Harbrook Fine Windows, Doors & Hardware has had over 50 years of experience in the window, door and hardware business. Founded in Scotia, New York in 1955 by my Father, Edward Brooks, our family history in the window, door and hardware business dates back to before the 1900s. My Great Grandfather, Samuel E. Wilson, was a locksmith in New York City, and my grandfather, Preston Russell Brooks, owned Brooks Brothers Weather Strips in New Rochelle.
Harbrook was first known as Harbrook Company during our early days in Scotia, New York, and it soon became a growing company and family business mom, Dot Brooks, joined the company part-time, and my brother and I joined the company in our early teen years. I began my career in our family business, helping my Dad with material fabrication, installation, repair and, eventually, product sales. I learned early on how to produce and demand high quality products for our customers and how to provide excellent service to our professional and retail customers. My older brother, Russ, and I worked for many years side-by-side with my Dad and Mom, expanding the business and promoting the use of high quality goods and materials, environmentally friendly products, and the latest in product technology, design, bringing our materials sciences knowledge of energy efficient products to our customer market.
In 1992, we outgrew our location in Scotia and moved the company to Albany. My Dad retired in 1991 and sadly just passed away. But, he instilled early on, a core legacy of company pride, family values and high quality service to our business and cultural community.
Harbrook’s employees have been with the company for many years. Mimi & Paul have both been with the company for at least 25 years, and the majority of our employees have been with Harbrook for 10 years or more. This consistency and employee stability gives our company years of experience and knowledge. In today’s fast-changing world, extensive knowledge and experience, along with strong community roots, account for our company’s pride, work ethic and delivery of high quality goods and services.
-Tom Brooks,
President
