Turman now manufacturing pellets at Galax, VA

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aburress1223

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All we have been able to buy in this area has been AWF and Potomac. I went to buy from Tazewell Farm Bureau and didn't ask about the brand, just knew it would be AWF when we got home they were Turmans upon examining the bags I found that they were being manufactured in Galax, VA, which is probably one hour from Bristol, TN/VA. I am glad to see more brands becoming available in this area. I really liked the AWFs which are manufactured in the same general area (Chilhowie,VA). The Potomacs were ok, but prefered the AWF. I hope the Turmans are good. Seems as though the prices have escalated this year, I paid 209.00 in Sept., 219.00 in Oct. The AWF were 229.00 today and the Turmans were 219.00 today. Does anyone have experience with Turmans?
 
Turmans are well above average IMHO. Very consistent and do very well in my stove. I love them, I have no problem with them, very good heat and very low ash. So depending on price, I usually get some for my stash.
 
Turman is a quality pellet I have them in my stash, most people on the forum have them highly rated. It's great to see that your farm bureau is carrying another locally produced pellet. I'm all behind supporting the local folks.

Side note I love southwest VA spent several years in Blacksburg at VA Tech I did finally get my degree, didn't want to leave having toooo much fun.
 
my Momma has retired to the hills around galax.. they used to have a couple of big furniture plants down there so I'm sure they have plenty of premium sawdust. Making pellets has to be better than cooking meth back up in the hollow..just saying
 
mr coffee said:
my Momma has retired to the hills around galax.. they used to have a couple of big furniture plants down there so I'm sure they have plenty of premium sawdust. Making pellets has to be better than cooking meth back up in the hollow..just saying
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It's been a while since I have been to Galax, but I have driven by AWF's plant at Chilhowie and they are using an old factory so I suspect that Turman could be using an abandoned furniture factory also. Good to see those factories being used for something very beneficial and creating jobs. Threw a bag of Turmans in the hopper this evening. Hoping to give a good report after all of the positive comments I have read.
 
ive played with them recently myself in our stoves , they did a great job, i'd burn them in a heartbeat in my stove at home. i've actually met the owner of the company who is a good fellow as well, very "down to earth" guy
 
Turmans is all i ever burn.. i get no clinkers at all with them. Went to buy a ton last week and they had none, but were expecting them any day.. bought a ton of Penningtons..they are ok but too many clinkers!
 
I'm on my second day burning these and very impressed so far. Looking at them I think they are the most consistently sized pellets I've used.
 
I've burned only Turmans and Oakies, but I get much harder ash, and much more burn pot build-up, with the Turmans. Next order, I think I'll try a different complement to the Oakies.
 
AW1223 said:
All we have been able to buy in this area has been AWF and Potomac. I went to buy from Tazewell Farm Bureau and didn't ask about the brand, just knew it would be AWF when we got home they were Turmans upon examining the bags I found that they were being manufactured in Galax, VA, which is probably one hour from Bristol, TN/VA. I am glad to see more brands becoming available in this area. I really liked the AWFs which are manufactured in the same general area (Chilhowie,VA). The Potomacs were ok, but prefered the AWF. I hope the Turmans are good. Seems as though the prices have escalated this year, I paid 209.00 in Sept., 219.00 in Oct. The AWF were 229.00 today and the Turmans were 219.00 today. Does anyone have experience with Turmans?
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I'm always interested in buying something made in America even if they are just pellets.
 
+1. Agree, I like buying locally if possible - local farmers, fruit stands, farmers markets, plumbing shop, hardware dealer, etc. If we had a local wood pellet manufacturer around here I'd definitely buy directly from them.
 
coffee - 19 January 2012 06:32 PM

my Momma has retired to the hills around galax.. they used to have a couple of big furniture plants down there so I’m sure they have plenty of premium sawdust. Making pellets has to be better than cooking meth back up in the hollow..just saying
I prefer "old school" ,moonshine cooking up the hollers
 
Weird tolienish figure said:
AW1223 said:
All we have been able to buy in this area has been AWF and Potomac. I went to buy from Tazewell Farm Bureau and didn't ask about the brand, just knew it would be AWF when we got home they were Turmans upon examining the bags I found that they were being manufactured in Galax, VA, which is probably one hour from Bristol, TN/VA. I am glad to see more brands becoming available in this area. I really liked the AWFs which are manufactured in the same general area (Chilhowie,VA). The Potomacs were ok, but prefered the AWF. I hope the Turmans are good. Seems as though the prices have escalated this year, I paid 209.00 in Sept., 219.00 in Oct. The AWF were 229.00 today and the Turmans were 219.00 today. Does anyone have experience with Turmans?
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I'm always interested in buying something made in America even if they are just pellets.
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I agree, it pleases me to find that some of the abondoned factories are being converted to pellet mills. At least they are providing jobs and AMERICAN MADE energy. Maybe by having more mills it will help keep the cost within reason.
 
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