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U-Teck Provides Telecommunications Solutions by ALEXANDRA RAPPE U-TECK has been providing the building blocks of telecommunication for 29 median on the Long Island Expressway. It was placed in New York before hurricane years. The company manufactures and supplies specialized products and services for Sandy and after the storm blew through it never moved an inch! The product is the telecommunication, utility, municipal and transportation industries. Simply put, available in other states including California, Washington and New Jersey. it provides the building blocks for others; such as for phone companies: it doesn't The unique process that makes WeedEnder so effective is that it deprives provide the actual phone, rather it provides the equipment to keep the weed's root system of sunlight but does allow water and the phones running and manufactures the phones. Or, as Nan nutrients to filter through; this prevents erosion by keeping Jackson the manager of marketing at U-TECK puts it, "We don't the root system alive. The minimization of erosion provides provide a ladder, but we supply the rungs." visibility along guardrails, cable barriers, beautification sites, Jackson has been with the company for the past 10 years and has billboards, exit-ramp signs and speed-limit signs. WeedEnder is had the opportunity to see it develop into the close-knit company it also environmentally friendly. It doesn't use any herbicides or is today. harmful chemicals but still gets the job done. If there is a road "Ten years ago, the telecommunications industry went through a next to the lake, the water running through will not be harmed. major reorganization and that affected U-TECK," she said. It is made of 100 percent recyclable materials, is fire retardant The company took on that challenge by creating a solid presence and has a 15-year guarantee warranty. This is just one of the in new markets. The last six years has been a time of change in the many innovative products U-TECK manufactures and designs. company. Jackson continued, "We've grown so much through a U-TECK enjoys being involved with the community. The team leader, ownership approach to success that allows everyone a company's employees are encouraged to volunteer and voice in shaping our company. We go into each year with specific WeedEnder is one of the many unique participate in local charitable efforts. U-TECK supports the goals, work the plan and have enjoyed continued growth through Fisher House on Fort Bragg, recently donating $5,000. Also, solutions U-Teck has designed for continued product development and new marketing efforts." for the past four years, it has been a part of the Women's its customers. It is used along many This growth is not the only thing that has helped U-TECK Business Enterprise Council. roadways. become so successful. Both Jackson and current president, Linda For Jackson and Hoppman, choosing to be in Fayetteville Hoppman, know the key to what makes them stand out. It's the fact that customers wasn't a hard decision and they couldn't have it any better. "Fayetteville is our can come to them and they can develop the criteria to create the product. home, we didn't choose it, it chose us," Hoppman said. Jackson added, "This is our "The collaboration with suppliers and new product development gives these environment and our community and that is why we continue to stay here." solutions to the customers. It's the key to being a solution company." Jackson stated. U-TECK is a unique company with products meeting specific There are unique solutions for cable management, ergonomics for technicians, needs for its customers. The employees dedicate their time and safety applications and more. A significant special solution product that has been energy effectively, something no one would want to weed out! Find recently created is the WeedEnder Vegetation Control System. This product was out more about U-TECK at www. ALEXANDRA RAPPE, Intern, specified by the New York Department of Transportation and installed last spring uteck.com. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomto help control unwanted vegetation growth under 22 miles of cable barrier in the ingweekly.com APPLY NOW TO START YOUR METHODIST UNIVERSITY JOURNEY "As a performer, my journey has led me to step into a leadership role. You have to be able to say, 'This is my dream, my song, and I'm going to do it the way I want to do it.' I've been blessed to be the leader of One Voice gospel choir, and have the great opportunity to sing and worship with them, as well as sing with the MU Chorale and the Noblemen." DAY TERM I May 20 DAY TERM II June 17 ONLINE SUMMER TERM May 20 DAY TERM III July 15 EVENING TERM IV May 20 FALL SEMESTER August 19 —Ravon Sheppard Junior, Music Performance Major It's easy to apply. 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