Veteran-Run Organization, Our Heroes’ Dreams, Begins ‘Vets on Segs’ Mission
The veteran-run organization, Our Heroes’ Dreams, recently began the mission ‘Vets on Segs’ – a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) journey across the country. Three soldiers have taken on the challenge of traveling, via PT, across 8 states in just 60 days to help raise funds to support wounded soldiers and their families. Many items are still needed to help these soldiers complete their mission. For more information, please visit: http://www.ourheroesdreams.org/vets-on-segs. We wish these gliders the very best of luck on their journey!
* Segway Inc. is not a sponsor of this event. While the Segway PT has been designed for universal use, it has not been designed, tested or approved for use as a medical device. At Segway safety is our top priority, therefore helmets are always recommended when riding a PT.
VISIT SEGWAY INC @ OFFICER WORLD EXPO
Segway Inc. will be at Officer World Expo on May 13-14, 2012. Please plan to visit us at Outdoor Booth #1 located in the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.
Our presence will include:
- Free Segway Patroller i2 or x2 demonstrations
- Information about new fleet procurement programs – i.e.: grant writing assistance, zero-down lease-to-own financing and direct sponsorship
- Two prize raffles
Prize Raffle #1
Win a FREE 3-month Segway Patroller evaluation for your organization!* If you are already a Segway PT customer, you’ll have the option to donate the trial to the department of your choice.
* Only US Police Departments may enter. A Segway representative will contact the winner to coordinate the trial, which includes a complete product orientation.
Prize Raffle #2
Win Segway-Branded Gear! – A jacket, t-shirt and hat.*
* Only US Police Departments may enter. A Segway representative will contact the winner to coordinate delivery in appropriate sizes.
Patch Exchange:
Are you an existing Segway PT customer? If so, stop by our booth and exchange your department’s patch for a FREE* Segway-branded hat.
(*While supplies last)
The Segway PT has been called “the greatest community policing tool ever”! It is the ultimate icebreaker for officers who are focused on building relationships and intelligence-based policing programs. Interested in learning more? Check out our Segway Patroller videos or download Police Overview Presentation.
Segway PTs – Ideal for Warehouse Use
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Segway PT riders have spoken and there’s nothing more powerful than a positive customer testimonial. |
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“My Segway PT paid for itself in less than six months.” “I evaluated other options including an electric bicycle, but the most versatile option, by far, was the Segway PT. When I’m riding the PT I’m empowered to see more as well as move faster – and I like that. It’s important to me to begin the work day by visiting every department. It’s my way of kicking the day off on a positive note. On foot, it would take me at least an hour to cover the entire plant and touch base with every team. When I glide, my morning greetings are complete within 20 minutes. That is quite a bit of time saved. Throughout the day, I need to address business matters in person with my staff. The PT allows me to efficiently get to the team I need to meet with and quickly resolve issues. I’m very happy with how my ability to move quickly throughout the day has allowed me to accomplish more. In fact, I’d estimated that I’ve increased my efficiency by at least 30%. I’m able to better balance my time between the plant floor and the office and that is good for my customers and the growth of my business. Finally, the best part of gliding on my Segway PT – I don’t leave work exhausted from walking all day.” |
| Carl Thibault, President Carl Thibault Fire Trucks, Pierreville, Quebec 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant 30 employees |
| “The Segway PT is a tool that makes my superintendents 10x more efficient.”
“My employees now spend much less time walking, which makes them more available to focus on executing real value-added tasks. Before we began using Segway PTs, my managers would wait for several requests from the warehouse floor to accumulate before making a trip to address the issues. At best, this process resulted in delays and at worst, issues just fell through the cracks and where never proactively taken care of. Segway PT are robust. They are a great fit for our physical environment. They are easily maneuverable in restricted spaces and require very little maintenance. My employees appreciate the fact that the management team is being innovative and providing them a tool to help them get their job done well.” |
| Guy Lacerte, President Thermoform, Nicolet, Quebec 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant 75 employees |
| “Segway PTs are handy as well as very reliable and we’re glad to have them.”
“I looked into the benefits of using Segway PTs in the warehouse and initially purchased 1 unit. It made such an impact on our productivity that before I knew it, I had purchased 5 more units. It was great fun for employees to learn to ride Segway PTs. We devoted a couple of days to thoroughly training our employees to be sure everyone was completely safe. Our team immediately embraced the PT. They saw it as a very useful tool that allowed them to be more efficient. The units are easy to charge and maintain. We typically run them during the day, charge them overnight and only occasionally check the tire pressure.”
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| Lucas Haryott, Assistant Shipping Manager Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd., Toronto, Ontario 110 000 sq. ft. warehouse 100 employees |
| For more information, please contact Segway of Canada. If you are interested in utilizing a Segway PT in a warehouse outside of Canada, please contact your local dealer or distributor. |
Earth Day is April 22. At Segway, It’s Every Day!
At Work or At Play – Care for Your Environment Every Day!
Today, Segway’s Personal Transporter (PT) is used by many different kinds of people and in a wide variety of ways. Riders include commuters, tour operators, law enforcement officers, public safety personnel and warehouse executives. You might wonder…what do they have in common? They all care for their environment and have made a proactive choice to help preserve it.
Consider this:
Emissions – Zero
Efficiency – PTs deliver energy efficiency equivalent to 450 miles per gallon
Lithium Ion Battery – Plug it in to a regular outlet to fully charge or just top it off
Distance – Travel up to 24 miles/38km per charge and cover 9x times more area than on foot
Operating Cost – Glide for just a penny per mile based on 10 cents per kWh
It’s a demonstrable fact –The Segway PT can drastically reduce greenhouse gas emission and substantially increase energy efficiency by replacing short-distance and single occupancy car trips. It’s the perfect choice for everyday gliding, law enforcement and commercial applications, which once required the use of a traditional vehicle. It’s compact, it’s robust AND it’s green!
Have you ever wondered what Segway means?
We’re often asked that question. Here’s the answer. The word segue means to “transition smoothly from one state to another.” The Company name was adopted in 2001 with the launch of the Segway Personal Transporter (PT) – and perfectly defines what its like to glide on one! It also succinctly encapsulates the Company’s mission – to maintain its position as the world’s leading provider of personal electric transportation by developing new PT models that improve upon previous generations. Now you know!
