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Valley Craft is part of the Ballymore Safety Products family, serving as their Midwest headquarters - combining the resources of a national organization with the culture of a company that's built its reputation one product at a time. We offer steady work, an organized and safety-focused shop, and a team-oriented environment where people tend to stay and grow. 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