Fletcher and Collin Gruthoff established F.C. Dadson in 1975. What began as a regional cabinetry manufacturer has since grown into a full-service, nationwide fixture and display management company.
Craftsmanship of the 70s and 80s
In 1975, F.C. Dadson consisted of a group of craftsmen who built fixture pieces by hand. In the years that followed, our market expanded from local kitchens to regional retail, medical, and commercial facilities because of our reputation for quality products, in-house installation team, and one-on-one customer service.
Going national in the 90s
In the mid-1990s, F.C. Dadson upgraded its production capacity by investing heavily in CNC equipment and CAD/CAM software. During this time, our operations team also developed and implemented a system that allowed us to manufacture locally and deliver nationally. Because of this, national clients were added to our growing customer list, and we expanded into the food service and salon industries.
Twenty-first century expansion
In 2002, we brought aboard an experienced store planner to lead our interior design and space planning programs. We also initiated our equipment and décor fulfillment service and established relationships with a growing list of suppliers.
F.C. Dadson acquired a display and exhibit company in 2004 that became the company's full-service display division. This addition allowed us to satisfy customers' display needs and also offer in-house graphic and signage services to all our clients - display, retail, or otherwise.
In 2006, we established partnerships with national architecture and construction firms to grow our complete customer services-a mission that continues today.
Today we operate computer software and automated machinery instead of pushing pencils and handsaws, but the dedication to quality craftsmanship and one-on-one service that founded F.C. Dadson is present in every step we take.
Craftsmanship of the 70s and 80s
In 1975, F.C. Dadson consisted of a group of craftsmen who built fixture pieces by hand. In the years that followed, our market expanded from local kitchens to regional retail, medical, and commercial facilities because of our reputation for quality products, in-house installation team, and one-on-one customer service.
Going national in the 90s
In the mid-1990s, F.C. Dadson upgraded its production capacity by investing heavily in CNC equipment and CAD/CAM software. During this time, our operations team also developed and implemented a system that allowed us to manufacture locally and deliver nationally. Because of this, national clients were added to our growing customer list, and we expanded into the food service and salon industries.
Twenty-first century expansion
In 2002, we brought aboard an experienced store planner to lead our interior design and space planning programs. We also initiated our equipment and décor fulfillment service and established relationships with a growing list of suppliers.
F.C. Dadson acquired a display and exhibit company in 2004 that became the company's full-service display division. This addition allowed us to satisfy customers' display needs and also offer in-house graphic and signage services to all our clients - display, retail, or otherwise.
In 2006, we established partnerships with national architecture and construction firms to grow our complete customer services-a mission that continues today.
Today we operate computer software and automated machinery instead of pushing pencils and handsaws, but the dedication to quality craftsmanship and one-on-one service that founded F.C. Dadson is present in every step we take.