History
1895
Frank Fitzpatrick and his brother-in-law, William Weller, pictured above, started Fitzpatrick & Weller to produce shoe last blocks. They provided shoemakers with finished lasts on which shoes were made.
1933
William F. Fitzpatrick, nephew of Frank, incorporated the business together with another nephew of Frank's, James E. Fitzpatrick. They managed the company until the end of World War II.
1946
Joseph and William C. Fitzpatrick joined the company.
1949
Gerard Fitzpatrick joined the company.
1950
Built the Sawmill.
1954
Dana Fitzpatrick joined the company.
1965
Following the death of William F. in 1965, the Murphy & Son Co. building was purchased and a new modern sawmill was built in 1964.
Fitzpatrick & Weller diversified into sawmilling, timberland ownership, and component manufacturing.
1987
F & W purchased the York Merit Plant, a second state of the art production facility that significantly increased production space. Both dimension plants produce
- Solid and glued-up components for the furniture, cabinet, staircase and flooring industries to name just a few.
- Custom specifications
- Modern efficient production equipment
- Highly trained operators
1989
A new 5,400 sq. ft. office building was opened. Which is our main offices now.
1996
Opened a new Dry Storage Building increasing lumber storage capabilities by 2 million board feet.
2007
Greg Fitzpatrick, president and CEO - Great, Great Nephew of Frank Fitzpatrick, is managing the day to day operations today. Dana Fitzpatrick, Greg's father, is Chairman of the Board of Directors.