Our story
How we got here
Ardor started small and got knocked down once. Here's the short version.
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Step 1
2012
Dayne starts Ardor in his college apartment in Ellensburg, selling custom printed products online, including on Amazon.
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Step 2
Early years
A first shop in Kittitas adds vehicle wraps, banners, stickers and signs.
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Step 3
Before the fire
Ardor moves to Bellevue.
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Step 4
May 17, 2017
A fire destroys the newly remodeled shop.
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Step 5
2018
Ardor rebuilds in Snohomish, in a 30,000 sq ft production facility next to Lord Hill Farms.
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Step 6
2019
First new hire. UMC becomes an early major client, and Ardor rebrands about 75 Harbor Foods semis and trailers.
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Step 7
2020
The install team grows, and Jack joins.
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Step 8
2021
New print and finishing equipment arrives, and Levi joins.
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Step 9
2022
Brandon joins full-time.
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Step 10
2024
Dayne is named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40. Ardor ranks No. 74 in Inc. Regionals 2024: Pacific.