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

Art Business News, Nov, 2002

Founded in 1971, Frames Unlimited operates a wholesale and a commercial division, in addition to 40 retail frame shops and galleries. Special wholesale services include design assistance for commercial accounts and "large project" framing as well as frame and art restoration. The firm specializes in chop and length moulding, matboard and framing supplies.

Principal Lines: Arquati, Art-O-Rama, Crescent, Framerica, LaMarche, Larson-Juhl, Nielsen Bainbridge, Nurre Caxton, Seal

Territory: IN, MI, OH

Frameworks

9103 E. 37th St. North,
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 636-4470; 800-633-5519
Fax: (316) 636-4458
President: Marshall Millsap

Founded in 1975, this full-service distributor specializes in chop service with more than 1,000 wood and metal mouldings along with matboard and boxed glass. It offers 24-hour service on chops with no minimum orders, service charges or handling fees. A free catalog is available.

Principal Lines: AMS, CMI, Crescent, Decor, Hunt-Bienfang, Nielsen Bainbridge, Seal, T.I. Industries, Tru Vue, Williamson

Territory: CO, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK

Framing Resources

8511 Ronda Drive, Canton, MI 48187
(734) 354-9191; 800-544-1230
Fax: (734) 354-9195
E-mail: alarson@customarts.com
President: Al Larson

Framing Resources started in 1981 and serves the independent framer with a broad line of framing supplies. The company also does giclee printing for artists and commercial framing for the hospitality industry.

Principal Lines: Crescent, Designer, International Paper, Nielsen Bainbridge, Northwood, Seal

Territory: MI

Framing Supply Center

P.O. Box 18925, Greensboro, NC 27419
(336) 852-4000; 800-638-9501
President: Craig J. Fales
E-mail: info@framerssupply.com
www.framerssupply.com

Framing Supply Center was founded in 1982 by Gene and Elizabeth Fales. In September 2001, Framing Supply Center moved to a new, state-of-the-art wholesale distribution facility.

Principal Lines: Crescent, CMI, Designer, Fletcher-Terry, Hy-Jo, LaMarche, Nielsen Bainbridge, Vermont Hardwoods

Territory: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV

Framing Wholesalers Inc.

6201 Metro-Plantation Road
Fort-Myers, FL 33912
(941) 275-7007; 800-289-7007
Fax: (941) 275-3423
President: Daniel Alvo

Founded in 1986, the company began framing for galleries. It now specializes in higher-end framing and stains its own moulding, offering white washing and color stains. It also specializes in contract framing, custom framing and preframed art.

Principal Lines: FWI, Woods, LaMarche, Linen Liners, Complete, Larson-Juhl

Territory: All states

Furst Brothers Company

P.O Box 29908, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 752-0325; 800-638-9398
Fax: (410) 752-6332; 800-884-9437
www.furstbros.com
President: Susan Decker

Founded in 1865, Furst Brothers has been owned by the Decker family since 1933. The firm manufactures wood moulding. It also chops and manufactures readymade frames. Furst publishes a monthly newsletter and offers weekly warehouse sales on overstocked moulding and frames.

Principal Lines: CRK, Crescent, Furst Bros., Nielsen Bainbridge, Tru Vue