FWEDA Endorsed and Marketed Programs
The Far West Board of Directors approves all endorsed programs of the Association.
They do not take that task lightly.
ATS - ATS Asset Tracking Services Inc. This device is designed for equipment dealers, combining GPS, Cellular and Internet Technology for security, location and hour usage function allowing dealers maintain customer and dealer rental fleets and equipment.
California State Fund - FWEDA members receive special group rates, individual dividends and coverage tailored to our industry. For those who are not currently with California State Fund, independent agents in your area can now quote your business. By being in FWEDA's group program, you will enjoy a 6% reduction off your premium and the possibility of additional group bonus dividends.
Computer and Business Forms - We offer many pre-designed forms, security seals and dealer decals for our industry with competitive prices. Call the FWEDA office to help you with your needs including customized forms for your business. This will guarantee your support of the Association along with the best price for your business forms.
Fail-Safe Product Protection - Insured mechanical protection insurance program for all brands/sizes for equipment coverage in-force (new, used and rental). Fail-Safe offers: Rate Schedules for Rebuilt or New Components, Wrap-Around Protection, and Pan Scraper/Harvesting Application.
Federated Insurance
Mutual Insurance Company that understands your business.
Federated Mutual Insurance Companies is a leading property and casualty insurer of the equipment dealer industry.
Federated Insurance has a variety of programs specifically designed to properly insurer FWEDA members. Our distribution system of marketing representatives and appointed independent agencies can and will provide quality service and value to FWEDA members.
Federated focuses on not just offering a Property & Liability insurance policy, but offering risk management support to help policyholders limit the possibility of risk in their day-to-day business operations. Whether you need protection again unanticipated personal emergencies, retaining key employees or assistance planning the eventual transfer of your business, Federated's Financial Protection Services can help.
The Recommended Carrier for Property and Casualty Insurance , Workers Compensation (Colorado only) and Financial Protection Services for the Far West Equipment Dealer Membership! .
Federated Mutual Insurance Companies is a leading property and casualty insurer of the equipment dealer industry and we are proud to be the recommended carrier of the Far West Equipment Dealer Association.
Federated Insurance has a variety of programs specifically designed to properly insurer FWEDA members. Our distribution system of marketing representatives and appointed independent agencies can and will provide quality service and value to FWEDA members.
Federated focuses on not just offering an insurance policy, but offering risk management support and Financial Protection Services to help policyholders limit the possibility of risk in their day-to-day business operations.
For more information, please click on the Federated Insurance logo to link to our Internet site. You will be able to contact your local marketing representative, view our safety and risk management programs and learn more about the products and services offered to help your business. Since 1904, it's been our business to protect yours!
Federated Mutual Insurance Companies
121 East Park Square
Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: 800-533-0472
www.federatedinsurance.com
Flat Rate Guides - Flat Rate Guides offer suggested repair times for Combines and Agricultural Tractors and for Outdoor Power Equipment. The Combines and Agricultural Tractors Guide offers over 108 tractor models and 18 combine models. The Outdoor Power and Equipment Guide includes 6 engine manufacturers, 21 residential equipment manufacturers and 15 commercial equipment manufacturers. These Flat Rate guides can be ordered from the Far West office.
FWEDA Financial Services -
Far West Equipment Dealers Association is proud to announce the introduction of
FWEDA Financial Services.
Comprehensive finance options are available to you and your customers. Thank you in advance for supporting your Association by using FWEDA Financial Services for all of your financing needs.
If you have questions, please contact Greg Rupp at 515-251-3071 or Terry Kelly at 208-949-8562.
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Rate & Payment Information
- View all current rate factor charts & physical damage insurance.
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Becoming a Dealer
- It's easy to get started with FWEDA Financial Services! To start the process, complete this Becoming a Dealer form.
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Customer Application/Contract Status
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Please contact your FWEDA Financial Services representative to get signed up for an account to our
secure online Credit Application System. Once your account has been setup, you
may use this system to submit new applications, as well as view the details and
check the status of previously submitted applications.
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Payment Estimator
- Use this system to estimate payments on various equipment and financing options.
Iron Solutions, Inc -
For everyone involved in the business of agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment - including buyers, sellers, dealers, auctioneers, lenders and insurers - IRON Solutions, Inc. is the leader in Equipment Market Intelligence™. The company's mission is to provide the equipment industry with the information and tools they need to serve their customers more profitably. IRON Solutions provides a portfolio of innovative and integrated products and services starting with the Official Guides, which for more than 70 years has been the gold standard of used equipment data in the industry. The Guides' trusted foundation of transactional data form the source of other IRON Solutions products and services. These include:
- IRON Search®, the industry-leading equipment inventory and search engine for Buyers and Sellers to connect. North America's largest used tractor and equipment Web site, IRONsearch.com receives over a quarter-million unique visits each month from professionals interested in selling, buying or researching construction, agriculture and landscape equipment. IRONsearch.com boasts more than 60,000 new and used equipment listings with nearly $2Billion reported sold in 2008.
