Horner Millwork was established in 1948 by William Horner. He built a business selling ‘prehung’ doors during an era when carpenters were still mortising frames by hand. The time and convenience of being able to pop in a framed door established Horner Millwork as the preferred supplier of doors and windows in Eastern Mass and Rhode Island.
History
ESTABLISHED IN 1948
FROM ASHES
In 1978, a devastating fire destroyed two-thirds of the property, but Horner, at age 71, had no plans to walk away. Horner Millwork was rebuilt and sold to the Humphrey family. Soon after the sale, Horner Millwork expanded into commercial sales.
EXPANSION
Over the next decades, Horner Millwork continued to expand. Satellite offices and showrooms were opened in Southboro, Pembroke, and Woburn (now in Haverhill); a retail store (Remodelers Outlet) was opened in Fall River; and Horner acquired Cooper Stairworks, Phoenix Millwork, Design Door, and Home Genius.
TODAY
Horner’s manufacturing facility in Somerset, as part of North Atlantic Corp, also continued to expand. A series of additions has brought the overall square footage to 266,000 sq ft and the installation of a 4,250 solar panel array now generates nearly 100% of our plant’s electricity.
TIMELINE
Horner Millwork is established by William Horner.
A devastating fire occurs and Horner is burnt to the ground.
Rebuilt one year after the fire.
Purchased by the Humphrey family.
Horner expands into commercial sales.
First satellite sales office and showroom opens in Southboro, MA, expanding sales into metro west and northern Massachusetts.
Horner acquires Cooper Stairworks expanding into preassembled stairs. Horner purchases Phoenix Millwork of Fall River.
Horner opens Remodelers Outlet in Fall River, MA.
Second satellite sales office and showroom opens in Pembroke, MA serving the South Shore area of Massachusetts.
30,000 sq.ft. addition is added to existing production facility adding full custom millwork capabilities.
The Architectural Services Group is formed to specialize in servicing the needs of the architectural community.
Design Door Co.is added to our Commercial Sales Group further expanding our presence in metro Boston and Northern Massachusetts.
40,000 sq.ft. addition is added to Horner‘s production facility increasing it to 215,000 total sq.ft.
Home Genius joins the Horner family, expanding our product offering to custom cabinetry, and home audio, theatre, and automation.
46,000 sq.ft. addition is added to Horner‘s production facility increasing it to 266,000 total sq.ft.
4,250 solar panels were turned on generating nearly 100% of our manufacturing plant’s electricity needs.
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