93+ Years of Excellence
Mills & Nebraska is a family-owned, WBENC-certified supplier of commercial doors, frames and architectural hardware based in Orlando, Florida. From a lumber company founded in 1933 to Florida's premier Division 8 supplier, we have been family-owned and operated for over 93 years, never losing sight of the craftsmanship and integrity that built our reputation.
Our Story
The story begins on June 21, 1933, when Central Florida Lumber was founded to serve Florida's construction industry. In 1945, through Kissam, the company became a CECO door distributor, now the oldest continuously operating CECO distributor relationship in the world (see our manufacturer partners). Trusses joined the product line in 1953.
In 1972, Mills & Nebraska began manufacturing prehung door units, hollow metal doors and frames, and in 1982 CECO recognized us as its #1 customer for the year. An in-house metal fabrication and welding operation followed in 1993, and in 1995 we established a Lakeland warehouse to serve the Tampa Bay market.
Bridget Pulsifer joined the company in 1986, became majority shareholder in 1998 and sole owner in 2011. In 2004 we earned Intertek certification for in-house windstorm labeling, and in 2006 we divested the lumber and truss operations to focus on doors, frames and architectural hardware.
In 2017 we purchased the Gary Road facility in Lakeland, and in 2018 achieved WBENC certification as a Women's Business Enterprise. From 2018 to 2020 we invested heavily in CNC equipment, automation and advanced fabrication technology across our metal and wood operations.
Our Values
"Artisan Craftsmanship Meets Modern Innovation" isn't just a tagline. It's how we approach every project.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Every door, frame, and assembly reflects decades of expertise passed down through generations of skilled craftspeople.
Modern Innovation
Multiax CNC machining centers in our wood and metal shops deliver factory-level precision for today's demanding specifications.
Unwavering Integrity
From accurate quotes to on-time delivery, we do what we say and stand behind every product we sell.
Our Journey
Central Florida Lumber is founded on June 21, beginning a legacy of service to Florida's construction industry.
Through Kissam, the company becomes a CECO door distributor, beginning what is now the oldest continuously operating CECO distributor relationship in the world.
Expands its product offering to include trusses.
Mills & Nebraska begins manufacturing prehung door units, hollow metal doors, and frames, strengthening its in-house production capabilities.
Recognized by CECO as its #1 customer for the year.
Bridget Pulsifer joins the company.
Bridget becomes a shareholder and transitions to work at Regent.
Adds an in-house metal fabrication and welding operation, expanding custom manufacturing capabilities.
Establishes a Lakeland warehouse and regional presence to support continued growth throughout the Tampa Bay market.
Bridget Pulsifer becomes majority shareholder.
Opens a dedicated Lakeland office on Winter Lake Road.
Earns Intertek certification for in-house windstorm labeling, advancing the company's ability to serve Florida's demanding building-code environment.
Sells the original Mills & Nebraska property for redevelopment.
Divests the lumber and truss operations to Manning Lumber, sharpening the company's strategic focus.
Implements a new enterprise resource planning platform, ContractERP/Navision.
Bridget Pulsifer becomes sole owner.
Purchases the Gary Road facility in Lakeland, creating a permanent regional operating base.
Achieves WBENC certification as a Women's Business Enterprise.
Makes significant investments in CNC equipment, automation, and advanced fabrication technology across both metal and wood operations.
Implements Acumatica as the company's next-generation enterprise resource planning platform, supporting continued scale, visibility, and operational integration.
Leadership Team
Bridget Pulsifer
Owner
Third-generation leader continuing the family legacy
Shel Hart
Chief Catalyst
Driving innovation and company culture
Our Fleet
Our own delivery fleet brings orders to jobsites across Florida, and we ship nationwide and to the Caribbean. Our branded fleet represents our commitment to professionalism and reliability on every job site.
From small hardware orders to full truckloads of hollow metal doors and frames, we have the logistics capability to meet your project timeline.
