Framing distributor directory 2002; looking for a new distributor? Consult this newly updated directory for a listing of framing resources across the United States and Canada

The following distributor data has been updated via reviews by personnel from the listed companies and the staff at Framing Business News. Each listing gives details on product lines, sales territories and company history to help you find distributors who meet your framing supply needs.

ABC Moulding

13750 E. Smith Drive, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-0041; 800-621-3315
Fax: (303) 343-1229, 800-530 2070
President: Steve Katz

ABC Moulding is a full-service distributor that has been in business since 1977.

Principal Lines: C&H, Crescent, Designer, Fletcher-Terry, Framerica, Hunt-Bienfang, LaMarche, Nielsen Bainbridge, PB&H, Piedmont, Rising, Seal, Stewart

Territory: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, WI, WY

Active Sales Company

8743 Sorensen Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 945-4414; 800-937-2255
Fax: (562) 945-2282
www.activesalesco.com
President: Craig Russell
Framing Contact: Clay Simpson

Active Sales was founded in 1948 and has been serving the picture framing industry for more than 20 years specializing in frame joining and fitting. The company offers the complete line of Cassese products, as well as a selection of machines, tools and products for frame joining and fitting needs. Active Sales also services Cassese machines as well as other brands of joiners.

Principal Lines: 3M, Bostitch, Cassese, Joiners, MitreNailer, TabMaster, Senco and more

Territory: All states

Aetna Frame Supply Inc.

1701 N. Greenville Ave., Suite 906
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 497-9331; 800-362-8508
President: Craig Pope

Aetna Frame Supply is a full-line distributor supplying picture framers and O.E.M. manufacturers, with locations in Dallas, Houston and Tampa, Fla. Truck deliveries in selected states; U.P.S. shipping anywhere.

Principal Lines: Aetna Glass products and box moulding program, Crescent, Designer moulding, Tru Vue, large line of imported mouldings

Territory: All states

AGF Inc.

11440 Schenk Drive, Maryland Hts., MO 63043
(314) 344-3400; 800-332-2467
Fax: 800-891-8801
President: Dolores Ettlinger

AGF was founded in 1985 and moved to its present location in 1998. The firm specializes in same-day service for framing. AGF manufactures 40 percent of the wood and metal moulding it offers. No minimum order is required.

Principal Lines: AGF, AMS, Crescent, Designer Moulding and Aluma-Frame

Territory: All states

Aljon International

2861 N.W. 22nd Terrace
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
800-533-4166; (954) 971-0070
Fax: (954) 979-0106
E-mail: sales@aljon-intl.com
www.aljon-intl.com
President: Carl Lammers

Aljon International has been a wholesaler of oil paintings, ready-made frames and decorative mirrors to the trade since 1971. Some customers eligible for free shipping.

Principal Lines: San Diego Frames, Chappel Frames

Territory: International

Apple Foam & Plastic

1151 Grier Drive, Suite I
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 361-7999; 800-222-7101
Fax: (702) 361-4477
President: Loyd Hill

Apple Foam & Plastic, founded in 1988, was acquired by Loyd Hill in 1991.

Principal Lines: Foamcore, Foam-X, Gatorfoam, Kapa Bloc, Styro, Artboard

Territory: All states

Armel Co.

P.O. Box 1184
Norton, MA 02766
800-637-3720
Fax: 508-285-6588

Principal Lines: Anchor Wire, Armel Moulding, Crescent, Denglas, Designer Moulding, Drymount, Foam-X, Hardware, Heat Foam, Kraft Paper, Mirror, Nielsen Bainbridge, Plexi, Rising, Sandel Glass, Soft Strand, 3M, Tru Vue

Territory: New England

Arquati Company USA

1433 W. Frankford Road, #100
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 466-0721; 800-527-0421
Fax: 800-817-0524, (972) 466-0561
E-mail: info@arquatiusa.com
www.arquatiusa.com
President: Alberto Tanzi

Founded in 1960 by Franco Arquati, the company has more than 500 employees worldwide with branch offices and distribution centers in the U.S., Spain, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, France, Germany, China and other countries. Arquati has 10 full-line distributors within the U.S., including Arquati USA.

Principal Lines: Arquati, Italian mouldings

Territory: All states

Art Board West

941-B McGlincey Lane, Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 559-8825; 800-851-3900
Fax: (408) 559-9027
E-mail: artboardwest@juno.com
President: Vic TretiaKoff

Art Board West has expanded its own (ABW) Italian Moulding line, plus five domestic lines. It offers chop service and supplies, including two matboard and foamboard manufacturers.

Principal Lines: ABW Moulding, Crescent, LaMarche, Max Moulding, Nielsen Bainbridge, Studio Moulding, Williamson

Territory: Northern CA, Northern NV, Southern OR

Artful Picture Frames

2249 S.W. 59th Terrace
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 981-0695; 800-840-4738
Fax: (954) 981-8926
E-mail: artfulframes@earthlink.net
www.artfulpictureframes.com

Artful Picture Frames stocks thousands of ready-made frames to ship immediately.

Principal Lines: Wood Picture Frames, Gold and Silver Leaf

Territory: U.S., Canada, Central and South America

Art-O-Rama

510 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-1138; 800-421-2438
Fax: 888-232-9278

Art-O-Rama has been importing moulding since 1954. The company has more than 1,000 quality and unique picture frame mouldings available in length and chop. A range of 23K and 12K white gold-leaf mouldings are also available with finished corners.