{"id":1409,"date":"2017-02-12T19:51:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-12T19:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wellsfordcabinetry.com\/?page_id=1409"},"modified":"2019-12-29T19:20:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-29T19:20:00","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;x-row-padding&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575168320533{margin-top: 36px !important;margin-bottom: 56px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1480559075178{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/6&#8243;]\n  <h1 style=\"font-size: 42px;text-align: center;font-weight: 300;color: #687e91;margin-top: 24px;margin-bottom: 12;\" > The Wellsford Advantage<\/h1> \n\n\n  <p style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: center;color: #687e91;\" > At Wellsford Cabinetry, we believe your house should be your home and your cabinetry should fit your needs and style. That's why we are passionate about providing custom cabinetry solutions. We first opened in 1980 with the goal of creating an elevated benchmark of cabinet manufacturing with a focus on value, ease of installation, and stability that stands the test of time. It\u2019s been our driving goal ever since.<\/p> \n\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3121&#8243; img_size=&#8221;130&#215;130&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575171657960{padding-top: 24px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"literata\"><span style=\"color: #667c91;\">Customization Experts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We believe customized cabinets are a combination of precision and artistry. From arched cabinets to special storage space for kids, our team of designers, engineers, and woodworking experts pride themselves in finding and providing cabinet solutions for homes and businesses. We ensure the selected materials are the right choice for you and they meet your design and installation requirements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3125&#8243; img_size=&#8221;130&#215;130&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575171663697{padding-top: 24px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"literata\"><span style=\"color: #667c91;\">People with Passion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We offer you more than just custom cabinetry; we provide you with a partner for your project. Your dedicated Wellsford team of order processors, draft engineers, craftsmen and finishing experts are here to help ensure every detail is captured and brought to life. Tremendous care is taken at each step of the manufacturing process to ensure Wellsford\u2019s standards are present in everything we produce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong><br \/>\nSome of our artisans have been with us for 30 years! Their passion and expertise show in their work.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3126&#8243; img_size=&#8221;130&#215;130&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575171671602{padding-top: 24px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"literata\"><span style=\"color: #667c91;\">Top-Quality Materials<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Wellsford, many of our hardwoods are sourced from forests in New York and Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our plywood is CARB (California Air Resources Board) certified and Title VI compliant with no added UREA formaldehyde.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>All cabinets are available in 1\/2\u201d or 3\/4\u201d North American Furniture Grade A-1 Plywood.<\/li>\n<li>We specialize in selecting the appropriate core and panel type to provide a superior finish and long-term durability.<\/li>\n<li>Premium drawer boxes are available in a variety of species: Walnut, Natural Hard Maple, Soft Maple, and Beech.<\/li>\n<li>Architectural millwork molding and trim are made from the finest finishing materials made in the USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3123&#8243; img_size=&#8221;130&#215;130&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575171678802{padding-top: 24px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"literata\"><span style=\"color: #667c91;\">Limited Lifetime Warranty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sound construction techniques and top-quality building materials are paramount for cabinetry. At Wellsford, we are so confident in our product, we are proud to offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3124&#8243; img_size=&#8221;130&#215;130&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575171686419{padding-top: 24px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"literata\"><span style=\"color: #667c91;\">Our Manufacturing Facility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We are located in Stowe, Pennsylvania and provide cabinets for dealers, contractors, builders, designers, and homeowners all along the east coast. We maintain a manufacturing facility that\u2019s big enough to handle larger contracts but not so big that smaller projects get lost in the shuffle. We pride ourselves in knowing you by name, not number.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to our hand-crafted processes, we use state-of-the-art equipment to work smarter. This enables us to maintain consistent quality and work with unparalleled integrity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;36px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3122&#8243; img_size=&#8221;130&#215;130&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575171693195{padding-top: 24px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"literata\"><span style=\"color: #667c91;\">Choose Wellsford for Your Cabinetry Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our biggest focus is serving our clients and their customers. We want you to love your new cabinetry! Please complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/contact-1\/\">contact form<\/a> to get started on enhancing your home with fine custom cabinetry.<i><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;56px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575917442282{padding-top: 56px !important;padding-bottom: 56px !important;background-color: rgba(157,178,195,0.25) !important;*background-color: rgb(157,178,195) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\n  <h1 style=\"font-size: 42px;text-align: center;font-weight: 200;color: #687e91;\" > Our Mission<\/h1> \n\n\n  <p style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: center;color: #687e91;\" > Wellsford Cabinetry strives for the highest quality in manufacturing cabinetry and maintaining a product offering that meets the demands of the current market and design trends. We pride ourselves in providing superior customer service and timely delivery while working to achieve complete customer satisfaction.<\/p> \n\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573482515418{padding-top: 56px !important;padding-bottom: 56px !important;background: #232323 url(https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/wp-content\/uploads\/bkg_bottom@2x.png?id=2892) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573319322367{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}&#8221;]\n  <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px;text-align: center;font-weight: 200;color: #ffffff;margin-top: 36px;margin-bottom: 36px;\" > Our History<\/h2> \n\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: 100;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Wellsford Core Values<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575937967089{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">INTEGRITY<\/span>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575937983485{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PASSION<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575937999075{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">QUALITY<\/span>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575938015759{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CLIENT-CENTERED<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575938031545{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">INNOVATIVE<\/span>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575938046822{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TEAMWORK<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575938069129{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">EXCELLENCE<\/span>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575938082463{padding-top: 18px !important;padding-right: 18px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;padding-left: 18px !