PF Custom Countertops (PFC) has been creating stunning surfaces since 1969, when Otto Holzapfel established the business. Otto came to Edmonton, Alberta, as an immigrant and began working at Clark Lumber in the city. The business inspired him to learn about a new product on the market, post-form laminate countertops. Otto became educated on the product and led production for the company. When Clark Lumber dropped the line from its production, Otto set out on his own. Starting as a small operation in his garage, he went on to build a successful local business that has grown for more than 35 years.
John Holzapfel, Otto’s son and now president of PFC, as well as Ed Holzapfel, John’s brother and vice president of PFC, now lead the company’s operations. John and Ed take pride in maintaining and building a second-generation brand that serves dealers throughout northern Alberta and British Columbia.
“I’ve been in the business all my life,” John recounts. “I started working in the summer when I was young, doing work around the shop. After high school, I went to get a college education in business administration. I returned with my new skillset to continue working for the family business.” Ed’s education as a journeyman cabinet maker gives him the skills and experience to manage the production operations of the business.
After more than three decades, PFC has expanded its product line significantly. PFC creates countertops in three main categories: laminate, solid acrylic surface products and natural and quartz stone surfaces. With around 85 employees, the company operates from two locations in Edmonton. With a total of 60,000 square feet of manufacturing facility, PFC can turn around high quality, custom countertops to meet a wide range of tastes and functionalities.
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