Frequently Asked Questions

About Empire Magnetics

How long has Empire Magnetics, Inc. been in business?

Empire Magnetics, Inc. was founded in September, 1987. The founders, George Cinti, Richard Halstead and Douglas Nolte, had more than 50 years of combined experience in the motion control field at the time the company was founded.

Has the company ever handled large or government contracts?

Empire Magnetics has been awarded and completed US Navy contracts in excess of $100,000 as a prime contractor. The Cage code number assigned was OYMU1, CEC code 19665900H. As a subcontractor to RSI/Comsat, SAIC, Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse, General Electric and other prime contractors for the US Government, contracts in excess of $200,000 have been awarded and completed.

Has Empire Magnetics ever been a prime contractor for the U.S. military ?

Empire Magnetics, Inc. has also been a direct contractor to the U.S. Navy for a project in excess of $100,000. This project was completed within terms and to the satisfaction of the customer. For contract control Empire Magnetics Inc. was assigned both Cage Code (OYMU1) and a CEC Code (19665900H).

Does Empire Magnetics, Inc. qualify as a small USA business?

Empire Magnetics, Inc. is a privately held California Corporation. All manufacturing activities are housed at 5830 Commerce Blvd, suite A, Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928 As of June, 1997, there were less than 50 employees. According to federal guidelines, the company does qualify as a small company, no other preference categories apply.

How are discounts determined?

In addition to VAR, and Distributor discounts, Empire Magnetics Inc. offers quantity discounts. For standard products the volume breaks are.

1-4   list price
5-9   90% of list price.
10-24   81% of list price.
25-49   73% of list price
more than 50 units handled by factory quotation.

How do I get a price?

See the "Model Builder" and "Products" section of this website, contact your local distributor, or contact the factory for a quotation.

What is the warranty policy?

Standard catalog products are covered by a limited 12 month warranty.

Repairs and modifications normally have a 90 day limited warranty. However, other arrangements may apply by specific agreement.

Custom products are quoted on a specific contract basis.

For full warranty terms see: Terms and Conditions.

What is the FOB point?

The standard FOB point is Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928, USA.

What is Empire Magnetics, Inc. shipping address?

The shipping address is 5830 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928.

What is the payment and invoice address?

5830 Commerce Blvd, suite A, Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928, USA.

Credit cards?

Empire Magnetics Inc. accepts Mastercard and Visa.