Custom Wood Products, LLC history

When the facility opened on May 13, 1956, 66 children with developmental disabilities under the age of 16 were enrolled in the program.

In 1958, State legislation was passed into law requiring public school systems to provide for the education of children with developmental disabilities until they reach the age of 16.

In the fall of 1979 David M. Harris founded Harris Enterprise Corporation.

Incorporated in 1984 and with the assistance of two employees, David began to construct and sell retail store fixtures to G. Fox & Co., later known as Filenes.

In 1990 the Company relocated to Colonial Road in Manchester, CT. and shortly thereafter changed its name to Harris Enterprise Corporation.

Custom Wood purchased their current location, which offers one of the finest kitchen and bath showrooms in the state of New Jersey, in 1991.

In 1995, the Reif family established Danlee Wood Products and built the original 3,200 sq ft production facility in Forreston, IL where they started their humble business with 3 employees.

In 1998, with the design services of Bligh Graphics of Simsbury, CT. David began marketing the Company with the name “Harris Woodworking”, a division of Harris Enterprise Corporation.

In 2000, they expanded the size of the building to support the growing demand for custom woodwork.

Excelsior Wood Products, LLC has been manufacturing custom wood products since 2002.

In 2004 David sold his successful Company to other owners and was initially retained to run the day to day operations during the transition period.

In December of 2005 Parkerville Wood Products, Inc. was formed by David Harris with the goal of creating a unique specialty lumber, supply and manufacturing wood products business.

In January of 2014 Hank & Peggy decided to hang up their tape measures and Rusty and Eric took over Custom Wood.