Davidson Enman Lumber LTD. has proudly contributed to Calgary’s iconic skyline for more than 70 years. Since establishment in 1948, Davidson Enman has supplied building materials to general contractors and home builders throughout Calgary and beyond. While long-time residents have watched the city grow and change over the past several decades, DE Lumber has grown, as well, but its foundations haven’t changed.
From our humble beginnings in Lethbridge in 1948 to where we stand now, a major business in the heart of metropolitan Calgary, our philosophy has always guided us and never shifted.
The philosophy is simple: integrity, stability, consistency, and fair value.
Who We Are
We are a full-service lumber supplier headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Within the city you will find our Materials Distribution grounds and Service Center as well as our manufacturing facility. Our community of clientele consists of contractors and professional builders from all facets of the construction/building industry. From contractors working on a single-home project to large commercial companies, all of our customers receive the same time, care, quality of service, and competitive prices.
Our products include a full line of wood and building products from framing and engineered floor systems to engineered roof trusses and interior finish materials. Whether know exactly what you’re looking for or you could use some professional guidance, our team is excited to help you find what you’re looking for.
We’re a family business, operating under the leadership of Doug Davidson and his two son’s, Dan and Jeff. The Davison's and the entire DE team is committed to community our customer base.
As long-standing contributors to the community, we have championed several charitable causes including the Calgary Construction Association Education Fund, U of C and S.A.I.T. Bursaries, The Phyllis Davidson Scholarship Fund plus long term sponsorship of the Calgary Stampede Queen and Princesses Saddle program. Our commitment to community building stretches far beyond the bones that have built the city itself. We’re also heavily invested in the people and businesses that reside within them.
We’ve come a long way since 1948, and to understand where we are today, it’s important to understand where we came from.
Our Story
We began as a small business in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1948. The company was started by two ambitious lumbermen, Ray Davidson and Bill Enman. The humble beginnings featured 1 truck, 4 employees, and a small, narrow office. The team worked incredibly hard, building trust with their client base and offering a product and quality of service that far exceed what was available in the market.
By 1951, an expansion to Calgary presented itself as an obvious and exciting growth path. They obtained land on Macleod Trail. Business continued to steadily pickup and in 1959 the head office was built on Calgary 42nd Avenue where it still stands today. In 1960 the Lethbridge yard was sold and DE Lumber was able to shift its entire focus to serving the people of Calgary.
Bill Enman sold his share of the company to is partner Ray in 1963. At this time, Eldon Loucks was brought in as the General Manager. The company was operated for many years under this leadership and Ray’s sons, Doug and Greg were gradually brought into the fold.
A young man named John Wojtowicz started in the yard in 1957 worked his way through almost every job in the Company becoming the Office and Credit Manager. He retired in 2013, and remains active in several service organizations.
Ray was delighted to pass over leadership to his two sons when he and Eldon retired in the early 90s. This marked a long period of growth and expansion. Having worked alongside their father and grown up with the family business, Doug and Greg effortlessly maintained the company philosophy while driving growth and always keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront of every endeavour. This is when the long-standing trend of community involvement and philanthropy began.
In mid-2018 Greg Davidson retired, but maintains his philanthropic endeavours in the Calgary Construction industry.
In March 1996 Rob Pillipow joined the team in Commercial Sales eventually taking on the responsibility of Operations then becoming and remains General Manager.
Over the years, Davidson Enman Lumber has encountered and conquered countless unique challenges. For example, the company was tasked with suppling wood products to heritage park for the restoration of several historical buildings. Naturally, construction practices had changed substantially from the time that the buildings were erected, so DE had to get creative and source antique mouldings, doors, and expert craftsmen would could deliver the product with care and authenticity. Of course, DE rose to the challenge and helped shape yet another piece of Calgary’s history.
A glance at Calgary’s skyline is a look at decades of Davidson Enman Lumber.
Our long journey in the City of Calgary has been made possible by our loyal customers who inspire us daily. We welcome new projects and challenges while providing consistent service to our long-standing clientele. Our client base is diverse, from individual builders to large companies, experts to hobbyists, and we take great pride in the service they receive.
Get in touch to work with us. We’d love to hear from you.
FAQs
In what areas do you provide service?
We provide service across the greater metropolitan area, and the surrounding region. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of in-store pick-up. If you'd like to arrange delivery beyond Calgary, get in touch to inquire.
Were are you located?
You can find our main yard at 452- 42 Avenue SE. We also have a truss division which is located at 9515 44 Street SE.
What are your business hours?
We are open from 7:30am - 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday.
What payment methods do you accept?
VISA, MasterCard and AMEX. If you’re looking for credit options please call our credit department