OUR STORY John P. Lamborn Sr. (Jack) began his entrepreneurial journey in the flexible duct business in 1961. Over the years, his hard work, leadership, and vision have been realized with countless contributions to the flex duct industry, innovations, and marketing savvy. Most importantly, he touched the lives of many people he employed, mentored, and conducted business with over the years. Being at the forefront of an innovative way to move conditioned air, Jack established JP Lamborn Co. in Fresno, California, to manufacture and market flexible air ducts throughout Central California. Jack established a second flex duct company, Norflex, in San Jose, California, to provide a more extensive distribution base for this revolutionary product. Lamborn’s business was profitable and growing, so as the industry grew, so did Lamborn. In the late 1960s, Lamborn combined the assets of JP Lamborn Co. and Norflex. With the help of other key investors, General Environment Corporation (GEC) was formed to supply flex ducts on a national level.
In 1970, a second generation of the Lamborn family (Jack’s son John) joined GEC. Being a stockholder, not a sole owner, did have its disadvantages, so in 1980 Jack and John left GEC to re-establish JP Lamborn Co (known today as JPL). “At the time, people thought we were crazy,” John Lamborn remembers, “It just made sense to us.” The Lamborn’s decision paid off as JPL became one of the largest manufacturers of flexible air duct on the West Coast. A third generation (John’s son Jason) joined the company in 1997 and is currently JPL’s critical decision-maker and President. Today JPL operates four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Florida. The company has a solid reputation for providing top-quality products, innovation, customer service, and business ethics.
Over 60 Years (and counting) of Success, Growth and Innovations
2007: A plant in Lakeland, FL is opened to expand business within the state.
2003: The Denver plant is expanded to handle increased volume.
2001: Knoxville, TN plant is opened and JPL becomes a national manufacturer of flexible air ducts.
2011 JPL continues to grow, with third-generation leader Jason Lamborn as JPL’s lead on sales and operations, continuing the family tradition of innovation and service.
1970-1980: GEC gains national recognition and is considered an innovator and market leader.
1968: JPL and Norflex are combined to form General Environment Corporation (GEC).
1961: Then a HVAC distributor, John P. “Jack” Lamborn Sr. establishes JPL in Fresno, California.
1980-1997: JPL becomes one of the largest producers of flexible air ducts on the west coast.
2004: The Knoxville plant is doubled in size to handle increased volume.
2002: The Fresno plant and corporate offices are relocated to a new larger facility.
2011: JPL celebrates 50 years of excellence as a dedicated producer of insulated flexible air ducts.
2015-Present: JPL offers enhanced company-owned delivery fleet for west coast customers. JPL continues to be industry innovators...
1997: JPL opens a plant in Denver, CO and expands its marketing area to 23 western states. John’s son Jason joins JPL as Denver’s Plant Manager.
1980: Jack and John leave GEC
1970: Jack’s son John Lamborn joins the team.
1965: Jack creates a second flex duct company in San Jose, California called Norflex.
to re-establish JP Lamborn Co. (JPL) as a manufacturer of flexible air ducts.
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