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Ron Lubke founded Quality Metal Works in September of 1983, after receiving an Agricultural Engineering Degree from Western Illinois University and spending 12 years as Project/Chief Engineer for three mid-sized manufacturing companies. He developed most of what Quality Metal Works markets because he was aware of farmers' direct need for those products. Ron's first product - the Quality Ridge Reducer ® - is still in production today. In 1984 he started the weed wiper area of the business, with Quality Metal Works building carts that were compatible with Speidel Applicator ® brand weed wipers . Since then, the business has expanded to include a full line of weed wiping equipment, including ATV Mounting Brackets . In 1998, Quality Metal Works moved to a larger facility due to steady business growth. In 1999, Quality Metal Works purchased the Speidel Applicator ® business, and began manufacturing wick applicators . "Our goal is to provide quality products at reasonable prices to meet our customers' needs." - Ron Lubke , Owner