PowerclickIssue22005

Greetings from Miller Electric!
Welcome to Issue 2 of Power Click. With spring upon us, it's time for a little spring-cleaning! In this issue, learn about how OEM Fabricators implemented an innovative technique for work place organization—and cleaned up with savings of nearly $2,000 per day! Also, with ice storms still a possibility and hurricane season approaching, you'll want to know how one family recovered from Hurricane Ivan with the help of emergency power from Miller welding generators. And don't forget to check out Miller's newest products, including the Spectrum® 1000 plasma cutter, as well as our updated Company Store for our new 2005 clothing lines!
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Blue Star® Stands Up Against Hurricane Ivan

When Hurricane Ivan hit the US Gulf Coast, many were left without power for days—even weeks. Greg Lurwig and his parents were only a few of thousands who sought alternative power sources to run their everyday, critical utilities. Lurwig, who lives and farms in central Alabama, bought a Miller Bobcat™ 250 and delivered his Miller Blue Star® engine-driven welding generator to his parents' house on the coast.

For two weeks, Lurwig's parents and their neighbors were able to run their essential household appliances off the Blue Star®. When power was restored to the area, the

Blue Star® wound up performing a different task for yet another family member; Lurwig's cousin used the Blue Star® to repair steel beams in barns that were damaged in the wake of the hurricane. Read more about the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan and how Miller's engine-driven welding generators made recovery for the Lurwig's much easier.

Safety and Performance With

Auto-darkening Helmets

While you may be familiar with auto-darkening helmets, you may not know exactly how they work, or how to use them for maximum performance and protection. Lens technology, such as Miller's Performance Series™ lens technology, has come a long way and ensures that operators are protected by darkening in 1/20,000 sec.

However, beyond advanced lens technology, auto-darkening helmets often come with adjustable shade, sensitivity and delay controls. These features, offered on Miller's Big Window Elite™, allow you to adjust the helmet according to your preferences and needs in most welding applications, while the auto-darkening lens provides continuous eye protection.

Learn more about how auto-darkening helmets can satisfy even the most demanding user.

OEM Fabricators Makes Clean Sweep With

Axcess™ Multi-MIG Welding Systems

For continuous improvement—and tangible

results—OEM Fabricators of Woodville, Wis. looks

beyond conventional cost saving techniques to streamline their operations. Using best practices, such as "kaizen" (Japanese for continuous improvement) and "5S" (Sort, Simplify, Sweep/Shine, Standardize, Sustain), the manufacturing company, which focuses on construction and agricultural equipment, has reduced its welding costs by up to $2,000/day.

Particularly to implement work place organization and standardization, OEM now uses just one wire, one gas and the Accu-Pulse™ (GMAW-P) welding process provided by Miller's Axcess™ multi-MIG welding systems. As a result, OEM estimates that it saves up to 2.75 unproductive hours per welder, per day. Read more about how OEM uses Axcess™ Systems to reduce welding costs.

New Chopper Apparel Available!

Look for new 2005 clothing lines at The Company Store! New in March, Miller introduces its Chopper apparel line that includes short and long sleeve t-shirts, caps and a denim jacket! The Chopper apparel is only the first of many new apparel lines that Miller will be offering in 2005!

Check out The Company Store, and stay tuned for more great Miller apparel and accessories in the months ahead!