The establishment of Gordon started in 1868 with their first location in Oak Harbor, OH. Throughout the early 1900’s, the company made an assortment of baskets through the Ottowa Basket Company. If you enjoy 100 year old whiskey, rums, or brandy you can thank Gordon for the craftsmanship of red oak barrels. At one point during the mid-1950’s, Gordon had up to thirteen retail stores.
During the Mid 1960’s, the company diversified their business and started building trusses and panel through their components division located in Findlay, OH. This division manufactures pre-assembled trusses for roofs and floors. Gordon’s extended line of fleet include fifty trucks for quick and timely shipping to job sites. Today, the company’s headquarters are located in Fremont with six retail stores centrally located within 30 miles are Bellevue, Bowling Green, Genoa, Freemont, Huron, and Port Clinton.
One might ask how does Gordon Lumber stands out in the crowded marketplace of big box stores? Gordon continues to make every customer who walks through the door their number one priority and provide unparalleled customer service. It’s no wonder why customers continue to choose Gordon Lumber for their one-stop shop for all your construction and remodeling. The team of customer service staff has an extensive background in the construction industry, and all six location are in constant communication for resources and supplies. In 2016, Gordon received an award by Do It Best Corporation for being a top seller in the million-dollar selling club.
Gordon has a harmonious business model of three different markets of contractor/builder (70%), do-it-yourselfer (20%) and local industries/factories (10%). Marc Lovins shared with us about the company being diversified with 70/30 blend between lumber and hardware. The Genoa, Fremont, and Port Clinton stores all expanded their business the past several years by offering a variety of items to rent for a few days to up to a month. Rentals include garden equipment, construction and concrete tools, and heavy equipment like excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and boom lifts.
As the company has continued to grow to a multi-million dollar business, they shared the advancement of technology and timely delivery has dramatically changed how they operate daily. As Gordon explores to additional retail stores in the future, the management team and owners desire is to find a location with the small town atmosphere. Despite the fact the history of Gordon Lumber has changed over the past 150 years, the company continues to stay true to their heritage of providing fair prices, quality merchandise, and honest customer service.
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