#FF MagnaFR

[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]Check out this week’s #FF @MagnaFR, keeping oil and gas workers protected on the shale plays.
[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”4978″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”https://wellsaidcabot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/FR.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We caught up with Magna’s CEO, Michele Richardson, who with the help of interns tweets for the company. She gave us some background on Magna-Solutions LLC.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Formed in 2011, Magna-Solutions designs, manufacturers and carries flame resistant clothing and accessories for the oil and gas industries. Catering to small, medium and large energy companies, Magna provides FR safety gear and accessories manufacturing domestically and abroad. Shipping to all rig sites throughout the US and international waters.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Magna offers FR apparel and accessories that are made in the USA as well as abroad, which allows us to offer a wide array of FR products as well as the fastest shipping and delivery times. We pride ourselves on our customer service, which has opened up at 10 p.m., and 4 a.m. to satisfy the customer’s needs that the gas industry demands. We have opened on holidays and helped process orders with door-to-door, service to ensure client satisfaction.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Please tell us a little bit about your Magna FR brand.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Magna designs our own brand of exclusive FR apparel (Magna FR) which is fully customizable (design, colors, embroidery, logos, etc) and meets the needs for the men and women of today’s energy industries.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We provide 13 brands of FR apparel and accessories for customers to select from ensuring there is something to meet everyone’s needs.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]How does Magna work together with the oil and gas industry?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Magna provides custom FR Clothing and accessories to meet the unique safety needs of each client.  Magna sales staff is SafeLand/TRAP certified and can visit active rig sites to ensure our clients receive the best products available.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What are some of your most popular products?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We generally have two seasons with FR clothing, summer and winter. Our best selling items really are determined by the weather outside, as that is where the majority of our clients work daily.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Magna sells an FR Control knit top, with new FR Fiber technology that wicks away perspiration and cools down the body in the hot summer months, while in the winter the fibers trap heat in to warm the body.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”4977″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”https://wellsaidcabot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/FR-Impact-Gloves.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]Impact gloves- Magna manufactures the lowest-priced impact glove in the US, and we ship to clients nationally and internationally.
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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”4976″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”https://wellsaidcabot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/FR-coveralls.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]FR Coveralls with reflective tape- Magna offers a wide array of popular colors. We have the standard, royal blue and navy and khaki but also stock light grey and red and dark grey.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What role does Twitter have for @MagnaFR?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Twitter is a great way to keep our clients updated on all FR facts, and fun things happening at Magna FR.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What is a fun fact about Magna?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]2011-Emerging Small Business of the Year & 2012-Top 100 Small Businesses in Pennsylvania
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Magna FR is co-owned and operated by cousins, Michele Richardson and Andrea Franzen.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Magna’s CEO, Michele Richardson came from the fashion world in New York City, designing men’s clothing for ten years in the top fashion labels around the world. Jay Franzen, the COO, was already working in the supply sector of the gas industry; they came together to collaborate with his wife, Andrea and Michele’s husband, Christian to create Magna-Solutions in late 2010.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]To learn more about Magna-Solutions visit the company website (due to be re-launched in September 2013), call 570-309-0273 or stop by our flagship store in the Marcellus play at 32 Sawmill Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Sarah

Sarah was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania- a small town in central PA. She is currently attending Pennsylvania State University majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management. She is presently working as an Intern in External Affairs for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. Sarah’s responsibilities include writing for Cabot’s social media, scheduling content and event planning.