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Spruce Pine – Through the efforts of the local state legislative delegation, the Town of Spruce Pine will soon see ten new jobs in downtown along with the complete renovation and redesign of the former Express Market CITGO Station building. State Representative Phillip Frye and State Senator Joe Sam Queen joined hands to advocate on [...]

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(Spruce Pine, NC) North Carolina Department of Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, along with officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) presented its distinguished Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award to Highland Craftsmen Inc at the company’s manufacturing facility in Spruce Pine, NC.

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A Guide for Business Leaders A Guide for Business Leaders As “Green” businesses grow and green-washing creates confusion for mainstream public, the need for organizations that evaluate and certify green businesses is growing. Problem is, how do you,the business leader choose which certifier to recommend to your organization’s board? This blog should help you start [...]

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Chris McCurry speaking on Sustainable Procurement at High Country Alternative Agriculture Conference at Mayland Community College on February 2, 2010.  This event is coordinated through the NC Cooperative Extension.  For more information, see this brochure. This discussion will include information on sustainable poplar bark shingle procurement and all natural posts.

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What does it mean to be… “The Original Manufacturer of Poplar Bark Shingles”? Marty on Manufacturing Before we began manufacturing poplar bark shingles, no-one had used this material extensively for 65 years. There was no bark company out there. There were few old timers left to consult. The techniques had all but been forgotten and [...]

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Marty McCurry, Co-founder Marty doesn’t have or need a corner office-he’s happiest in the woods searching for new ideas and appreciating nature. Otherwise, he’s usually in the shop exploring the possibilities of a new found texture. His contribution to the company is following material from a pre-designed concept to the final refinement of a marketable [...]

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The Bark House® Experts Highland Craftsmen Inc’s Guiding Principle is “Simply do your best, every time”. Our experience, knowledge, environmental sensitivity and dedication to product quality make us the Bark House® Experts. Our outstanding customer service and technical support as well as employee programs make us a worldwide company of excellence. Highland Craftsmen Inc.®, the [...]

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