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Hood Distribution is a division of Hood Industries and is comprised of two business groups (McEwen Group and McQuesten Group), each with long, rich histories.  The company’s first distribution acquisition in 1995, McEwen Company, has come a long way since a 25 year old entrepreneur named Wooster McEwen founded it in 1899. Starting with the then princely sum of $2,000, Mr. McEwen began providing lumber products and establishing a reputation for service to the people of Asheville, North Carolina.  Through hard work and a solid reputation for quality, the company gradually established more operation sites: first in North Carolina, then nearby Virginia and eventually throughout the southeastern United States. From the days of true horse power, then through two world wars and a major economic depression, McEwen Lumber thrived with its high quality standards for both products and service.  Today, the McEwen Group stretches across the Southeast from North Carolina to Florida to Tennessee, and to points far west in Arizona. Although far greater in scope than even its founder might have dreamed, the McEwen Group hasn’t forgotten the ideals that made it successful. And, it’s those ideals that attracted Hood Industries in their purchase of the company in 1995.  The company’s next acquisition came in 1998, McQuesten Company. In the middle of the Nineteenth Century, George McQuesten began supplying lumber for builders of ships and houses in New England. Today, in the Twenty-First Century, McQuesten remains a strong and vibrant company, still providing high quality wood products to New England’s craftsmen through independent, retail dealers.  The times of George McQuesten were vastly different from today. Horse-drawn wagons and steam-powered sawmills have given way to eighteen wheelers and computer-guided milling operations. The old wooden whalers no longer sail the seas of the Atlantic, but McQuesten continues to bring to the market innvovative products that enhance the work of craftsmen and builders in the 21st Century.  What haven’t changed are McQuesten’s core values about excellence and service. It’s those values that continue to attract New England’s craftsmen. It’s also what attracted Hood Industries when they purchased the company in 1998.  In acquiring both McEwen and McQuesten, Hood Industries was looking for stability – and promise. Hood saw in both companies a kindred spirit – one that values satisfied, long-standing customers, and an eagerness to grow. Rather than meddle with proven success, Hood Distribution wants to build on this solid foundation provided by a century and a half worth of growth. The goal is simple – expand that circle of trust McEwen and McQuesten has built with its customers to an entirely new benchmark for success.  Doing that won’t be easy. The biggest challenge is in the mind – to begin thinking in a new way. But after achieving success in one of civilization’s most dynamic and revolutionary centuries, Hood Distribution is ready to meet that challenge.

We’re a group of Delray Beach residents and business owners that love Delray and want to make a great directory to showcase Delray’s finest businesses. Founded in 2017, this directory is geared towards businesses looking for more exposure on the web!  Unlike other business directories, we aren’t a huge nationwide conglomerate with directories in other cities and states. This is our sole project, and we only focus on Delray Beach businesses.  If you are interested in adding your business, navigate to the “add listing” on the menu and follow the directions.  Looking to Get More Involved?  If you are a new business in Delray and are looking to get more involved, here are a few recommendations.  First, sign up for a listing on our website. Next contact Donna Mongillo-Dunn at the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and sign up for a membership. The BBB is great because they work directly with you, and send you invites to events and such. I can personally attest to getting a lot of business from them! Fees range for BBB membership from $400 to $1000 per year.  After that, join the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. For a small yearly fee (fees are anywhere from $350/year to $1500 depending on the size of your biz) you get a complete membership in their directory, and invites to monthly events and such. It is worth it for the networking opportunities alone!

It is our pleasure to assist you with any local, as well as worldwide deliveries and remember that corporate accounts are always welcome. For your convenience, we offer daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals.  All occasion gift ideas ~ Shop from our Green & Blooming Plants, Orchids and Dish Gardens for a gift that adds life to any room or office. We also offer a variety of other choices… Baby Gifts, Candy & Chocolates, Gifts, Greeting Cards, Silk Flower Arrangements, Plush Stuffed Animals and more!  Wedding & Party Flowers ~ Call us to schedule a consultation, so we can help you start planning flowers for your dream wedding or a special event – large or small. Our talented designers create bouquets, flower arrangements and on-site decorating with each client’s individual style and budget in mind.  Sympathy & Funeral FlowersS ~ You can always depend on our courteous staff when you need to send flowers for the funeral of a friend or loved one. We will design and deliver a funeral arrangement that beautifully conveys your feelings of sympathy and serves as a lovely tribute to the deceased.

A-Z started out as an apprentice framer while attending the Art Institute at Fort Lauderdale. After Years of training A-Z has mastered the Art of Custom Framing from designing to the finished product. A-Z is known to be one of the very few who has mastered this trade.  Specializing in conservation techniques, and utilizing only the highest quality materials, A-Z can help assure that your prized art or memorabilia will last for generations to come All work is done on site by A-Z, both designing and framing. No work ever leaves the premises so customers can feel assured that it is in safe hands and professionally done.

Marty Crist Has Owned And Operated National Canvas For More Than Thirty Years. While Striving For Excellence In Craftsmanship And At The Same Time Using Only The Best Materials Available On The Market To Date.  Marty Has Developed A Reputation For Quality Work Within The Boca Raton , Delray Beach And The Pompano Beach Boating Communities. Marty Is Also On The Cutting Edge Of Technology Using All The Latest Equipment That Increases His Capabilities. Watch The Following Video For An Example Of Some Of Those Technological Advances.