COMPANY GOAL

As a distributor of architectural construction components, The Hallgren Company selects products from top manufactures in the industry.  Quality products from such names as the Essex Lines of Sargent, McKinney, Graham and Curries, along with top lines like Rock Mountain Metals, Schlage Lock, LCN, Best Access Controls and Weyerhauser provide incentives for those architects, contractors, and builders whose need for perfection is insatiable.

HISTORY

In September 1975, Michael Hallgren opened a Branch Office for Barne-Smith Builders Supply of Amarillo, Texas.  The Office was located at 1322-35th Street Lubbock, Texas.  The Lubbock Office's sales responsibilities included Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Abilene and Eastern New Mexico.

The Lubbock Operation was split off form Barnes-Smith Builders Supply in January 1979, and was re-named Hallgren-Smith, Inc., with majority stockholder Larry Smith, and minority stock holder Michael Hallgren.  Construction of a new facility was complete in July of 1979 at 4410 Quirt Avenue Lubbock, Texas.  We occupied that building for 14 years until July of 1993.

During the late 1970's and early 1980's, the rise in oil prices created quite a "boom" in West Texas - especially in the Permian Basin.  As a direct result of the increase in business, it was decided to expand Hallgren-Smith, Inc. to include an office in Midland, Texas.  This office was opened in June of 1982 with Mark Hallgren as its manager.

The Hallgren Company itself was formed in June 1982, with Michael Hallgren as majority stockholder and Mark Hallgren as minority stockholder.  Originally, The Hallgren Company was a "holding" company that, in turn, owned the majority interest in Hallgren-Smith, Inc.

January 1985, The Hallgren Company purchased the remaining shares of Hallgren-Smith, Inc. and officially merged into The Hallgren Company.

August 1987, Mark Hallgren moved back to Lubbock, Texas and assumed the responsibilities as General Manager of The Hallgren Company.

September 1988, Michael Hallgren sold to Mark Hallgren enough of his shares to make Mark the majority stockholder and President of The Hallgren Company

In April of 1989 The Hallgren Company opened a Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Showroom, expanded its product line, and began a Decorative Sales Division.

The decision was made late in 1989, to investigate other potential markets.  Las Vegas, Nevada was the eventual site selected and the Las Vegas Office was officially opened on March 1, 1990.

In January of 1991, The Hallgren Company purchased the assets of Bachman Construction and under Terrell Bachman's management established an Architectural Millwork Operation in Lubbock, Texas.

The Hallgren Company moved into its new company headquarters July 23, 1993, at 5909-63rd Street in Lubbock, Texas.  To say that we are proud of our new facility would be an  understatement.

The Hallgren Company of Midland, Inc. was established as wholly owned subsidiary of The Hallgren Company in August 1994.

September 1994, Anthony Dulaney became a minority stockholder in the Midland Corporation.

The Hallgren Company of DFW officially opened September 1, 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas, expanding our market area to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding area.

September 1, 1995 also commemorates the 20th Anniversary of operations for what is now The Hallgren Company.

We have experienced significant growth over the years.  Starting from a small Branch office, with 1 full-time and 2 part-time employees, and sales of less than $500,000.00; we have grown to a company with 4 Offices, over 60 employees and revenues exceeding $20 million annually and still growing!

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

The Hallgren Company pledges to its employees that as long as the affairs of this company are in our hands, the following principles will govern our actions with employees.

The Hallgren Company employees and their welfare are very important to the success of our company.  Our long-range objective is the continuous development of a growing and prospering business through which both the employees and the company will benefit.  Every employee is considered a member of our company team.  Our success as a company is built on the recognition of the skills and efforts made by each employee.  It is our policy to work with all members of our team in a fair and friendly manner and to treat each team member with dignity and respect.

The Management of The Hallgren Company will work continually for the benefit of our present and prospective customers and clients as well as our employees to improve the competitive position of our company.  This will enable us to provide excellent jobs for our team members.

General conditions such as safety, cleanliness, and employee accommodations will be evaluated periodically for possible improvement and will always compare favorably with good industry practice.  We will be pleased to meet with any employee to discuss suggested improvements in working conditions.

We will devote our best effort to conducting an expanding business within which will prevail an atmosphere of harmony with opportunity for all employees of the Hallgren Company.

MARK S. HALLGREN, AHC
President
THE HALLGREN COMPANY