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Advanced Search Bar Capabilities

The Information Portal web site has many built-in capabilities to search for a new product.  One can search by Product Line, Project Type, Specification or enter key words into the Search bar.  The following are advanced search tips one can use when conducting a search using the Search bar.

Definition of Single Terms and Phrases
  • A query is broken up into terms and operators.  There are two types of terms:  Single Terms and Phrases.
  • A Single Term is a single word such as "cover" or "frame."
  • A Phrase is a group of words surrounded by double quotes such as "sanitary sewer."
  • Multiple terms can be combined together with Boolean operators to form a more complex query (examples will be provided below in these procedures).
Wildcard Searches
  • The search bar supports single and multiple character wildcard searches.
  • To perform a single character wildcard search use the "?" symbol.
  • To perform a multiple character wildcard search use the "*" symbol.
  • The single character wildcard search looks for terms which match the single character replaced by the "?".
    • For example, to search for "trap" or "trip" you can use the search:  tr?p
  • The multiple character wildcard search looks for terms which match zero or more characters replaced by the "*".
    • For example, to search for cover, covers or covering, you can use the search:  cover*
  • You can also use the wildcard searches in the middle of a term.
    • For example:  tr*p
  • You cannot use a * or ? symbol as the first character of a search.
Fuzzy Searches
  • The search bar supports fuzzy searches.  To do a fuzzy search use the tilde, "~", symbol at the end of a single term (word).
    • For example, to search for a term similar in spelling to "rvr" use the fuzzy search:  rvr~
    • This search will find terms like rwr and cvr.
  • An optional parameter may be added to specify the required similarity. The value is between 0 and 1. A value closer to 1 returns terms with a higher similarity.
    • For example:  rvr~0.8
    • The default that is used if the parameter is not given is 0.5.
Boosting a Term
  • The Search bar provides the relevance level of matching documents based on the terms found.  To boost a term use the caret, "^", symbol with a boost factor (a number) at the end of the term you are searching.  The higher the boost factor, the more relevant the term will be.
  • Boosting allows you to control the relevance of a document by boosting its term.
    • For example, if you are searching for airport cover and you want the term "airport" to be more relevant, boost it using the ^ symbol along with the boost factor next to the term, you would type the following:  airport^4 cover
    • This will make documents with the term airport appear more relevant.
  • By default, the boost factor is 1. Although the boost factor must be positive, it can be less than 1, e.g., 0.2.
Boolean Operators
  • Boolean operators allow terms to be combined through logic operators.  The Search bar supports AND, "+", OR, NOT and "-" as Boolean operators.  Boolean operators must be ALL CAPS.
  • OR
    • The OR operator is the default conjunction operator.  This means that if there is no Boolean operator between two terms or phrases, the OR operator is used.  The OR operator links two terms and finds a matching document if either of the terms exist in a document.  This is equivalent to a union using sets.  The symbol || can be used in place of the word OR.
    • To search for documents which contain either "airport cover" or just "airport" use the query:  "airport cover" airport or "airport cover" OR airport
  • AND
    • The AND operator matches documents where both terms or phrases exist anywhere in the text of a single document.  The symbol && can be used in place of the word AND.
    • To search for documents which contain the phrase "airport cover" and "und asy" use the query:  "airport cover" AND "und asy"
  • +
    • The "+" or required operator requires that the term after the "+" symbol exist somewhere in the field of a single document.
    • To search for documents which must contain the term "airport" and may contain the term "cover" use the query:  +airport cover
  • NOT
    • The NOT operator excludes documents that contain the term or phase after NOT.  The symbol ! can be used in place of the word NOT.
    • To search for documents which contain the phrase ?airport cover" but not the phrase "und asy" use the query:  "airport cover" NOT "und asy"
    • Note:  The NOT operator cannot be used with just one term or phrase.  For example, the following search will return no results:  NOT "und asy"
  • -
    • The "-" or prohibit operator excludes documents which contain the term or phrase after the "-" symbol.
    • To search for documents which contain the phrase "airport cover" but not the phrase "und asy" use the query:  "airport cover" -"und asy"

Customer Terms & Conditions


All sales of construction products by EJ USA, Inc. ("Seller") are made on the following terms and conditions. In these Terms of Sale, any construction products or product materials sold by Seller to the buyer named in Seller's quotation or acknowledgment ("Buyer") are referred to below as "goods." The contract between Seller and Buyer with respect to the goods is called the "Contract."


  1. Prices. Prices do not include (i) any applicable sales, use or other tax or (ii) the cost of non-returnable pallets, separators, tops, wire-bound boxes or any other special containers. Such items may be invoiced separately.

