Sue Saroyan founds Saroyan Lumber Company with the help of her son Richard Saroyan.

After some considerable success, Sue and Richard move Saroyan Lumber Co. to its first lumber yard on 3000 Exposition BLVD in Los Angeles.

John Saroyan, Richard’s son, joins the family business and begins to build the company into a premier manufacturer of various hardwood products.  John is currently the owner and President of Saroyan Hardwoods.

Robert Lemke, a fraternity brother of John’s from their years together at the University of Southern California, joins the business.  Robert now serves the company as its Vice President and General Manager.

John Saroyan moves the business to its current address of 6230 South Alameda Street, Huntington Park, CA.  This location would soon become the largest mill for premium hardwood products West of the Mississippi and the corporate headquarters for a fast-growing company.

Plytech Corporation, a business originally founded to manufacture architectural and fine furniture plywood, is opened for business in Temecula, CA.

Plytech Corporation moves from Temecula, CA to Glasgow, Kentucky to better serve the East Coast and Mid West.  At this point, Plytech began to manufacture premium engineered hardwood flooring in addition to custom hardwood paneling.

Saroyan Lumber Co. opens its first location outside of Los Angeles in an effort to meet the vast hardwood demands of the Bay Area.

John Richard Saroyan, John’s eldest son, joins the family business full time.

In the middle of the Great Recession, Saroyan Lumber Co. decides to open up a location in San Marcos, CA to service all of San Diego County.  This location focuses heavily on the cabinet and contractor trades.

Targeting Central California, Saroyan Lumber Company opens the doors to its newest location in Fresno, CA.

Jeff Saroyan, John’s youngest son, joins the family business full time after graduating from the University of Southern California.

Saroyan Lumber Company officially changes its name to Saroyan Hardwoods, a name that better reflects the offerings of a company that has come a long way since 1947.