The veteran-run organization, Our Heroes’ Dreams, recently began the mission ‘Vets on Segs’ – a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) journey across the country. Three soldiers have taken on the challenge of traveling, via PT, across 8 states in just 60 days to help raise funds to support wounded soldiers and their families. Many items are still needed to help these soldiers complete their mission. For more information, please visit: http://www.ourheroesdreams.org/vets-on-segs. We wish these gliders the very best of luck on their journey!

* Segway Inc. is not a sponsor of this event. While the Segway PT has been designed for universal use, it has not been designed, tested or approved for use as a medical device. At Segway safety is our top priority, therefore helmets are always recommended when riding a PT.

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Segway Inc. will be at Officer World Expo on May 13-14, 2012. Please plan to visit us at Outdoor Booth #1 located in the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

Our presence will include:

• Free Segway Patroller i2 or x2 demonstrations
• Information about new fleet procurement programs – i.e.: grant writing assistance, zero-down lease-to-own financing and direct sponsorship
• Two prize raffles

Prize Raffle #1

Win a FREE 3-month Segway Patroller evaluation for your organization!* If you are already a Segway PT customer, you’ll have the option to donate the trial to the department of your choice.

* Only US Police Departments may enter. A Segway representative will contact the winner to coordinate the trial, which includes a complete product orientation.

Prize Raffle #2

Win Segway-Branded Gear! – A jacket, t-shirt and hat.* 

* Only US Police Departments may enter. A Segway representative will contact the winner to coordinate delivery in appropriate sizes.

Patch Exchange:

Are you an existing Segway PT customer? If so, stop by our booth and exchange your department’s patch for a FREE* Segway-branded hat.
(*While supplies last)


The Segway PT has been called “the greatest community policing tool ever”! It is the ultimate icebreaker for officers who are focused on building relationships and intelligence-based policing programs. Interested in learning more? Check out our Segway Patroller videos or download Police Overview Presentation.

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Segway PT riders have spoken and there’s nothing more powerful than a positive customer testimonial.

“My Segway PT paid for itself in less than six months.” “I evaluated other options including an electric bicycle, but the most versatile option, by far, was the Segway PT. When I’m riding the PT I’m empowered to see more as well as move faster – and I like that. It’s important to me to begin the work day by visiting every department. It’s my way of kicking the day off on a positive note. On foot, it would take me at least an hour to cover the entire plant and touch base with every team. When I glide, my morning greetings are complete within 20 minutes. That is quite a bit of time saved. Throughout the day, I need to address business matters in person with my staff. The PT allows me to efficiently get to the team I need to meet with and quickly resolve issues. I’m very happy with how my ability to move quickly throughout the day has allowed me to accomplish more. In fact, I’d estimated that I’ve increased my efficiency by at least 30%. I’m able to better balance my time between the plant floor and the office and that is good for my customers and the growth of my business. Finally, the best part of gliding on my Segway PT – I don’t leave work exhausted from walking all day.”

Carl Thibault, President Carl Thibault Fire Trucks, Pierreville, Quebec 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant 30 employees

“The Segway PT is a tool that makes my superintendents 10x more efficient.” “My employees now spend much less time walking, which makes them more available to focus on executing real value-added tasks. Before we began using Segway PTs, my managers would wait for several requests from the warehouse floor to accumulate before making a trip to address the issues. At best, this process resulted in delays and at worst, issues just fell through the cracks and where never proactively taken care of. Segway PT are robust. They are a great fit for our physical environment. They are easily maneuverable in restricted spaces and require very little maintenance. My employees appreciate the fact that the management team is being innovative and providing them a tool to help them get their job done well.”

Guy Lacerte, President Thermoform, Nicolet, Quebec 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant 75 employees

“Segway PTs are handy as well as very reliable and we’re glad to have them.” “I looked into the benefits of using Segway PTs in the warehouse and initially purchased 1 unit. It made such an impact on our productivity that before I knew it, I had purchased 5 more units. It was great fun for employees to learn to ride Segway PTs. We devoted a couple of days to thoroughly training our employees to be sure everyone was completely safe. Our team immediately embraced the PT. They saw it as a very useful tool that allowed them to be more efficient. The units are easy to charge and maintain. We typically run them during the day, charge them overnight and only occasionally check the tire pressure.”

Lucas Haryott, Assistant Shipping Manager Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd., Toronto, Ontario 110 000 sq. ft. warehouse 100 employees

For more information, please contact Segway of Canada. If you are interested in utilizing a Segway PT in a warehouse outside of Canada, please contact your local dealer or distributor.

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At Work or At Play – Care for Your Environment Every Day!

Today, Segway’s Personal Transporter (PT) is used by many different kinds of people and in a wide variety of ways. Riders include commuters, tour operators, law enforcement officers, public safety personnel and warehouse executives. You might wonder…what do they have in common?  They all care for their environment and have made a proactive choice to help preserve it.

Consider this:

Emissions – Zero

Efficiency – PTs deliver energy efficiency equivalent to 450 miles per gallon

Lithium Ion Battery – Plug it in to a regular outlet to fully charge or just top it off

Distance – Travel up to 24 miles/38km per charge and cover 9x times more area than on foot

Operating Cost – Glide for just a penny per mile based on 10 cents per kWh

It’s a demonstrable fact –The Segway PT can drastically reduce greenhouse gas emission and substantially increase energy efficiency by replacing short-distance and single occupancy car trips. It’s the perfect choice for everyday gliding, law enforcement and commercial applications, which once required the use of a traditional vehicle. It’s compact, it’s robust AND it’s green!

