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What’s the problem no one
is talking about?

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Modern buildings are more thoroughly engineered than ever before, meeting today’s expectations of function, technology and comfort with constantly improved methods and materials.

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Yet for all we’ve gained, are we better off?

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_parallax][vc_parallax_section title=”Section 1″ background_image=”7764″ position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”]Historic structures, while lacking today’s advances, embody a level of craftsmanship
and care in their design and construction you can feel even from viewing a photograph.
[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_single_image image=”7846″ img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][/vc_parallax_section][vc_parallax_section title=”Section 2″ background_image=”7760″ position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”]The problem is that we no longer expect craftsmanship in our everyday purchases.
Objects are designed to a low price, but they cannot be crafted to a low price
without serious trade-offs. When we tire of something, we simply throw it out.
[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”]If we stop valuing – and buying – craftsmanship, we stand to lose the very idea
that making something with care and expertise is worthwhile.
[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″]It’s what distinguishes the work of craftsmen. We believe that with craftsmanship
comes meaningful work. A disposable mentality threatens our proud history as
manufacturers: who we are as designers, as builders and as craftsmen.
[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”15″ down=”15″][/vc_parallax_section][/vc_parallax][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”section” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_image=”7832″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”]Here at Shield, building is in our DNA. With a passion for creating highly
crafted, beautiful solid surface products and an insatiable curiosity
to create better widgets, this is just our beginning.
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Shield is not just a product. We are changing the expectation of manufacturing in America. It’s more than making a better box; we are
manufacturing inspiration.

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Don’t just take our manifesto’s word for it. See how we’re working to change the industry:

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