- IRON HQ™, a fully-integrated business management solution that provides a seamless process from taking a lead, to providing a quote, to placing and processing the order.
- IRON Builder™ product configurator, which enables manufacturers and dealers to improve order accuracy, create brand awareness, streamline communication, lower customer acquisition cost, decrease quote turnaround time and track model and option popularity.
- IRON Guides™ equipment pricing tool that finds used tractor values and other outdoor power equipment and farm equipment values, instantly analyzes the latest sales activity in an area, factors in hours, options and reconditioning costs for the most profitable price for both a trade-in quote and for the sale for the machine.
The products are continually updated and improved. The IRON Search® tool is now included on all Farm Progress' state and regional publications' Web sites that serve farmers and ranchers across the nation. IRON Search® features the SmartSort™ scoring system that ranks equipment listings by completeness of description, along with customary categories like equipment price, age and location. SmartSort™ is automatically included on all equipment searches on IRONsearch.com, searching listings for descriptive information such as equipment photos, options, price, location and other details. The more complete the listing, the higher it rates. Results appear automatically during equipment searches on IRONSearch.com. Equipment sellers do not need to purchase any additional software or hardware to have their listings ranked.
IRON Solutions, Inc. was borne out of the North American equipment dealers associations and their dealer members who contribute data to the Official Guides. Its U.S. headquarters are in Fenton, MO., with offices in Outlook and Saskatoon, SK. For more information see www.ironsolutions.com or call 877-266-4766.
KPA
KPA is the nation's compliance experts on environmental, health and safety (EHS) and human resources (HR), serving more than 3,000 clients nationwide since 1986. KPA's on-site, on call, and online environmental and safety services are critical in reducing accidents and associated costs while ensuring the highest level of compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations. Additionally, KPA provides an HR system that screens problem applicants, forces compliance with state and federal regulations, and dramatically reduces the risk of lawsuits and administrative costs.
KPA's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance business provides on-site, on call and online services to its clients.
- On-site services: KPA provides complete OSHA safety compliance management and environmental compliance services, including regularly-scheduled facility inspections, employee training sessions, and formal Safety Committee meetings
- On call services include round-the-clock support for EHS incidents
- Online support includes myKPAOnline, an online safety and compliance tracking and measurement tool.
KPA's web-based Hotlink HR software, is a total HR Management solution designed in collaboration with leading labor and employment attorneys to ensure your business is in complete compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered as a convenient software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, HotlinkHR™ gives you the tools you need to automate all essential process, improve efficiency with simple easy to use software and access expert advice on demand.
- Automation of essential HR processes forces compliance
- Improved efficiency with simple to use, web-enabled HR software
- On demand expertise includes online advice from attorneys with expertise in your industry, webinars and compliance alerts
Contact KPA for a compliance evaluation of your facility: 866-356-1735 or info@kpaonline.com
NAEDA - NAEDA, our national organization, has many programs specially designed with your business in mind. Your Association-sponsored NAEDA Bank Card Program offers you an opportunity to increase your profitability by offering a low discount rate for MasterCard and Visa electronic transactions. Fed-Ex Program saves you up to 24% on FedEx shipping costs. KnowledgeNet provides online internet courses designed to improve your business.
Office Depot - Office Depot's Great new FWEDA member purchasing program
What's in it for ME, the Member companies of Far West?
- By Purchasing together through FWEDA's program, get the prices and services of companies that purchase between 100 to 200 thousand dollars annually from Office Depot.
- Save up to 75% off of Office Depot Public website prices on a 120 of the most often purchased items. (See example).
- Save 5% on most all other Items on the public website and OD stores.
- Get up to 50% off all the time on copy and print services in the stores and soon online. Standard copies 3cents, single sided color copies 39 cents.
- Get your pricing online or in the stores.
- Allow you employees to take advantage of these discounts using the credit card linking program.
- Be able manage your purchases for multiple locations from one or multiple locations or buyers.
- Able to review reports at will on line.
- Take advantage of specials created just for FWEDA throughout the year.
- Your purchases will help support Far West to keep your dues low.
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Sentry 401K - Specializing in 401(k) retirement plan solutions for the small employer. Are your investment expectations reasonable? Take a realistic approach to make sure you'll have enough in your nest egg at retirement.
The OnHold Experience - A telephone on hold messaging system, will help your company communicate and interact with your clients in a professional and effective manner. They enhance customer service, build image, cross promote products and services, and drive web site traffic. Click here for more information.
ID Toolchex - A training program to assist you in establishing an Identity Theft Plan to comply with new laws of civil and criminal liability for not properly protecting data in the workplace.
Walt Garner Associates-Cancer Insurance - Provides financial protection if cancer should occur. A program you can add to your employee benefit program without any contribution by the employer.
