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OUR COMPANY
At Craftsmen Hardwoods, we take immense pride in being your trusted source for top-quality wood products and services, perfectly suited for building exquisite furniture, cabinetry, and completing interior construction projects.
Our journey began in 1996, and since then, we have evolved into a renowned provider of hardwood and softwood lumber products with exceptional customer service. We are committed to not only meeting but exceeding your expectations.
Our climate-controlled warehouse ensures the impeccable condition of our extensive range, including exotic lumber and specialty items. As a team, we prioritize your satisfaction, offering the flexibility to order any quantity, from a single board to large volumes.
Craftsmen Hardwoods stands as a beacon of reliability, delivering excellence in every aspect of our business, from product quality to reliable shipping and beyond. We invite you to experience the difference of working with a company dedicated to your success in every project.
OUR HISTORY
In the summer of 1996, Rob Weber, now owner of Craftsmen, faced the life-altering experience of a spinal cord injury due to a tree cutting accident. After several months of rehab, he was offered the idea of selling hardwood lumber by a friend and business acquaintance, Murray Martin, of Mar-Span Home Hardware. Having noted a number of woodworking shops in the southern Ontario region, Murray saw potential for the distribution of furniture grade lumber. Because Rob was raised in the rural Drayton community, it only seemed natural to establish the business close to home.
In October 1996, after meeting with a prospective supplier and some potential customers, Craftsmen opened its doors for business, with a plan to offer good old-fashioned service and integrity. The business was operated by Rob and one part-time employee, as well as occasional help with accounting from Rob’s sister.
The first location was a 2,700 square foot Quonset hut on a narrow side road, with a very primitive yard. Over the years, Craftsmen has relocated, and twice more than doubled its warehouse size. Today, we have a 35,000 square foot humidity and temperature controlled warehouse in Drayton’s new Industrial Park, featuring a drive-through bay for loading our curtain-side delivery trucks, and for receiving incoming shipments to ensure product remains in a dry environment.
Currently there are 19 full-time employees serving on our Team. They are the heartbeat of this company – from order desk to shipping/receiving to delivery, purchasing and on through administration. Each department is like a spoke in a wheel. All are needed to make it complete; and things “turn” better when we all fulfill our role to the best of our ability. I tip my hat to our Team for their conscious effort in fulfilling our mission and core values.
MEET OUR TEAM
From our order desk at Drayton, Ontario to your door, we give you our commitment to dependable, team-oriented service and quality products.
For our customers in southern Ontario, we’re your neighbour – a local supplier that brings you the courtesy and service neighbours deserve.
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Rob WeberOwner -
Travis WeberBookkeeper -
Tricia MartinBookkeeper -
Don DiefenbacherDispatch -
Steve GingrichPurchaser -
Sam DrakeOffice Sales -
BobOffice Sales -
Josh MartinRoad Sales -
Myron GaschoRoad Sales -
Pete MilanovichRoad Sales -
Robert NikkelRoad Sales -
Titus KlippensteinRoad Sales -
Donnie FreyTruck Driver -
Mike WeberTruck Driver -
Dwight BaumanWarehouse -
Gavin MartinWarehouse -
Ivan KoepkeWarehouse -
Willard HorstWarehouse
LET'S GET STARTED
CALL 1.800.378.3780 OR CLICK BELOW TO CONTACT US OR REQUEST A QUOTE TODAY.
PO Box 280 Drayton, ON
N0G 1P0