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 After having worked
for two large forest product companies as a lumber grader, kiln
operator, yard foreman, quality control, and finally as a lumber
salesman, I decided to start my own business in 1985.
To raise money for the new venture, my wife Rosemary and I sold
our comfortable four bedroom home and moved into a one bedroom
apartment attached to my in-laws’ home. We had a great start
thanks to a strengthening economy and our determination.
In order to
better serve our customers, we purchased land and built dry kilns
in 1987. The business thrived for the next few years until the
early 1990s claimed much of our previous prosperity.
For the next
fourteen years, the core of our business was monthly lumber programs
with manufacturers of kitchen cabinets, mouldings, flooring, caskets,
hockey sticks, dimension stock and distributors throughout North
America and worldwide.
In 2001 we
decided to shift our focus to finished goods. We entered into
the prefinished flooring industry in order to meet the growing
demand for high quality pre-finished hardwood flooring.
Over a relaxed
dinner at a local restaurant, our showroom concept came to life
on the back of a placemat. We recognized the need for consumers
to see the products in room settings where they could visualize
what the products would look like in their homes. Looking at small
samples does not give customers the confidence to make the right
decision.
Our goal from
that moment was to build a showroom that was unique, a place where
consumers could enjoy selecting their hardwood floor while receiving
knowledgeable unparalleled service.
When discussing
the showroom idea, my wife said she didn’t want to be sitting
around while waiting for people to come in. Knowing that she loves
to cook, we put in a kitchen where she spends much time preparing
her famous buttertarts, which go over well with customers.
Construction
began on the showroom in September 2003, and continued until our
Grand Opening in May 2004.
When the time
came to trim the building, we found there wasn’t much solid
wood trim available. At that point, we decided to make our own
line of trim in all the species we make flooring out of. It only
made sense as we had the lumber and the showroom to promote the
products. The bottom line is that people love wood.
Our goal is to help make our customers’ homes beautiful in
an affordable way. Come see us and you will discover that we have
a unique concept, exceptional products and outstanding staff that
will make your floor buying experience enjoyable and unforgettable.
We are located at 228 Victoria Street, which is the main highway
going through downtown Tweed. It’s always worth the trip.
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