While Politicians Debate an Ohio Business Acts to Save Gas & Get Better Mileage MAUMEE, Ohio, Sept. 4
MAUMEE, Ohio, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- While Congress is on vacation and
presidential candidates debate energy strategy, an Ohio picture frame and fine
art printing company -- American Frame Corporation -- is taking action to save
employees gas and achieve better mileage.
American Frame, a national Internet company, offers picture frames and
framing supplies, fine art printing and photographic services at wholesale
prices direct to the consumer. This family business has supported
do-it-yourself picture framers, artists, photographers, businesses and
homeowners for more than 35 years, and has been concerned about rising energy
costs affecting their employees.
Recently Chris and Dana Dunbar of American Frame discussed the merits of
the presidential candidates' energy policies. Chris, a car enthusiast and
company purchasing manager, said, "You know, nitrogen is a smarter gas for
inflating tires. Why aren't the politicians encouraging this to help
consumers save energy costs?"
Dana Dunbar, American Frame's controller and co-owner, saw this as a
proactive step to help employees save gas and reduce commuting costs.
According to http://www.getnitrogen.org, nitrogen is more stable than oxygen
and allows for increased gas mileage of 4% to 10%, tire longevity of up to
30%, and eliminates rim rust.
Dunbar arranged for American Frame employees to get tire fill-ups at a
local tire service center in Maumee, a suburb of Toledo, Ohio, with the
expense covered by American Frame.
Employee reaction was instantaneous. American Frame has made the Ride on
Nitrogen Initiative (RONI) a permanent program, and is encouraging its
customers, local business owners, and the nation to fill their tires with
nitrogen.
American Frame expects RONI to save its employees $10,000 collectively on
gas and maintenance within the first year.
"We simply cannot wait around while our politicians debate energy issues,"
said Dana Dunbar. "We hope the Ride on Nitrogen Initiative will demonstrate
the ability of small businesses to positively impact communities through this
grassroots effort."
American Frame is raising consumer awareness of the Ride on Nitrogen
Initiative through its e-commerce site, http://www.americanframe.com, and is
urging other companies to do similarly through its network of business
associations.
For more information on the Ride on Nitrogen Initiative and American Frame
picture frames, fine art prints, other products and services, visit
http://www.americanframe.com or call 800-537-0944.
AMERICAN FRAME CORPORATION (http://www.americanframe.com) transforms
picture framing into an economical do-it-yourself project, and offers
custom-frame services, fine art printing and photographic services at
wholesale prices direct to consumers. A family-owned business for more than
35 years, American Frame caters to do-it-yourself framers, artists,
photographers, businesses and homeowners. American Frame, located in Maumee,
Ohio, is the national underwriter for Terry Madden's Watercolor Workshop,
which airs on PBS stations nationwide.
SOURCE American Frame Corporation
