Family lighting business expands to serve Ankeny 

Family lighting business expands to serve Ankeny

Steve and Diane Brunia look over some of the inventory in stock at Electric Wholesale Co.. All Iowa Home Center in Ankeny. The store operates by appointment only and offers high-quality. high-end lighting fixtures ranging from traditional to the latest design trends.
FIND IT AT: 700 S.E. Oralabor Road. AnkenyHOURS: By appointment only; call (515) 232-1513ON THE WEB: ewciWHAT THEY OFFER: Quality lighting and home products to central Iowa since 1956. with a showroom staff with more than 20 years combined experience in lighting sales and consulting.OF NOTE: The company's main retail site is at 314 S. 17th St. in Ames. where the electrical sales counter is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the lighting showroom opens at 8 a.m.
Lighting Ankeny homes is a family affair for Karen Brunia and others in her family. who operate by appointment only as Electric Wholesale Co.. All Iowa Home Center. The company has a retail shop in Ames and the Ankeny business is a satellite.Brunia. whose family has 50 years of experience in the lighting business. recently talked about how the business operates.Q. How did the company get started? Nathan Brunia moved to Ames from his family business in Des Moines. He saw that Ames needed a wholesale house.Q. When did the satellite store in Ankeny open?A. We opened the Ankeny location in April. With increased business from Ankeny and the Des Moines area. our additional location will accommodate the needs of our customers in these areas.Q. What do customers say they like best about the business?A. Having over 50 companies to choose from.Q. Why should businesses and residents call you? What makes the experience special?A. Attention to detail and meeting the customers' needs.Q. How much do your products cost?A. Light fixtures vary in price. We can furnish a new home for less than $400 and.A. We specialize in working with builders and their customers.Q. Do you have plans for expansion or new products?A. We plan on expanding our building in Ames by 50 feet.Q. Why would you recommend your service to potential customers?A. Because of the services we offer: High-quality. high-end lighting fixtures ranging from traditional to the latest design trends. competitive pricing on staff design consultants. dozens of product lines from which to select. product availability. fast and timely delivery. personalized customer service. latest in design and technology. in-house training and education. and strong warranties.Q. What is the most popular product you have? Is there a particular brand or style that customers really like? Tech and many others. We also carry in-wall ironing centers. medicine cabinets. floor and table lamps. Eureka and Nutone central vacuum systems.





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