sioux chief manufacturing is a family-owned american corporation that designs and manufactures rough plumbing products , parts , and accessories for residential , commercial , industrial and government applications .

sioux chief is based in peculiar , missouri , and also sells products under the tomahawk brand .

sioux chief was founded in 1957 by martin e. ismert , jr. ( ed ) .

the company 's promotional and packaging designs typically feature the bust of red cloud , an historic prominent leader of the native american oglala lakota sioux tribe .

red cloud is sioux chief 's current official logo .

the logo was created and drawn by ed 's brother , cornielius " bud " ismert , a commercial artist .

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howard huss has been been appointed as director of sales for canada for sioux chief manufacturing .
sioux chief is manufacturing . we design and manufacture some of the most diverse and innovative plumbing products in the country .
sioux chief manufacturing company is set to open a canadian distribution centre in brantford , ont . , on july 10 .
this move further demonstrates sioux chief’s ongoing commitment to manufacturing the majority of its skus in the usa and gaining control over the entire manufacturing process to guarantee the highest quality .
sioux chief manufacturing , a plumbing supply manufacturer based in peculiar , will be moving most of its operations and nearly 500 jobs to a new manufacturing and distribution complex in south kansas city .
as chiefs of innovation , sioux chief manufacturing continues a tribal tradition of persistence and ingenuity , making superior plumbing products used throughout the world .
sioux chief manufacturing company is furthering its commitment to serving the canadian marketplace with the opening of a new distribution center in brantford , ontario .
quartermaster took sioux chief manufacturing’s old website and enhanced the design and user experience to a whole new level . a cleaner interface , greater access to sioux chief product videos , bim , sales representative maps and social media has greatly improved sioux chief’s interactive experience . quartermaster is continually finding new ways to improve sioux chief’s online experience and outreach to retain and expand its client base .
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sioux chief offers no lead compliant parts in a variety of materials . please contact a sioux chief customer service representative for more information regarding specific installations and applications .
the sioux chief powerpex 200 at lucas oil raceway will be race no . 7 of the sioux chief short track challenge , and will be broadcast live on fs1 .
sioux chief manufacturing is a third generation family owned business that was founded and incorporated in 1957 , by the late martin e . “ed” ismert jr . sioux chief is a buy american compliant company located in peculiar , missouri . as a leading manufacturing of rough plumbing products in supply , drainage and support , sioux chief will remain focused on the manufacture of american products with american materials .
sioux chief powerpex® type - b tubing can be used with astm f1960 expansion fittings .
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ismert’s brother , an artist , provided the company’s distinctive logo , featuring a sioux chief in full regalia . “sioux chief manufacturing , being named and patterned after such a distinctive people , would put forth an image not easily forgotten , ” the company says .
since 1957 , sioux chief has demonstrated its dedication to creative manufacturing and new product development with the ultimate goal of making plumbing installation easier , more effective , and more efficient .
kansas city , mo , september , 2017 — sioux chief manufacturing recently hosted a group of plumbing contractors and wholesalers from minnesota for a tour of their new headquarters in kansas city and existing manufacturing plant in peculiar , mo . the evening before the tour , members of the sioux chief team accompanied the visitors to a kansas city royals baseball game , where the
kansas city , mo , september , 2017 — sioux chief manufacturing recently hosted a group of plumbing contractors and wholesalers from pennsylvania , new jersey , and delaware for a tour of the manufacturing plant and new headquarters in kansas city . the day before the tour , members of the sioux chief team tailgated with the visitors before the kansas city chiefs football game , where
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sioux chief manufacturing partnered with arca series sponsor menards in 2015 to become involved with the series . the business - to - business relationship between menards , the country’s third largest home improvement retail chain , and sioux chief , a leading rough plumbing manufacturer and supplier of cutting - edge products for plumbing and mechanical contractors , brings opportunities for sioux chief to promote its products to the menards contractor customer base .
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“davenport comes highly recommended to sioux chief by both customers and other manufacturers , ” said sioux chief national sales manager , wade long . “we have high expectations that our business in new england will grow significantly . ”
kansas city , mo . —sioux chief manufacturing company reports that the relocation of its nogales , mexico , plant to kansas city , missouri , is complete , with the final pieces of vinyl tube manufacturing equipment now installed into the new location . the facility is now operating at full capacity .
sioux chief manufacturing partnered with arca series sponsor menards in 2015 to become involved with the series . the business - to - business relationship between menards , the country’s third largest home improvement retail chain , and sioux chief , a leading rough plumbing manufacturer and supplier of cutting - edge products for plumbing and mechanical contractors , brings opportunities for sioux chief to promote its products to the menards contractor customer base . officials from the automobile racing club of america ( arca ) and sioux chief manufacturing jointly announced that the rough plumbing components manufacturer would become the primary sponsor of the arca racing series short track challenge for 2017 back in march .
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sioux chief announced its company video exposé aired on the fox business network , a national network with a focus on business and financial news , on march 4 and march 5 during its manufacturing marvels segment .
sioux chief’s customer service and sales support services will continue to operate from the company headquarters in peculiar , mo .
breaking camp as a manufacturer , sioux chief maintains an acute awareness of the difference between selling a product and creating a value - added , quality product that can be efficiently produced and sold . sioux chief is as much an innovative manufacturer as it is an innovative product designer . and the company does not take that fact for granted . innovative manufacturing is the company’s competitive edge , and sioux chief fully intends to leverage that edge for growth .
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sioux chief put a fresh look on its new kansas city - based headquarters with a mural of red cloud , the prominent native american leader and sioux chief’s company logo . the new mural reminds employees and clients of the core sioux chief values that have sustained and grown the company since 1957 . those abiding values of strength , pride , respect , determination and that
making camp in the beginning , sioux chief never expected to grow beyond the midwest market . “dad wanted to do business in the midwest and wanted to dominate with certain manufacturing capabilities ; he never envisioned going beyond the rockies or the appalachians , ” says joseph ( “joe” ) p . ismert , now sioux chief president . in fact , this midwest focus helped to birth the sioux chief name . because joe’s father , ed , primarily operated in a region once crossed by the mighty sioux , ed thought it wise to model the company’s qualities — persistence and ingenuity — on those of the legendary sioux warriors . so one of ed’s brothers drew up a rendering of sioux chief red cloud for the company’s logo . they decided on the company’s name . the image now is synonymous with the sioux chief brand name , and both are readily recognized throughout the plumbing industry .
kansas city , mo , february , 2018 — sioux chief manufacturing , a kansas city , missouri based american manufacturer and innovator of rough plumbing products , has filed suit against zurn in federal court in the district of delaware for alleged infringement of patent claims protecting its finishline™ series of adjustable drainage products . “sioux chief’s strength , and what makes us a leader in our
sioux chief product innovation is initiated by field research and close interaction with plumbers , engineers , code officials , and distributors . our process innovation also controls manufacturing costs , providing constant , reliable value to the customer , year after year .
our story began in 1957 . from the start , sioux chief was founded on the idea of customer care , a family - oriented approach and continuous product improvement . we’ve come a long way . we continue to grow sioux chief by remaining committed to your success .
additionally , the relocation has provided sioux chief with the opportunity to add 30 dedicated , hard - working americans to the company family .
the 570 , 000 square foot facility will be located at centerpoint intermodal facility in south kansas city . the building will be used for manufacturing , distribution , storage and administration of the business . port kc owns the land where sioux chief is building and will own the vertical manufacturing facility once completed . the project will bring 480 jobs to kansas city .
