Ontcrrio Lumber & Hordwqre Co. Exponds Focilities

The reuovation, remodeling and expansion of tl-re Ontario Lumber & Hardware Company, Ontario, California, was colnpleted last month which increased sales display and self service space over 100 per cent.

Ten years ago, during 1944, the Ontario Lumber & Hardware Company was established by C. E. McCauley on a modest scale, offering a few items of cut lumber products and building materials. Today this Pomona Valley firm stocks a complete line of standard brand building materials and hardware, along lr'ith rlany thousands of feet of all grades and sizes of lumber for every purpose. A one. stop establishment on a self service basis has increased sales of all building items, including appli,- ances and houseware.

From a one man organization the Ontario Lun'rber & Hardware Company has grown to a staff of fourteen employees, a spacious parking lot for customers, and rvarehouse and yard facilities in excess of 3 acres, 50 per cent of which is under cover. Soft interior color finish and pleasant music are but tvvo of the n-rany features offered by this concern to help the self service customer select merchandise which is conveniently and attractively displayed. Modern methods such as these have definitely increased sales over 400 per cent, according to Harry McCauley, son of C. E. McCauley, who is in charge of harclware and appliance sales for the firm.