Year 2015

WMA Welcomes Newest Member

Great Plains Millwork has been providing Millwork and Anderson Windows to the upper end custom home builder in the Twin Cities metro area and Western Wisconsin since 1991.   Great Plains Millwork has an emphasis on the highest quality material while at the same time striving for an even higher quality of service.

Visit www.greatplainsmillwork.com
for more information.

WMA Member Announcements

WMA Member
Peter M. Fecht Passes Away (1950-2015)

Peter M. Fecht passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the age of 65, after battling health problems.   Pete spent his entire career in the millwork industry. He had worked at the former Lawrence Brothers Hardware for 29 years, Generation 4 for 13 years, and the last year with PreHangers Supply Corporation where Pete was credited to giving the young business a successful start.
 
Pete was known as a kind, honest and giving person. Always a helpful to friends and those in the millwork industry. A close friend of Pete commented on his passing, “Those of us who worked closely with Pete are especially honored to have known him. We all benefited from his generosity and optimistic, positive attitude. Those attributes never changed, even throughout the past several weeks and days. Most of all, we benefited from Pete’s friendship. We will miss our dear friend.”
 
After graduation from Newman Central Catholic High School, Pete served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1970-1972. He was a member and past commander of the Sterling American Legion Post 296. Pete enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, playing pool and reading.
 
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WMA Welcomes Newest Members

Global Pacific is a diversified source for wood products representing factories in Asia and South America.  Their integrated supply/logistics chain, strategically located, allows Global Pacific to offer high quality products and service to their customers.   Global Pacific has developed their core business on gesso coated finger jointed wood and UL MDF moldings such as jambs, casings, crowns, base boards, and boards.  They can also supply plywood, door skins, wood flooring, and doors.  Global Pacific has a flexible supply chain that allows them to provide customized solutions for special products with shorter lead times and prompt deliveries.

Visit www.globpacific.com for more information.

Wood Brokerage International represents millwork companies specializing in wood mouldings, millwork, lumber, and fingerjoint blocks and blanks.

Visit www.woodbrokerage.com for more information.

WMA Member Announcements

Menzner Hardwoods Announces The Acquisition Of Glen Oak Millwork

Menzner Hardwoods announced the acquisition of the former Glen Oak Millwork facility in Somerset, NY.  The Somerset location will focus on FJ Poplar, Poplar S4S boards and solid Poplar mouldings.   According to Menzer Hardwoods, Poplar has become a species of choice due to its excellent painting and staining characteristics.  The acquisition will help Menzner address this growing segment and allow Menzner to grow their business.  Carey Bunkelman, an employee Menzner Hardwood for 38 years, has been named manager of the Somerset location.

Visit www.menzerhardwoods.com for more information.

Weston Wood Solutions News

Weston Wood Solutions Inc. has been recognized in Canadian Business magazine as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies ranked by their 5-year increase in sales. Weston’s vision is to be a leading specialty value-added wood products distributor providing best-in-class supply chain management services and solutions for diverse domestic and international customers and suppliers.   Also, as of September 25th , Weston Wood Solutions Inc. will be moving to a 100,000 square […]