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with a 450 , 000 - sq . - ft . manufacturing facility located just 10 minutes south of kansas city , mo . , sioux chief , produces pressure pipe and fittings , drainage products and the support components , which hold them in place .
when it comes to original equipment manufacturing , oem , sioux chief is ready to help supplement your company ' s business - regardless of customer type . we even serve non - traditional plumbing needs by either making or modifying product to suit your needs .
it’s definitely an honor to have the place where dirty , disgusting water drains in rest stop bathrooms to be named after the most revered position in your tribe , right ? according to the sioux chief manufacturing company , that’s exactly what they were going for .
kansas city , mo , june , 2018 — sioux chief manufacturing recently hosted a group of mechanical contractors from denver , colorado for a tour of the manufacturing plant and headquarters in kansas city , mo . the group included five visitors from hpe inc . , a full - service mechanical contractor since 1947 . the visitors were accompanied by tobi gibson from tm sales and were met by
heatlink’s ownership and management team announce that the company and its affiliated pex - a manufacturing facility pexcor manufacturing company inc . have been acquired by mueller industries inc . co - owners manfred and garry schmidt will continue to lead the company .
we are excited about this next step in the growth of our business in canada ,
said howard huss , sioux chief’s director of sales for canada .
our wholesale and retail customers will enjoy more timely shipping and will have even greater access to sioux chief’s full line of products .
“sioux chief is thrilled to expand our sponsorship for the 2017 season , becoming the primary sponsor for the arca racing series short track challenge . we are looking forward to another exciting season of great racing , ” said joe n . ismert , president of sioux chief mfg . co . , inc .
alliance defending freedom represents sioux chief and the ismert family , and is defending their freedom to operate their business according to their deeply held religious beliefs .
sioux chief announced its new online store , the bunker , which enables plumbing professionals to purchase apparel and other gear from the top american plumbing manufacturer .
toledo , ohio ( march 21 , 2017 ) - - officials from the automobile racing club of america ( arca ) and sioux chief manufacturing have jointly announced that the rough plumbing components manufacturer will become the primary sponsor of the arca racing series short track challenge for 2017 .
contact information : michael foster sioux chief manufacturing po box 397 peculiar , missouri 64078 - 0397 phone : ( 816 ) 779 - 6104 fax : ( 800 ) 758 - 5950 e - mail : michael . foster @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken /
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in 1957 , ed ismert , together with four other investors , started a catalog supply company , sioux chief . ed chose the name sioux chief because he wanted to evoke the attributes that he believed a sioux chief represents : strength , fierce competitiveness , pride , respect , determination , and a trailblazing spirit . ed and his partners knew and understood the plumbing supply market and positioned their new company in a unique niche . they did not sell to plumbing contractors but to plumbing wholesalers instead . the very first sioux chief catalog was a single sheet of paper , printed on both sides . among the products were the magnesium rods being manufactured by double i supply , still owned by ed and jerry ismert . double i supply was sioux chief ' s biggest customer for years .
“sioux chief is thrilled to expand our sponsorship for the 2017 season , becoming the primary sponsor for the arca racing series short track challenge . we are looking forward to another exciting season of great racing ,
said the president of sioux chief mfg . co . , inc . , joe n . ismert .
the company purchased its current facility in 1983 , and originally it provided sioux chief with 23 , 000 square feet of manufacturing , warehouse and office space . today , the facility has been expanded to encompass more than 300 , 000 square feet on 140 acres in peculiar , mo .
no matter how successful the company is , however , sioux chief says it depends on continuous improvement to ensure that it never rests on its laurels . “process innovation also controls manufacturing costs , providing constant , reliable value to the customer , year after year , ” the company says .
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not unlike the legendary sioux indian tribe , sioux chief manufacturing , inc . lives for tribe and tradition — a tribe of devoted employees and customers and a tradition of innovation . for the last 45 years and into the present , members of this sioux chief “nation” have demonstrated a prowess for creative manufacturing and product development , helping to make plumbing installations more efficient and effective across midwestern states , throughout the country and globally . but this trail wasn’t blazed overnight . in fact , the company has quite a history , affected by a variety of forces , such as the omnipresent influence of the sioux indian chief turned company - logo red cloud , as well as the constant struggle with oft - varied plumbing codes and an unmatched ability to harness the mind - torque of employee as well as customer idea - engines .
“it’s been a major undertaking moving from one country to another , but our pre - planning really paid off , ” said joe n . ismert , president of sioux chief manufacturing , in a prepared statement . “we are getting up to speed and production is getting better each day . ”
sioux chief , a family - run company , employs more than 450 people and manufactures more than 6000 products . a holder of more than 30 us patents , the company’s innovation begins in the field , on the jobsite . by listening to its customers , sioux chief invents new products with field experience engineered into them .
alliance defending freedom attorneys and allied attorneys represent sioux chief manufacturing co . in a federal lawsuit filed to challenge the mandate , which forces employers , regardless of their religious or moral convictions , to provide insurance coverage for abortion - inducing drugs , sterilization , and contraception under threat of heavy penalties .
ismert founded sioux chief after running a plumbing wholesale supply company for years . the company says ismert was looking for a way to protect his wholesale supply business from the boom - and - bust cycle of the housing market , and started sioux chief with the packaging of specialty fasteners and other components required for residential plumbing jobs .
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ranco fertiservice was honored for its relationship with sioux central school district . bob and pat reno , ranco ' s leadership duo , were specifically highlighted for making strides to close the skills gap with high school students at sioux central high school . ranco employees were also recognized for making frequent trips to sioux central classrooms to talk to students about the manufacturing industry . nate wittmaack , ranco ' s chief operating officer , accepted the award on ranco ' s behalf .
since 1957 , sioux chief has manufactured innovative plumbing products . it is a leader in providing rough plumbing solutions for residential , commercial , industrial and government applications . sioux chief’s comprehensive product line is comprised of three core groups : supply , drainage and support . sioux chief products are sold to qualified wholesale distributors and retailers worldwide . the company is headquartered in peculiar , missouri — just outside of kansas city . for more information , please visit urltoken or call 1 - 800 - 821 - 3944 .
sioux chief offers many products that are subject to the federal public law 111 - 380 . these items are intended for use with drinking water supply . sioux chief has a deep no lead product offering and will continue to update their inventory to maintain compliance with federal no lead legislation to insure that our customers have what they need .
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sioux corporation is the industry leader in application specific steam cleaners , pressure washers , water heating and chilling systems , steam generators and related custom equipment . sioux ' s products are built for the concrete , oil , gas , mining , and manufacturing industries with the highest quality and durability in mind .
still blazing trails since the sioux strap , the company has filled a catalog full of innovative products , literally . in fact , along the way the sioux chief has developed a pretty tight relationship with its patent lawyers . and it is this pursuit of plumbing perfection that has driven and still drives sioux chief to continuously innovate and improve upon age - old plumbing problems , leading to new product launches or product innovations nearly every couple of months . sioux chief now boasts innovative products in five core product groups : water hammer arresters , residential and commercial drainage , pre - formed copper , hangers , and specialty .
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gold star award for business - education partnership - - ranco fertiservice in sioux rapids .
the combination of american - made products , product development and internal capabilities have made sioux chief a trusted manufacturer , and the company says this will continue to be the foundation of its success . “sioux chief is proud to be a true american innovator , one that combines the desire to innovate with the capability to make it happen , ” the company says .
sioux chief creates and manufactures some of the most diverse and innovative plumbing products in the country . we focus on product innovation initiated by field research and interviews with plumbers , engineers , code officials , and distributors . one of the reasons sioux chief is able to turn an idea into a product so quickly is because we design and build our own machines , tools and dies , and equipment to ensure that exact product tolerances are achieved . process innovation also controls manufacturing costs , providing constant , reliable value to the customer , year after year . sioux chief is proud to be a true american innovator , one that combines the desire to innovate with the capability to make it happen .
kansas city , mo , may , 2018 — kansas city , missouri based american manufacturer sioux chief , continues to push forward with their suit against zurn and rexnord industries for alleged infringement of patent claims relating to its finishline™ series of adjustable drainage products . a trial date has been set and a judge assigned to the case . in the coming weeks , sioux chief
to introduce the new store , sioux chief is offering 25 % off all orders by using the promo code : ‘january25’ . visit urltoken and order by january 31 to get the discount .
