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Get to Know E227 Global Solutions

In this course, you will be introduced to an up-and-coming electronics research and design company that recently opened operations in your city: E227 Global Solutions (E227GS). All of your assignments will reflect writing situations that you might encounter as an employee of E227 Global Solutions.

Then and Now

E227GS is headquartered out of Chicago. E227GS started when founders made their mark researching and developing electronics devices used to control windshield wipers installed in virtually all automobiles manufactured in the U.S. Since that initial invention, the company has enjoyed regular additions to its catalog of patented inventions. The company is growing steadily and is always on the lookout for new and innovative talent to contribute to its research and development teams.

Company Information

The company currently employs approximately 1,400 people across the United States and in Indonesia. Many of the employees work in labs or work remotely out of home offices. Employees not working remotely are mostly concentrated at the Chicago area headquarters.

Employees at E227 GS enjoy benefits such as:

· 12 paid holidays

· Two weeks paid vacation for up to 5 years of service; no accrual of unused time

· One week of personal/sick time; unused time accrues annually

· Option of three health plans for employees and their dependents

· platinum plan provides comprehensive coverage; requires completion of health questionnaire and employee pays 20% of premium

· gold plan provides additional coverage, and lower co-pays and deductibles; employee pays 20% of premium

· silver coverage offers minimum coverage required by the Affordable Healthcare Act, and employee’s coverage is paid by the company (dependent coverage is available)

· Flexible medical spending account and dependent care account

· Company-sponsored 401K with matching contributions up to 6%

· Flextime

· Life insurance (company pays for coverage up to 2x salary; additional coverage available)

· Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance

Indonesian Operations

Two years ago, E227GS opened its first manufacturing plant in Tebing Tinggi and a distribution center in the port of Kuala Tanjung in Indonesia. Locating manufacturing and distribution facilities in Indonesia allows E227GS to gain international recognition of its products and reduces costs for distributing electronic products to the region.

E227GS plans future expansion of manufacturing and distribution facilities for their bio-medical and quality of life products to other under-served areas of the world. The goal is to establish regional manufacturing plants and distribution centers like the ones in Indonesia around the globe to promote cost-effective adoption of our products where those products can do the most good.

Contributing to Professional Development Opportunities in the Field of Engineering and Robotics

More than a decade ago, E227GS began hosting an annual conference for electronics engineers where scholarly advancements and practical applications could come together. This event has grown steadily over the years, as the number of attendees has increased, mostly for the networking opportunities the conference provides for independent inventors/innovators, academic scholars, and industry leaders. The conference is growing to become a national showcase for emerging technology in the electronics field. Over the past three years, the focus is expanding to include robotic developments for a wide range of applications. The future of the conference is promising, and E227GS remains committed to producing and expanding opportunities to bring together established inventors and innovators, academic leaders, and those new to the industry.

Strategic Plans

Recognizing that inventions and ideas are often homegrown, E227GS recruits and supports independent inventors to work under its brand umbrella. As such, E227GS is currently developing products aimed at improving the quality of life. One such invention currently in testing is a water purification process built into dispensing receptacles.

The research and development division has recently ventured into the bio-medical field, i.e., developing diagnostic devices for hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices. Plans include expansion into the field of robotics, both for the medical field and other personal and industrial applications.

E227GS is also committed to research and development of green technologies, particularly developing reasonably-priced sustainable consumer products. At the forefront of this initiative are efforts to develop sustainable alternatives to common household items, such as LED light bulbs to replace compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, which contain mercury and must be disposed of properly.