Factory Connection Inc is proud to announce that Mike Haist will be overseeing its R&D department effective June 1, 2011.  The company’s previous engineer Mr. Tanno, moved back to Japan due to family obligations in mid-2010.  Since that time Mike Haist, General Manager of Factory Connection Canada has been assisting with R & D projects and suspension field testing, while running the facility. Mike’s technical training, work ethic and knowledge of Factory Connection’s core business makes him the right person to fulfill the role on an everyday basis.

Factory Connection is committed to evolving their suspension settings and suspension performance products to new industry leading levels.  Factory Connection’s Dyno and Data Acquisition programs will be led by Mike. The involvement with OEM’s and field testing with leading professional teams: GEICO / HONDA / FACTORY CONNECTION, FMF / KTM Off-Road and Am Pro Yamaha will be included in his responsibilities.  Mike Haist will be working directly with Factory Connection’s Manufacturing Manager Terry Edgecomb and Owner / President Rick “Ziggy” Zielfelder.