sioux chief’s founder , martin e . “ed” ismert jr . , was greatly interested in western americana . ed’s father , martin sr . , was a collector and midwest authority of western and native american artifacts in the ’30s , ’40s , and ’50s . when the time came to name his new company , it did not take ed long , as he had learned from his father all about the sioux indian nation . the sioux nation were a very proud and resolute people that , while being fierce and competitive , held in highest regard the family , the earth , and especially wakan tanka , the great spirit . ed commissioned his brother bud , an artist who studied under thomas hart benton , to draw the “young determined sioux chief” in full ceremonial dress as the logo for his young determined company . sioux chief manufacturing , being named and patterned after such a distinctive people would put forth an image not easily forgotten .
is a family - owned american corporation based in peculiar , mo that designs and manufactures rough plumbing products , parts , and accessories for residential , commercial , industrial and government applications . sioux chief ' s product line is divided into three core groups : supply , drainage and support . sioux chief designs , builds , and maintains its own machines , tools and dies , and equipment . sioux chief manufactures more than 90 % of the products it sells and takes great pride knowing industry professionals rely on them for their intense focus on crafting tomorrow’s better rough plumbing tools and equipment .
sioux chief takes great pride knowing industry professionals rely on us for our intense focus on crafting tomorrow’s better rough plumbing tools and equipment . how do we do it ? simple . we listen .
sioux chief offers many products that are not anticipated for use in drinking water applications . these products used in non - potable water supply are not subject to federal public law 111 - 380 .
in fact , it’s not possible to understand sioux chief completely without understanding our commitment to manufacturing . while invisible at the time of installation , this commitment is always present and alive in every product . we make things because we can make them better . we ensure quality , efficiency and savings . and it serves us well because it serves our customers well .
sioux chief has tested powerpex® type - b tubing with astm f1960 fittings . all astm f1960 connections with powerpex type - b tube must be made with a self - rotating , power expansion tool .
the new distribution center is the first of its kind , and the latest example of the steps sioux chief is taking to foster the important relationships with its customers there . “a distribution center in canada has been a goal for sioux chief and is a sign of our commitment to our canadian market , ” said joe n . ismert , president . “it is exciting to see this realized . ”
sioux chief maintains high oem standards and performs a calculated inspection according to the mandates of the iso 9000 certification standard . the whole process is traceable . and oem relationships are long term and protected .
kansas city , mo , february , 2018 — sioux chief manufacturing recently hosted a group of hajoca “profit center” managers from the north and south carolina areas at their new plant and headquarters in kansas city , mo . the group also included shannon mercil , manager of vendor relations for hajoca . the visitors were accompanied by representatives from carolina sales associates and were met by
in the late 1990s the demands of the company had grown so very large so very quickly , and mike ismert began thinking about stepping back from his roles . in 2001 , mike ismert formally resigned from the company , selling a major portion of his holdings to his brother joe . joe ismert now took over the role and titles of president and chief executive officer for sioux chief manufacturing company . joe ismert greeted the challenges placed on his desk with enthusiasm and confidence .
still , the story behind sioux chief manufacturing is hardly behind . it is ahead , as has been the case from its very beginnings when martin e . “ed” ismert founded his company on innovation some 45 years ago . back then , the company manufactured few products and ran on a part - time skeleton crew . but it had vision . and it had desire .
toledo , ohio ( may 16 , 2017 ) –the sunday afternoon , may 21 “menards 200 presented by federated car care” at toledo speedway will mark round # 3 of the 2017 sioux chief short track challenge .
this law will affect anyone who is introducing plumbing products into commerce for the explicit use within potable plumbing systems where human consumption is anticipated . this includes sioux chief and other mfg companies , wholesalers and contractors .
hen does a family business outgrow its sense of family ? if you’re a member of the armacost clan at grandview - based peterson manufacturing , the answer is : never .
making life easier for plumbers has been the paramount concern for sioux chief manufacturing co . since it was founded in 1957 . the missouri - based company has been producing drains , valves , manifolds and other related items for generations , and it says the values instilled within it by its founder have been the bedrock on which it has built its success . “the values upon which the late ed ismert founded sioux chief continue to be the driving forces behind the company today : concern for the plumbing tradesman , a culture based on family and a dedication to continuous improvement , ” the company says .
most sioux chief “rough” plumbing products are hidden behind walls and under floors but include some parts for drains at kauffman stadium , ceo joe ismert said . the company will be moving from peculiar to south kansas city .
in the mid - 1980s , sioux chief moved to its present location in peculiar , mo . the company now operates from a 255 , 000 - square - foot plant and distribution centers located on both coasts .
“as a bull rider , i know all about being tough . that’s why i am a proud dealer of sioux steel products , the toughest livestock product on the market .
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final response . said not our problem . you installed it wrong . nope don’t think so . i had to have plumber over after hours and he even said they were junk . sioux chief for the loose ! !
founded in 1957 by martin “ed” ismert , jr . , sioux chief is a family - owned manufacturer of innovative , residential and commercial rough plumbing products ( behind the wall and under the floor ) with sales worldwide .
. “the fact is , plumbing contractors who don’t know about or use sioux chief products , need this opportunity to enhance their labor savings opportunities with products specifically designed to install faster , stronger and with repeatable precision . ”
the values upon which the late ed ismert founded sioux chief continue to be the driving forces behind the company today : concern for the plumbing tradesman , a culture based on family , and a dedication to continuous improvement .
kansas city , missouri december 07 , 2012 - - kansas city based rough plumbing manufacturer , sioux chief , announced its new manufacturer’s representative partnership with davenport associates for the six new england states beginning january 1 , 2013 .
the bunker features sioux chief branded apparel , merchandise , hats and more , targeted for those who work in the plumbing industry . the bunker offers easy - to - order functionality with delivery in just a few days .
in early 1977 , ed ismert sold sioux chief to mike and joe for the pricey sum of $ 28 , 000 . ed was 51 years old when he turned the operations of his company over to his sons . sioux chief in 1974 was a five - person company : mike , joe , uncle ted , mike lafferty , and jim shipman , who ran the spinning machine . the catalog had grown , but only to two pages .
five decades - a half century - has passed since martin
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ismert , jr . took a tremendous gamble on sioux chief manufacturing company . his vision , in spite of difficult times , inspired his sons to pursue great things . sioux chief is built upon the solid foundation of ed and his brother ted . it has flourished beyond expectations through his sons mike and joe . but the success story does not stop there . it of course includes the hundreds of loyal , dedicated and hard - working employees . that success also extends to loyal suppliers and customers , vendors , competitors and colleagues throughout the plumbing supply industry .
sioux chief ' s trapshield is an asse 1072 compliant barrier - type trap protection device . it ' s designed to protect water traps under floor drains from evaporation that can lead to odors and sewer gas in the building .
from gauges to faucets to fittings , sioux chief manufactures a wide variety of needs for the plumbing professional . the company says it takes pride in being able to identify and fulfill the needs of plumbers across the country . “sioux chief creates and manufactures some of the most diverse and innovative plumbing products in the country , ” the company says . “we focus on product innovation initiated by field research and interviews with plumbers , engineers , code officials and distributors . ”
a distribution center in canada has been a goal for sioux chief and is a sign of our commitment to our canadian market ,
said company president joe n . ismert .
it is exciting to see this realized .
sioux chief ramped up the pace of innovation , patent development and new product uniqueness throughout the white - hot building boom in the first decade of the 2000s . in 2002 an ambitious expansion to a brand new north building , that spanned over 100 , 000 square feet , moved nearly every department in the plant to bigger work areas . at a national trade show in 2003 , it was apparent that sioux chief had achieved a certain sense of respect among competitors and colleagues .
sioux chief manufacturing company founder martin edward
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ismert , jr . was a relentless entrepreneur . ed ismert was a radio operator who flew on 22 missions over japan during world war ii . right after the war , ed met katherine rosemary ,
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and they began dating . the two were married in 1948 . karosie and ed launched a dynasty , eventually producing 76 grandchildren and 28 great - grandchildren by 2008 .