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Benefits when used in a Patrolling Environment

Click here to download the Sonae Sierra Shopping Center Case Study

Improve Visibility: The Segway PT’s platform height affords the patrol officer improved sightlines and visibility within any environment. Promote Interaction and Awareness within a Patrol Environment: The Segway PT’s design enables patrol officers to engage with people and manage situations in a very unique way. Officers are instantly approachable yet still have a commanding presence. Multiply Your Force: Officers complete their patrol coverage duties up to three times faster and can make more frequent rounds when using a Segway PT versus walking. Improve Response Time and Reduce Fatigue: The Segway PT allows a patrol officer to respond to emergency situations faster and with less physical exertion. Adaptable to any Setting: The Segway PT can be utilized in a variety of patrol environments and easily transitions from indoor to outdoor settings. Increase Employee Moral: Improves employee satisfaction, which helps decreases costly personnel turnover.

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Tour the Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll on a Segway Personal Transporter (PT)

Today, Segway Inc. together with The Peabody Memphis hotel announced the launch of ‘Segway Experience of Memphis’ which is located on the legendary Southern hotel’s property and opens on Thursday, March 22.

“At The Peabody Memphis, we pride ourselves on being able to offer our guests a variety of amenities, from a day spa to luxury shops. Segway PT tours will be a great addition and a fun way to introduce our hotel guests to our downtown area and show them what makes Memphis so special,” said Douglas Browne, general manager, The Peabody Memphis.

“The Peabody Memphis has an impeccable reputation. Segway is proud to be affiliated with this renowned hotel,” said Mary Savage, chief operating officer, Segway Inc. “Memphis is an ideal location for a Segway PT tour and we expect tourists as well as convention-goers to embrace and enjoy it.”

Explore Memphis on a Segway PT

The 2-hour Segway Experience of Memphis tour begins with a safety video and Segway PT product orientation. It departs from the hotel, which is located in the heart of the ‘Blues City’ and glides down the area’s lovely tree-lined streets continuing through the eclectic Beale Street entertainment district. Along the way, riders will see spectacular views of the mighty Mississippi River and explore historical landmarks including Cotton Row, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel and the Orpheum Theatre. They’ll learn everything they ever wanted to know about the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll!

About Segway Experience of Memphis

Segway Experience of Memphis is located at The Peabody Memphis on 149 Union Avenue. Excursions are offered daily and tickets are $59 per person. Please keep in mind that our tour is also a fun and memorable activity to add to any corporate outing, group meeting or team building event.

Riders must be 14 years of age or older and weigh between 100 and 260 and because safety is Segway’s top priority a helmet must be worn for the entire duration of the tour. For more information, please email memphistours@segway.com, call (901)529-4108 or visit our website at www.MemphisSegwayTours.com.

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He was planning an international vacation for a client group, who he was traveling with, when he first came across the concept of a Segway PT tour.

“It sounded like an experience the group would enjoy, so I immediately booked it,” said Stevens. “The group had a ball. The reviews were fantastic – and as they say – the rest is history.”

Today, Segway PT tours have become the number one most requested activity for John’s clients because they are a fun, safe and a relatively inexpensive way to tour large cities in a reasonably short period of time. More importantly, the view is up close and personal.

“I have joined my clients on more than 7 Segway PT tours. We’ve enjoyed tour experiences in the U.S. as well as Europe,” Stevens commented. “I highly recommend that travelers seek out a Segway PT tour on their next vacation and give it a try. They’ll be glad they did!”

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	Today more than 1,200 police departments and public safety organizations across the globe use the Segway Personal Transporter (PT) to monitor all sorts of environments. It’s a versatile tool that many law enforcement agencies have added to their arsenal to improve mobility, visibility and community policing programs — all while reducing costs.
	Easily Go Anywhere: Actively manage large crowds and patrol diverse terrain, indoors and out. The Segway PT will provide you versatility and maneuverability. In addition, you’ll be empowered to cover more area and respond quickly and with greater visibility to any situation. Ultimately, you’ll be far more efficient than you would be on foot. Be Visible and Readily Interact: The Segway PT has often been called “the greatest community policing tool ever”! It acts as the ultimate icebreaker for officers looking to engage with the public. It also promotes continued positive interaction with the community and supports intelligance-based policing.
	If you would like to learn more about implementing a fleet of Segway Patrollers at your agency, please contact us. You may also download a short presentation that includes details about our company, customers and more, just click here. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Jamie Marsh National Account Manager 603-222-6083 jamie.marsh@segway.com Brian Lamacchia Patroller Product Manager and Law Enforcement Consultant 602-909-9188 brian.lamacchia@segway.com

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	It’s easier than you think. Several of our authorized distributors and dealers, who are located throughout the world, offer Segway® Personal Transporter rentals as well as guided tours. To learn more, contact a member of our knowledgeable and friendly global network by visiting a dealer showroom or an authorized tour. Segway is dedicated to ensuring that your glide is safe and fun.  Experience the thrill and ease of riding a Segway PT today and see for yourself why we call it the Segway smile!

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