This month, on May 19th, 2019, Pacific Homes and Pacific Truss celebrated our 60th anniversary as a company. We are proud to have provided our customers with exceptional service while focusing on innovation in multiple industries throughout our history. I have decided to dive into our history to see how we have maintained our competitive advantage as innovators throughout the company’s 60 years.
1959:
Ken McKinnon founded Pacific Builders’ Supplies Ltd. in the Cowichan Valley, BC.
1963:
We purchase the first delivery truck for Pacific Building Supplies Ltd.
1967:
Pacific Builders’ Supplies expands to a new location due to an increase of demand.
1969:
Ken McKinnon founded Pacific Truss, which makes it the oldest truss manufacturer on Vancouver Island.
1981:
Ken establishes Pacific Homes and delivers the first prefabricated home package to site in Terrace, BC.
1986:
Pacific Homes ships its first home shipment across the Pacific Ocean to Japan and, as a result, sparks an international market that still exists today.
1987:
Pacific Building Supplies Ltd. becomes one of only four building supplies stores in Canada to pioneer a computer system. The computer system was created for engineering and drafting in the truss division.
1991:
Pacific Homes began selling its unique pre-insulated walls that were later named the Pacific SmartWall®.
1995:
Ken Mckinnon officially retires after owning the company for over 35 years, meaning that the business is then handed to Ken’s three sons, David, Wayne and Grant.
1998:
The company purchases Truline Truss, located in Creston, BC. This was to expand volume in order to meet a continually growing demand.
2003:
We build a new truss plant on location in Cobble Hill with state-of-the-art technology including a computerized linear saw, lasers to guide precise construction and a conveyor system to maximize efficiency. These innovations ensure higher quality trusses than competitors provide.
2006:
Pacific Homes and Truss build a new shipping warehouse, including a new loading bay to increase the ease of loading both local and international home and truss shipments.
2012:
A sales office opens in Langford, BC. Because of its nearby location, our Project Specialists can better serve customers throughout the greater Victoria area.
2018:
Similarly, a new sales office also opens in Abbottsford. Project Specialists from this location can, as a result, better work alongside customers from the Greater Vancouver area and the rest of BC’s mainland.
Today:
Pacific Homes and Truss is thriving both locally and internationally as a result of its history of innovation. We continue to commit to the values that have propelled our company’s success throughout our 60-year history. Contact us here to set up a tour of our facilities, or to meet with any of our expert Project Specialists to experience for yourself what 60 years of innovation can do for you and your dream home.
