Where We Are
Our unique factory sits on the eastern edge of Boulder, Colorado. Though we’re located in the city limits, the 3-acre site looks rural, with large shade trees. You’ll often see employees lunching outside, working in employee gardens, or tending to our small flock of chickens.
Inside is abuzz with activity, from high tech computer-controlled CNC machinery, to the low tech of hand-sanding a shuttle to a smooth finish. Making just one of our beautiful boat shuttles requires seven steps.
What We Do
We are known for our quality, and this is uppermost in our minds every step of the way. From designing products that work for their intended purpose, to creating manufacturing methods that are as efficient as possible, to ensuring that parts are finished to the highest standards, our mantra is “constant improvement.” We stress that everything matters, whether it is drilling a hole, packing a loom, or entering an order. We know that our attention to detail matters to the weaver or spinner who depends on us to do the best job possible.
Who We Are
What began in 1969 as the vision of Barry Schacht and Jane Patrick has now evolved into an extended family of family-owned companies as new owner Paul Vervooren has brought together Schacht Spindle Company with Loet B.V. and Venne Yarn Company.
We are now a fiber arts company spanning multiple continents working to bring fiber artists the best tools and materials possible for pursuing their craft.
Our Mission
Our mission is to spend each and every day making useful and beautiful tools that enhance our customers’ weaving and spinning experience. We do this with innovative problem-solving, creative ideas, skilled woodworking and craftsmanship, and friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
Core Values
- Strives for Excellence. We continuously endeavor to be thorough and attentive to details in our relationships and our work.
- Solution Oriented. We are driven to problem-solve, innovate, and discover new answers.
- Collaborative. Being open and receptive to each other’s ideas and suggestions helps us work together to achieve our common goals.
- Self-driven. We value individuals who are motivated to work diligently for results and view their efforts as important to the success of the enterprise.
- Demonstrates Integrity. Integrity is the basis of our trust in each other, where truth, openness, and honesty form the core of what we do each day.
See How We Create