ceo joe ismert said the plant was needed to accommodate sioux chief’s growing business and could be ready in about a year . he said the plant itself would cost about $ 25 million , with the overall project pegged at $ 40 million .
sioux chief takes pride in offering our employees benefits that are competitive . we appreciate hard work , integrity , loyalty and innovative ideas which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees .
if you admired sioux culture so much , why’d you put it on a drain ? the metaphor is hard to miss .
we may be daring in our thinking , but we’re caring in the design and construction of our products . sioux chief remains heavily invested in technology , certifications , processes , inspections and quality evaluations to ensure you receive the best rough plumbing products in the world .
sioux chief says its name honors the values of the native american tribes that made their home in the area , and reflects its founder’s lifetime interest in native american culture . the company explains that ismert’s father was a dedicated collector of native american artifacts in the midwest .
the reputation of our brand is in your hands . we never take this for granted . we rely on your feedback in order to improve and re - imagine our products . connect with us on linkedin , twitter and facebook to share your sioux chief product experience .
port kc will help finance the construction of the facility through a $ 23 . 5 million bond issuance . the financing is part of an enhanced incentive and financing package that is in part tied to sioux chief’s commitment to increase metropolitan employment over the next 20 years .
the 596 , 000 - square - foot plant will be at the centerpoint intermodal facility , the industrial park at the former richards - gebaur air force base site . it will accommodate manufacturing , distribution and office space .
plumbers from across the u . s . gathered in michigan recently to meet with brasscraft manufacturing company . the forum focused on the impending 2014 nation - wide no - lead legislation and its impact on the plumbing industry .
kansas city , missouri – sioux chief , one of the country’s leading plumbing manufacturers , is set to open a new facility in kansas city thanks to a strategic partnership of port kc , altcap , enterprise bank and central bank of kansas city that will boost the city’s economy .
davenport associates will represent sioux chief in the six new england states , focusing on the company’s many popular rough plumbing supply , drainage , and support products such as their universal pex fittings systems , the ox box™ washing machine access box , the finish line drain™ , and others .
much of the manufacturing muscle is flexed in a sprawling , 670 , 000 - square - foot facility in grandview . it houses the corporate offices , plus departments that encompass sales , engineering , research and development , manufacturing and assembly , purchasing , shipping , receiving and warehousing . overall , peterson employs more than 650 non - union workers—many of whom are themselves second - and third - generation employees who enjoy both profit - sharing and employee stock ownership plans .
sioux chief mfg . co . inc . was founded and incorporated in august , 1957 by the late martin e . âedâ ismert , jr . in an attempt to smooth the boom - bust housing cycle that his plumbing wholesale supply company experienced . sioux chief got its start during the late â50s by packaging specialty fasteners and other items geared toward residential plumbing jobs . in the early â60s , ed borrowed the idea of spinning copper tube closed for simple air chambers and adapted it for stub outs which could be used by plumbers . this preformed copper tube saved plumbers from sweat soldering tube caps onto their copper tube for water shock and test - off purposes . by 1975 a heavy emphasis on sales and new product development began when edâs two eldest sons purchased the corporation and took over operations . since then sioux chief has introduced a wide range of innovative products .
sioux chief mfg . co . inc . was founded and incorporated in august , 1957 by the late martin e . “ed” ismert , jr . in an attempt to smooth the boom - bust housing cycle that his plumbing wholesale supply company experienced . sioux chief got its start during the late ‘50s by packaging specialty fasteners and other items geared toward residential plumbing jobs . in the early ‘60s , ed borrowed the idea of spinning copper tube closed for simple air chambers and adapted it for stub outs which could be used by plumbers . this performed copper tube saved plumbers from sweat soldering tube caps onto their copper tube for water shock and test - off purposes . by 1975 a heavy emphasis on sales and new product development began when ed’s two eldest sons purchased the corporation and took over operations . since then sioux chief has introduced a wide range of innovative products .
but creativity lives in the heart of this company , and hearts can’t be innovated . hearts innovate . so as long as these hearts keep beating , sioux chief’s creativity will never stop . as joe ismert puts it , “we make all these new things because we can’t help ourselves . ”
“the integration of watts product lines was critical for us , ” said ismert . “the product overlap and the manufacturing competency will absolutely help add to our presence as a manufacturer and leverage our ability to produce world - class products . ”
additional prizes , materials and on - site support provided by : a . o . smith ; american supply assn . ; brasscraft manufacturing co . ; caddy ; calculated industries ; carhartt ; cast iron soil pipe institute ; charlotte pipe & foundry ; copper development assn . ; delta faucet company ; dewalt tools & accessories ; harris products group ; irwin industrial tools ; kentucky assn . of master contractors ; kohler ; lenox ; matheson gas ; milwaukee tool ; nibco , inc . ; oatey ; phcc educational foundation ; phcc – national association ; plumbers supply co . ; ridgid / ridge tool company ; rothenberger usa ; senninger plumbing co . ; sharkbite ; sioux chief manufacturing co . ; tyler pipe ; ua local 502 ; viega , llc ; and zoeller pump co .
our story began back in august of 1957 , when sioux chief mfg . co . inc . was founded and incorporated by the late martin e .
ed
ismert , jr . , in an attempt to smooth the boom - bust housing cycle experienced by his plumbing wholesale supply company .
novi , mi - plumbers from across the u . s . gathered in michigan recently to meet with brasscraft manufacturing company . the forum focused on the impending 2014 nation - wide no - lead legislation and its impact on the plumbing industry .
sioux chief , a family business started in 1957 , has about 440 employees now and expects to have 500 to 550 in two or three years if the economy continues its current growth , ismert said . the company also has a temporary workforce that’s usually around 50 or 60 people , he said .
the nation headed into a sharp economic recession in 1958 , causing a tremendous boom for sioux chief . in 1960 , ed ismert hired his brother ted , an electronics engineer , to help out at sioux chief . one of his projects was preparing sand cloth for sale to the contractors . with ted aboard , he soon analyzed the sand cloth process . using parts from his children ' s old pinball machine , ted built an ungainly contraption that unrolled and re - rolled the sand cloth . the labor saving device worked perfectly , and uncle ted ' s expertise and influence upon the tiny company was just the beginning .
sioux chief makes rough plumbing supplies , the workhorse pipes and other parts “that are behind walls and under the floors , out of sight , ” ismert said . “but you might see some of our drains at a royals game , ” he added , because some of the company’s commercial drainage parts are used at kauffman stadium .
sioux chief got its start packaging specialty fasteners and other items geared toward residential plumbing jobs . in the early ' 60s , ed borrowed the idea of spinning copper tube closed for simple air chambers and adapted it for stub outs which could be used by plumbers . this preformed copper tube saved plumbers from sweat soldering tube caps onto their copper tube for water shock and test - off purposes . by 1975 a heavy emphasis on sales and new product development began when ed ' s two eldest sons purchased the corporation and took over operations . since then sioux chief has welcomed the third generation of family members to the team and has introduced a wide range of innovative products .
water hammer arresters the mini , hydra , and mega - resters are designed and manufactured to stop water hammer , that banging noise you hear when you , or your laundry machine , shut off the water supply abruptly . sioux chief considers these soldiers of silence the jewels in the company’s crown . most importantly , customers love and demand them , and in large quantities . if quality and satisfaction weren’t enough , states such as florida have been reviewing and modifying their plumbing codes in the very recent past ; it seems as though states , too , are “demanding” that water hammer arresters be installed . needless to say , that bodes well for this sioux chief product line .
sioux chief began its operations in a 3 , 000 square foot third floor area of double i supply , a plumbing wholesaler in the kansas city , kansas , west river bottoms , from 1957 to 1967 . after moving to kansas city , missouri , from 1967 to 1969 , sioux chief grew into a 10 , 000 square foot building in grandview , missouri , from 1970 until 1983 . in 1983 , the corporation purchased its own building for the first time , a 23 , 000 square foot plant , warehouse , and office south of peculiar , missouri . today this plant / warehouse / office has grown to occupy more than 300 , 000 square feet on 140 acres .
