Longtime Lynden business changing to LSM Heating Plumbing Electric
An 86-year-old Lynden business is changing its name but not its ownership, team nor excellent reputation for customer service.
Locally owned and operated since 1940, LSM Heating Plumbing Electric, Inc. is the new name of the business formerly known as Lynden Sheet Metal. It will continue to provide quality HVAC, plumbing, electrical and metal fabrication work for residential and commercial clients.
“While longtime customers have always known who we are and what we do, our team discovered that many newer residents were surprised to learn that Lynden Sheet Metal provides heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and a wide range of home‑comfort solutions,” company President/CFO Bobbi Kreider said.
“Since these services form the core of our business, we chose the new name to help customers immediately understand our capabilities. Importantly, LSM is not new—our buildings, vehicles, uniforms, and signage have displayed the LSM initials for more than 50 years, making this transition a natural evolution that maintains continuity and trust.”
The history of LSM Heating Plumbing Electric began in 1940 with founders John Wynstra and Pete Douma, who built wood and oil furnaces in‑house—many of which are still in use today. Plumbing services were added in 2009, electrical in 2020, and ownership passed to the current family leadership in 2010, continuing the legacy of deep roots and forward‑thinking growth.
“Today we proudly offer heating and cooling services, gas fireplaces, water heaters, plumbing, electrical work, whole‑home generators and commercial refrigeration,” Kreider said. “In addition, our 90+ employees handle kitchen hoods and exhaust systems, restaurant equipment repair, refrigerated trailer rentals, custom sheet‑metal fabrication, custom handrails, stairs, awnings, countertops, welding, and both residential and commercial new construction and retrofit services.”
Majority owners Bobbi and Cory Kreider acquired their ownership stake in 2010 from Bob and Rose Crabtree (Bobbi’s parents). Since then, two more couples -- Phil and Stephanie VanderVeen and Ken and Joell Keck – have become co-owners and annually increased their stake.
LSM Heating Plumbing Electric offers 24/7 service and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 837 Evergreen, near the intersection of the Guide Meridian and Main Street in Lynden. For more information, call (360) 354-3991 or visit www.LyndenSheetMetal.com.
