Keeping an eye on Ti

Dear [firstname,fallback=TiLite Enthusiast],

Welcome to the latest edition of the Eye on Ti.  This issue features the latest addition to the TiLite family, the 2GX, and two exciting visits to TiLite - John Ratzenberger and his show “Made in America” and Logan Olson of Logan magazine.  Also check out this year’s show schedule and more in this issue of the Eye on Ti.  Enjoy the newsletter and as always, thank you for choosing TiLite.

JOHN RATZENBERGER’S “MADE IN AMERICA” VISITS TiLite

Television actor John Ratzenberger, best known for playing Cliff on the hit show Cheers, visited TiLite on January 4th to film an episode of his popular Travel Channel show “Made In America.”  The show travels to locations across the country profiling American manufacturers and their innovations. 

Ratzenberger considers it a personal mission to emphasize the manufacturing skills that are essential to the American economy and way of life. He chose TiLite because of its economic impact on the community and the unique nature of its business.  He toured the factory and participated in the manufacturing of a TiLite ZRA.  “Each TiLite wheelchair is unique, just like each TiLite user.  It is this level of customization that really sets TiLite apart from all other wheelchair manufacturers,” said David Lippes, TiLite Chairman and CEO, who gave Ratzenberger the tour of TiLite.  “TiLite is a truly innovative product that helps people live more normal lives,” said Ratzenberger.

No specific date has been set for when the episode will air, but the show's producers expect it to be in June. We will be sure to announce the date in Eye on Ti once it has been confirmed.  For now check out local news clips from the Made in America taping below. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OGIggBotNI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8jntZG6UY
THE NEW TiLite 2GX
TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERED TO EMPOWER.

“A beautiful new folding chair, the 2008 TiLite 2GX went on sale this past fall and so far sales have exceeded all of our expectations. It is truly designed and engineered with the user in mind,”  said Marty Ball, TiLite Vice President of Sales.

The styling of the TiLite 2GX speaks to the time and effort the TiLite team puts into design and engineering.  The TiLite 2GX has a revolutionary design and gives the user the widest range of adjustability while maintaining TiLite’s characteristic stability and outstanding performance. The 2GX performs like our signature rigid chairs and features the following innovations:
   •  “Tru-Fit” system.
   •  Rigid Folding Mechanism - “RFM”.
   •  Adjustable “Bullet” Caster Housing.

Try the 2GX.  It will exceed your expectations.

Click on the links below to download the 2GX Flyer and Order Form or visit our website at tilite.com to learn more.

Download a Flyer
Download an Order Form

LOGAN OLSON VISITS TiLite

On January 25th, TiLite welcomed Logan Olson, founder and creator of Logan Magazine, a publication dedicated to fashion and style.  She took time out of her busy schedule to participate in a photo shoot for TiLite’s newest addition to the folding line, the Aero X.  She also picked up her new ride - an all black Aero Z.  She plans to customize her ride to match the style of her magazine.

Logan sent us this message:

“Hi Ti Guys,
Thank you so much for the beautiful visit! I had a wonderful time touring your facility and meeting the TiLite Staff.  I love my chair.  It rocks and I look good in it!!  I’m proud to be wheelin’ in a Ti. Peace Out.”

Look for Logan sporting her new Aero Z in the upcoming promotion for Washington State Libraries, or read more about Logan and her magazine at www.loganmagazine.com

Click here for more of Logan’s photo shoot here.

