At Laurysen Kitchens in Ottawa - it's all in the family.

When it comes right down to it, people are the very heart of Laurysen Kitchenns in Otatwa.

Established in 1970 by John & Adri Laurysen the company has grown over the past 40 years from a small garage of 1200 square feet to the present 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility with the latest in computerized machines and qualified, experienced staff members.

As with any family owned business, the operation has evolved and grown up. Along the way there were some growing pains but that is what makes us who we are today. Our original name was "John Laurysen Custom Cabinets" and our slogan was "Custom Designed with you in Mind." As John's reputation for quality kitchens grew, so did his children Bill & Caroline. Both would come home after school and help Mom & Dad in the shop.

In August of 1987 saw the demise of our factory due to fire, the 40,000 sq.ft facility burnt down and it seemed that all was lost that day, everything but our spirit. We set up a temporary plant by renting and converting 3 barns from a local farmer. While the new facility was being built, operations continued with the support and loyalty of our customers and suppliers. The dedication and spirit of our family and staff carried the day.

The official opening of our new plant provided us with an opportunity to introduce our company in a manner that reflected the new management team which now included Bill and Caroline. We became "Laurysen Kitchens Ltd." And with tongue in cheek we changed our slogan to "Kitchens that Sizzle!"

In 1994, the passing of John Laurysen led to his children Bill and Caroline taking on the mantle and leading the company into its 25th year of business. Bill is the General Manager and VP of Operations, Caroline is the VP of Administration and son-in law Giuseppe Castrucci is the VP of Sales & Marketing.

Since 1994, Laurysen Kitchens has experienced strong growth not only in Ottawa but across the province of Ontario with a Dealership Network that stretches across 27 different marketplaces. The demands and trends of Ontario has led to positive changes to our product, modes of operation and provided us with the ability to purchase the most modern machines for manufacturing. This allows us to maintain our commitment to quality as we increase our production capacity.

Laurysen Kitchens is proud of its newest line "Klozets by Laurysen". These exquisite closets and storage solutions come in a variety of woods and melamine colours that are built to enhance and complement your life style.

The Green Movement presented us with another opportunity to move our production into the future and become a more environmentally responsible manufacturer. In November of 2009, we introduced a water based UV finishing system and we now offer NU GREEN ZERO melamine which has zero added formaldehyde emissions.

We reached another milestone in our history in 2010 as we welcomed the 3rd generation to our company, Corey & Michael Laurysen. Corey has just recently graduated with an MBA degree from the John F. Welch School of Business from Sacred Heart University. Michael has graduated with a Degree in Wood Products Processing from the University of British Columbia.

For over 40 years, the Laurysen Family and Team have built an outstanding reputation at Laurysen Kitchens for providing affordable quality. This is evident in the prestigious awards we have received. Laurysen has been voted the Best Kitchen Manufacturer for 15 consecutive years by the Consumer's Choice Award, we have garnered over 25 GOHBA 1st Place Design Awards and the Ottawa Business Chamber of Commerce recognized us as the 2004 Mid Market Business of the Year. Laurysen Kitchens was the first industry supplier inducted into the Embridge Hall of Fame which recognized the long term contributions we have made to the Ottawa residential construction industry.

Our integrity is measured in the quality of our work, our loyalty to our customers, our warranties, and the many ways we support the community in which we live.

We feel that our continued success is due to our ability to provide standard, semi custom and full custom cabinetry in contemporary, classic and country styles. Laurysen has always been the company that customers turn to when they are looking to purchase beautiful, affordable cabinetry. Whether it is the latest in kitchen trends, the tranquility of a bathroom vanity or a new twist on Klosets, the vast array of colours, materials and designs allows you to create and realize your dream space.

There's a broad spectrum of style, affordability, quality and beauty to be found at Laurysen but it's what people expect. As our company grows the next generation looks to build on what has been accomplished and their vision is to bring further innovation to our company, after all, it's all in the family.

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