Let me introduce myself, I am Danny Rowe; I have lived in the Godfrey/River Bend area in Illinois, for 55 years and have made my life here with my wife Carmen of 35 years, our three children and our 6 grandchildren. I am a retired Ford Motor Company employee and also am the owner of Dan's Garage Door Service, which I have owned and operated for the last 30 years.

In the summer of 2007, my son-in-law and daughter bought a pizza franchise. I was there from the beginning helping them set up and get it ready for the grand opening. After it opened I was privileged to work in every aspect of the operation. After witnessing the constant mess the workers incurred while pouring the oil from the 4.6 gallon jugs, I knew we had a problem.

I set out to find something with more functionality. I was unable to find anything on the market to help with the problem, so I designed the oil cage. I had several failed designs, but was never discouraged enough to quit trying. With much determination the oil cage was created and was met with much enthusiasm. My first design was a floor modeled oil cage. It was quickly disliked by my wife and son-in-law, who felt the collection of flour, mop water, oil, and anything else that found its way to the floor of a busy restaurant was ending up on the base and was unsanitary. So, it was back to the drawing board to design the counter top and wall mount oil cage. It has now been working quite well in three of the pizza franchises in the area during our trial period. I have begun the process of procuring a patent and trademark for the oil cage, which I hope too have completed soon.

We have met with many challenges since this process began. Our web site was one of the many challenges we faced, never needing a web-store with the Garage Door Business, we were at a loss. We however, have a daughter that is educated with much computer knowledge in programming and web-building skills. The entire process soon became an unnecessary worry with her skills and astute comprehension of a web-based business.

We have found that most restaurants using the 4.6 gallons of oil, or liquid margarine will find a need for the oil cage. I know first hand how much mess, increase costs from spillage, and time the oil cage will save you.

We desired to give you some insight and acquaint you with how and why this product came to be. We also wanted you to know a little about us. We want you to feel confident when you purchase the oil cage that you are purchasing from someone who knows the restaurant business.