“enterprise financial cde is very excited to be a part of this transaction , ” said mitch baris , executive director . “the project is truly a cooperative effort of many committed financial partners and , of course , an expanding business . the impact of this project and sioux chief’s commitment to the local community will only help facilitate further investments . ”
i also keep coming back to the fact that it’s the sioux chief company . chiefs and leaders of tribes are deeply revered positions of power , and to me it just seems so absolutely degrading to have that position of wisdom , trust , and authority placed on a bathroom drain . people are literally ( excuse the language ) pissing on our culture .
so he bought the stakes of his father and a cousin in the late 1960s , and built a company with sales and distribution in more than 30 countries , manufacturing plants in atchison and in vancouver , wash . , supply - chain partners in china , and headquarters in overland park .
the company is able to bring those ideas to life because it does so much of the work itself . “one of the reasons sioux chief is able to turn an idea into a product so quickly is because we design and build our own machines , tools and dies , and equipment to ensure that exact product tolerances are achieved , ” the company says .
sioux chief will sell standard brass product beyond the jan 4 , 2014 date and will identify the product by marking the packaging as
illegal to use for potable services . to be used exclusively for non - potable applications .
some products and assemblies can be used within no lead systems . see product marking page for details on no lead specific products .
specialty specialty is the sioux chief “catch - all” product group ; or , at least , it provides a home for products that don’t fit well into any other product group . not surprisingly , sioux chief is an equal - opportunity innovator , seeing beyond “group lines” when thinking creatively . innovation is as innovation does , it seems . take the shower wallnut , for instance ; it is a before - the - wall , glass - filled nylon shower - arm connection . it comes equipped with a stainless steel lock ring and built - in compression ferrule to seal a stub out watertight to the wallnut and the wallnut watertight to the shower arm . most importantly , explains joe , it eliminates the last untested joint in a plumbing installation .
early trail markers ingenuity helped make the sioux a mighty nation ; at sioux chief , ingenuity formed the basis for everything that was to follow . in 1961 , “uncle ted , ” brother to ed , uncle to joe and an electrical engineer with a mechanical background , started to develop the spinning machine that would be used to produce the air chamber and stub out . in 1962 , ted was finished . the machine was working . “that was our inspiration to find ‘a better way’ and the whole philosophy behind what we do now , ” joe explains .
sioux chief says it is proud of the fact that not only are 90 percent of its products manufactured in - house , but those products are made in the united states . the company says american - made products may have fallen out of favor with some companies looking for a cheaper overseas alternative , but the overall cost of products made offshore is higher than they expect .
“altcap is thrilled to support another family - owned business that is committed to investing and growing in kansas city , ” said ruben alonso , president of altcap . “we are especially happy to have facilitated the participation of the full employment council in the effort to ensure that the economic impact of sioux chief’s investment accrues to the surrounding community in the form of job opportunities . ”
drainage the tko ( “total knock out” ) closet flange ( a fastening adapter that affixes the toilet to both the floor and drainage line ) is one of the company’s most recent product advancements . like many of sioux chief’s products , this has existed “in function” nearly since the advent of toilets themselves . but the sioux chief tko functions better . it serves as both closet flange and test device , equipped with a one - piece molded test cap that is both easy to remove in whole ( with a quick pop from a hammer ) and impossible to break into pieces . plumbers love it . the problem with competitors’ models , joe adds , is that they can be easily broken into shards that find their way into a drain , clogging the system .
“when the time came to name his new company , it did not take ed long , as he had learned from his father all about the sioux indian nation , ” the company explains . “the sioux nation were a very proud and resolute people that , while being fierce and competitive , held in highest regard the family , the earth and especially wakan tanka , the great spirit . ”
the new markets tax credit program was also a key part of the unique financing package used to support sioux chief’s investment in kansas city . altcap , enterprise financial cde and central bank of kansas city contributed a combined $ 34 . 5 million in nmtc allocation delivering close to $ 10 million in facilitated financing . us bancorp community development corporation , an affiliate of us bank , was the tax credit investor .


eat app ( arabic : أيت آب ) is a middle eastern based online restaurant reservation service .

similar to opentable in the u.s and eztable in asia , eat allows users to search and discover restaurants , and make reservations online .

the app is free to download for end users ; the company charges restaurants for the use of restaurant manager by eat , a reservation and table management system , and a per diner fee for online reservations .

according to the company , the system has seated over 1,000,000 guests to date .

eat was founded by nezar kadhem , in bahrain , in 2015 and has raised $ 2,200,000 to date .

the company is currently operational across the middle east , and is now part of silicon valley 's 500 startups .

eat app

”fantastic app ! much better than the other restaurant reservations app i ' ve come across for bahrain . ”
looking for the perfect takeaway ? search food from the best restaurants in your local area - no matter where you are – with the just eat app .
2015 saw the launch of eat ' s restaurant discovery & real - time reservation app , allowing diners to make instant table bookings in just 3 clicks directly from their smartphones . as of 1st august 2015 , eat has been responsible for seating 600 , 000 diners in bahrain .
is experiencing huge success with both its restaurant discovery & real - time reservations app and restaurant management app , despite facing stiff competition from marketplace giants , including opentable .
with family sharing set up , up to six family members can use this app .
eat ' s reservation management platform empowers restaurants by driving footfall , improving table management and increasing daily revenue .
eat has two products , one for restaurants , and another for consumers . the consumer app is simple . it allows you to find restaurants around you and confirm your reservation in less than three clicks . no need to call ! the restaurants have an ipad installed at the front desk . this app allows restaurants to internally manage reservations and tables , and to notify the consumer app about availabilities .
we’re proud to unveil a completely new look for the just eat app . the fresh new design is just the tip of the iceberg , though – we’ve been fixing bugs and streamlining your ordering process , too .
besides its consumer product , eat also offers a restaurant management app , which provides restaurants with a comprehensive table and reservations management platform , complimented by a range of features to optimize business growth and vastly improve customer retention .
eat connects diners in the middle east with their favorite restaurants in real - time . headquartered in bahrain , eat is currently active in several gcc countries , including bahrain and the united arab emirates , while also operating in a number of international markets .
see how you eat coach – a new and effective way to implement healthy eating habits into your daily routines . a world without dieting .
liven is a mobile app that delivers special offers from premium restaurants , retailers and service providers and allows users to share the savings they receive ( all or in part ) with their favourite charities . courtesy : youtube / liven - get paid to eat out
i wanted to find somewhere new to eat , so i checked out food genie for assistance . i utilized the wheel and was navigated to a new spot that i had never visited but that is now one of my new favorite places ! keep making this app better !
launched last march , the app is , in the words of its creator , a middle eastern version of the very popular opentable . since launch , the app has seated 200 , 000 diners and lists more than 30 % of bahrain’s eateries , comprising largely of restaurants and hotels . the app reserves tables for clients by synching reservation requests with eatapp ipads installed at the listed restaurants .
after my first child see how you eat coach app helped me to find back to my normal balance and to feel good about myself . while with the second child i have been more aware of the hazards out there . i find the 80 / 20 diet rule inspiring . shye coach makes it fun to follow up the principle . enjoy the world’s first and only 80 / 20 diet rule app ! ”
sesame salad bar owner ali fellan redeems an order via the too good to go app , leeds . all photos by the author .
eat ' s consumer product is a restaurant discovery and real - time reservations app , allowing users to make instant restaurant bookings at a venue of their choice in just three clicks . the creation of the consumer app has improved bahrain ' s restaurant reservations experience by integrating the latest technology and an intuitive interface with the ability to browse restaurants , see real - time table availability and make instantaneous reservations all from a smartphone device .
there is a catch , however : users of the free version can only use the app five times per venue . users of the $ 40 - a - year premium version can use the app unlimited times per venue . mr wong says those limits will be relaxed .
an aussie restaurant app which offers diners 25 per cent cash back on their bill has signed up more than 500 restaurants across sydney and melbourne .
