The Empire

The Empire Company, Inc., founded in 1946 as a small regional building materials distributor, shifted it's focus in the 1960's and 70's to millwork. In 1991, new leadership expanded Empire's distribution capabilities beyond the Midwest, providing mouldings, stair parts, and columns to their customers. Empire has grown into one of the largest millwork distribution and manufacturing companies in the United States, with facilities in Zeeland, MI (Corp office), Allentown, PA, Chesapeake, VA, Dallas and Houston, TX, and Lakeland and Ocala, FL. The company services approx. 800 Lowe's stores in the US and Canada, and also services _____ national lumberyard, supply chain, and pro-dealer businesses. Empire is a multi-year recipient of Lowe's prestigious "Supplier of the Year" award and provides its customers with logistical expertise, inventory management solutions, climate controlled warehouse facilities, mill certification, sales and marketing support, and a diverse supplier base.