also the perfect vehicle for reminding your employees about the important contributions they make to your organization. Its wide face provides ample real estate for an inspirational quote or message. You can customize it with colour for a totally different look. And if you embed something cool and relevant, it becomes the ultimate conversation piece.

Check out our Shapes and Shades section for the wide range of colours and tints available.
]]> What delivers a better ROI... rewards or recognition? tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.7 2008-11-11T16:59:37Z 2009-01-28T16:26:24Z Clearmount Team What delivers a better ROI...rewards or recognition?  

Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually are two different ways to motivate an employee. Reward programs are usually monetary in nature and are separate from salary.  Their value is finite. Recognition on the other hand is not monetary; it is often a tangible award that can be displayed with pride and honour for all time, and as such, its enjoyment is infinite and its return on investment, priceless.  Recognition programs conducted on a regular, scheduled basis have shown to encourage and reinforce positive achievements for service, performance and productivity.  

Ask us how we can help you design an award of Recognition for your organization.
]]> Take a swig from a SIGG tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.2 2008-11-11T02:23:14Z 2009-01-28T16:27:31Z Refreshing news. We now laser engrave on SIGG bottles.With the recent concern regarding plastic water bottles leaching harmful BPH into drinking bottles, SIGG "The Original Swiss Bottle" is a popular alternative. The bottles are thoroughly tested to ensure 0.0% leaching.... Clearmount Team SIGG-shots.jpg
Refreshing news. We now laser engrave on SIGG bottles.

With the recent concern regarding plastic water bottles leaching harmful BPH into drinking bottles, SIGG "The Original Swiss Bottle" is a popular alternative. The bottles are thoroughly tested to ensure 0.0% leaching. The SIGG bottle is durable and virtually unbreakable. But it is the inside of the bottle that makes it so special. The SIGG bottle's internal coating is resistant to fruit juice acids, energy drinks, alcohol and almost all consumable beverages. The internal liner is taste and scent resistant, therefore water tastes like water and juice like juice!

To make that SIGG bottle even more attractive we can laser engrave your organizations logo on to the bottle and even personalize it with individual names. That way no one is drinking out of your bottle by mistake. After 10 or 20 years of use it can be recycled! Call and ask us about this exciting opportunity to give a gift that everyone can use
]]> Shine a light on your Company Stars tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.1 2008-11-10T23:49:24Z 2009-01-28T16:28:28Z How do you thank employees for a job well done? With an employee recognition award, that's how! Many blue-chip companies run monthly, quarterly or yearly programs as a way to motivate performance, reinforce a supportive and encouraging work environment, and... Clearmount Team How do you thank employees for a job well done? With an employee recognition award, that's how! Many blue-chip companies run monthly, quarterly or yearly programs as a way to motivate performance, reinforce a supportive and encouraging work environment, and to foster good relations between other employees. In a recent article for Worldatwork, Alison Avalos discusses why there are measurable and tangible benefits to creating employee recognition programs.

"In the current tug of war between workers' demands for higher wages to pay for higher living costs and companies looking to cut costs, recognition programs play a key role in creating a positive environment," said Alison Avalos, the practice leader for WorldatWork who focuses on recognition. "As such, we expect budgets for recognition programs - currently at 2.7 percent of payroll - to rise steadily. It will continue to be a critical component of an organization's total rewards toolkit."

Source: www.rtoonline.com

We can help you create the perfect program for your needs. We can stock your reward program and drop ship to anywhere in the world.
]]> What do Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom, Adams and Skinner all have in common? tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.8 2008-11-09T17:02:36Z 2009-01-28T16:29:01Z Clearmount Team
Besides being eggheads that is.

They are all famous behaviourists who have developed theories on what behaviours and needs motivate and inspire employees.

Motivation - has been defined as: the psychological process that gives behaviour purpose and direction (Kreitner, 1995); a predisposition to behave in a purposive manner to achieve specific, unmet needs (Buford, Bedeian & Lindner, 1995)

What motivates employees is a question asked over the decades by employers and psychologists. How does one keep valuable employees motivated, loyal, and working at peak performance? To help answer the question, consider the work by A.H. Maslow and his study of human motivation and the hierarchy of needs. His theory looks at what human beings need in their lives and the behaviours they exhibit to attain those desired needs. The hierarchy of needs as Maslow sees them are: physiological, safety, belongingness and esteem. Once these four needs have been fulfilled, the final and most desired need - is fulfillment of self. What better way then to help keep a top performing employee motivated and fulfilled, than by contributing to his or her positive sense of self.with an award that honours and recognizes their individual worth to the company, the team, and the mission.

Ask us how we can help you design an award of Recognition for your organization. 
]]> A timely gift tag:www.clearmountproducts.com,2008:/newsletter//1.5 2008-11-07T16:48:25Z 2009-01-28T16:29:47Z What do you give the client or employee who needs to deal with different time zones? Why not consider our cube on a corner. On each of the three side's laser engrave the countries they are dealing with and place... Clearmount Team TimeCube.JPGWhat do you give the client or employee who needs to deal with different time zones? Why not consider our cube on a corner. On each of the three side's laser engrave the countries they are dealing with and place a clock underneath with the correct time for that zone. This way they don't have to figure out the time differences, they just turn the cube to its next side and voila....you are now in the right time zone. On the backside of the cube you can brand it with your logo and tint the cube any colour you want. Now that is a functional and elegant gift.

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