Colorado's Sears Trostel Consolidates

Next month, 82-year-old Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork will consolidate its two Fort Collins. Co.. operations.

Sears Trostel is relocating its retail store and lun.rberyard to the site of its millwork facility. The plant's warehouse and manuf'acturing building are being remodeled to make room.

According to owner Curt Viehmeyer, "The construction industry is down 40 ro 60qc across the board from a few years ago. and our business has declined enough that it makes sense to consolidate into one location so we can still serve our customers well and consolidate and reduce our expenses and just have a better operation for the future."

The move is expected to reduce overhead by 207o and eliminate the need for more layoffs, after cutting eight jobs last year. It will also allow thc retail store to showcase more mouldings and expedite the growth of its online store.