Committed To Excellence Since 1871
Morsches Builders Mart is descended from the lumber business of Simon Jack Peabody, a major benefactor of Columbia City. Simon was born in Noble County in 1851. In the late 1880s, Ferdinand F. Morsches began working as a laborer at Peabody’s company. The son of a German immigrant brewer and baker, he rose to become manager of the company’s three mills, which by 1907 employed sixty-five men, including teamsters, timber cutters, and miscellaneous laborers. Morsches later became vice president under Peabody.
After Peabody’s death in 1933, the mill became the Morsches-Nowels Lumber Company. It continued to manufacture all types of northern Indiana hardwood, producing between seven and 10 million feet annually and employing approximately 125 workers by 1940. Ferdinand Morsches was president of the firm, J. H. Morsches, vice president, and A. S. Nowels, secretary. The Morsches family later gained full ownership of the company. The Morsches Lumber Company eventually became exclusively a retail lumberyard beginning in the 1960s becoming Morsches Builders Mart. Four generations of the Morsches family operated the plant; Paul Morsches, Sr., was followed as president by his son, Paul, Jr., and later by Franz.
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Driver
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Driver
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Yard Foreman
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Transfer Driver
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Driver
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Sales
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Driver
Matthew Hahn
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Driver
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Driver
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Driver
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Sales
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Driver
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Driver
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Builders Mart a good place to work and have a career?
We pride ourselves on the quality and professionalism of our staff. We have many opportunities for lifelong careers in a wide variety of jobs. Our business is one that you can start in straight out of high school and make a very successful career in. We are very proud of many on the Builders Mart team who have retired after working here for 40-50 years.
What makes Builders Mart stand apart from the competition?
We strive to keep the finest quality building materials anywhere. We don’t try to be the cheapest, just the best value to truly get what you pay for. In addition to a focus on quality, the level of professionalism and service you receive from our staff is unmatched.
How long have you been a family business?
We are a 5th generation locally owned business that has been active in our community since 1871.
How do you support your local communities?
We are active supporters of many community projects. We support local schools and athletic teams, 4H, local parks and government programs in addition to dozens of local non-profits. We are strong and generous partners with our communities because we also live and do business with them as well.
Do you stock deck materials?
We keep the largest inventory of composite decking & railing materials in Northern Indiana.
Do you have specialists on staff to help and advise my project?
We have someone to help with everything from helping to design floor and roof loads to cabinet layouts. We also have estimators on staff to assist in helping you choose the right products to keep you in budget.
Do you supply materials for pole barns?
We have everything you would need from posts, windows and doors to metal roofing and siding.
What range of building materials do you stock?
We have everything you would need from the foundation to the finishing stage for building a new home or addition.
Do your locations offer delivery?
We have a fleet of over 50 vehicles offering services such as rooftop shingle delivery and boom truck drywall service. We also have spider forklifts we bring with our deliveries to distribute materials more efficiently on your jobsite. In most cases the service is free on orders of over $1000.
To learn more about our building materials, products and brands, or services, please fill out our contact form or call one of our five locations today. A friendly staff member will be happy to assist you, and answer any questions you may have.