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Spectrum's manufacturing process is extremely efficient, allowing for flexibility in scheduling and meeting the production/delivery requirements of the Company's customers. Spectrum receives and stores base oils, chemicals, additives, and solvents in two tank farms. These components are formulated for the specific lubricant being produced. Once blended, the lubricant is packaged on one of Spectrum's automated packaging lines, boxed, palletized, shrink wrapped, and shipped. Spectrum houses its own blow molding operations in order to maintain control over bottle supply and lead times while also reducing costs. Spectrum produces bottles with sizes ranging from 2.6 fluid ounces up to one gallon.
The Company provides enhanced flexibility and a high level of customer service by offering innovative packaging, as well as, short production runs and delivery services. One of the key benefits Spectrum provides is the ability of Spectrum Distribution Services, the Company's trucking division, to drop ship direct to customers throughout the continental United States. Spectrum sells specialty lubricants both nationwide and internationally with products shipped to all 50 states in the United States, as well as, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Asia. Spectrum's primary market is the outdoor power equipment/lawn and garden market, followed by the automotive aftermarket and the agricultural market. Aside from the efforts of its sales staff, Spectrum develops new business primarily through trade involvment, participation in trade shows, and limited advertising. The Company currently exhibits at the Lawn and Garden Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as, approximately half a dozen consumer shows each year. In addition, Spectrum is a member or associate member of several key trade associations, through which it makes and maintains important industry contacts. The Company is involved in trade organizations including the following: |