  2. Quotations. Quoted terms shall remain in effect for 30 days or such other time as is stated on Seller's quotation. Seller's quotations require Seller's interpretation of the materials required by the plans or specifications provided by Buyer or Buyer's representatives. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or appropriateness of Seller's quotation. Stenographical and clerical errors in quotations are subject to correction. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining the materials and quantities required for a particular project or order. Seller's quotation is based on various business factors and considerations and may not be used by any other contractor or any other person or entity without Seller's written consent. All orders placed pursuant to a quotation are subject to approval by Seller's credit department and must be accepted in writing by an authorized representative of Seller.

  3. Payment Terms. Unless otherwise specified in Seller's quotation or acknowledgment, payment in full of the price is due at the location, and in the method, designated by Seller thirty (30) days after shipment of the goods, without discount, as evidenced by Seller's signed or unsigned delivery tickets or delivery records. Any payment that is not made when it is due shall accrue a finance charge of 1-1/2% per month. Seller may require payment in advance or withhold future deliveries upon any late payment or reasonable uncertainty as to Buyer's ability to pay. Seller may change its quoted prices upon an unusual or unforeseen increase in Seller's costs.

  4. Delivery and Risk of Loss. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller shall deliver the goods F.O.B. (Uniform Commercial Code term) Seller's facility indicated on Seller's quotation or acknowledgment. Seller shall use reasonable commercial efforts to meet scheduled shipping, delivery and performance and time is not of the essence. Seller may ship all the goods at one time or in portions from time to time. Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, to determine the method of shipment and routing of the goods, unless otherwise stated in Seller's quotation or acknowledgment. Buyer or its carrier shall be responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of goods and for securing all loads for safe transport, and shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any liability for personal injury, death or property damage resulting from the loading, transport, delivery or unloading of the goods.

  5. Unavoidable Delay. If Seller is not able to finish and deliver the goods to Buyer on time because of anything Seller cannot control (such as casualty, labor trouble, accidents, unavailability of supplies or transportation, or Buyer's failure to approve production samples), then the estimated delivery or performance time shall be extended accordingly, and Seller shall not be liable to Buyer for any damages caused by the delay.

  6. Defects; Remedies. Buyer agrees to inspect the goods immediately upon receipt of such goods from Seller. If any item of goods that is manufactured by Seller and is not subject to alteration, improper installation, abuse or misuse proves to be defective (as defined below) within five days following the date of shipment and prior to installation (in the case of a patent defect) or one year following the date of shipment (in the case of a latent defect), and if Buyer gives written notice to Seller of such defect within that period and does not alter the goods, then Seller shall, at Seller's option, either repair or replace the defective item, at Seller's expense. Hydrants, valves, or detectable warning plates manufactured by Seller shall have a warranty period of ten years for latent defects. Aluminum hatches manufactured by Seller shall have a warranty period of five years. Seller shall not be responsible, however, for the expense of locating or removing the defective goods or re-installing any repaired or replacement goods. Notice of a breach of Seller's warranty must be made in writing addressed to Seller, setting forth sufficient details to permit identification by Seller of the claimed defect. Samples should accompany such notification. If Buyer alters the goods or fails to notify Seller within the one year period, or ten year period for hydrants, valves or detectable warning plates, following shipment of the goods, or if the goods are installed improperly, then any claim for breach of warranty shall be conclusively deemed to have been waived by Buyer with respect to the alleged defect. In the event of a defect in any goods constituting a breach of the warranty provided herein, Seller shall furnish instructions for the disposition of the defective goods. Seller shall have the option of requiring the return of the defective goods, transportation prepaid, and proof that the goods were not altered or subject to misuse or abuse to establish the claim. No goods shall be returned to Seller without its prior consent. The acceptance of any goods returned to Seller shall not be deemed an admission that the goods are defective or in breach of any warranty, and if Seller determines that the goods are not defective, they may be returned to Buyer at Buyer's expense.

