Belco History
Setting the standard since 1978
2024
Belco Forest Products Expands Operations
Belco Forest Products announce a significant milestone with a $2.5 million expansion project. This strategic initiative aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency, enabling swift deliveries to valued customers while fortifying our dedication to sustainability. The expansion includes a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot building addition, fostering business growth, and an additional six acres of asphalt dedicated to the storage and expedited shipping of our premium finished goods. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in Belco's journey, propelling us towards an even brighter future.
2024
Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence: Belco's Enduring Commitment
In 1978, Belco embarked on a journey dedicated to forging enduring relationships and delivering unparalleled customer service. Today, we proudly celebrate 45 years of unwavering commitment to excellence. This milestone marks not only the passage of time but a testament to the trust and loyalty we've built with our community. Thank you for being part of Belco's remarkable journey - here's to 45 years and beyond!
2018
Belco 40th Anniversary
In 2018 Belco celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary. Belco begins strategizing expansion plans and devolps the Belco Playbook, a document that specifies the company’s purpose, “to provide opportunities that enrich the lives of its employees and their families.”
2015
The XT Revolution
In 2015, Belco transforms the
industry by adding Wolman
AG® surface treatment to
their XT Trim, forever
changing the standard for the
exterior wood trim product
catagory. In late 2015 Belco
then launches the XT Post, a
glue-laminated engineered
column.
2008
Belco Consolidates Operations to Shelton and Changes Focus to Manufacturing
As Belco Trim grows to
become the core product
defining the company, the
decision is made to
consolidate operations to the
Shelton facility and focuse excusively on being the best
in the world at manufactring
exterior trim products
2003
Belco Acquires Shelton Manufacturing Facility
In 2003 Belco takes steps to
increase capacity and quality
control. Belco acquires a 16-
acre manufacturing facility in
Shelton, Washington and
redesigns the facility to
produce Belco Trim more
efficiently.
2000
Belco Builds New Distribution Center with Rail
The Staley’s acquire an eight-
acre parcel near the Port of
Tacoma and begin
constructing a state-of-the-
art warehouse facility and rail
spur.
1999
The Legacy Lives On
Following in their father’s
footsteps, Belco is acquired
by John’s three adult children
in 1999. Bill Staley becomes
the new President & CEO,
and begins a company
transformation from
commodities to a more
specialty product focus.
1985
Belco Becomes Stocking Distributor
The lumber industry comes
naturally to John, and
therefore it is only a matter of time before he begins to
think about what next steps
he can take to grow Belco.
Belco began operations as a
wholesale distribution yard in
Tacoma WA, expanding their
customer base to Oregon as
well. Belco's service first
reputation and expanded
offerings propelled record
growth. It is not long before
they became one of the
largest distributors in the
Northwest.
1982
John Buys Belco
John Staley, the future
president of Belco, recognizes
the growing need for quality
product and better service in
the greater Seattle area, as
well as in Alaska. This
apparent need coupled with
his entrepreneurial spirit
inspires John’s decision to
purchase the company as a
managing partner in 1982.
1978
Belco was Founded
Belco Forest Products, now a
national manufacturer for
premier trim and posts,
originates as an office
wholesale lumber brokerage
firm in 1978. BELCO is an
accronym for , “Bellingham
Lumber Company.”
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