How It All Began
The Dudgeons knew from the very beginning that quality products and good service at reasonable prices would be the basic philosophy of their Company. And they worked hard to get this message out to their customers. The result of all that work is that, today, North Central Insulation enjoys an outstanding reputation.
Lyle Dudgeon started the original company known as Central Ohio Insulation in Newark, Ohio in 1971. It was a one-man, one-truck operation. In 1975, Brent Dudgeon joined his brother, and the brothers worked together for five years. Then, in 1980, Brent and his wife, Linda, moved to Utica and began what is now North Central Insulation on their dining room table.
Thirty years later North Central Insulation has expanded to five offices. In 1998, the Company opened an office in Wooster, OH. NCI returned to its roots in 2002 when they returned to Newark to open their third office. In 2004 NCI expanded to Columbus Ohio and then to Latrobe, PA.
While NCI was expanding geographically they were also expanding their product lines. What was once a single purpose insulating company is now a multi-division operation. In 1997 the Company added the Fireplace Division, which sells and services fireplaces, inserts and stoves, and also the Home Products Division, which sells and installs customized closet shelving, mirrors, shower doors and more. Waterproofing and Power Equipment were also added as the opportunity and need arose.
Things have changed since 1971, but the philosophy hasn’t. The Company still offers its customers quality products and service at reasonable prices. Brent and Linda know that as long as we operate with this idea in mind, our reputation will grow even stronger, and so will our business.
Lyle Dudgeon started the original company known as Central Ohio Insulation in Newark, Ohio in 1971. It was a one-man, one-truck operation. In 1975, Brent Dudgeon joined his brother, and the brothers worked together for five years. Then, in 1980, Brent and his wife, Linda, moved to Utica and began what is now North Central Insulation on their dining room table.
Thirty years later North Central Insulation has expanded to five offices. In 1998, the Company opened an office in Wooster, OH. NCI returned to its roots in 2002 when they returned to Newark to open their third office. In 2004 NCI expanded to Columbus Ohio and then to Latrobe, PA.
While NCI was expanding geographically they were also expanding their product lines. What was once a single purpose insulating company is now a multi-division operation. In 1997 the Company added the Fireplace Division, which sells and services fireplaces, inserts and stoves, and also the Home Products Division, which sells and installs customized closet shelving, mirrors, shower doors and more. Waterproofing and Power Equipment were also added as the opportunity and need arose.
Things have changed since 1971, but the philosophy hasn’t. The Company still offers its customers quality products and service at reasonable prices. Brent and Linda know that as long as we operate with this idea in mind, our reputation will grow even stronger, and so will our business.