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Company History

It All Began in 1972 with Two Brothers...

1972

It all begins with two brothers Ron & Tom Ward, a rusted old pick-up truck and a few hundred dollars in tools. From these first days, installing peace of mind isn’t just a saying, it is the Ward Brothers guarantee; a commitment to complete customer satisfaction, from consultation to installation.

1977

The company opens its first store on Lippincott Road in Davison, MI.

1979

Outgrowing the first location, the Davison store relocates to its building on Lapeer Road.

1981

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An important decision is made to begin selling America’s #1 window: Andersen. Within 10 years, C&L Ward Brothers becomes the premier “Andersen Window Center” in Michigan.

1991

In a continued commitment to its customers, C&L Ward Brothers begins inventorying Andersen Windows. This provides them with immediate access to the largest inventory of Andersen windows in the Midwest.

1995

During the residential construction boom of the 90s, the company adds a dedicated service department to maintain the high level of customer satisfaction it is still known for today.

1999

company history newspaper snippetC&L Ward acquires its second location in Kawkawlin, MI allowing them to better serve the Great Lakes Bay Region.

2004

company history Ron and Tom Ward in Warehouse photoAfter 32-years of exceptional leadership, Ron & Tom Ward turn over the day-to-day management of C&L Ward to their sons Patrick, Eric, Ryan & Matt Ward. They remain involved in the company and continue to serve as active shareholders.

2007

windowparts dot com ecommerce wpc logoC&L Ward opens an e-commerce division specializing exclusively in vintageAndersen window & door parts. WindowParts.com ships to residents across the U.S. and is the largest Andersen parts dealer in the country.

2010

C&L Ward opens its third Michigan design center at the Shops of Gateway Village in Novi, allowing them to serve residents in the Detroit Metro market with their products and installation services.

2011

C&L Ward enters into the roofing business, quickly becoming one of the area’s largest roofing companies.

2013

one and story story client decking project finished photosAfter numerous client requests, the company adds composite decking to their list of exterior remodeling services.

The company made the announcement of the new homes division, C&L Ward Homes, and would begin building new homes in two communities, in Goodrich and Davison, Michigan.

2017

Ryan Matt Eric Pat Ward current company ownershipToday, C&L Ward employs over 100 people and continues to grow and operate with the same core principles – dedication to its employees and commitment to complete client satisfaction.

That is the C&L Ward Difference. It hasn’t changed since 1972.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Breast Cancer Awareness

Each year in October, our team participates in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, led by the American Cancer Society. Employees who participate in this program wear pink and obtain pledges throughout October to raise money for this cause. Additionally, we raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Our fundraising events toward this cause include themed T-shirt sales, in-office bake sales, a Penny Wars competition, 50/50 raffles, and pizza lunches.

Stuff the Truck

Our Stuff the Truck event is another way we give back to the community. The goal of this program is to fill one or more C&L Ward trucks with donation items. These may include canned goods and other non-perishable food, toiletries, warm clothing, blankets, and more. Monetary donations are also accepted, as we collect donations from our employees and other members of the community. Everything collected in the Stuff the Truck event is provided to a local non-profit dedicated to helping community members in need.

Shingles for Shelter

Shingles for Shelter is a C&L Ward program that gives back to the community. Each holiday season around November, we offer a free installed asphalt roof to a homeowner in need. We partner with organizations like ABC Supply Co, Inc. and Metro Sanitation to source the shingles and supply the dumpster to make this project happen. To select a Shingles for Shelter giveaway recipient, we consider things like current roof condition, circumstances, and presentation quality. In short, we offer homeowners a fresh start.

Owens Corning Roof Deployment

Owens Corning and Platinum Preferred Contractors want to give something back to the troops that bravely serve our country, and the families who support them. The Roof Deployment Project is our way of building for the future together.

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