Citizen Involvement Urged To Secure Industry In Ottawa
Ottawa Truck president Burwyn Bender urges a engaged citizen role to strengthen Ottawa Franklin County industry and jobs. He cites 1986 taxes, local employment, and supplier ties while warning Kansas laws and anti manufacturing bias threaten growth. He notes youth migration out of Kansas and calls for collaborative effort among citizens government and business.
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Our Own Hardware Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Our Own Hardware operates a 275000 square foot Burnsville Minnesota warehouse serving 1200 hardware stores in 14 states. Ottawa division ships faster, stock worth 10 to 11 million dollars, 35 000 items in stock, 27 weekly routes, 27 doors, 17 tractors and 21 trailers.
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Ottawa Truck Builds World Leader in Yard Spotters
Ottawa Truck, originator of the yard spotter, has become the world’s largest maker serving Yellow Freight ANR and Consolidated Freightways. The firm, founded 35 years ago as Ottawa Steel, markets units worldwide including Guam Burma Korea and the Philippines. The latest low entry cab and chassis for trash hauling boosts safety and efficiency with dual steering systems enabling one worker to load where three previously labored. Ottawa also produces Commandos an all terrain four wheel drive vehicle in cooperation with Brimont. Annual output rose to about 800 from 200 in 1983 after new ownership.
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Duke Manufacturing Expands Ottawa Plant Plants Given Growth
Duke Manufacturing, founded 1925 in St. Louis with plants in Sedalia and Ottawa, reports Ottawa operations now employ 89 workers and expect a second expansion. The firm makes salad bar and buffet equipment, cuts its own sheet metal, and undertakes special orders including a large Seven-Eleven project. Heritage model features a wood finish, with a new brass and dark green look planned.
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