tools, abrasives, wire rope & rigging, hose & fittings, hoists, safety, cutting tools, MRO supplies and a full service repair facility.

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For over a century, our policy has been

HONESTY IS ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY

For over 100 years, LG Isaacson Co. has built a legacy of reliability and integrity. From its humble beginnings in Aberdeen, Washington, to its growth and expansion throughout the Pacific Northwest, the company has remained steadfast in its commitment to excellence and service. 

Here’s a look back at our rich history:

1900

Leonard George “LG” Isaacson, born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1873, immigrates to Aberdeen, Wa.

1900

1911

LG Isaacson, at age 38, establishes LG Isaacson Co. in Aberdeen, Wa. as a mill and logging supply company. He also hires his brother, Bob Isaacson, who leaves in 1920 to start Grays Harbor Equipment. He is known on the Harbor as “The Pumpman.”

1911

1911

LG’s motto was “We Supply Everything Except the Steam.” LG begins a long relationship with the Broderick & Bascom Wire Rope Company which still exists today.

1911

1911

LG sells extensively to logging camps and Northwest mills. Dupont explosives, Washington & Lamb logging tools, American Pulley, Valvoline, Midvale Steel, Simonds Saws, Norton abrasives and Skil Saws are soon added as product lines.

1911

1920’s

LG and brother-in-law Ray Baker open a business in Marshfield/Coos Bay, OR, called the “Isaacson-Baker Rope Company.” The Raymond, Wa. store is soon added with the FG Foster Co from Aberdeen.

1920’s

1930’s

Great Depression hits and LG closes Marshfield and Raymond stores.

1930’s

1945

LG’s only son, Chuck Isaacson, joins the family business after serving in WWII.

1945

1958

LG passes away at 84.

1958

1960’s

Many other product lines are added: Proto tools, and Aeroquip hose & fittings.

1960’s

1970’s

Chuck’s eldest sons join the family business: Charlie , Tom and Dick. The store is relocated from Wishkah Street to the Port of Grays Harbor, the hub of industrial activity.

1970’s

1987

Chuck Isaacson passes away at 69, though he remains active until his death.

1987

1988

Peter Isaacson joins the family business. The Tumwater/Olympia store opens near the airport.

1988

1993

The Tumwater store moves to a new building on Mottman Road in Tumwater and adds a wire rope press.

1993

1995

The Longview store is added, purchasing the assets of Coleman Industrial Supply.

1995

2000’s

Fourth generation family member joins the business: Joel Isaacson in Longview, son of Tom.

2000’s

2011

LG Isaacson Co. celebrates the first 100 years and starts on another 100 years.

2011

2024

2024

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