    If Seller fails to repair or replace any defective item within a reasonable time, then Seller shall be liable to Buyer for the lesser of (i) the reasonable costs of repair or replacement by a third party, or (ii) that part of the purchase price of the defective goods that Buyer shall have paid, but Buyer shall not obtain repair or replacement by a third party without giving Seller at least fifteen days prior written notice, during which time Seller may repair or replace the defective item. An item shall be considered "defective" if it is found by Seller to have been defective in materials or workmanship and if the defect materially impairs the value of the goods to Buyer, except that the goods shall not be defective to the extent that (i) they conform with drawings of or specifications for or a sample of goods that have been approved by Buyer, (ii) they are inspected and not rejected by governmental authorities upon final installation, (iii) they conform with goods, testing results, dimensional layouts or manufacturing methods that have been submitted and approved by Buyer, (iv) they are improperly installed and such improper installation causes the claimed defect or damage or (v) they are damaged due to the method or length of storage or in the course of installation. Seller does not warrant the workmanship of others who have performed work on or installed the goods. If Buyer's representative agrees, either orally or in writing, to a change in or waiver of the specifications for any item of goods, then such goods shall not be considered defective to the extent they conform to the specifications as so changed or waived. This Section sets forth Buyer's sole and exclusive remedies for any defect in the goods. Neither Buyer nor any other person may modify or expand the warranty provided herein, waive any of the limitations, or make any different or additional warranties with respect to the goods. Any statements to the contrary are hereby rendered null and void unless made in a writing signed by an authorized officer of Seller. Except as stated herein, Buyer shall not have any right of rejection or revocation of acceptance of goods.

  7. Changes. Seller shall have the right to make design or engineering changes in its parts, equipment, processes and methods of manufacture, but Seller will not, without Buyer's approval, make a change in operational or dimensional specifications submitted by Buyer and agreed to by Seller.

  8. Limitations. EXCEPT AS STATED IN SECTION 6, SELLER DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE GOODS AND, IN PARTICULAR, DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND BUYER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE PROPER APPLICATION AND USE OF THE GOODS. Seller's warranty applies only to goods that it manufactures. All other goods are sold AS IS, without warranty; provided, however, that Seller assigns to Buyer any warranties provided by the manufacturers of such goods, to the extent that they are assignable. Seller shall not have any tort liability to Buyer or any other person with respect to any of the goods and shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages arising from any product defect, delay, nondelivery, recall or other breach.

  9. Solvency and Security Interest. Buyer represents that Buyer is solvent. Seller retains a security interest in the goods to secure payment of the price and all other indebtedness that Buyer now and in the future owes to Seller.

  10. Resale. On any resale of the goods, Buyer shall contractually limit its buyer's rights and remedies against both Buyer and Seller to the same extent that Sections 6 and 8 above limit Buyer's rights and remedies.

  11. Quantities. Any claim by Buyer that Seller failed to deliver the agreed-upon quantity of goods must be submitted to Seller in writing within five days after Buyer receives the goods. If Buyer fails to do so, then it shall be conclusively presumed that the proper quantity was delivered.

  12. Permits and Compliance. Seller is not responsible for obtaining any permits, inspections or licenses required for use, installation or operation of the goods. Seller does not make a representation or promise that the goods will conform to a law, ordinance, regulation, code or standard.

  13. Components of Another Product. If any of the goods constitute parts or components that are to be incorporated or installed in a product that is manufactured or assembled by or for Buyer, then (a) Buyer shall obtain, or cause the end-user of the product to obtain, all permits, inspections and licenses that are required for installation or operation of the product, (b) Buyer shall cause the product to conform to all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, codes and standards and (c) Buyer shall place on the product all safety devices and warnings, and shall furnish to its buyer all operating instructions, that are necessary or desirable to prevent death, personal injury or property damage from being caused by use or operation of the product.

  14. Safety Features. Buyer shall install and operate the goods properly and according to Seller's operating instructions, if any, and shall not remove or change a safety device, warning or operating instruction that Seller placed on the goods.

  15. Tooling. If Seller imposes and Buyer pays a separately-identified charge for tooling to be used in the manufacture of the goods, then the tooling shall be the property of Buyer, subject to the following: (a) risk of loss of the tooling shall at all times remain with Buyer; (b) Seller retains a security interest in the tooling to secure all obligations that Buyer at any time owes to Seller; (c) Buyer shall not have any right to possess the tooling as long as Seller has any outstanding obligation to sell to Buyer goods whose manufacture requires use of the tooling; (d) Buyer shall reimburse Seller on demand for all costs of modifications of the tooling that are made reasonably necessary by changes in the specifications for the goods; and (e) upon Seller's demand, Buyer shall immediately remove the tooling from Seller's premises, at Buyer's expense, and if Buyer fails to do so within ten days after that demand, then Seller may destroy or otherwise dispose of the tooling, without further notice or liability to Buyer.

