Braden & Van Fossen

Specialties

Braden & VanFossen was established as a machine shop in 1925 by Daniel Braden & Raymond VanFossen. The company originated in the Atkins Building in downtown Staunton, VA. These two men had a vision that has maintained operations for over 80 years! In the 1930’s, Mr. VanFossen purchased the interests of Mr. Braden and became sole owner of the company, but retained the original company name. Braden & VanFossen moved to its current location on W. Beverley Street in Staunton, VA where Mr. VanFossen continued to grow the business. In September of 1949 he built a foundry to produce iron castings. Two of Mr. VanFossen’s sons, C.L. «Louie» VanFossen and Bill VanFossen, worked with the company after returning from military service during World War II. Bill VanFossen eventually moved on to another career path but Louie purchased 50% of the company to become co-​owner with his father. Raymond VanFossen retired from the company in 1951…

History

Established in 1925.

Braden & VanFossen was established as a machine shop in 1925 by Daniel Braden & Raymond VanFossen. In the 1930’s, Mr. VanFossen purchased the interests of Mr. Braden and became sole owner of the company, but retained the original company name. Raymond VanFossen retired from the company in 1951 and his son C.L. VanFossen managed and later bought the company. In the late 1970’s, Mr. VanFossen began building self storage units. The business currently rents over 700 units. He and his wife, Betty, maintain full ownership of Braden & VanFossen, as well as C.L. VanFossen Rentals.

In August 2012, Betty and Louie’s granddaughter, Angela Smith, and her husband, Taylor, began to oversee daily operations of the company. We are proud that the company has remained in the family for over 80 years. Braden & VanFossen still maintains its original purpose, which is to serve the community by providing quality iron work and maintain a reputation of excellence in workmanship and service.

Meet the Manager

Taylor S.

Manager

Taylor came to Braden and VanFossen in August of 2012. He manages over 700 storage units, a variety of residential and commercial rental property and an iron works business. He is a 1996 graduate of Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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