Today we’d like to introduce you to Paul Bourne.
Hi Paul, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Started in the glass fabrication industry out of high school in southern Oregon, Arrived in SLC New Year’s Eve of 1992 thanks to a friend of mine who was living here at the time. In Aug 2000, after working for a local glass fabricator, a partner and I opened Rocky Mountain Custom Glass in West Jordan, UT. Very successful business. Sold RMCG in 2014 to a larger, family-owned glass fabrication business. Never lost the desire to be a business owner. Came across CVF in 2022 while looking for a small business to purchase. Noticed it was owned by a friend of mine. Our sons had spent a lot of time BMX racing together, so we knew each other fairly well. Bought it because of the creativity and challenges food trucks bring to the table.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
While owning RMCG, 2009-2010 were a struggle, but we made it through without laying any of our 10 employees off thanks to the loyal customer base we had secured. Being the best at something means that there will always be customers who appreciate being actual partners in business. Doesn’t make it easy, but they will see you through the hard times if treated properly.
This philosophy has done well for me in the past, and I plan on continuing this tradition with my son, Ethan, who is part-owner of CVF.
Supplying quality products and having customers be a part of the process from start to finish builds partnerships and relationships all at the same time.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
We build custom concession vehicles. We use the best practices in the industry as far as installation and our trailers are built right here in Utah. We secure the trailer/truck and install restaurant grade equipment to match your business model. We are currently working with local trailer manufacturers to secure partnerships that will make our trailers the only trailers, to my knowledge, that are completely built in Utah through the whole process. Most of our competitors, from what I”ve seen, are using trailers that are built by other manufacturers outside of Utah. Our portfolio includes movie trailers, ice cream trucks/trailers, trailers with bathrooms, etc. A few of our most challenging builds required solar to power the whole build. We have partnered with Annie Davis @ Davis Designs in order to grow the business via targeted marketing and she has been fantastic!
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
My family drag races and we use that as a platform to advertise and build the business. We also can do RV repairs, Generator services, A/C installation, etc.
Pricing:
- All pricing is custom to the build
Contact Info:
- Website: https://customvehiclefabrication.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/custom_vehicle_fabrication
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/customvehiclefabrication/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-vehicle-fabrication
