HISTORY OF PENNINGS & SONS
A Family Tradition. Founded in 1973, Pennings & Sons has a long and rich business history.
Pennings History

2017

Based on continued demand for our services, Pennings Handyman hires its 10th employee.
2014
Major Expansion of Offices happens to update and make way for continued growth.
2013

Pennings Accessible Living is launched to provide construction services for what we believe is an underserved market.
2012

Pennings Project Pro is rebranded to become Pennings Handyman and the new Division starts to gain momentum
2011

Scott Pennings becomes part-owner of Pennings & Sons
2009

The company restructures and is rebranded: the company name is shortened to “Pennings & Sons” and “Building Character into Homes” becomes the new tagline
2006-2007

Bruce retires from ownership; Judie retires from reception; Margaret retires from bookkeeper position
2004

The company expands to include a handyman service called “Pennings Project Pro” to help homeowners repair and maintain their homes.
2000s

Scott, Ken, and Tami (all third generation Pennings’) continue on with Brad, Brian, and other dedicated employees to help Pennings & Sons continue to grow and move forward
2000
Wilbur passes away leaving his legacy to continue on through his sons.
1998

New office and warehouse built in west Kalamazoo
1996

Wilbur goes into partial retirement
1980s
Many new employees are hired and company continues to grow
1980s

Staying current with equipment has always been an integral part of the company.
1980s

Company grows and primarily functions as a framing subcontractor
1978

Keith, the first non-family member, joins the company
1977
Brian follows his brothers and joins the company now known as “W. Pennings & Sons, Inc.”
1976

Brad joined his brother and father.
1973
Wilbur and son, Bruce, begin company “Wilbur Pennings, Builder”