DBS and DSS will be exhibiting at the COBA Spring Home Show - we will be in the outside booth 563. Please stop by to say hi and to see samples of the CastleRock Products: Interior, Exterior, and Columns!!
April 27th, 2010
DBS is working on getting 'licensed and bonded' as a General Contractor in the state of OR. Soon we'll be able to install the CastleRock Products!! More on that later.
April 23rd, 2010
Carlson Software extends the Recovery Special on the Civil Suite software & Surveyor data collectors. See Current Offers for more info.
Save $1000 on Civil Suite and $700 on data collectors!!! Hurry though!
March 17th, 2010:
Carlson releases SurvCE 2.5!!! Many new features and instrument/GPS drivers added. For current SurvCE 2.0 customers, this is a FREE upgrade!!!! For Pre 2.0 customers this is a low cost upgrade. Contact DSS for details.To view more info on SurvCE 2.5, please click the link below.
DBS/DSS made the tough decision to close the Bend, retail store. We'll base the business from home for the time being. It's a good thing though - it'll allow us to get out and visit customers more while saving on the overhead of the retail space. Now - we'll come to you and the online store will be up and running very soon. Please check back.
February 15th, 2010:
In addition to Central OR - DBS is now the exclusive distributor of CastleRock/InsulStone products in Western OR (North of Salem, including Portland) and Southwest WA.
January 15th, 2010:
DSS attended the Oregon GPS User's Group (OGUG) meeting held in Salem, OR. Very informative session with updates from ODOT/ORGN representatives on the status of the Real time GPS network, info on the new Oregon Coordinate System, and more. DSS participated in the Vendor session about Altus Positioning products.
January 5th, 2010:
Be sure to check back soon for 2010 first quarter promotions from DSS and Carlson Software in our Current Offers section!
January 1st, 2010:
Happy New Year to you and yours. Let's put 2009 behind us and move on to a very prosperous 2010!! Wishing you the best in the new year! We hope you enjoyed the holiday season.
December 5th, 2009:
DSS IS NOW OFFERING FINANCING STARTING AT 1.9% FOR 36 MONTHS ON ALL ALTUS GPS RECEIVERS KITS THROUGH 3/31/10. Financing provided by Puget Sound Leasing. See our Financingpage for more info.
December 1st, 2009:
Carlson Software releases two upgraded products:
Carlson Survey 2010 with Embedded ACAD: Otherwise known as 'Stand Alone' or 'OEM' this includes a 'built-in' 2010 ACAD engine. For those CAD guru's who prefer the ACAD engine to the IntelliCAD version! For detailed info please click the link below:
Carlson TakeOff 3.0 with Embedded ACAD: Similar to Survey 2010 Embedded ACAD this is built on the 2010 ACAD engine. Do your machine control data prep, jobsite quantities and send the files out to the machine with this awesome product. For detailed info please clink the link below:
Carlson Software releases AgStar 2010 for farmers, contractors, and surveyors:
First introduced in 2004, Carlson AgStar has been used by farmers, contractors, and surveyors, around the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has also utilized the program as it helps to increase yields and optimize earthwork. This newest version of AgStar for 2010 is built on IntelliCAD®6.6 so there is no need to buy an additional CAD engine to run the software. The new release includes updated GPS drivers for new receivers from John Deere, Ashtech, and others. There’s also the ability to draw geo-referenced aerial images. Click below for more info:
November 21th, 2009: DBS attended an informative training session at the Castlerock factory in Meridian, Idaho. Brought back samples of Insulstone and InstaStone! Stop by DSS to check them out.
November 15th, 2009: A new division of Davis Survey Supplies is born - Davis Building Supplies! With DBS - we can offer products and services that don't fit under DSS!
November 2nd, 2009: DSS is now an authorized dealer for Rite in the Rain All-weather Writing products!! See link below!
November 1st, 2009: Carlson has introduced end of the year specials we will be posting soon! Check back soon.
