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Charm, Ohio
Our fourth-generation, family-owned business began in 1911 as a rough lumber mill with just four employees. Today, we’ve grown to a 50-acre complex with more than 700,000 square feet of retail, office, warehouse, and millwork production space, with more than 500 dedicated employees.
Our goal is to build relationships, provide outstanding products and services, and ensure our customers always have a great experience working with us, all the while retaining the qualities of hard work, dedication and honesty from the legacies left behind by Bill Keim, grandfather Roman Keim, and great-grandfather Mose Keim.
1911
Keim Began
Keim began as a small sawmill called Keim Brothers, started by Mose J. Keim and his brother, John. (The original mill still sits at the bottom of the hill by State Route 557 in Charm, Ohio.)
1930's
Second Generation
Mose’s son Roman Keim started working with his father and uncle, and the name changed to M. J. Keim and Son.
1940's
&
1950's
Business Expanded
The business expanded to include a dry kiln, hardwood flooring, plywood, an office, and a building hardware store.
1960's
Third Generation
Roman’s son, Bill Keim, started working with his father, and the name changed to Keim Lumber Company.
1974
Store Relocation
The original store moved up on the hill, occupying the space known as the Bargain Nook in the current store.
1985
Store Expansion
The store expanded to 30,000 square feet of showroom, with the current front building being added.
1993
Fourth Generation
Bill’s son Robbie Keim started working with his father as the company continued to grow.
2007
Store Expanded
Keim Lumber expanded to the current 125,000 square foot showroom.
2010
CONTINUED GROWTH
Bill's stepson, Eric Slabach, joined the company.
2011
100 Years
Keim Lumber celebrated 100 years in business.
2019
New Keim President
Jim Smucker is selected as the first
non-family member to serve as
Keim president.
2020
Keim Continues
Keim continues to create exceptional experiences for its co-workers, customers, and community just as it has for more than 100 years.