When Mike Doherty first investigated frame building equipment, he knew that this type of equipment could improve operations for his Maine-based company, Shed Happens. That was almost 10 years ago, and this past winter he took a huge step and capital expenditure by adding a Diamond Quad framing table (Triad),[Read More…]
Past Issues
Continuing Growth for Software Development Company
Shed Suite, based in Sarasota, Florida, announced that it has added two more developers bringing its total number to five, according to CEO Jason Graber. These new additions come on the heels of bringing on Wayne Ebersole, CFO and account manager, who joined the shed business software firm last fall. [Read More…]
The Backyard Greenhouse
Raymond Anderson retired from the military with disabilities and in October 2018 started Big Red Shed in Hayesville, North Carolina. Anderson doesn’t manufacture sheds; he’s a retailer for others like Old Hickory, Eagle Carports, and Clarks Woodwork. As we’ve seen in the business of superstores (think WalMart, Target, and even[Read More…]
Ulrich Barn Builders Expands into California Market
Ulrich Barn Builders, a shed manufacturer, reports it has expanded into the California market. This is the first step in Ulrich’s nationwide expansion. Manufacturing and distribution for California will take place in Arvin, California. Ulrich says its recent office relocation to Fort Worth, Texas, serves to accommodate the expansion in[Read More…]
Expanding Beyond the Shed
If a 2017 report in Report Buyer is to be believed, the residential outdoor storage product industry is enjoying a nearly 4 percent uptick through at least 2021. Such an increase is welcome news to Jon Bartolotta, manager of New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos, a third-generation construction company whose[Read More…]
Born Out of Necessity
Outdoor Office was created before we knew there was a business back in 2014. The idea started out of necessity more than anything else. THE KITCHEN TABLE Our youngest son had just been born, and Anthony was beginning to work from home more frequently in Tualatin, Oregon, which meant space[Read More…]
Innovative Structures Rebrands to Colorado Shed Company
Innovative Structures, a 15-year-old portable structures manufacturer in Penrose, Colorado, has rebranded itself to the Colorado Shed Company (CSC). The rebrand includes a new business name, logo, and website domain. The company says the new name communicates the CSC commitment to providing storage solutions for customers both in the local[Read More…]
Effective Shed-Building Processes
It would be foolish to start out in business wanting to have ineffective processes. Instead, we attempt to create the most effective processes we can. However, how do you know if your processes are effective or not? Let’s explore some ideas together. MEASURE TIME METRICS If your shop had nothing[Read More…]
GP’s Diboll Lumber Mill Picks Up Pace with New Crane
A brand-new, multi-million-dollar Kone crane is fully operational at Georgia‐Pacific’s lumber mill in Diboll, Texas, after six months of construction. At 80 feet wide, 927 feet long, and 87 feet in total height, the new crane is living up to its expectations and making the process of unloading log trucks[Read More…]
Taking Charge of the RTO Narrative
The term “rent-to-own” can conjure a variety of thoughts as different as each individual. What do your dealers think of when you say rent-to-own? What do your customers think of when you say rent-to-own? What do your friends and family think of when you say rent-to-own? These thoughts may be[Read More…]
