our history

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  • 1939

    1939

    Carlson Decorating was founded.

  • 1980

    Carlson Decorating & Sandblasting (Neil Carlson) began composite manufacturing business tendering work for utility companies and manufacturing custom tanks.

  • 1987

    1987

    Carlson Structural Glass became the preferred supplier of composite parts to New Flyer Industries Inc.

  • 1990

    1990

    Carlson Structural Glass acquires Ex-El & Glasstite Truck Cap manufacturing.

  • 1991

    1991

    Carlson Structural Glass was formed as a stand-alone composite manufacturing business.

  • 1999

    1999

    Carlson Structural Glass acquires Odyssea, a pleasure boat manufacturing company.
    Carlson Structural Glass adds a paint line to manufacturing line.

  • 2004

    2004

    Carlson Structural Glass changed its name to Carlson Engineered Composites Inc.

  • 2005

    2005

    Carlson Engineered Composites Inc. expands plant to 110,000 square feet.

  • 2007

    2007

    Carlson Engineered Composites Inc. opens manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, MN.

  • 2015

    2015

    Carlson Engineered Composites Inc. opens a manufacturing facility in Anniston, AL.

  • 2017

    NFI Group Inc. through Carfair Composites purchases the assets of Carlson Engineered Composites.

  • 2019

    2019

    Carlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd. Celebrates its 80th year in business. Carlson Engineered Composites reclaims its name after a 2-year agreement with NFI Group Inc. providing them with a smooth transition to the Carfair Brand.

  • 2023

    Sold to Eastside in 2023.