reflect the primary product line to Jym Line Glass- ware Ltd. “I took over managing things,” he said. “But I’ve been a part of this company since I was a little kid.” He remembers spending his time after school at the shop from the age of eight and began working there part-time at 13. “I ended up full-time at 18, and now I’m 49. I’ve been here longer than most people stay at a career in total,” he said. In 2009 came another expansion to Elmsdale, N.S. led to a custom designed building for the decoration of glassware, an energy-efficient, gas powered Lehr and four new printing machines being acquired. In 2012, more printing equipment was purchased. “I ended up full-time at 18, and now I’m 49. I’ve been here longer than most people stay at a career in total.” As things have grown, Adams has always tried to stand tall and do what’s best for the family business. “This is a huge structure, and I strive even harder each day to maintain everything here due to my family’s background with the company,” he said. “I’mproud of what we built. I’ve seen things change and I’ve seen the differences. It formed when I was just a baby, but I remember Agricola St.” He says things have gone from hand off-loading full truck loads with six people to forklifts unload- ing shipments and inventory. Daily production is now five times what it used to be in the beginning. “We currently have 11 employees, and when things started it was just mom and dad,” he said. He feels a closeness to those he employs at the business and loves going to Jym Line. “I’m responsible for those employees. It may not be the highest paying job, but there are perks. Employees sometimes get to leave early on
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