Monday, March 21, 2011
Ashley 3/21/11
We are beginning to get directional and operational signs in place to help with traffic flows. 
Drywall should be finished this week - This is the Site Manager office
Break Room
Logistics Office
Utility Room
Women's Restroom
Men's Restroom
That's all from inside the tank.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Ashley Update 3/18/11
Good things happening this week at Ashley. I took a couple pictures of the building from the north after coming from a meeting in Ithaca. We are beginning to start finishing up the site work now that the weather is better. Next week will bring drainage and excavation for the second rail line.
You can see to the left that the trees have been cleared between our spur and the main line.
A shot from the truck loading bay toward the office.
Racking on site to be assembled for packaged material storage
Rail spur drainage to happen this week. Excavation for the second spur can then begin. Looks very different with all of the trees removed.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Making Progress at Ashley
We are getting things in place to begin manufacturing sometime next month. Below is a picture of the new controls for manufacturing. Truck and Rail loading are much the same. Everything is done through a touch screen panel which will operate everything and keep track of the valves.
The plant office is also coming along nicely. Getting ready to install those new panels.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Ashley 3/1/11
Did a tour today. The heating guys probably think it was a bit odd to be asked to take a picture. Proof that everyone will wear a hardhat......
Lots of good things happening. Should be on track to have some production in April. Stay tuned for a production employee tour next week.
We have not had a stand up forklift before. This goes to show that anyone can drive. (I had a hard time, it is quite different.
The forklift works well on the ramps too. As you can see from the last picture, we are ready to make fertilizer anytime that darn plant gets put all back together.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Ashley 3/5/11
Things are coming along very nicely. The office is moving along quickly. Site lighting is up and much has been done in the plant. Notice the train in the background.
Office Rough in is nearly complete.
You can begin to get a feel for what everything will look like.
Entry way. Notice the Hardhats. If you are going to be up there, wear them.
Entrances into the storage area.
Front office Entrance.
Office from the side.
Notice how the fabric is terminated. Pretty neat how all of that works.
Office Rough in is nearly complete.
Friday, March 4, 2011
ACLF Joins Farm American
If you are a Nascar fan, tune in, ACLF has partnered with Furniture Row Racing to sponsor the #78 car as Farm American. This was announced earlier this week in Tampa at the Commoddity Classic. Albert is there at the meeting so I am sending out this message on his behalf.
TAMPA, Fla. (March 4, 2011) -- Furniture Row Racing, which competes on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit, announced today that Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers has joined the team as a financial partner for its Farm American program. The announcement was made during the Commodity Classic trade show at the Tampa Convention Center.
Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers manufactures and markets in-house formulated and branded liquid fertilizer products. Incorporated in 1983, the well-known St. Johns, Mich.-based agricultural company has worked years ahead of the industry response to the demand for environmentally friendly products. The company owns the largest fertilizer research farm in the United States dedicated to plant nutrition.
The Denver, Colo.-based Furniture Row Racing team spearheaded the Farm American program in 2010 with a special paint scheme at selected races on its No. 78 Chevrolet, driven by Regan Smith.
The Farm American program promotes the importance of U.S. agriculture, which employs directly and indirectly more than 22 million people in the American workforce. The details and schedule of the 2011 Farm-American program are still being worked out and will be announced at a later date.
"Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers is thrilled to have the opportunity to be involved with Furniture Row Racing's Farm American program," said Albert Bancroft, marketing communications manager at Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. "The NASCAR-related program allows farmers and ranchers to tell their story. As a third generation family-owned company, we feel it is important that the story of U.S. agriculture is brought to the dinner table of the consumer.”
Bancroft added, “Being involved with Farm American we see the ability to aid producers in overcoming objections of those who do not understand. And we're also thrilled to be part of an exciting race team. It's a talented team which was evident in its seventh-place finish in the recent Daytona 500."
Joe Garone, general manager of Furniture Row Racing, was equally excited about the new partnership.
"We are proud to partner with Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers, a multi-generation, family-owned agribusiness whose highest priority is honoring the traditions of America's farm and ranch families," said Garone. "While we seek additional financial partners for the Farm American program, this partnership with Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers will always remain special since it’s the first agriculture business to join our team."
The No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team will be competing this weekend in the Kobalt Tools 400 Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
http://www.farmamerican.com/index.asp?LT=about
Take a look at this link, It has had about 1 Million hits today
http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20110304f
TAMPA, Fla. (March 4, 2011) -- Furniture Row Racing, which competes on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit, announced today that Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers has joined the team as a financial partner for its Farm American program. The announcement was made during the Commodity Classic trade show at the Tampa Convention Center.
Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers manufactures and markets in-house formulated and branded liquid fertilizer products. Incorporated in 1983, the well-known St. Johns, Mich.-based agricultural company has worked years ahead of the industry response to the demand for environmentally friendly products. The company owns the largest fertilizer research farm in the United States dedicated to plant nutrition.
The Denver, Colo.-based Furniture Row Racing team spearheaded the Farm American program in 2010 with a special paint scheme at selected races on its No. 78 Chevrolet, driven by Regan Smith.
The Farm American program promotes the importance of U.S. agriculture, which employs directly and indirectly more than 22 million people in the American workforce. The details and schedule of the 2011 Farm-American program are still being worked out and will be announced at a later date.
"Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers is thrilled to have the opportunity to be involved with Furniture Row Racing's Farm American program," said Albert Bancroft, marketing communications manager at Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers. "The NASCAR-related program allows farmers and ranchers to tell their story. As a third generation family-owned company, we feel it is important that the story of U.S. agriculture is brought to the dinner table of the consumer.”
Bancroft added, “Being involved with Farm American we see the ability to aid producers in overcoming objections of those who do not understand. And we're also thrilled to be part of an exciting race team. It's a talented team which was evident in its seventh-place finish in the recent Daytona 500."
Joe Garone, general manager of Furniture Row Racing, was equally excited about the new partnership.
"We are proud to partner with Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers, a multi-generation, family-owned agribusiness whose highest priority is honoring the traditions of America's farm and ranch families," said Garone. "While we seek additional financial partners for the Farm American program, this partnership with Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers will always remain special since it’s the first agriculture business to join our team."
The No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team will be competing this weekend in the Kobalt Tools 400 Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
http://www.farmamerican.com/index.asp?LT=about
Take a look at this link, It has had about 1 Million hits today
http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20110304f
Ashley Update 3/4/11
It has been a while since my last post. They have been doing a lot of work in the plant and also a lot of rough in projects. Here are a few pictures of progress.
Truck Loadout office. They are working on the steps and landing out at the NCRS. That will be better than a ladder.
They are busily putting togehter gas lines and air lines throughout the building along with all of the other rough in projects.
All of the walls in the building are up. They are working on getting the last of the doors in place to finish things up. This picture was taken in the truck loading area looking 300 feet to the end of the building.
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