Get to Know Firstmate Controls!
Hey there! We're so glad you decided to visit our blog again! In last week's blog, we promised to share some more history about Firstmate Controls, the best boat lift remote control company in America. So we went straight to the source of where it all started with a short Q&A session with Julie Figura, Co-Owner of Firstmate Controls:
Q&A with Julie Figura
Q: Can you tell us a little about Firstmate and your staff?
A: "John is an electrical engineer
by trade. He began his career at St. Louis Music designing amplifiers;
went on to satellite communications for Muzak. He has a strong background
in wireless communications – so when I initially was hurt (see last week's blog for the story), the Firstmate was a
challenge/labor of love (no pun intended) to design. We have had design
partners to help enhance our product line for the last 15 years. They
include people John has worked with since the early 1990’s. Our employees
have included college students in a mentor program; family members (some of
whom have passed on); and current employees who work hard on our Firstmate
team!"
Q: You've been in business for quite a while now. What's something that you pride the company in?
A: "We have never been one to seek
awards or recognition. We keep busy building product, looking for new
design changes and making enhancements from our customer’s comments. Good
customer relations and support is enough reward."
Q: What's your role in the community?
A: "John and I personally are
involved in our church and school community. We volunteer at many events and help with fundraising. I have chaired several committees in our church
and school community as well."
Manufacturing
At Firstmate Controls everything is built from the ground up from the time you place your order until it goes out the door. We begin with heavy gauge steel frame design. We use high quality welding to optimize support, and finish it off with a powder coating so it can stand up to the weather and water on your dock. Any electronic components are tested in pre-production and again prior to shipping. As your system goes down the line, it is spot checked for Quality Control and put together by our knowledgeable staff. Prior to shipping, all systems are fully tested, valves pressure checked, and packaged ready to be delivered to your door or your dock.Firstmate is dedicated to the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of the finest wireless electronic equipment for the recreational marine industry. We offer full remote control manufacturing capability using state of the art equipment. Complete systems can be installed for you, or shipped ready for any application. Give us a call today at (866) 570-9707 to speak to a team member of the most experienced boat lift remote control company in the United States. We're happy to assist you with your hoist upgrade and dock accessory needs!
Boat Lift Controls You Can Count On!
Firstmate Controls
130 Century Commerce Loop
Labadie, MO 63055
Phone: (866) 570-9707
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