We are ecstatic to announce that we have been chosen as a Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award finalist for Manufacturer of the Year.
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards are celebrating their 20th year of honoring the entrepreneurial men and women who innovate, take risks, and build businesses that contribute to the local economy.
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Phenix Technology, Inc. hosted our very first, annual company picnic on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The Phenix Family invited their loved ones to join together for a day of team building, good food, and beautiful weather.
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A leader is defined as "the person who leads or commands a group," while a boss is defined as " a person who is in charge." What's the difference? One has earned respect through action whilst the other has earned the respect from their title.
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Seen here is the original design of the First Due helmet, created by Ray Russell and Ronny Coleman back in 1969.
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This is one of the many helmets featured in our fire museum. Feel free to stop by and visit us if you are ever in Riverside, CA!
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This past Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Phenix family came together to help support our local community for National Clean Up Day.
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At Phenix, one of our core values is to create an environment of joy. We know that there is nothing more joyful than being with your loved ones. In 2019, our company voted to move to a 4 day work week to give our people more uninterrupted time with their families.
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Our CEO, Angel Sanchez, Jr., was invited by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce to speak about Phenix Technology, Inc.'s 50 years of success and a little bit about our vision for the future.
We have an exciting opportunity for businesses! Watch the video to learn more. 📽️
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On Thursday, September 1, 2022, we invited our friends, family, and business partners to celebrate a momentous occasion - 50 years of Phenix Technology, Inc.
50 years in business is an incredible feat for any business, but it is especially monumental for a small business. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 1 in 5 U.S. businesses fail within the first year. We have succeeded through so many challenges over the years and could not have done so without the support of our business partners and customers.
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RIVERSIDE, CA. — Firefighter owned and operated firefighting equipment manufacturer celebrated 50 years in business with the grand opening of their new facility on September 1, 2022. The new facility stands as a testament to the explosive growth that the company has experienced in recent years under the leadership of Angel Sanchez, Jr., Chief Executive Officer.
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We have many helmets on display that were featured in film and television! This helmet is a TL-1, the predecessor to our popular TL-2 Traditional Leather Helmet, and was featured in the 2000 sci-fi film, Frequency.
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This is one of the many helmets featured in our fire museum. Feel free to stop by and visit us if you are ever in Riverside, CA!
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RIVERSIDE, CA. — Phenix Technology, Inc.’s Board of Directors recently announced the promotion of Angel Sanchez, Jr. to the position of Chief Executive Officer, following his accomplishments as Chief Operations Officer and Director of Global Operations. During his 10 years with the company Sanchez has helped lead the business to tremendous success. Phenix has seen unprecedented growth over each of the last ten years and is considered a leader in the fire helmet industry.
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This helmet belongs to Shaun Russell, son of our Founder Ray Russell and one of our production technicians. Shaun first started the explorer program in 1992 with the RivCo post 413 after being inspired by his father and grandfather.
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This is one of the many helmets featured in our fire museum. Feel free to stop by and visit us if you are ever in Riverside, CA!
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This was the helmet that our founder, Ray Russell, used in service during his time as Assistant Chief and Senior Instructor for fire control 3.
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This is one of the many helmets featured in our fire museum. Feel free to stop by and visit us if you are ever in Riverside, CA!
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First responders are the witnesses to the worst days of people's lives. When so much is at stake, fitness has never been more important. It's not enough to just be physically fit. When people are at their worst, they need you at your best - not only physically but mentally.
August is Wellness Month. From getting adequate sleep to nutrition, there are many factors that can affect our physical and mental wellbeing.
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Today is National Intern Day! We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the leaders of tomorrow - interns! Hear from our current interns, Will and Cesar, about their experience interning at Phenix.
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On this day in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities will have access to the same opportunities as everyone else and be able to participate in life just as any other American - employment opportunities, the ability to purchase goods and services, and the ability to participate in both State and local government programs and services.
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Phenix Technology, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of people from all walks of life including our nation's heroes. National Hire a Veteran Day was established to raise awareness of civilian employment for transitioning service members after their military service.
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June 23 marks International Women in Engineering Day, a day to recognize women in the field of engineering. We interviewed Sarah, one of our engineers, about how she chose engineering and her experience working at Phenix.
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June is National Safety Month - learn more about how Phenix's Safety Team works to keep our workplace safe!
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RIVERSIDE, CA. — Phenix Technology, Inc. (Phenix), a nearly 50-year-old Riverside-based firefighting equipment manufacturer is celebrating Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month by announcing the expansion of their relationship with the California Department of Rehabilitation.
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PHENIX TECHNOLOGY, INC. IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2021 SMALL BUSINESS EAGLE AWARD.
RIVERSIDE, CA. — Phenix Technology, Inc., a nearly 50-year-old Riverside-based firefighting equipment manufacturer was announced as the winner of the highly coveted 2021 Small Business Eagle Award.
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Today is Phenix Technology, Inc.'s 48th year in business. In September of 1972, Phenix Technology, Inc. was founded by two young fire captains, Ronny Coleman and Ray Russell, who met through a mutual love for collecting antique fire helmets. Learn more about our journey to becoming one of the most recognized fire helmet manufacturers in the world!
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