  16. Cancellation; Returns. (a) Buyer does not have any right to cancel its agreement to buy the goods from Seller. If, however, Seller agrees in writing to permit cancellation, then Buyer shall immediately pay to Seller a cancellation charge in an amount equal to the purchase price (including any tooling charge) less allowances (in amounts that Seller determines) for (1) the realizable value to Seller of any standard components that Seller purchased or ordered before cancellation, (2) the realizable scrap value to Seller of the remaining material and tooling that Seller purchased, fabricated or ordered before cancellation and (3) any direct labor costs that Seller saved by reason of the cancellation.

    (b) Buyer may not return any custom or labeled goods. All other resaleable and undamaged goods are subject to return only for credit and only with Seller's prior written consent. Seller may request certain information from Buyer prior to authorizing a return, and may impose a restocking fee.

    (c) If Buyer fails to pay or perform any indebtedness or obligation that Buyer at any time owes to Seller, then Seller may consider Buyer's failure to be an anticipatory repudiation of any or all outstanding contracts that provide for Seller to sell goods to Buyer, and Seller may, without liability to Buyer, cancel any or all of those outstanding contracts.

  17. Insecurity and Adequate Assurance. If Seller ever believes in good faith that it has grounds for insecurity as to Buyer's performance under any contract between Buyer and Seller to purchase goods including the Contract, then Buyer shall provide adequate assurance of due performance within ten days after Seller demands the assurance, which shall be considered to be a reasonable time. Buyer's failure to do so shall be considered to be a repudiation by Buyer of all then-existing contracts, including the Contract, that provide for Buyer to purchase goods and/or services from Seller ("Outstanding Contracts"). "Grounds for insecurity" include, without limitation, (a) Buyer's failure to make a payment to Seller or to perform another obligation under an Outstanding Contract, (b) Buyer's insolvency, (c) a deterioration in Buyer's financial condition after an Outstanding Contract was entered into and (d) Buyer's failure to provide financial statements and other financial information to Seller promptly upon Seller's request. "Adequate assurance of due performance" includes, without limitation, providing a letter of credit or comparable security for all obligations of Buyer that then exist or that will arise in the future under all Outstanding Contracts.

  18. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality. All inventions (whether or not patentable), devices, technologies, ideas, improvements, processes, systems, software and other works and matters that Seller creates or develops in the course of Seller's design, development or manufacture of the goods and all drawings and specifications that Seller provides to Buyer ("Intellectual Property") shall be Seller's sole property, and Buyer assigns, and agrees to assign, to Seller all right, title and interest that Buyer now has or in the future acquires in the Intellectual Property. Buyer shall not disclose or use any of the Intellectual Property or any information about Seller's business, operations or activities, or any quotation or acknowledgment except to the extent necessary for Buyer to use the goods.

  19. Indemnity. Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller with respect to all damages, losses, claims and expenses, including attorney fees, that Seller incurs as a result of (a) Buyer's breach of any of Buyer's obligations under these Terms of Sale, (b) Buyer's use or installation of the goods or (c) any claimed unfair competition or patent, trademark or copyright infringement or any other claim resulting from Seller's manufacture of the goods to Buyer's specifications.

    Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer with respect to all damages, losses, claims and expenses, including attorney fees, that Buyer incurs as a result of Seller's breach of any of Seller's obligations under these Terms of Sale.

  20. Seller's Rights. Seller has all rights and remedies that applicable law gives to sellers. Seller's rights and remedies are cumulative, and Seller may exercise them from time to time. Seller's waiver of any right on one occasion shall not be a waiver of any future exercise of that right.

  21. Time For Bringing Action. Any action that Buyer brings against Seller for breach of the Contract or for any other claim that arises out of or relates to the goods or their design, manufacture, sale or delivery must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues.

  22. Applicable Law. The Contract between Seller and Buyer shall be considered to have been made in the State of Michigan, and it shall be governed by and interpreted according to Michigan law. Either party may bring any action that arises out of or relates to the Contract in any federal or state court in Charlevoix or Kent County, Michigan that has jurisdiction of the subject matter, and Buyer irrevocably consents that any such court shall have personal jurisdiction over Buyer and waives any objection that the court is an inconvenient forum.

  23. Complete Agreement; Amendment. If Buyer has not otherwise agreed to these Terms of Sale, then Buyer's acceptance of delivery of, or payment for, the goods shall constitute Buyer's agreement to these Terms. The Contract will not be amended or supplemented by additional or inconsistent terms contained in a purchase order or another standard form. The terms on Seller's quotation and acknowledgment and these standard Terms of Sale contain the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller. Any change in the Contract must be by a writing signed by an authorized officer of Seller.

Revised May 2012