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What's in this issue?

-- 9 Berkline Routers Getting Facelifts, Shoda Green CNC Update Underway
-- Sales Goes Direct, Bryan Assumes Selling Role
-- Fall Maintenance Tips: Albert
-- Green CNC with John O'Connor
-- Welcome Mason to Service!
-- Easing Payment Terms with Tim Choate

Berkline: 17 Dual-Holddown CNC's Going to Auction Soon

As you may be aware, Sun Capital, the investment firm that owned majority interest in Berkline Holdings LLC elected to permanently close operations in Morristown, TN at the end of March.  This economy has wreaked its havoc; Berkline was a great loyal customer, and we wish its former employees all the best.

There are 17 Series III-C Accu-Routers at plant #3 in Morristown which Berkline purchased between 1994 and 1998.  These machines have been well maintained and are in operational condition.  The average usage is 15+ years, three shifts a day.

Click here to download detailed specs, original photos and upgrade options, and contact Accu-Router to stay informed!

PRESS RELEASE: American Manufacturing Strikes Back - New Ballscrew-Drive Conveyor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Morrison, Tennessee USA) - Hopefully you've seen our YouTube video by now. If not, it's the next entry down, or click here.

Now be the first to read our official press release before it hits the trade media (pdf format, box.net)!

We believe in American manufacturers -- we're one too! So contact Accu-Router today, and let's take on the world ...

NEW: Hi-Speed Ballscrew-Drive CNC Conveyor for Panel Machining

For those who have trouble accessing our YouTube channel at work ... call or e-mail us to request a FREE HD DVD.

Do you still manually tend your machine tools? Accu-Router's newest high-speed conveyor will help you compete on a global scale, doubling your machine's output with just one operator! The new "ballscrew-drive" pick and place mechanism is our smoothest, fastest yet (formerly chain or belt-drive). Multiple machines can even be integrated to a central conveyor to increase your ROI. Every Accu-Router is custom-built for your application and renewable at the end of its life cycle, with free lifetime training and support. Contact us today for a free evaluation, and let's take on the world together.

SAVE 30%: Tax Relief Act Calls for 100% Capital Expensing in 2011

The new Federal tax law includes virtually unrestricted 100% capital expensing for 2011.  A machine purchased would have to be installed on or before 12-31-11.  This brings a significant bottom line benefit to any company who can take advantage.  This opportunity is unprecedented.  Here is the math.

Assumptions:

1.            A machine cost is $100,000.

2.            Corporate tax rate is 35%.

3.            We will compare the tax implications of 100% first year to straight line and double declining balance depreciation.  Normal machine depreciable life is 7 years.  For our examples we will assume no salvage value at the end of term.

A.            Straight line depreciation -  1/7 of $100,000 = $14,285.71

B.             Double declining balance depreciation – 2/7 of $100,000 = $28,571.43 (first year only)

C.            100% write off provision = $100,000 first year expense.

100% Depreciation vs. Straight Line:

2011 expense would be $100,000 vs. $14,285.71.  That is an extra expense of $85,714.29.  At a tax rate of 35%, that means there is an inherent cost benefit of $30,000 or 30%.  That has the same result as a 30% price cut on the new machine.

100% Depreciation vs. Double Declining Balance:

2011 expense would be $100,000 vs. $28,571.43.  That is an extra expense of $71,482.57. At a tax rate of 35%, that means there is an inherent cost benefit of $25,018.90 or 25%.  That has the same result as a 25% price cut on the new machine.

U.S. manufacturers have needed this type of maximum investment incentive to better compete in the unfair trade conditions of our global competitive marketplace.  It is imperative that every company plan on how to best utilize this one time investment incentive.  As it stands now, this is just for 2011.