contractor custom awnings, commercial window treatments, upholstery - reupholstery
specialize in commercial and residential awnings and upholstery and reupholstery, also a sub-contractor in commercial window treatments and as well as hospital and other interior finishes for drapery, cubicle curtains & tracks, upholstery, custom upholstery pieces, motorized blind and shade systems to suit your needs.
Keywords: blinds, shades, awnings, drapery, upholstery, reupholstery, motorized blinds, motorized shades, custom upholstery, cubicle curtains, cubicle tracks, custom window treatments
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
21 years
What is your primary product or service?
Awnings - both Commercial and residential; Commercial Window Treatments, including; Blind and Shade systems; Custom Draperies - Both Manual and Motorized; Commercial Cubicle Curtains and Track; Commercial and Residential Upholstery and Re-upholstery, including; custom furnishings and upholstered walls; Acoustical walls/ceilings.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The current shareholders worked together previously at a similar business. The president began doing upholstery work restoring vintage cars as as a very young man.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
An on-sited state of the art manufacturing shop and a team of managers, fabricators, seamstresses and installers dedicated to providing our clients with the best product available. Our goal is to manufacture detailed finished goods that meet or exceed the expectations and the specifications provided. Installation isn't where we stop, we provide service after the sale and stand behind our product.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our home office is in Birmingham, AL with a sales office in Atlanta, GA.
Provide detailed directions to your location
ABBA is located North of Birmingham in the Fultondale area. If you travel I-65 North to the Walker’s Chapel Exit and turn right at the top of the exit. Proceed about a mile and a half to the intersection of N. Pine Hill Road. You will cross Highway 31 and pass 84 Lumber and turn Right at the traffic light on N. Pine Hill Road. You will see ABBA Contract sitting in the fork at the second right, Cone Drive where you will turn and pull into the first parking lot on your left to visit our offices and manufacturing facilities.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
Which areas do you service?
We currently work in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Rick Kelley is our General Manager/President
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Recommendation to someone else and/or praise our employees
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Never give up, the Best is yet to come!