check out the above sample of the app’s dashboard . users can view progress as either one simple number , a breakout by animal type , or as a line graph . the app aims to make logging meals as quick and effortless as possible , therefore encouraging users to easily log with every meal .
there ' s a new app on the market that aims to put an end to sad desk lunches consumed by yourself in front of a computer screen . called never eat alone , it ' s kind of like tinder , but for colleagues to eat lunch with . according to techcrunch , co - founder and ceo marie schneegans came up with the idea while doing a summer internship at financial services company ubs . she wanted to meet people
working for other departments
at the very large company but there was no simple way to do so . so , she stared
sending emails to other people and organizing lunches .
thus , the idea for never eat alone was born .
it ' s better that people eat the food—maybe people who are on a lower budget—so they ' ll be happy and we ' ll be happy too ,
he says .
while it first launched in 2014 , mr wong says the latest version is feature complete and being treated as the “official launch” . liven now includes payment and cashback functionality within the app . previously , users could not pay for their bill through the app — the cashback came in the form of discounts from the restaurants .
this app gives you 25 per cent of your bill back at the end of your meal . believe it or not , restaurants are scrambling to get on board .
companies can purchase access to the app for its employees . using the app is optional and all employees have to do is sign up and create a profile that lists their interests . users can then search for people in other departments that share similar interests and set up a lunch . for now , never eat alone makes the most sense for company with hundreds , if not thousands , of employees . while it is currently only available in france , the start - up has plans to expand to companies in america in the coming months .
we are currently hiring in bahrain and dubai , so if you are interested in joining eat , please check out our jobs portal . for press and inquiries , please email us direct at nezar @ urltoken
hear what annabel , ida and kitta say about the world’s first 80 / 20 diet rule app the “shye coach” : finding balance by keeping a food diary with hearts .
with a number of usps that outstrip its competitors , eat is set to continue absorb more market share in the gcc , while organically growing its global presence , having already attracted customers from as far away as mexico , europe and asia .
we have added new enhancements and improvements to make food genie an even better experience for helping you decide where to eat . take a look at what ' s new : - now available for the ipad ! ! ! - new restaurant selection ui design - more information than ever is displayed about the selected restaurant to help you decide and plan where to eat - the app detects your downloaded navigation apps and provides a list for you to choose to get directions right inside the app . you ' ll like the direction we ' ve headed with this one . ; ) - now you can share where you ' re going to eat with family and friends by using the new share button . share a tweet , post , email or message right from within the food genie app . - provide an email when you shake your device to leave feedback or report a bug so we can respond to you . thank you to those who have given suggestions . ohana ! - free spaces are gone ! if there are not enough restaurants within your location to fill the food genie wheel , then simply refine your filter selections . we sent free spaces packing per user requests . - see restaurant deals inside the app and click one to be taken to the deal . - no more duplicate restaurants displayed on the wheel . this would happen because there were multiple listings on yelp for one restaurant . - bug fixes and enhancements also took place with this update . hope you notice them . thank you for using food genie ! if you have a moment to leave a review in the app store we would really appreciate it . we appreciate all feedback sent to us and please continue to do so . we have more updates coming soon that users have suggested to us .
since launching in 2014 , liven , a “lifestyle loyalty payment app” , has grown to more than 120 , 000 users , with plans to expand to perth in coming months as part of a national rollout .
usually you eat by your desk and you don ' t hang out with your colleagues ,
she said .
we are trying to push that into the corporate america a little but and i think it will be a great hit .
deciding where to go eat can be interesting and a pain at times in our household . well not any more . now when we can’t decide i ask my husband to ask food genie . highly recommend this for any relationship . it’s a game changer .
the app , created by university friends will wong , grace wong and david ballerini , lets customers pay for their restaurant bill on their phone , with 25 per cent of the value then credited back into their account .
since launching it ' s cloud - based restaurant management system in 2014 , eat has quickly established itself as the market leader in its home market , the kingdom of bahrain , with the vast majority of fine - dining venues and five star hotels now using its restaurant solution .
i tried out the app in leeds , starting at sesame salad bar where there ' s a buffet counter of freshly made salads on offer . despite it being near the end of service just before 3 pm , there was a fair amount of food left . owner ali fellan hands me a box filled with tabbouleh , stuffed vine leaves , and grilled veg : it ' s delicious . he then swipes the app ' s in - built receipt to redeem it .
our internet sales are up 30 % using the eatapp system and our customers are responding positively . we ' ve now integrated the ordering system into our mobile app and we ' re using push notifications to promote all aspects of our business .
yes - it ' s perfect for businesses with more than one operation . in most cases , you ' ll only need one mobile app for all your venues and your customers will be able to select which venue they want to order from .
the more people are aware of how often they eat meat , the more they can take action to switch to alternatives . noticing trends in individual meat consumption is a powerful tool to understanding how an individual can most effectively reduce their meat consumption . simply put , what gets measured gets managed .
a reducetarian lifestyle benefits animals , the environment , and individual health . while taking the pledge is a great first step in reducing meat consumption , following through on that commitment is just as important . the
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app presents an easy solution : it offers a simple , aesthetically - pleasing interface in which users can log meat consumption from meal - to - meal . logging what you eat is as easy as could be ! at each meal , simply choose the corresponding emoji ( 🐮 🐷 🐏 🐔 🐠 ) . it’s that easy !
too good to go works like this : choose a restaurant from the app and pay in advance for a portion of food , all priced between £2 and £4 . then head down to the eatery at the end of service to collect your meal .
let food genie help you solve the
where do i eat
problem . get help deciding where to eat at the flick of your thumb . see new and familiar restaurants near you and get out of your culinary rut today ! ▶ making wishes about where to eat come true food genie uses your location to find 20 restaurants near you and then randomly places 6 on the food genie wheel . take a spin and say goodbye to the
i don ' t know
moments of deciding where to eat . let food genie be your unbias third - party in helping you decide where to eat . now finding a new restaurant or pub is fun , easy , and reliable thanks to food genie and restaurants provided by yelp© . taking a chance could not be more rewarding . ▶ food genie , what else ? • search for restaurants near you • cool food genre filters for the picky eater . • get directions easily to your selected restaurant • share what ' s for dinner ! # foodgeniefriday ▶ got a new feature idea ? shake your iphone while food genie is open and share with us your idea . you can also report any bugs you see , but we believe you ' ll have a hard time finding them . ▶ get in touch with us website : urltoken facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken pinterest : urltoken * by downloading the app you agree to the end user license agreement ( eula ) : urltoken eula * please take some time to read our privacy policy : urltoken privacy ▶ deaf - friendly communication if you have feedback , feature requests or bugs to report , please sign a video to us on the glide app . you can find us at @ foodgenie . we are fluent in many different sign languages worldwide and look forward to chatting with you . ▶ disclosure : no material connection by downloading food genie you the end - user understand that food genie and story rocket , llc have no material connection to the brands , products , restaurants , or services that have been mentioned , displayed or used inside the food genie app or its website . they are the sole intellectual property of that third - party and food genie and story rocket , llc are not held responsible for their product , brand , or services .
“since joining the platform we’ve found the app super quick and easy for customers and staff to use , ” she said . “by making it easy for customers to pay and earn cash credit , we are seeing an increase in customer numbers and loyalty . ”
, based solely on its reservation management system ( the application for customers to reserve is still in its beta phase ) , eat is in the process of raising a second round of investment , $ 250 , 000 this time , and the team will be moving to dubai in the first quarter of 2015 .
lunchback launched earlier this year in stockholm , where zhao said it has 2 , 000 users . he spoke to nbc news from shanghai , where he said the app is on pace to reach 10 , 000 to 15 , 000 users in the next month .
but it has upsides for customers too . now that we ' re bombarded with choice from apps like deliveroo and justeat , the concept is weirdly freeing . you just eat what you ' re given . the meals are all tasty and high - quality , with lots of first - rate eateries signed up across the country .
