Holly Hill – Blackton, Inc., which ranks as one of Central Florida’s largest suppliers of materials to the homebuilding industry, is hosting a grand opening event at its Holly Hill flooring distribution facility to celebrate with customers, installers and staff on Friday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Micky Blackton, chief executive officer, said the firm opened operations in Holly Hill at 1550 Pine Ave. after remodeling the 12,000 square foot building and large outdoor paved yard to serve the Volusia-Flagler and surrounding areas.
“Business out of Holly Hill really took off immediately and this is the first opportunity we’ve had to have an official grand opening to show our appreciation to customers old and new, our staff and everyone we do business with,” he said.
Blackton’s Holly Hill Branch Manager Michael Walmer is a 21-year veteran of the company who leads a staff of 20.
The company currently employs 110 companywide, including a Leesburg location that serves The Villages and Gainesville-Ocala areas, and a retail location in South Orlando.
Headquartered at 1714 Alden Rd. near Ivanhoe Row north of downtown Orlando the family-owned operation has been supplying the homebuilding industry from Jacksonville to Tampa since 1954.
RSVP for the event by emailing andrea@blacktoninc.com. Enjoy food and grand opening fun at: 1550 Pine Ave. Holly Hill, FL 32117
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For more information contact:
Michael “Micky” Blackton, Chairman, Blackton Inc. 407-898-2661 Micky@Blacktoninc.com
Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-461-3781 beth@larryvershel.com