Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on August 27, 2009, 07:06:07 AM

Title: Morse Lumber - Open For Business Or Not??
Post by: Henry on August 27, 2009, 07:06:07 AM

Most days it appears when I go down by Morse Lumber here on The Fletcher Road, the place appears to be closed.  Doesn't seem to be any particular days, although there are some days that there are cars there.  Don't see any lumber piled outside anyplace either.  Anybody know if they are planning on moving back to Essex??

Title: Re: Morse Lumber - Open For Business Or Not??
Post by: David Shea on August 27, 2009, 09:14:34 PM

Henry,

I was speaking with one of the owners about 3 weeks ago.  I asked how business has been for them with the housing downturn.  They indicated that the business has had to lay off over half of their employees due to the lack of orders for flooring and custom trim.

Maybe this is your answer...

Dave

Title: Re: Morse Lumber - Open For Business Or Not??
Post by: vtoutdoorguymb on August 27, 2009, 10:34:58 PM

...I don't believe that that is the case, as far as I know they have half the staff working one week, half the staff working the next...so they reduced their employees hours by 50% but did not lay off 50% of the staff... that is how I understand it anyway...