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Owner says Fantastic Wood Coatings grew in Ontario with city support
Summary
Linda Solis, president of Fantastic Wood Coatings, described launching the company in 2004, serving furniture and cabinet makers with custom wood coatings, and praised the City of Ontario for helping her open and grow the business.
Linda Solis, president of Fantastic Wood Coatings, told attendees she founded the company in 2004 and that her firm makes custom coatings for anything that goes over wood, serving furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers and contractors.
Solis said the company’s growth stems from strong customer service and customization. "Fantastic Wood Coatings is proud to be made in Ontario," she said, adding that satisfied customers and word-of-mouth references have kept the business expanding. She credited the City of Ontario with making the process of opening a business "very easy" and said city staff were "willing to help" when she needed assistance.
Solis framed her business as a family enterprise and a long-term project: she described the company as her lifelong dream and said she plans to teach her son the trade so the business can become a legacy. She said producing locally and keeping close ties with customers remain central to the firm’s strategy.
