GLENBORO – A Westman resident is launching a laser-engraving business to bring small-scale manufacturing to businesses and custom orders to people in Westman.

Resident Liam Kelley purchased a laser engraving machine this year and has renovated his garage in Glenboro to make a shop. The local is beginning to design items and gifts, and search for partnerships in the area, he told the Sun.

“I’m at the point where I’m starting to feel more confident using the machinery,” Kelley said. “August is going to be a big marketing push.”

Kelley, 26, has learned to program the machine to use its laser to create designs on top of different items, such as kitchen knives, coasters and pet tags. He said he wants to find businesses in the area that have that need, and locals who want custom orders.

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