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they need to be is essential for risk management and, if
not assessed properly, could have catastrophic results.
"For our automotive customers, organization and efficiency are
directly related to revenue and productivity, which is their main
goal," explained Colby McConnell, founder and president of Sonic
Tools. "However, we know with our aviation customers how important organization and efficiency are for FOD prevention. The main
reason aviation mechanics should keep an organized and efficient
work system is for safety. Each industry is different, but at the
end-of-day it's about the bottom line: Revenue, productivity, risk
management and cost associated with that risk."

Taking Care of Your Assets
If a maintenance facility does not prioritize organization and tool
control, it runs the risk of losing tools. For an A&P, losing a tool
could mean they left it in an engine, resulting in a much bigger
safety problem than just a missing tool.
FOD prevention and tool control can be made simple with the
right structure in place. One such option is with the Sonic Foam
system, which has laser etching options available for any of its
tools, for even better control and serialization.
"Sonic makes tool control as simple as opening a drawer," noted
McConnell. "Our Sonic Foam System comes with inventory control
sheets that assist the technician in keeping track of their tools. We
also offer laser etching services for serialization of tools, which is
perfect for larger facilities where multiple technicians are working
out of one toolbox."
The system is CNC
machined foam inlay that
goes inside toolbox drawers.

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Everything in its Place
The Sonic Foam System is CNC machined foam inlay that goes
inside the toolbox drawers. It is chemical resistant and labeled for
tool locations with a two-tone color scheme for a quick, easy survey
of tools. Every Sonic Foam System includes a printed inventory
control sheet that has a list of each tool in the foam. This allows
the technician to ensure all of the tools are in the right place and
are not missing.
Independent time efficiency studies have confirmed the effectiveness of the Sonic Foam System. "The retrieval and return of
tools are found to be 20 percent faster using our system, as well
as 78% faster for inventory control and an 80 percent reduction in
misplaced tools," McConnell stated. "This study shows that our
solutions create premium workplaces that in turn leads to ultimate
workflow improving productivity and efficiency."
McConnell says the Sonic Foam System is tested and proven to
save time for technicians by reducing the risk of misplaced tools.
One of the company's aviation partners is Piedmont Airlines. When
Sonic Tools partnered with Piedmont, they were looking for a recognized company that had a proven quality, trusted warranty process
and a customer experience they could rely on.
"They've counted on us to provide them with the tools they need
to do their job the best they can," he stated. "Our organizational
solutions are unrivaled and we know the importance of organization
in the aircraft maintenance industry, which makes us a trusted
partner for some of the best aviation enterprises in the world."

A Little Background
Sonic Tools was launched in North America in
2015 with European Roots and an established
clientele in the automotive OEM, aftermarket
and dealership networks.
With this strong foundation, Sonic Tools
USA decided to provide an alternative solution for asset management within the United
states and go after two specific marketplaces.
Aviation MRO's and Part 147 schools, as well as
automotive dealerships and manufacturers. The
automotive industry was just the beginning for
Sonic. The company also services education, manufacturing and
agricultural industries.
"Our Aviation A&P solutions are designed and manufactured
by Sonic Tools to fill the missing piece for aviation technicians
and students who are starting their journey as A&P technicians,"
explained McConnell. "We created comprehensive solutions with
direction from aviation industry experts. We began offering basic,
intermediate and advanced solutions fitting the needs of aviation
technicians at any level starting in 2016. Our solutions are perfect
for anyone working on any aircraft and are the perfect foundation for every rising and experienced A&P technician to perform
efficiently."

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