54 | Oregon Home CUSTOM FIT: Western Interlock IS YOUR HOME an Oregon lodge-style that fits just right in Bend? A modern farmhouse that sits pretty in the Willamette Valley? A contemporary classic high up in Portland’s West Hills? No matter the home or the style, Western Interlock manufactures the high-quality paving stones that can make any outdoor hardscape area shine. The company — founded in 1990 and based in Rickreall, Oregon, in between Salem and Dallas — makes a wide variety of pavers and wall blocks for patios, driveways and fire pits in all shapes and sizes, including smooth, cobbled, textured and rustic. But ask Nathan Wright, creative and marketing director for Western Interlock, what really sets the company apart and he’ll tell you: It’s the people. “We are one of the last remaining family-owned paving stone manufacturers in the country, and we’re built around that idea of true ownership,” he says. “Most of our people have been here an average of 10 to 15 years, so no matter who you’re talking to — a salesperson or one of the guys loading a truck — you’re talking to someone who knows this industry intimately.” Wright says that deep knowledge, along with a pride in providing top-notch customer service, helps ensure that Western Interlock’s customers always come away satisfied. “You’re going to be treated right here, like family,” he says. “If something ever goes awry, our people get upset about it and do the best they can to make it right.” From its manufacturing plant in Rickreall, Western Interlock produces pavers that are sold through a network of more than 50 dealers across the greater Northwest, including in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. The company has built its relationships by delivering products of the highest quality. “It’s like the difference between a $20 bottle of wine and a $70 bottle: Our stuff is just better,” Wright says. “And they can be used in just about any hardscape setting.” GOOD PEOPLE PAVING THE WAY Western Interlock’s personal touch sets it apart in the world of paving stones. BY JON BELL
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