J.W. Hulme Co.

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Today we are talking with Jen Guarino, CEO of J.W. Hulme. J.W. Hulme has been making quality goods in Minnesota since 1905.   Can you give 50 BUILT readers some background on how J.W. HULME Co. came to be, what has changed over the lastcentury, and your product offerings? John William Hulme founded  J.W. Hulme Co.  in 1905 as a tent and awning maker. By 1917 Hulme was making tents for American soldiers fighting the Great War. After World War I, our company began to apply its fastidious approach of purposeful design and construction towardsproducing awnings for the homes of St. Paul’s elite. Such was the demand for Hulme’s hand craftsmanship that the company’s product offering grew over time to include leather and canvas sporting bags and accessories. Distinctive Hulme bags became a must-have for the serious outdoor sportsman. As J.W. Hulme flourished it concentrated solely on making bags, including private label…Continue Reading

DULUTH PACK

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Duluth Pack is another great story of a company that filled a niche during our country’s early industrial years. Duluth, Minnesota was one of the wealthiest regions in the country and a center for logging, railroad and iron ore industry. They had needs to build their businesses and the company that became Duluth Pack fulfilled those needs. Duluth Pack is about quality and stands behind their products 100%. Their lifetime warranty is something that foreign imported products don’t offer. Take a look at Duluth Pack the next time you’re in the market for a bag, wallet, clothing or accessories. Chances are when you buy that next item from Duluth, it will be the last time you’ll make that purchase for the rest of your life. duluthpack.com

18” CANVAS LEATHER MASON BAG

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The fashion world offers consumers many options when it comes to materials, styles and colors of carriers and bags.  Unfortunately, we are often disappointed by the bags functionality and longevity.  The solution to this problem; the 18” Canvas Leather Mason Bag by Museum of Useful Things.  It is one of many “Made in the USA” products offered on their site.  It is constructed for heavy duty use, with such features as double stitched handles, a Masonite base, water weight canvas and heavy duty metal clasps.  Of course, this bag was originally designed for plumbers and masons, which means it can and will withstand any wear and tear a non-trade consumer brings its’ way. Images from: museumofusefulthings.com