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Mike’s Fiber Journal: Setting Up The New Home of Strauch Fiber

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Otto

We’re getting settled in our new home in beautiful Hickory, NC! Since our last update, the upper assembly area and lower shop have really started to come together: We’ve also hired our first employee! This is Taylor,who will manage our office and … Continue reading →

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Meet Strauch Fiber Equipment’s New Owner, Mike Gallagher!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Otto

Hi there, I’m Mike Gallagher, the new owner of Strauch Fiber Equipment Co. Right now, I’m learning the ropes and training with Otto and Joanne at their workshop in Virginia. Although they are retiring, they plan on remaining active within … Continue reading →

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The Next Chapter in the Strauch Story Begins

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Otto

Last May, we publicly announced our successor search for a “fiber-loving unicorn” to carry on the Strauch tradition. In that time, we have searched high and low and met many wonderful people. We’re very grateful to everyone who helped spread … Continue reading →

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Help Us Write The Next Chapter of the Strauch Story

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Otto

You may have heard that Joanne and I are looking for someone to take over Strauch Fiber Equipment. As we are both well past retirement age, it’s time for us to slow down – but not before we find the right … Continue reading →

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SAFF 2016 Recap

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Otto

Recently, at the end of October, we made our way to SAFF. The Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair is always busy, and we love to meet the vendors and customers alike. Here’s a little photo journey of our trip!   Set-up … Continue reading →

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Spinzilla Blog Tour: Prep Now, Spin Later

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Otto

Welcome to our blog! As a new Bison sponsor for Spinzilla, we are looking forward to this October’s event to see which team can spin the most yarn. Seasoned Spinzilla spinners probably know that fiber prep ahead of time is key … Continue reading →

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Oh, The Places We’ve Been

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Otto

We’ve traveled quite a bit recently to various shops, fiber festival and retreats; if you’ve missed seeing us, here’s a quick recap of how we spent our spring! On our way to the PlyAway Spinning Retreat in April, we stopped by one … Continue reading →

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A Fine Time With The 100th Sheep

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Otto

Back in April, the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center (EVFAC) held an open house to introduce their new crowd-funded Motorized Double-Wide Finest carder. EVFAC’s member-driven community connects fiber artists, enthusiasts and visitors with educational opportunities, special events, facility and equipment rental, … Continue reading →

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Staff Highlight: Liz Ackermann

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Otto

Today we’re featuring one of our staff, Liz Ackermann. Liz has worked for Strauch Fiber Equipment for more than 10 years assembling drum carders, ball winders, and swifts. In her spare time, she enjoys weaving, spinning, knitting and whatever other … Continue reading →

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PlyAway 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Otto

We recently returned from PlyAway Spinning Retreat held at the Crown Westin in Kansas City, MO. We had a wonderful time demonstrating our tools and talking with all who attended. For those who could not make it here’s a photo … Continue reading →

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