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Sustainability
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, we are constantly reminded about the importance of nature and protecting the environment.
• We use recycled steel and collect and recycle all our steel scrap.
• Nearly all the wood we use comes from the Appalachian region around us. The forests are certified by the USDA as growing at a rate of three trees for every one harvested.
• The forges we use to heat our steel are fueled by propane gas, which burns cleaner and more efficiently in our operation than natural gas.
• Our powder coat paint system produces less waste and releases far fewer VOCs (volatile organic compounds) than wet paint systems.
• Our computerized, on-demand packaging system minimizes cardboard waste by producing only the box we need for the item we are packaging at any given time. We also recycle all cardboard leftover.
• Every item we offer is made in North Carolina which means 90% of our vendors are located within a hundred miles of our factory, further reducing our carbon footprint.
• Our furniture is made to last for generations.
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