1.	Usually a direct cost savings is realized over present products used.
2.	Intangible cost savings by reason of:
	a. Elimination of large shank inventory by type, size, and bend.
	b. Elimination of shank obsolescence expense.
	c. Lead times for shank fit trials are reduced.
	d. Inventory control problems lessen as the reels of Tru-Fit® become the shank inventory. Cost of inventory is reduced by the same reason. Savings in floor space for same reason.
	e. Up to 60% lighter weight with equal strength to steel shank.
	f. Better insulator.
	g. Non-conductive.
	h. Better shape retention.