. the app lets you buy surplus meals from local eateries at the end of their service for as little as two quid—meals that would otherwise be chucked in the bin . it ' s kind of like deliveroo but with food waste , and you have to go pick it up yourself .
by law , cold food must be thrown out after four hours ( for hot food , it ' s two hours ) , so fellan tells me he wanted to be involved with the app to help limit the amount of food they ' re forced to bin at the end of every day .
see how you eat coach founder mia karlsson : “ we believe that one reason for yo - yo dieting is calorie counting . calculating calories has lead to people avoiding food instead of eating proper meals on regular basis . studies show core reasons for e . g . overweight are irregular eating habits . dieting causes eventually weight gain and other problems in the body .
schneegans isn ' t the first person to create a tinder - like application that focuses on food . earlier this year , three friends from boston launch tender , which is a recipe - centric play on the popular dating app . users still swipe , but on images linked to recipes , not potential dates .
its product - focused business strategy has seen a large emphasis on moving away from the industry ' s previous renditions of technology driven restaurant management systems , characterized by local server systems , a large amount of hardware , extensive training and exceptionally high price tags . furthermore , eat ' s restaurant management system has demonstrated to be an ideal replacement for restaurants who continue to utilize pen and paper solutions .
it may seem strange , but mr wong says the loyalty and marketing benefit for restaurants being on the app far outweighs the 25 per cent discount customers receive . “in the past these restaurants have given up in some cases 50 per cent , even 60 per cent with groupon and all these daily deal sites , ” he said .
while they couldn’t share the number of registered users and restaurants , they did say that the response had been overwhelming , covering a range of restaurants : from international chains “to a five star wolfgang puck restaurant . ” kadhem says that the exposure has helped them adapt their product so as to satisfy all segments of the market . “eat can finally blossom into a real company , from a bootstrapped startup . ”
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presents a simple and straightforward way to track whether or not you’ve eaten meat at a given meal . knowing and analyzing this data can help individuals to spot patterns and to be more aware of how often they consume meat . the app also allows users to set goals for weekly meat consumption limits , with the aim of encouraging gradual reduction .
eat ' s current product boasts cutting edge technology in a cloud - based system that is designed to maximize mobility , complimented by a range of analytical tools and optimization features . featuring the ability to have multiple connections synced in real - time and extensive guest data capture , it has been designed to cater precisely to the needs of restaurant managers . combined with a very competitive price structure , these factors have paved the way for early success .
we started eat shortly after to allow users to make restaurant reservations online . we ' ve come a long way since then , and have acquired most of the restaurants in bahrain , including mirai , block 338 , monsoon , and lanterns , to name a few . we ' ve also just seated our 200 , 000th diner ! the team is really happy with the momentum , and we can ' t wait to serve more diners around the gcc .
while there will soon be the option to select vegetarian or vegan meals , too good to go doesn ' t let you choose from a menu . you just buy a
portion
and then take whatever food is available at the end of the day . this has the obvious benefit of letting the restaurants stay flexible and choose the number of portions they allocate to the app .
we have worked hard to use the nutrition and weight wellness information available to create an easy - to - use concept to support you to eat smart . at the same time we offer you the easiest food diary ever . not everyone can afford a private professional nutrition coach . yet everyone needs quality advise , feedback and follow - up . we are against fad / crash diets . we stand for permanent balance . hope you enjoy getting your “hearts” and unlocking new guiding levels weekly .
we make everything fresh in the morning ,
he says .
if you cook too little the customer will be disappointed and if you cook more , you ' re losing money and obviously a lot of food will be wasted . so the app is really helping to reduce waste . and it ' s a good deal for the customer , they come down , pay £2 . 50—you can ' t go wrong .
too good to go works like this : choose a restaurant from the app and pay in advance for a portion of food , which is all priced between £2 and £4 . then you head down to the eatery at the end of their service ( mid - afternoon for lunch places and late evening for restaurants ) to collect your meal . it ' s straightforward and easy to use , plus there ' s a huge variety of dishes on offer .
it ' s the most pointless problem ,
says chris wilson , one of the app ' s co - founders .
but food waste is perhaps one of the easiest problems to solve and also something that nobody is really aware of at the moment . on the one side , we ' ve got this huge problem of over - production , consumption , and excess , which leads to us only using two thirds of the food we produce as a global society . and on the other side of the coin you ' ve got a billion hungry people in the world .
bahrain’s newest table reservation application , urltoken , has just announced a second funding round , totaling $ 300 , 000 . the round , led by bahrain’s largest venture fund , tenmou , brings their total raised to $ 400 , 000 .
“after issuing 12 tokens , we had four investors buy four each [ $ 75 , 000 ] , ” says founder and ceo nezar kadhem in an email to wamda . investors through tenmou include fawaz algosaibi , redha fathalla , and mohamed almoayyed . all are bahraini citizens and this will be their first investment in an internet startup .
kadhem says that he noticed upon his arrival from san francisco to bahrain in the spring of 2013 that services similar to opentable and uber were simply non - existent . “even the most prestigious fine dining restaurants were still using pen and paper to manage their restaurants , ” he says in a press release . “these next 18 months are going to be critical for growth and this funding round allows us to hire and ensure our momentum keeps growing . ” at the moment the team plans to use the funds is to expand their user base in bahrain , dubai , abu dhabi , and kuwait .
kadhem tells wamda that the process of raising money was both difficult and easy . one of the main hold ups was the bahraini ministry of industry and commerce not ever before having dealt with a request from an internet company raising a second round . “they had assumed we were selling existing shares in the company , and demanded a letter of resignation of shares , ” he says . “we argued that we weren’t selling existing shares , we were issuing new ones to new investors . this argument required the input of multiple sources to be solved . ”
on the other hand , “the investors had deep pockets , ” says kadhem . with each investor realizing the potential of internet companies and their ability to scale and grow in a short period of time meant that they had all agreed to invest at the first meeting with the startup .
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. with an infrastructure that is seen to be efficient , cheap running costs , and good regulation , the small island kingdom , haidar believes , is a great jumping off point for a startup wanting to take on the gcc . but
, a semi - government body that offers entrepreneurs and startups a plethora of advisory services . together they cover everything from business planning to human resources to legal services , to helping out with feasibility studies . loans and / or subsidies range from 5 , 000 bhd ( around $ 13 , 000 ) to over 30 , 000 bhd ( nearly $ 80 , 000 ) . on the other side of the spectrum ,
, bahrain’s first business angels syndicate , provides angel investment for startups , in addition to mentorship .
, a middle eastern version of opentable , the ride has so far been a breeze . when it came time to look for funding , “three resources came to mind” when it
says founder nezar kadhem : “family , friends , and fools , basically ‘love money’ . but i decided not to go with those ,
applied to be a part of a prototype scheme at the bdb , but they ended up spending money getting nowhere . “in fact we lost money . there are resources [ available ] but they’re not worth the time it takes for the entrepreneur to hunt them down , ”
he says , citing that most projects the bank invests in are socially orientated .
the money was in the bank by february of this year . “it was so quick , we were so happy , ” says kadhem .
. speaking with wamda , tamkeen marketing officer amal a . talal al - sorani said that in a recent overhaul ,
and re - launched to be able to better support startup businesses . ” al - sorani went on to explain that this meant even businesses that were not yet commercially registered could still apply , though they would need to register their activity with a government entity .
is an aptly named fish delivery startup that has made use of the publicly available support resources . the fish transporter team was part of tenmou’s fourth batch , which took about seven months during 2013 , says founder mohammed toraif .
