Quality Sales and Service Since 1913

As an independent dealer we look to market ourselves as a specialty appliance outlet. Our focus is to the residential appliance products. We choose products that are going to be the best possible value for function and quality. We display product in a large but not overwhelming showroom so clients can focus on the products they need. Our staff is knowledgeable and courteous and would love to walk you or client around our showroom where they can see, touch, and feel the products to make the right purchase decision.

Since 1913

We have been in business since 1913 and in our third generation of family. We are one of only .5% of businesses that can say they have been established that long. We take great pride of that fact. Since we have been established for so long, we are a financially strong business you can be assured will be here when you need us. We practice responsible business morals and strong ethical behavior to maintain our integrity or you and your clients.

History

Novak and Parker was founded in 1913 by Joe Novak and Robert Parker. They established their business in an effort to serve their community much like it is established today. Now in its third generation of Novak ownership, unlike most businesses, we do not feel much has changed. There is still a need for businesses that provide quality goods and services to their community. There were and are always new products and services to embrace. It is our job at serving our community to bring you the best possible products and services our industry has to offer.

Significant Dates

• 1913

  Novak and Parker established as electrical contractors in downtown Park Ridge, IL

• 1920’s

  Novak and Parker establishes a retail presence selling gas and electrical fixtures and introducing major appliances

• 1938

  25 years in business

• 1942

  WWII

• 1943

  Both Robert Novak and Jimmy Novak enlist to serve their country

• 1945

  Joe Novak purchases shares from Robert Parker

• 1962

  Joe Novak sells shares to Robert Novak and Jimmy Novak

• 1963

  50 years in business

• 1963

  Robert Novak establishes new store front in Mt. Prospect

• 1976

  Jimmy Novak Passes

• 1986

  Novak and Parker retire original location 114 Main St

• 1988

  75 years in business

• 2002

  Dan Novak purchases shares from Robert Novak (third generation Novak)

• 2008

  Novak and Parker does major building renovation

• 2013

  soon 100 years in business with the same family!