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Rural Builder provides the news, features, products and how-to’s geared towards builders and suppliers of primarily low-rise agricultural and small retail and municipal structures. Published seven times annually, Rural Builder serves a horizontal market targeting all types of low-rise construction in cities of 250,000 or less population.

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WD-40 brand launches new WD-40 Specialist line of products

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Line of Five Specialty Maintenance Products Now Available WD-40 Company, maker of WD-40 Multi-Use Product, is introducing WD-40 Specialist – a new line of best-in-class specialty products formulated to give trade professionals the performance they need to get their specific … Read more »

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Enabling windows to work as solar panels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

A major obstacle with solar power is an inability to be cost-competitive with traditional mainstream energy sources. Now a Chicago company says it has taken a major step forward with the development of a new semiconductor material that would affordably … Read more »

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Varco Pruden introduces new Tech Four Wall Panel

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The Tech Four Wall Panel, an economical, easy-to-install architectural wall system featuring concealed fasteners and an attractive embossed finish, is now available from Varco Pruden. The Tech Four combines smart design with energy-efficient performance, offering 16-inch coverage with a ¼-inch-high, … Read more »

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New hydraulic & power attachments for the 
Norwood LumberMate Pro MX34 Sawmill

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jim Austin

Starting in 2012, hydraulic and power attachments will be available to Norwood LumberMate Pro MX34 portable band sawmill owners.   Now, the LumberMate can be equipped with hydraulic log loaders, a hydraulic log turner, hydraulic log clamps and hydraulic toe … Read more »

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Airport opportunities: Hangar market has own unique requirements

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

There is nothing especially unusual about the latest hangar construction project at the J. Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport in De Queen, Arkansas — except that aircraft hangars have, by their very nature, unique requirements. “Hangars are really door systems … Read more »

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Under 40: Mike Gilmore found his niche in pole barns

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

One tip often given for developing a successful business is to find what you love, then do it. Mike Gilmore was one of those lucky ones who discovered his passion early in life and enjoys a thriving business in the … Read more »

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Who’s taking over? Training the next generation of builders

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher
Rural Builder Feb 2012 cover

Every generation questions the preparedness of its youth. Even Plato lamented in 4th Century BC: “What is happening to our young people? They disrespect their elders. They disobey their parents. They ignore the law. They riot in the streets inflamed … Read more »

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Lester introduces an engineered single-panel shop door

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jim Austin

Big ag machinery requires big storage. But you have to clear the door first. Lester Building Systems has solved the problem with the introduction of its new Power Pivot single-panel door system.   Targeted to the agricultural market, the door … Read more »

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After the tax deadlines: There’s still time for making changes

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

By Mark E. Battersby Many rural building business owners and managers frequently find themselves caught up in the tax process — often when it is too late to have a real impact on their tax bills. Fortunately, it is not … Read more »

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Rural Builders’ Top 10 Products of 2011

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Did you know there’s a Top 10 website that lists everything from “Top 10 Reasons for Why People Should Read Comics” to “Top 10 Amazing Bioluminescent Organisms?” Really! The popularity of Top 10 lists is undeniable. But not all lists … Read more »

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