Wow! Glad everyone was safe.
Thanks for posting
Jack
Truly a sad day for one of the finest barrel makers there is. What a tragedy for all the employees as well.
The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.
For everyone’s sake, let’s hope they find a path to rebuild and get going again.
Rebuilding the building is the easy part, it's finding replacement machinery and tooling that's the costly and difficult part. At 66 years old and eligible to retire and draw SS, I have a feeling Chis will likely take the insurance money and retire. I don't know many people who at that age would want to try to build or rebuild from scratch like they're going to have to. Sucks for the employees, but I'm sure Chris would do them right with a generous severance package out of the insurance payout.
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Same thing happened when Rutland Plywood makers of those beautifull multi colored laminated stocks burned a few years back.
The owner didn’t hesitate in announcing he wouldn’t be rebuilding.
Just a thought as I have not been through this one but in our region shops get flooded. They seem to come back online fairly quick. So how much damage was done to the machines from water or heat(how much fuel)? How hard would it be to rebuild the facility and get things going again...for Chris or someone else. I just hope everyone comes out a winner here.Originally Posted by J.Baker
The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.
Tough deal in a tougher business. Whatever ends up happening, hope the owner finds peace in the decision. I also really like those guys, I’ll echo the great service and fine product sentiment. And also agree with Sharpshooter...there isn’t ever enough insurance when this happens and unfortunately the underwriter will most likely fight tooth and nail.
Further down the article it states that he has enough insurance and his son wants to rebuild, so they are going to reopen as soon as possible.
Website says they are in the process of rebuilding. Good for them!
And hopefully new build codes will not be too much of a PITA! After all, they were able to rebuild Steve Austin.....this should be a piece of cake!
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