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;rgba(65,82,98,0.25)&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TRUST<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.25)&#8221;][vc_column_text]        <div class=\"wpex horizontal-timeline wpex-horizontal-left  arrow-top tl-ct-left\" data-layout=\"horizontal\" data-autoplay=\"0\" data-speed=\"\" data-rtl=\"\" id=\"horizontal-tl-3945\" data-id=\"horizontal-tl-3945\" data-slidesshow=\"5\" data-arrowpos=\"top\" data-center=\"left\" data-start_on=\"0\" data-count=\"7\" data-infinite=\"\">\r\n        \t            <div class=\"hor-container\">\r\n            <span class=\"timeline-hr\"><\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"timeline-pos-select\"><\/span>\r\n            <ul class=\"horizontal-nav\">\r\n\t\t\t\t                    <li class=\"ictl-2236\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">1980<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"ictl-2237\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">1988<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"ictl-2815\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">1995<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"ictl-2816\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">1999<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"ictl-2238\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">2005<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"ictl-2239\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">2008<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"ictl-2241\">\r\n                    \t<span class=\"tl-point\">Present<i class=\"fa fa-circle no-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    \t                    <\/li>\r\n                            <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <ul class=\"horizontal-content\">\r\n                    <li class=\"post-2236 wp-timeline type-wp-timeline status-publish hentry wpex_category-history\" id=\"2236!\" >\n        <div class=\"wpex-timeline-label\">\n                <div class=\"timeline-details\">\n        \t<h2>\n            \t\t\t\t\tGetting Started: 1980                <!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/1980\/\" title=\"Getting Started: 1980\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/a>--!>\n            <\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"hidden-date\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Wellsford began in 1980 when Joe Pereni and Tony Testa transformed General Supply Company, a local hardware store, into a custom cabinet manufacturing facility. They saw the products and limitations of cabinetry and said, \u201cWe can do it better and offer more options.\u201d And that\u2019s exactly what they did, selling products through kitchen and bath dealerships from eastern Pennsylvania through New England.<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/1980\/\" title=\"Getting Started: 1980\">Continue reading <i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n            <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>                    <li class=\"post-2237 wp-timeline type-wp-timeline status-publish hentry wpex_category-history\" id=\"2237!\" >\n        <div class=\"wpex-timeline-label\">\n                <div class=\"timeline-details\">\n        \t<h2>\n            \t\t\t\t\tSetting A Standard: 1988                <!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/setting-a-standard\/\" title=\"Setting A Standard: 1988\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/a>--!>\n            <\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"hidden-date\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The successful business was interrupted, unfortunately, in 1988 when a late-night fire burned the building and its contents to the ground. Joe and Tony were soon back in operation in time for the residential building boom in the eastern Pennsylvania region. Wellsford\u2019s name became associated with high-quality, reliable craftsmanship and innovative cabinetry that was \u201cinstaller-friendly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/setting-a-standard\/\" title=\"Setting A Standard: 1988\">Continue reading <i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n            <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>                    <li class=\"post-2815 wp-timeline type-wp-timeline status-publish hentry wpex_category-history\" id=\"2815!\" >\n        <div class=\"wpex-timeline-label\">\n                <div class=\"timeline-details\">\n        \t<h2>\n            \t\t\t\t\tExpanding Our Leadership Team: 1995                <!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/wellsford-welcomed-christina-george-1995\/\" title=\"Expanding Our Leadership Team: 1995\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/a>--!>\n            <\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"hidden-date\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"s1\">Christina George joined Wellsford in 1995, first concentrating on bookkeeping, quickly evolving into order processing, CAD design, coordinating the installation process, and overseeing the manufacturing operations. Christina was integral in the implementation of the CNC equipment, edge bander, beam saw, and doweling machine, guiding setup and catalog development. The result of this work allowed Wellsford to offer frameless cabinetry construction. She has since become our director of operations, managing our human resources and technology needs.<\/span>            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/wellsford-welcomed-christina-george-1995\/\" title=\"Expanding Our Leadership Team: 1995\">Continue reading <i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n            <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>                    <li class=\"post-2816 wp-timeline type-wp-timeline status-publish hentry wpex_category-history\" id=\"2816!\" >\n        <div class=\"wpex-timeline-label\">\n                <div class=\"timeline-details\">\n        \t<h2>\n            \t\t\t\t\tContinued Leadership Expansion: 1999                <!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/wellsford-welcomed-greg-pereni-and-christina-george-1999\/\" title=\"Continued Leadership Expansion: 1999\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/a>--!>\n            <\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"hidden-date\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"s1\">Greg Pereni had been part of the Wellsford family since a child. Joe Pereni, his father and owner, had Greg involved is every aspect of manufacturing from cutting, assembly, finishing, countertops, delivery and installation. He officially started working full time in 1999. His experience quickly evolved into sales, cabinet engineering, and design. Now he is the director of sales and design, focusing on new product innovations, manufacturing improvements and efficiencies, working closely with dealers to collaborate with order processing and the director of manufacturing to ensure excellence in customer service.<\/p>            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/wellsford-welcomed-greg-pereni-and-christina-george-1999\/\" title=\"Continued Leadership Expansion: 1999\">Continue reading <i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n            <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"exclearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>                    <li class=\"post-2238 wp-timeline type-wp-timeline status-publish hentry wpex_category-history\" id=\"2238!\" >\n        <div class=\"wpex-timeline-label\">\n                <div class=\"timeline-details\">\n        \t<h2>\n            \t\t\t\t\tPositioning For Growth: 2005                <!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesterblackmon.com\/wellsford\/timeline\/recent-advancements\/\" title=\"Positioning For Growth: 2005\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/a>--!>\n            <\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"hidden-date\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wptl-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2005 was a landmark year for Wellsford; it was the year we moved into our current 40,000-square foot location. Our new facility allowed us to bring manufacturing, warehousing, a showroom, and office space into one building. 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