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Clark County At Work: Vancouver Insulating Company Inc.

The Columbian
Published: April 9, 2011, 12:00am
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Vancouver Insulating Company Inc.
Vancouver Insulating Company Inc. employee David Flores installs insulation in a new home in Washougal. Photo Gallery

Business name: Vancouver Insulating Company Inc.

Owners: Perry and Carleen Stephens of Battle Ground.

Address: Warehouse is in Vancouver; mailing address is P.O. Box 2046, Battle Ground, WA 98604.

What the business does: Vancouver Insulating Company installs weatherization products in homes and during light commercial construction and remodeling. It also makes insulation upgrades to existing residential and commercial buildings.

How has the economy affected your business: Perry and Carleen Stephens said business volume dropped about 70 percent. They went from a peak of about 20 full-time employees down to seven. Profit margins have shrunk dramatically due to fierce competition, mostly from national companies. This is the most difficult challenge in fighting to stay in business, the owners said, as most consumers are looking first for the cheapest price, and other considerations are secondary.

Greatest challenge: Remaining competitive in pricing against big national corporations.

What’s ahead: The Stephenses plan to continue staying abreast of the newest green and energy-efficient products that are appearing in the market.

Year established in Clark County: Perry Stephens’ father started the business in 1957. Perry and Carleen Stephens bought the business in 1987.

Employees: Seven full-time and one part-time.

Telephone: 360-695-1212.

Fax: 360-695-5575.

E-mail: vancouverinsulating@comcast.net.

Website: http://www.vancouverinsulating.com

Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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