Forest Products Supply was founded in 1972 by Rusty Gundalvson, a high school shop teacher and entrepreneur. The building in which it was founded was located near White Bear Ave and Highway 36. At the time, Rusty had a small shop without high-tech tools. His original business model was to build quality furniture and sell hardware to the local community at a fair price. We continue to uphold Rusty's values and build on the legacy he started.
Mike Mueller and Conrad Solberg purchased Forest Products Supply from Rusty in 1999. They expanded the business and moved it to its current location in Maplewood.