Lynden Sheet Metal Celebrating Growth of Staff, Services During 80th Anniversary!
February 06, 2020
Lynden Sheet Metal is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, having recently made plans for a fourth generation of local ownership.
Founded in 1940, Lynden Sheet Metal sells and services many products for residential and commercial clients. With a staff of 65 employees that has nearly tripled in the last 10 years, they offer heating and cooling systems, gas fireplaces, plumbing, water heaters, boilers and commercial refrigeration (walk-in coolers, freezers and ice machines). Lynden Sheet Metal also handles commercial kitchen hoods through the design, permitting and installation stages, plus provides welding and sheet metal fabrication for residential and commercial uses.
“We consider being in business for 80 years a credit to all of Lynden Sheet Metal’s employees, past and present,” co-owner and general manager Bobbi Kreider said. “Our reputation is due to the excellent service that they’ve given our customers over the years.”
Majority owners Bobbi and Cory Kreider acquired their ownership stake in 2010 from Bob and Rose Crabtree (Bobbi’s parents), who became co-owners of Lynden Sheet Metal in 1977 and retired in 2011. The Kreiders now have two couples -- Philip and Stephanie Vander Veen and Ken and Joell Keck -- who combined have accumulated 20% ownership. Philip Vander Veen started at Lynden Sheet Metal when he was 18 and has been there for about 20 years. Ken Keck has been an employee for nearly 10 years
“The fourth generation of ownership is secure and Lynden Sheet Metal will be going for many more years,” Bobbi Kreider said.
Lynden Sheet Metal 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. It also will have a large booth at the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show, scheduled March 6-8 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds & Event Center in Lynden. For more information, call (360) 354-3991 or visit www.LyndenSheetMetal.com.
Shown in photo above are, from left: Ken & Joell Keck, Cory & Bobbi Kreider, and Stephanie & Philip Vander Veen.
Founded in 1940, Lynden Sheet Metal sells and services many products for residential and commercial clients. With a staff of 65 employees that has nearly tripled in the last 10 years, they offer heating and cooling systems, gas fireplaces, plumbing, water heaters, boilers and commercial refrigeration (walk-in coolers, freezers and ice machines). Lynden Sheet Metal also handles commercial kitchen hoods through the design, permitting and installation stages, plus provides welding and sheet metal fabrication for residential and commercial uses.
“We consider being in business for 80 years a credit to all of Lynden Sheet Metal’s employees, past and present,” co-owner and general manager Bobbi Kreider said. “Our reputation is due to the excellent service that they’ve given our customers over the years.”
Majority owners Bobbi and Cory Kreider acquired their ownership stake in 2010 from Bob and Rose Crabtree (Bobbi’s parents), who became co-owners of Lynden Sheet Metal in 1977 and retired in 2011. The Kreiders now have two couples -- Philip and Stephanie Vander Veen and Ken and Joell Keck -- who combined have accumulated 20% ownership. Philip Vander Veen started at Lynden Sheet Metal when he was 18 and has been there for about 20 years. Ken Keck has been an employee for nearly 10 years
“The fourth generation of ownership is secure and Lynden Sheet Metal will be going for many more years,” Bobbi Kreider said.
Lynden Sheet Metal 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. It also will have a large booth at the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show, scheduled March 6-8 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds & Event Center in Lynden. For more information, call (360) 354-3991 or visit www.LyndenSheetMetal.com.
Shown in photo above are, from left: Ken & Joell Keck, Cory & Bobbi Kreider, and Stephanie & Philip Vander Veen.
