HJ Martin and Son
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Headquarters | Green Bay, Wisconsin |
Key people | Edward N. Martin (President and CEO) Kevin LaPoint (Vice President Commercial Glass & Entrance Divisions) Gary VandenLangenberg (Vice President-Commercial Interiors) |
| Products | Building materials, carpet, vinyl, glass and architectural glass, drywall, polished concrete |
Number of employees | More than 600 |
| Website | hjmartin |
H.J. Martin and Son operates as a privately owned specialty and interior contracting firm based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with retail outlets located in both Green Bay and Neenah, Wisconsin. Authorized to conduct business across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the organization employs a workforce exceeding 600 individuals and caters to residential, commercial, and retail fixture sectors.
Company History
The enterprise was established in 1931 by Henry John Martin and his wife Margaret, initially marketing flooring and tile products from their Green Bay garage. Their son, Patrick Henry Martin—a University of Notre Dame alumnus and former First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps—became involved in 1948 and took ownership in 1956. In 1959, Patrick moved the company to its present-day headquarters and renamed it H.J. Martin and Son.
During the 1960s, the business broadened its scope beyond flooring by developing commercial divisions targeting local retail clients and homeowners through its showroom. Edward N. Martin, the third generation of the family and a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, joined the team in 1978 and assumed the presidency that same year. His leadership facilitated significant growth, including the introduction of new divisions and an expansion of warehouse space in 1979.
A pivotal achievement occurred in 1985 when the company secured its inaugural contract with the Green Bay Packers, supplying glass, glazing, flooring, and drywall for the skybox addition at Lambeau Field. The following decade saw further growth with a larger distribution facility and entry into nationwide retail chains such as Target Corporation.
In the 2000s, H.J. Martin opened a dedicated glass and glazing plant near its main office and launched a showroom in Neenah. The fourth generation joined when David Martin became part of the business in 2009 after graduating from Marquette University; he was appointed to the Retail Contractors Association Board of Directors in 2017.
The product line expanded with polished concrete services introduced in 2012 and operable partitions added in 2015. On January 1, 2016, H.J. Martin acquired White Enterprises, integrating Tate access flooring—commonly utilized in data centers—into its offerings.
Remaining a family-owned operation, the company continues to pursue strategic expansion initiatives aimed at diversifying products and services across multiple markets while preserving consistent leadership.
Current Work
Beginning as a flooring and tile retailer serving Northeast Wisconsin, H.J. Martin and Son has evolved into a prominent supplier and contractor within the national retail sector.
Its client roster includes major retailers such as Best Buy, Target, JC Penney, Burlington, Walmart, and Menards. Although retail constitutes its primary market focus, H.J. Martin and Son also undertakes projects for other industries, including Wisconsin-based grocery chain Festival Foods and Milwaukee’s first Wisconsin location of Nordstrom completed in 2015.
The firm maintains a strategic alliance with the Green Bay Packers, contributing to enhancements at Lambeau Field. Among its significant undertakings is the installation of the Lambeau Field Atrium glass wall—the largest glass project completed by the company—demonstrating its capability in sizable commercial construction assignments.
This varied project portfolio highlights the company’s growth trajectory, market presence, and competitive positioning within its field.