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by Naritai 2897 days ago
It doesn't explain why they couldn't just buy wooden or fiberglass ladders though. I'm sure there are many vendors who would be happy to fill such a contract.
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Wood doesn't fail suddenly. Fiberglass does.
So why don't they buy wooden ladders?
According to the article this is one of two places in the entire country making these ladders.