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With eight locations throughout New Jersey, Jaeger Lumber has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1937. Originally called Jaeger Lumber and Coal, the company was started by Adolph Jaeger and continued by Adolph's son, Lowell, who took over in 1964. Under Lowell's direction, Jaeger Lumber grew from two to five locations in North Central New Jersey. Today, Lowell's son, Bryan, serves as the president of the company. "I joined the family business in 1993," Bryan explains, "and was a part of our evolution away from the hardware stores of the past into a builder and project-oriented supply center." anks to their current eight locations, Jaeger Lumber is able to remain accessible to their local communities while maintaining a high standard of quality materials and service. Since the company's inception in 1937, the industry has seen drastic changes, mainly due to the presence of large chain stores. Due to the differing demands of the local market, Bryan explains, "we evolved from hardware stores with a lumber yard attached to lumber yards focused on the high-end remodeler and builder. We are constantly upgrading our showrooms and kitchen design centers to the best resource for our customers." Despite changes to the industry, the standard of quality and care imbued into Jaeger Lumber holds strong. With a focus on the custom home builder, Jaeger "shines in assisting the custom home builder and their clients build or remodel their dream homes." Some of their most popular offerings are the windows, doors, and moldings that create a one-of-a-kind feel that their clients are seeking. According to Bryan, "molding sales are a focus for all projects we supply. ere are so many options to make a project stand above the rest with the proper selection of moldings and trim boards." One of the exciting ways that Jaeger is able to bring a client's vision to life is through the help of Metrie, one of North America's largest manufacturers and distributors of solid wood and MDF moldings. Metrie is a family-owned and operated company that began in 1926, with an offering of high-quality millwork products that have stood the test of time for nearly 100 years. "Metrie started making this easier years ago by pairing up styles into branded themes," says Bryan. "ey found several designers to put together molding selections that work together, creating a selection of different looks LOWELL JAEGER VUENJ.COM 69

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