[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 868]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WELLS WOOD TURNING & FINISHING, INC.

 Ms. SNOWE. Madam President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I have the privilege 
of hearing countless small business success stories from hard-working 
entrepreneurs across the country. And these stories are all the more 
gratifying when they involve companies located in my home State of 
Maine. Today I recognize the extraordinary achievements of Wells Wood 
Turning & Finishing, Inc., a small firm which recently celebrated 
several major milestones in the company's history.
  Wells Wood Turning, located in the western Maine town of Buckfield, 
specializes in turning, finishing, and manufacturing a variety of 
custom wood products. Wells fashions a number of traditional wooden 
handles, knobs, and table legs, in addition to all manner of custom 
craft turnings, like bird houses, salt and pepper shakers, and napkin 
rings. The company also produces wooden toy parts, and miniature and 
promotional baseball bats. Wells Wood Turning primarily uses white 
birch in the construction of its products, but also utilizes other 
species of wood, such as ash, maple, and hickory.
  In December, Wells Wood Turning marked two significant milestones. 
First was the company's 25th anniversary, which is a major 
accomplishment in any industry, much less Maine's competitive wood 
products industry. And December 24 marked the company's 18th year 
without a lost time accident at its plant, a truly remarkable feat. 
These milestones are a testament to the company's skilled workforce and 
their diligent efforts to promote a strong and safe working 
environment. I congratulate Tom Wallace, the company's president, and 
everyone at Wells Wood Turning for their dedicated service and 
impeccable record of quality and safety over the past quarter century.
  A member of the Maine Wood Products Association and the Wood Products 
Manufacturers Association, Wells Wood Turning & Finishing has proven 
itself to be an exemplary small business. With a commitment to serving 
the customer by providing striking wood products, designed to the 
customers' specifications and in a timely manner, Wells Wood Turning 
has earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship. I again thank Tom 
Wallace and everyone at Wells Wood Turning for their strong work ethic 
and extraordinary safety record, and wish them continued 
success.

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