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If you or you know of someone in need of a postion or if you or someone you know is looking for work then contact the AOR's headquarters at
1-800-260-1829

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:

FOR SALE

Operating Furniture
Restoration Business
& two Buildings


Combined package:
Accounts, Equipment/Supplies and Buildings

Owner retiring - "Ready to Go!"



Lucrative existing business with Full Accounts:

  • National and International accounts including major van lines and insurance companies. Also furniture manufacturers and distributors including on-line distributors.

  • Local and tri-state house accounts (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and most parts of Pennsylvania)

  • Current Services

  • In-home touchup, repairs, and cleaning of furniture, upholstery and leather

  • Water and fire damages repairs, and smoke odor removal

  • Provide photographs or videotapes of damaged items

  • Custom hand stripping and complete refinishing

  • Chair cain and rush

  • Glass and mirror replacements

  • Clock repair and replacement

  • Gilding, and replacement of carvings on ornate frames

  • Fine porcelain

  • Wood and all furniture

  • Paintings

  • Photographs

  • Metals

  • Stained Glass

  • Frame restoration

  • Jade and ivory


  • Equipment and Supplies:

    Stripping facility includes:

  • Flow over system with pump, 4' x 8' tray, high pressure wash pump, 5 gallon and 55 gallon heating, elements, chemical spray tanks, 300 gallon filtering vat.


  • Spraying facility includes:

  • 8' x 10' Paasche spay booth, several Binks cup guns, Divilbis gun with 3 gallon pot, 2 air brushes with compressor, 5 hp compressor.


  • Wood working shop includes:

  • Lathe, band saw, jig saw, bench saw, drill press, belt and disc sander, jointer, grind stones, buffing wheels, circular saw, saber saw, handbelt sanders, several electric and air powered drills. Several electric and air powered hand sanders, electric hand buffing machine, router, laminate trimmer, biscut machine, brad nailer, c clamps, bar clamps, various other clamps , wood screw clamps, hand planes, hammers, screw drivers, pliers, rasps, chisels, hand saws, plus various other tools.


  • (2) Buildings:

  • Front building (1,100 square feer)

  • York unit on roof for gas heat and air conditioning
    New roof
    Heavy power
    New electric
    2 Store fronts with separate meters
    10' ceilings

  • Rear Building (2,200 square feet)

  • Large attic for storage
    New roof
    New electric
    New oil furnace
    Heavy power
    10' x 10' overhead doors
    10' ceilings

  • Also Includes: Parking for 20 cars on premise


  • For details call: 516-354-6051 or Fax: 561-354-0589
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    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
    HELP WANTED



    (1) Furniture Finisher Wanted

    Lead finisher needed for a small company doing custom, high-end, furniture and some architectural millwork. Must be familiar with all aspects of finishing: staining, filling, spraying, rub-out, and touch-up, along with knowledge of different types of materials. Individual and team work on projects. Good communication skills are important. Resumes to VCA, Inc. One Cottage Street, Easthampton, MA 01027 or fax to 413-529-9536. Respond by e-mail to vca@vca-inc.com



    (2) POSITION AVAILABLE:
    Wood Conservation
    The Deller Conservatioin Group has an opening for full time employment for a furniture restorers. We offer a long-term commitmemt to thesuccessful candidate who will learn proper furniture conservation techniques. Wespecialize in all aspects of structural stabilization or historic furniture, originalsurface recovery, derestoration and the preservation of original surfaces. Goodwoodworking and problem solving skills a must. Some experience in derestoration aplus. Our clients include museum, private and corporationcollections.

    LOCATION:
    Geneva, Illinois USA

    CONTACT:
    Pleasesend resume to Wendy Leeds, Deller Conservation, 2600 Keslinger Rd or email : leeds@deller.com
    For more information about the Deller Conservation, pleasevisit out site at: http://www.deller.com

    (3) POSITION AVAILABLE:
    All levels of Wood Refinishing, Finishing and repair.
    Great opportunity to be in charge! A well established Palm Beach, Fl.company is expanding. Most of their work involves Fire / Water insurance claims, movingclaims, and private accounts. Only those with experience or a dedication to learn needapply. Salary is commensurate with experience ($10. to $18. per hour). Overtime isavailable. Weekends on occasion. Benefits are available and relocation expenses arenegotiable. Do not miss this opportunity to be involved with one of Florida's fastestgrowing restoration firms.

    LOCATION:
    PalmBeach, Fl.

    CONTACT:
    AOR headquarters at 941-541-8989

    (3) POSITION AVAILABLE:
    Fine Furniture Repair/Restoration Professional
    GREAT OPPORTUNITY with a stable company for a career-minded individual.

    LOCATION:
    High end furniture retailer with a 90 year history inChicagoland.

    DUTIES INCLUDE:
    Both in-house shop repairs and outside service calls.

    REQUIREMENTS: Must be skilled in preparation, touchup, and repair; Upholstery experience a plus.

    CONTACT:
    Harry Weiskopf at
    TOMS-PRICE CO.
    468 Brighton Dr., #100
    Bloomingdale, Il. 60108
    Ph: 630-924-2070
    Fax: 630-924-9880

     
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