COME ROLL WITH US
TiLite will be at the following shows and exhibitions in 2008, and would love to see you there! Come visit us to try out the latest TiLite chairs, get answers to your questions, and pick up the latest literature.  See you on the road!
SHOW
LOCATION
DATES
Arab Health
Dubai, UAE
January 28 to 31
United Seating and Mobility
Albuquerque, NM
February 26
ISS
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
March 5 to 8
Abilities East
Edison, NJ
March 28 to 30
DAV winter Games
Snowmass, CO
March 30 to April 4
PAMES Conference Vancouver, Washington April 8 to 9
Apria St. Louis, MO April 21 to 23
Continuing Education and Legislative Advocacy Conference - CELA Washington, DC April 23 to 25
Craig Show Denver, CO May TBA
NSM Scottsdale, AZ May 1 to 4
Contemporary forums - SCI San Francisco, CA May 15 to 17
Abilities West Long Beach, CA May 30 to June 1
Craig Golf Tournament Denver, CO June TBA
Spina Bifida Conference Tucson, AZ June 22 to 24
Jr. Nationals New Jersey July 19 to 26
PVA Games Omaha, NE July 25 to 29
Ontogenesis Imperfecta Conference Crystal City, VA August 1 to 3
NA SCI Conference Orlando, FL August 9 to 10
Care & Reahabilitation Expo Beijing, China September 11 to 13
Abilities MN Minneapolis, MN September 12 to 14
HCR Tokyo, Japan September 24 to 26
CSMC Toronto, Canada September 24 to 26
Care Fair Seattle, WA October TBA
Care Fair Portland, OR October TBA
REHA Dusseldorf, Germany October 15 to 18
Medtrade Atlanta, GA October 28 to 30
NEW FOR 2008 – OPTIONS, ORDER FORMS AND OWNER’S MANUAL UPDATES

At TiLite, we continually look for ways to improve our products through design changes and component upgrades.  As these changes occur in 2008, we will be issuing quarterly updates to the order forms to ensure that everyone has access to the new information and to further simplify the TiLite ordering process.

  • TiLite’s updated parts manual is available on our website under the order forms and literature tab.
  • TiLite now has order forms dedicated to our Youth Trade-Up Program! These new order forms take the guesswork out of ordering a Youth Trade-Up chair. You can even upgrade components and purchase new accessories.  Find full details on the TiLite Youth Trade-Up Program on our website under the Order Forms & Literature tab.
  • We have two new additions to the Order Forms:
    • User-Friendly Anti-Tips – these new multi-position anti-tips from TiLite are designed so the wheelchair user can engage and disengage the anti-tippers while seated safely in their chair.  The user-friendly anti-tips also can be easily removed for transport.
    • Folding Stabilizer Bar – TiLite’s new folding stabilizer bar is now available on all folding chair models to help increase the backrest strength.  This is especially usefully on tall backrests.
For questions or information on any of these additions, please contact TiLite’s Customer Service Team at (800) 545-2266 or customerservice@tilite.com.
Ti SpotLite

Ti SpotLite features a photo and testimonial of a user pursuing life's pleasures with their TiLite. If you are interested in being featured in Ti SpotLite, please send a photo and testimonial to janderson@tilite.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Just wanted to say...after receiving my TiLite ZR chair this summer I could not believe the difference from my 5-year-old Quickie Ti. The chair feels so much tighter/solid, smoother and has way less frame flex. Even though weight wasn't an issue since both titanium chairs were similar in that respect, the chair just rolls with such ease. I also love the new soft roll castors. After years of trying rattling/jarring hard castors and experimenting with all different sizes and densities of inline skate wheels, the soft roll castor won out!....it's so smooth and sucks up small everyday bumps. I've demoed almost every chair on the market and this chair is by far at the top of the pack.

Finally another small aspect that makes a difference for me is the aesthetics of the chair...coming from a design background I can appreciate the minimalist ZR frame and love the anodizing color options (I went with green apple) which allow it to be personalized to your taste...blend in or stand out!!! 

Thanks TiLite.

These pictures were taken in September 2007 at a charity relay race held every year by the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) in Toronto, Ontario CANADA (The little girl in my lap is my 6 year old daughter Taryn who insisted on coming to the podium after our fastest team award...2 years in a row):

Fernando Resende

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The perfect shirt when you need to stay cool and comfortable! Soft and breathable, these pique sport shirts utilize Port Authority’s exclusive Rapid Dry™ moisture wicking technology. This unique knit wicks moisture away from the body to the shirt's surface where it quickly disperses and evaporates. The soft, breathable fabric helps keep you dry and confident.  These shirts feature:

  • The TiLite logo
  • 5.6-ounce, 60/40 cotton/poly blend
  • Double-needle stitching
  • Hemmed sleeves
  • Side vents
Available in Black and Burgundy for men and Black and Light Blue for women. Order online at www.tilite.com/store.

 

 

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