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 History
California Closets set the standard for custom home storage by pioneering the category in 1978. The tradition continues today as California Closets leads with superior engineering, meticulous workmanship, and innovative products, which all remain industry benchmarks. The California Closets experience should exceed your expectations, and the products and services will continue to set the company apart. Timeline and Company Milestones 1978 California Closets founded by 18-year-old college student who turned his innovative idea of maximizing space in his dorm room closet into a successful small business in Southern California1982 California Closets expands from its original location in the San Fernando Valley by selling its first California franchise in Huntington Beach1985 California Closets opens first international franchise in Vancouver, British Columbia1986 California Closets introduces its core “Classic” line of storage solutions including a European railing system, miter-cut drawers, and melamine1990 Williams-Sonoma purchases California Closets1993 California Closets becomes first customized storage solution company to expand product offerings beyond the bedroom closet to include garage, home office, and kitchen pantry 1994 Williams-Sonoma sells California Closets, which once again becomes an independent company1996 California Closets launches its first national advertising campaign, which sets the groundwork for the creation of California Closets as a major lifestyle brand1996 California Closets introduces its Room2Work line—fully backed modular units designed for rigorous office and home office use1998 California Closets acquired by The Franchise Company1999 California Closets introduces new “Paradiso” line, a modern, European-styled line of luxury storage solutions2000 California Closets revenues double in just four years2000 California Closets introduces “Suite” line of custom storage solutions, floor-based, more furniture-like option2003 California Closets celebrates 25-year anniversary2008 California Closets continues product innovation strategy with the launch of new product lines, new Web site, and new marketing campaign—stay tuned! |
