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Armstrong
Millworks, Inc.
3009
W Highland Rd * Highland, MI 48357 * 248-887-1037
Family owned and operated since 1948
***Hours: Mon - Fri 1:00-5:00 in the afternoon, Sat 8:00 - 12:00 noon***
FYI: Labor prices effective Jan. 2023 for our material.
Call on milling and pricing for customers slabs.
Happy Thanksgiving!
In ALL things, give thanks!
We will be CLOSED Thursday November 28 - Sunday December 1, 2024.
"If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." -Ronald Reagan
Update as of July 2024. We will be continuing our business hours as Monday through Friday, 1pm - 5pm, and Saturday mornings 8am - 12pm. The shop, warehouse and barn will be open for picking our lumber, planing and sanding. Please remember to give others the space needed, not knowing others situations.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag, of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA ...
ONE nation, under GOD...
God Bless America and ALL those who have served for our country.
Always in our thoughts - Howard W. Armstrong May 19, 1924 - August 16, 2015.
***We accept cash or check for payment***
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History
 Armstrong
Millworks, Inc. is a fourth generation, family-owned enterprise. It
began with Howard and Roland, as dairy farmers, in 1948 on 130 acres. Seeing
various needs in the local communities, Howard began a small side
business in millworks in addition to his regular farm duties and
chores. Using a tractor-powered wood planer and hand tools, he built
potato crates, chicken feeders, wagon and truck beds, other
farm-related needs, stakes for Detroit Edison, baseball bats, cabinets,
trophies, altars, crosses, and church furniture. Howard's wife,
Thelma, took on the accounting and also caught boards from the sander
or planer when her assistance was needed. Thelma enhanced the trophy
part of the business by offering engraving services. It did not take
long for the "side business" to take off. Howard took a $245 profit
from selling a 1913 Model T that he restored and had purchased earlier
for $5. With his new found profit, he bought a 10" table saw, 6"
jointer, and a bandsaw. Eventually, the wood working eclipsed the farming
and Armstrong Millworks was born.
 Howard and Thelma believe that the Lord has blessed the family and
their growing business because they chose to serve Him. Armstrong
Millworks is founded on honesty, pride of ownership, and the
satisfaction in a job well done. This is evident still today in the
high quality of craftsmanship customers receive. Howard and Thelma's
sons, Tom and Dennis, grew up in an environment stressing an intense
work ethic. They watched their father, mother, and grandfather,
Roland, work tirelessly side by side, pushing toward a common goal -
the successful transition from traditional family farm to a custom wood
shop. In addition, Tom and Dennis' sons, Mark and Adam, have both taken
active roles in growing the family's business. Like their fathers,
Mark and Adam grew up
 around
the mill, surrounded by those same principles of hard work and
integrity.
Today, the shop is run by
Dennis and Adam with the same work ethic and drive that Howard had. To keep with tradition, on any given day, you
may see the next generation of Armstrong children, running around the
shop's office and grounds, as Howard and Thelma have eleven great-grandchildren who are frequent visitors.
Sadly on August 16, 2015, Howard passed away. He
will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but also by friends
that he would see in the shop.
Armstrong Millworks began humbly on a family farm in Highland, Michigan
over seven decades ago, and can still be found on that same parcel of
land today. Still serving the community with the highest quality of
service and materials available, they look forward to serving your
needs.
Videos
Armstrong Millworks - "In Operation" - 2010
Vintage Armstrong Millworks, Featured on the "Home For Life" local cable network - June 1995
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