“We are excited to offer a true solution to a difficult problem that many consumers face by developing a platform that incorporates the best vibration-reduction technology available,” said Fred Miller, President and CEO of Seicon Limited. “The ØVIB Washer Stand works with all major brands of front-loading washing machines and can eliminate the need for expensive home renovations in first and second floor laundry rooms.”

Seicon Limited develops and licenses proprietary technology for isolating and controlling vibration and shock. Seicon developed the ØVIB Washer Stand at the request of Neil Drobny, the owner of a front-loading washing machine that vibrated so forcibly during the spin cycle that it rattled dishes in his china cabinet. Seicon then learned that front-loading washing machines often generate vibration problems ranging from keeping babies awake at night to making it impossible to watch television in adjoining rooms.

“Our patented technology virtually eliminates vibration-related problems, and the ØVIB Washer Stand will last at least as long as the washing machine,” said Miller. “In testing, the ØVIB Washer Stand continued to perform perfectly even after 5,000 hours of wash time.”

Drobny says the ØVIB Washer Stand solved his problem. “As a result of Seicon’s innovative platform design, we were able to retain our environmentally friendly front-loading washer, which we otherwise would have had to sell in order to protect our house from the excessive vibration caused by the ultra-high spin cycle,” he said.

Front-loading washing machines clean better, are more energy efficient and use less water than conventional top-loading machines. Because they also spin faster and revolve perpendicular to the floor, many machines create noisy vibrations that can even cause structural damage to a home. In homes with first or second floor laundry rooms, some manufacturers recommend reinforcing laundry-room floors to combat the problem. Some retailers avoid selling these types of machines to customers with laundry facilities on main living floors.

Existing solutions consist primarily of rubber feet or mats that eliminate only a fraction of the vibration and can undergo excessive wear. Washing machines also have been known to fall off rubber feet, causing damage to the washing machine and the floor.

At 2 3/4″ high and 27″ square, the ØVIB Washer Stand is much slimmer than the aesthetic pedestals that manufactures sell to raise washers and dryers off the floor.

More information about the ØVIB Washer Stand can be found at www.0vib.com.

About Seicon Limited

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Seicon Limited is primarily engaged in the development, marketing and licensing of proprietary technology for isolating and controlling vibration and shocks generated by seismic and mechanical activity across a wide range of frequencies, reducing transmission by 90 percent or more. Applications range from consumer appliances, machinery, buildings, bridges and roadways to aircraft, ships and vehicles of all types. To learn more, visit www.seiconlimited.com.

ØVIB(Formerly Steadywash™^†) is a registered trademark owned by Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.



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