About Us
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IT ALL STARTED IN 1877
Copp Building Materials Limited began as a stone quarry and lime kiln…
1877-1928
The original owner Barnabus Skuse opened the business as a source of building blocks for London, a then growing city of 20,000 persons. In 1908 Thomas and William Copp, two of five brothers from Devonshire, England active in the building trades, purchased the business. They operated it as Copp Bros., until 1924 when the firm was incorporated into its present name. That same year, Stanley F. Copp, son of Thomas, entered the company and in 1928 was appointed manager.
1939
Over the years, the business grew and lumber, a major product line today, was added in 1939. This was followed by several property acquisitions and in 1951 a forerunner of the modern building material showroom was built at 85 York Street. The site of the present downtown head office location at 45 York Street, acquired in the early 1960’s, was occupied in 1966 and expanded 10 years later to a warehouse, showroom and office complex of 65,000 square feet.
1939
Over the years, the business grew and lumber, a major product line today, was added in 1939. This was followed by several property acquisitions and in 1951 a forerunner of the modern building material showroom was built at 85 York Street. The site of the present downtown head office location at 45 York Street, acquired in the early 1960’s, was occupied in 1966 and expanded 10 years later to a warehouse, showroom and office complex of 65,000 square feet.
1952
In 1952 T. Brayl Copp, son of Stanley F. Copp, joined the firm and became president in 1964. Under his ownership, and outstanding contributions of his employees, he developed the company into a multi-branch operation.
1965
1965 saw the first step taken towards a multi-branch operati