Werco Building Specialties: Celebrating 50 years of excellence

As Werco Building Specialties Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary, the company has solidified its position as a leading distributor in Division 10 Specialties. Supplying a wide range of construction items—including toilet partitions and accessories, fire extinguishers/cabinets, visual display boards, flagpoles and much more— Werco caters to a vast network of general contractors nationwide.

AT A GLANCE

Top executives: Eric Rowzee, Owner/President; Cindy Slay, Vice President/Project Manager; Angela Minton, Accounting Manager

Phone: 225.927.8376

Address: 9445 Lindale Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70815; P.O. 15763, Baton Rouge, LA 70895

Website: wercospecs.com

Owner and President Eric Rowzee attributes the company’s success to strong relationships with manufacturers, enabling them to offer competitive pricing. “Our long-term partnerships help us secure excellent costs for our contractors,” Rowzee says. “We pride ourselves on not just delivering the best prices but also combining that with unmatched expertise and customer service.”

Rowzee joined Werco in 1999 at the request of his father, Earl Rowzee, who founded the company. “I learned a lot from my father,” he says. “He was a hard worker and he instilled that in me.” This philosophy influences Rowzee’s meticulous hiring process, as he seeks out individuals who exhibit the same dedication.

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