To follow: What else is new with our manufacturers and other partners?
APS3X: This receiver offers the option of an external Antenna port.
APS3 Receiver: This receiver, comes standard with the internal UHF radio AND GSM/GPRS Modem. Also offer's CDMA capability for areas with limited or no GSM coverage.
You have the option today to work using either the built in GSM modem or on a CDMA network(s) through an external cell phone with 'Data' plan.
What's that mean to the customer? The flexibility to use whichever option (GSM or CDMA) provides you with the best coverage, flexibility and lowest cost.
In the works - an APS3 with internal CDMA! Due out soon.
Did you know, Altus APS3's run on your local Real Time GPS (ORGN, WSRN, etc.) Networks?? Thats right. No Base to set up! - Use both Receivers as Rovers and double your production!
Give us a call with questions or better yet, let us show you the gear!
2010 Civil, Survey, Hydro, GIS, TakeOff and other versions AVAILABLE NOW: Carlson 2010 provides 64-bit capabilities, Windows 7 compatible, & working on AutoCAD®2010 as wells as hundreds of improvements! Carlson customers who are current on their Maintenance will automatically recieve the upgrade when it's released. If you would like to renew Maintenance and upgrade, let DSS handle it for you!
What are the new features - here is the top 21 2010 Carlson features.
C & G now combined with 2010 Carlson Survey!! Now you have all the features of both of these great products in the same package! Ask about how to upgrade your existing C & G to the 2010 version. Click on 2010 Carlson Survey for more info.
SurvCE Data Collection Software Update: The next release of SurvCE software is due first quarter of 2010! Many enhancements and improvements will be in version 2.5! Still using a pre 2.0 version - UPGRADE NOW - ask about pricing!
Carlson Machine Control: DSS is an authorized dealer for Carlson Machine Control products. Have you checked out Grade Supervisor or Grade?
These products give you the option to take the software from your pick up truck, to an ATV, to the Rover Pole for grade checking. Grade, lets you use the same product, on all of your equipment! Same interface, easy to learn and use and at very competitive prices! Give Carlson Grade a look before you spend too much on other systems.
Tax Advantages for 2009 on Equipment/software purchases:
Section 179 deductions quick overview*
Section 179 Qualifying Property
Section 179 was designed with businesses in mind. That's why almost all types of "business equipment" qualify for the Section 179 deduction.
All businesses need equipment on an ongoing basis, be it machinery, computers, software, office furniture, vehicles, or other tangible goods. It's very likely that your business has purchased many of these goods during the past year, and will do so again and again. Section 179 is designed to make purchasing that equipment during this calendar year financially attractive.
Material goods that generally qualify for the Section 179 Deduction
Please keep in mind that to qualify for the Section 179 Deduction, the below equipment must be purchased and put into use between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. The following items qualify:
Equipment (machines, etc) purchased for business use
Property attached to your building that is not a structural component of the building (i.e.: a printing press, large manufacturing tools and equipment)
Partial Business Use (equipment that is purchased for business use and personal use - generally, your deduction will be based on the percentage of time you use the equipment for business purposes.)
Act Now
Section 179 can change yearly without notice, so it benefits you to take advantage of this generous tax code while it's available. Section 179 offers small businesses a great opportunity to maximize their purchasing power. In addition, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 and Recovery Act of 2009 has provided the small business owner with generous new (and higher) deduction limits. Most of the equipment your business will purchase or lease qualifies for the deduction, so do your homework and verify that your company is leveraging the Section 179 Deduction this year.
For more info please go to www.section179.org. This info provided by section179.org and used with permission.
*NOTE: Please consult your accountant/tax advisor and/or the IRS for more info and to find out if you qualify.*
Rite in the Rain All-weather writing paper for Surveyors, contractors, Military and many other applications!
Just in time for the wet weather! DSS is an authorized dealer for Rite in the Rain products. Check out their website to see all the products they offer but be sure to order from us!
