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The Nelson Homes Story

Panelized Building Systems

Once Upon a Time...

On March 1, 1949, brothers Ray and Austin Nelson opened a small lumberyard in Lloydminster, Alberta; they called it Nelson Lumber. Their motto was simple; " Give people - always - top quality and more for their money." Business flourished, but the brothers soon realized that people needed more than just lumber and good advice with which to build homes. Their vision was to provide a complete home building service from well crafted designs - to the manufacturing of the components and the delivery of a total package to the customer's job site.

In 1958 a separate division, Nelson Homes, was started. The convenience of the package system was well received in areas where construction labor and efficient delivery were difficult to come by.

The Nelson"s reputation for quality and convenience grew. More Nelson lumber stores were opened. A construction division handled

major building projects and two roof truss factories were added to keep up with demand.

Fascination for the Nelson Homes panelized system spread to overseas markets and in 1993 Nelson shipped its first home to Japan. To keep up with widespread demand, Nelson began offering Authorized Dealerships throughout North America.

The Company Today...

Nelson Homes has grown to be Canada's largest home manufacturer and a trusted leader in the industry. More than 38,000 homes, ranging in size from 800 to 14,000 square feet, as well as numerous multi-unit and commercial buildings have been produced.

The comprehensive product line-up now includes housing solutions ranging from materials packages to complete home packages, cottage packages, multi-family building, adult housing and care homes, as well as materials for agricultural and commercial buildings.

In 2001, Ray Nelson transferred the ownership of the company to a group of long-time employees, who continue to carry on the Nelson legacy. their promise is continued commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and integrity.