“you can get a 50 % discount on marketing services by going through them , ” he says . “we applied online and within three weeks we were getting to work with their partner
( around $ 53 , 000 ) to use for marketing , equipment , legal services , etc .
which toraif says has been helpful in terms of liquidity . tamkeen also helped fish transporter get the tools necessary to transport the fish in the first place : purchasing the cooling machinery for their van was 50 % cheaper with a tamkeen discount .
tamkeen’s resources are best suited to startups that have had a few years of experience , rather than those that are working to develop out of the idea stage .
point at which they are ready to work with tamkeen . “our only limitation is finance and tamkeen is going to give us a real boost , ” says
’s ali mahmood . “but processes with tamkeen and the bdb can take a long time , and when you’re a startup time is of the essence . ”
, which assures a 16 - day turnaround on applications , say timing can be a grey area . “provided the entrepreneur [ or startup ] provides the necessary documentation to get started , ” says areije al - shakar , assistant vice president of the business advisory unit , the process can be expedited . “we work on a case by case basis and timings vary . ” as al - shakar is keen to point out , they are a government - funded entity so “we do have to know where exactly money is going . ”
while funding options may sometimes be fraught , there are some advantages associated with starting a business in bahrain , one of which is its tiny size . still working her full time job ( her sister leila works on maison du maillot full time ) , fakhroo says that for their particular business , which relies on delivery and shipping , the size of
logistics compared to somewhere like london , where the two grew up , are a breeze .
how easy it is to navigate the entrepreneurial scene , says fakhroo . “there is a very supportive atmosphere ; whenever i’ve had a question about something it is easy to speak with others . ”
at the microsoft imagine cup in seattle for their product nail polish mixer , with collaboration from their university and the bdb .
is doing well despite only now engaging with such support services . they’re streaming events from around the world with an average of 120 , 000 viewers for each event . tenmou has also this year become an investor . “we have set an expansion plan for 2015 , ” says mahmood , “to open two new branches in the uae and ksa . ” in the future , toraif believes that
there needs to be a change in how startups are perceived in bahrain . the resources that are currently available have been “useful , ” says toraif , “but there still needs to be an ecosystem that see us treated as startups . at the moment
in a modern day david and goliath story with a modern middle east twist , the innovation and creativity of a bahrain - based restaurant reservations start - up takes on the big budgets and extensive resources of established global competitors , including opentable , with surprising results .
while smartphone penetration for some of this region is the highest in the world at 89 % ( bahrain , 2014 ) , and regional users continue to be one of the fastest adopters of smartphone technology , dissatisfaction is rife among gcc based diners with the ability of local restaurants ' to provide online table reservation tools .
in an area of the world where the consumption of alcohol is strictly controlled or out - rightly forbidden and temperatures exceeding 40 degrees celsius regularly force people indoors , restaurants are a focal point of the social scene .
having recently launched it ' s restaurant management system in the united arab emirates , the start - up has already signed over 100 restaurants in a mere two months , despite being relative newcomers to the saturated markets of dubai and abu dhabi .
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early in 2013 , i tried to make a reservation at a restaurant in bahrain . i searched the internet for the restaurant ' s phone number , but when i called , no one answered the phone . it was early morning , so they must have been closed . i called again at 7pm and a hostess answered and said :
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that credit can then be used at any other participating restaurant . liven says average users earn $ 20 per meal , with some regulars earning as much as $ 1500 credit on their accounts . collectively , australians spend $ 45 billion a year dining out .
“you could say it’s like a closed currency which you can use in any of the liven venues , ” said mr wong . “you’re then able to share a portion of that with charity . ”
“once - off discounts where the customers never come back . people just took the discount and off they went . whereas with our platform , you’re not getting a discount , you’re giving them a credit reward for them to come back and spend into the system . it’s a real positive for the restaurants . ”
sheryl wonorahardjo , owner of yuzu japanese restaurant in melbourne , said she had already noticed a spike in business .
“we have plans to relax those restrictions very soon , ” he said . “we’ve seen customers’ behaviour changing . there are a lot of people who are going to the same venue every single day , and we want to encourage that behaviour . ”
liven operates on a freemium model . restaurants pay a commission for each transaction , which liven calls a “marketing allowance rate” , because “we are using most of that to promote that restaurant through incentivising our users by giving them cash credit and using the balance to promote these venues through our affiliated channels and partners” .
“if there’s any left over , that’s our profit , ” mr wong said . “it is performance based . if we do a sloppy job we lose money , if we do a good job we make money . ”
earlier this year , liven scored a $ 10 million investment from a melbourne venture capital firm , but the capital is milestone - based , meaning the funding is unlocked in stages as the company expands to new cities .
“milestone - based funding is becoming fairly common , ” mr wong said . “the reason being is that investors have been burnt by giving the lump sum in one go and seeing the money burning right in front of their eyes .
“it keeps us on the edge of making sure we hit that milestone , it keeps us motivated , but it also gives us the ability to not have to deplete that funding if we’re able to secure other funds at a much better rate . ”
the next step is perth , then a third and fourth australian city . “then we’ve got our eyes set on the us , canada , there are also possible talks of a uk expansion , ” he said .
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for many americans , working lunches conjure up images of fast food or eating at your desk .
but lunchback , a swedish start - up , is hoping to change the definition of what a working lunch means by pairing interested users with a new networking lunch partner every week .
here ' s the catch : you ' ll have to put blind faith in an algorithm to make the match .
we want to create an artificial intelligence based service . we understand people ' s needs and we have people who want to give that help ,
jimmy zhao , lunchback ' s founder and ceo told nbc news .
lunchback was launched after zhao , who said he moved to stockholm from shanghai a decade ago , found it difficult to make effective professional connections .
i want to help entrepreneurs . everyone wants to learn form someone who has been there , done that ,
zhao said .
mentors can offer their time to interested parties , letting people control who they meet . however , zhao said he sees the ai matching service as a future revenue stream for the company , letting people pay a small subscription fee to be fixed up with potential mentors or people to help .
we are trying to build a recommendation engine , but it takes a lot of metrics ,
zhao said .
people in stockholm , where the algorithm is being fine - tuned , can sign up for the ai service , which lunchback calls
magic .
the algorithm takes into account a person ' s professional history , which is pulled in from linkedin , along with skills they ' ve tagged for themselves , what they say they ' re hoping to get from the service and location .
every sunday , users get a notification asking if they ' re free for lunch on thursday . if they opt in , they ' re matched with a partner and given a restaurant .
the algorithm isn ' t perfect yet , but zhao said they ' re learning from their lunch
experiments .
after , we will ask , ' how did it go ? '
he said .
then we can learn and build a baseline when it comes to recommendations .
the company is now setting its sights on the u . s . market , beginning with beta testing in chicago , followed by new york city and san francisco . the beta testing does not yet include the ai feature and instead focuses on letting people choose their own lunch dates .
natalie söderberg , head of new market development at lunchback , told nbc news she also sees the service becoming a tool for networking within large companies .
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i wish there could be an option to see the restaurants near you and add them into the wheel . it’s more of a the wheel chooses restaurants and you spin situation . maybe it’s where i live that plays apart of it . although i do think the choosing of which restaurants would be a good option . and the main review for restaurants that pop up on yelp are all horrible ones ! !
i am looking to add that feature soon . also don’t forget to try the filters to help you with your decision . i hope you’ll come back after i add the feature to review food genie again .
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as suited workers scurry back to the office after the lunchtime rush , grimacing their way through bland supermarket sandwiches , i ' ve just finished a big box of fresh salad with homemade falafel and hummus—for just £2 . 50 . and it was destined for the dumpster .
food waste across the uk is practically an epidemic : british restaurants dump an unbelievable 600 , 000 tonnes of food every year . too good to go , which has already launched in brighton and leeds , and is on its way to london , birmingham , and manchester , promises to save users a bunch of cash , as well as the planet .
i move on to wolf , which serves up italian street food , where the cheery manager and owner ashwin borchate makes me a generously stuffed marinara wrap ( spaghetti in a wrap—somehow it works ) .
at indian buffet peachy keens , it ' s self - service . i fill a box of chicken korma , jasmine rice , and dahl—all richly spiced and filling . and at le chalet , there ' s surplus cake and pastries on offer .
we ' re battling against the consumer mentality which has been created that everyone is just forced to buy buy buy ,
says wilson .
this isn ' t helped by things like expiry dates , use - by dates and sell - by dates . slowly but surely we ' re getting there and hopefully in a few years ' time , we ' ll be able to turn round and look at a different picture , of making more efficient use of our resources and not taking everything so much for granted .