It is time for an update indeed!

2009 marks a new push for Nedco Products as it puts most of its attention on the EcoManagement division and the flagship product, The Rain Collector.

2008 was the year of education.  While this mission is the primary focus of the company’s efforts, 2009 is a time for action and positive change.  It may have been a quiet winter, but an important one in company and product development.

You may have noticed that there is a new logo for The Rain Collector.  This was made official in late summer of 2008 to better reflect the product and the EcoManagement mandate of water conservation behind it.  This logo revision continued into late 2008 and was finalized for 2009.  All of the product line will now don the new logo, including a much smaller product label.

August 2008 saw the first retail appearance of The Rain Collector at Eco Building Resource, a company providing environmentally safe alternatives to construction materials.

In the summer of 2008, Nedco Products began associating itself with “green” business groups and directories to gain awareness.  Among the most prominent are, Green Enterprise Toronto, The Green Pages, Zero Footprint, and HotFrog.

October 2008 saw the start of forging alliances and partnerships with other organizations involved in the EcoManagement arena.  This included architectural companies, landscaping contractors, and environmental organizations.  Discussions are still underway with these industries as Nedco Products seeks to expand its Sustainability Solutions Partner network, the classification of such alliances and partnerships.

Just as January 2009 started, Nedco Products became a member of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.  This step was taken to take advantage of the opportunities of business interfacing and networking within the business community of the company.

An aggressive marketing plan was put into action at the start of the year that includes many home and garden shows, speaking engagements, and other education opportunities for the product.

Nedco Products improved its accessibility and service territory for 2009.  The company established that it will service the Greater Toronto Area within its existing installation service.  The company will also support delivery of product to customers, quoted based on distance within the GTA or outside of it.  To improve the means of contacting the company, a toll free number has been added to the existing local phone number. 

The Toll Free number is 1-877-71-NEDCO (1-877-716-3326).

Lastly, as of the last week of February 2009, Nedco Products opened a merchant account and now accepts Mastercard and VISA payments in addition to cash and cheque. 

Now, stay tuned to this news feed for exciting company news from Nedco Products as it develops.  If you are looking for the most up-to-date information on The Rain Collector, including upcoming events and special products announcement, please be sure to visit the product website here.