L.J. Smith x Novo Building Products

L.J. Smith Stair Systems has been the preferred stair parts brand among many builders, remodelers, and homeowners for decades. While L.J. Smith has everything you need when it comes to stair parts, it is also a part of a larger family of companies, Novo Building Products.

Novo Building Products is an industry leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Mich., Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, Empire Moulding & Millwork, Southwest Moulding and Millwork and Novo Direct.

Novo means “from the beginning” or “make anew.” Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we at Novo endeavor to positively impact the people and communities we serve every day. Read more below to learn more about each of these companies.

Ornamental Decorative Millwork

Ornamental Decorative Millwork manufactures a wide array of decorative millwork accents for the home, including embossed and decorative hardwood mouldings, carvings, and other millwork products.

From contemporary to traditional home accent products, Ornamental has evolved into one of the largest decorative millwork companies in the United States, with a commitment to providing start-to-finish solutions to Home Centers, Pro Dealers, Millwork Dealers, Architects, Designers, Cabinet Manufacturers, and Furniture Makers around the world. Learn more about Ornamental and all of the products they have to offer on their website.

Empire Moulding and Millwork

Empire Moulding and Millwork is a distributor of high-quality millwork products. Empire has grown into one of the largest millwork distribution and manufacturing companies in the United States. With a geographic footprint that touches the majority of the eastern half of the United States, Empire is well positioned for continued expansion.

With an extensive product offering of mouldings, boards, exterior millwork, stair parts and more, Empire has everything you need to complete your home. Explore their catalog of products on their website, and explore some projects with Empire Moulding and Millwork products below.

Southwest Moulidng and Millwork

Southwest Moulding and Millwork, a Novo Building Products Company, is a distributor of high-quality millwork products and interior doors. Established in Dallas, Texas in 1952, Southwest Moulding Co. has become the leader and optimum source for Moulding and Specialty Millwork Products throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and bordering states.

With an extensive product offering of mouldings, boards, doors, stair parts and more, Southwest has everything you need to complete your home. Explore their catalog of products on their website, and explore some projects with Southwest Moulding and Millwork products below.


Learn more about Novo’s family of companies on the Novo Building Products website!