Standale Lumber and Supply was founded on March 1, 1952 by Ken Holtvluwer and John Koppenol.  In just 2 short years, Ken had tripled the business and so he bought out his partner John’s share of the company, becoming the sole proprietor. It was Ken’s vision, determination, and faith that has kept Standale Lumber going ever since.

 Overcoming adversities

The lumber company has had to overcome adversity on several occasions. On April 3, 1956 a tornado destroyed the buildings, and surprisingly it happened again on Palm Sunday in 1965.  In the 1970’s, one building was lost to a fire and another building had a roof collapse due to heavy snowfall.  Also in the 1970’s, the first chain lumber yard –Wickes Lumber- came to the area, causing many local lumber yards to close.  In the 1980’s, Standale Lumber overcame the housing market challenges when the interest rates jumped and housing construction stalled.  In recent years, they have overcome the housing market collapse and the rise in big box home improvement stores popping up all around the area.

Exponential growth

Despite a tumultuous history, Standale Lumber has grown exponentially and now embodies 3 locations.  Standale Lumber Contractor’s Division is located on Franklin Ave. in Grandville, and both Standale Lumber Home Center and Standale Interiors are located on Lake Michigan Drive in Grand Rapids.  The Standale Lumber group has everything you need from “concept to completion”. Their primary focus is on being extremely customer-centric, going above and beyond for their customers, and making sure each customer is 100% satisfied with their experience. The average employee has 14 years experience, so you can be assured you’ll be speaking with a friendly and knowledgeable professional.   Locally, the Standale Lumber group services the Greater Grand Rapids area and all of West Michigan. What sets them apart from the big box stores is not only their professionalism and customer service, but the fact that they will gladly deliver anywhere within the state and even neighboring states.

Over the years, many obstacles were overcome, and many lessons were learned.  Join us in congratulating the Standale Lumber group team on their 60th anniversary and in celebrating 60 years of devoted service!