HOFFMEYER'S MILL

Hoffmeyer's Mill was established in 1906 by Henry Hoffmeyer. It was previously a wooden well-pump factory with the original mainline-shaft dating back to the 1870's. Additional equipment had been added in the early 20th century over to manufacture wooden sash/storm windows along with wood mouldings, retail lumberand building materials. When Henry past away in 1926 his son Lorne took over the business. Lorne continued the successful business another 20 years retiring in 1945, selling the mill to his nephews/employees Carl and Otto Stoskopf. In 1974 Carl and Otto sold the business to John and Sharon Ogilvie effectively making them the second family to run the business. Otto and longtime employee Stan Schellenberger continued to work with John since he only had business sense and knew little about carpentry and lumber. Carl and son Steve Strasser also came onboard during the 70's. John and Sharon's son Reg began working in the mill fulltime in 1987.Then 10 years later, Reg made the next..

Primary location: Ontario Canada