Oakworks.com US manufacturer of medical tables and electric lift spa tables
About Oakworks
The premier US manufacturer of massage, spa, & medical treatment tables and accessories since 1977. For more information, visit the OAKWORKS Corporate Home
Why OAKWORKS is different
It's our leadership, innovation and work ethic that truly set us apart. It was true in 1977 when OAKWORKS began manufacturing the finest quality portable massage tables and massage chairs, electric lift tables, stationary spa tables and massage therapy accessories and it is still true today. And we have been setting industry standards for quality from the very beginning.
Where OAKWORKS has been and what we do.
Our history has been guided by Linda and Jeff Riach, who built the first OAKWORKS massage table over a quarter century ago, and the company continues to be driven by their values today. Employing nearly 200 at its manufacturing facility in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, OAKWORKS is now one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-quality bodywork tables, chairs and accessories that provide comfort and ergonomic utility to the massage, spa, medical, physical therapy and athletic training industries both in the U. S. and abroad
Where OAKWORKS is going
Our future excites us. OAKWORKS provides big ideas, great products and outstanding service, attributes that will ensure stability and success in the future for our company and our employees. Our research and development of new and exciting products ensures that we'll be there to offer you the products you need and the technology you desire today and long into in the future.
Our business is built on...
Quality
We know that your clients, your career and your livelihood depend on the quality, safety and reliability of the massage tables and massage therapy equipment you use. All of our products are engineered, designed, constructed and tested to meet your greatest and ever-changing demands. Without the risks, you'll never worry about injury or litigation.
Customer focus and responsiveness
OAKWORKS has a profound obligation to our customers in two very important ways.
First, we built OAKWORKS on the belief that solutions to our customers' needs must be built into every product we produce. For example, massage therapists we serve are constantly at risk of suffering repetitive stress injuries. By investing in ergonomic designs, we help lengthen their careers while meeting their rapidly changing needs.
Second, we believe that our customers have a right to the finest service available both at the time of sale and during the entire life-cycle of the product. Our people add true value to your purchase by being available to answer questions and solve problems you may face with any OAKWORKS product.
When you purchase an OAKWORKS product you can be confident that we'll be there to assist you for the life of the product. We never stop working to make our products the envy of the industry. That's why we're interested in hearing what you have to say. Please visit our contact us pageand tell us how we can serve you better.
If you're already an OAKWORKS customer, we want to thank you for your continued support and commitment to the finest quality products available in the industry. If you're ready to become and OAKWORKS customer and experience the quality and commitment so many have already come to know and love then begin here by shopping at our on-line store.
What's the Difference?
As cost conscious consumers, we're always looking for the best deals. For most of us, that simply means buying what we need at the lowest price available. Where the trouble begins is when we reverse that and try to find the lowest price available for what we need. This may sound like the same thing, but read on and you understand the difference.
I must confess to misusing the word cheap myself. My father-in-law is quick to correct me whenever I misuse the term, so lets begin by identifying the difference between the two words. The Free Dictionary defines the word cheap as "Relatively low in cost; inexpensive or comparatively inexpensive". The word inexpensive is defined as "Not high in price; cheap". Since each word uses the other in its definition, we tend to think of them as interchangeable. But if you look at the alternate definitions of the word cheap, you'll understand why the two words shouldn't be considered one and the same. Cheap is also defined as "Of or considered of small value", "Of poor quality; inferior", "Worthy of no respect; vulgar or contemptible" and "Stingy; miserly". So in shopping terms, lets use "Of poor quality; inferior" to define cheap and "Not high in price" to define inexpensive.
My children help reinforce the concept of cheap and inexpensive for me whenever we visit our local thrift store where everything in the place costs one dollar. The store is filled with items that most of us would call cheap (my kids love the stuff). The store also has plenty of inexpensive things (not much in the toy isle), but my children's' "cheap" radar tends to zero in on the junk. The whole way through the store, I'm reminding them that they're saving their money to buy stuff at the "not so thrifty store". Unfortunately, my words fall on deaf ears as they go into their dollar induced comas. The "Dollar coma" must also be affecting their hearing as I have to keep repeating "you can get one item". It's not the price mind you, it's just that I already know the outcome of this dollar feeding frenzy. Sure enough, when we get home the lesson of cheap and inexpensive begins. My son gets about six pulls of the handle on his cheap suction dart gun and "snap!"; no more dart gun. Not to mention the fact that none of the darts will stick unless he primes them with water (he uses saliva when he thinks I'm not looking). My daughter smears on the war paint (she hasn't quite mastered the art of makeup application) from her cheap 32 piece makeup kit and breaks out in a rash almost immediately. So now I'm left with two bored kids, some broken plastic and a lesson I can teach them on why poppy always corrects me whenever I get the words cheap and inexpensive confused.
In general, cheap products are made with inferior materials, using inferior manufacturing processes and therefore producing inferior products. This allows cheap products to be offered to the consumer at what appears to be inexpensive prices. We see a low price and start shopping from there; forgetting all about the purpose for our purchase. Inexpensive products are made with quality materials using quality manufacturing processes to produce quality products that are offered at low prices. Inexpensive products may not be as low priced as cheap products but here's where the math come in. When you talk cheap verses inexpensive, the word value is the deciding factor. You can determine the value of something by comparing the cost times the quality.
Low Cost * Low Quality = cheap = a poor value
Low Cost * Good Quality = inexpensive = a good value
Low Cost * High Quality = inexpensive = a great value
When it comes to buying a massage table and massage accessories, I recommend you steer clear of cheap. Cheap reeks of lawsuits and litigation. Cheap tables lack the quality and craftsmanship you'll find in OAKWORKS products. I've heard and read horror stories on web sites and Blogs about tables collapsing and dumping the client to the floor. I've seen the affects of inferior craftsmanship and am amazed that people are surprised when their cheap purchase lets them down (so to speak).
There's an old adage that says" you're only as strong as your weakest link". You buy cheap; you get cheap. You buy quality; you get quality. That couldn't be more true when it comes to massage tables. And that's why OAKWORKS spends the time to make sure that every product they sell is made from only the highest quality materials; Right down to the bolts and knobs they use. Little details like thicker cables where the stresses are higher and higher density padding that offers better support and longevity at the same thickness as others are what makes OAKWORKS the best at offering you the highest quality products at inexpensive prices. They backup that commitment to quality with their warranty. You can ask yourself "How long will the table I'm buying last?" to help realize the value of OAKWORKS products. Their products are built to last and their warranty is your assurance of that!
If you're looking for a great value for your money, you'll want to look for OAKWORKS products. They take great pride in offering you the highest quality products. If you're looking for cheap stuff, you'll not find it there. They're not interested in broken promises, broken products or war paint rashes. They'll leave that to the other guys!
Discussion
| 12 Jan. 2007 |
 |
|
|
