About Us

WHO WE ARE

A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED COMPANY SINCE 1993

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As its name implies, Bowling's Last Stand may indeed be the last Christmas Tree Stand you'll ever need to purchase.
Created and manufactured by Floyd Bowling Jr and Sr, both of Bear Lake, Michigan, the stand is constructed of steel and unlike any stand on the market today.
Bowling's started manufacturing Bowling's Last Stand in December 1989. They came up with the idea when trying to think of new ways to supplement their farm income. Using materials they had handy, the Bowling's created a prototype design in a matter of hours. They patented the design soon after, and then took to the streets to market their product. The stand is relatively unchanged today, except for a few minor improvements, and remains a simple, quality piece, which literally sells itself.
Bowling's Last Stand has received wide-spread acclaim, and was mentioned in the December 1992 Wall Street Journal Article. A Louisville, Kentucky publication (The Courier Journal), rated the stand #1 in a comparison of eight stands based on factors including functionality, ease factor, and aesthetic value. The stands unique T-bolt design, noted as being easier to turn than traditional stand screws, and a self-containing water reservoir are listed as some of its pluses.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW THINGS OUR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS HAD TO SAY.....

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"After spending 2 hours last year putting up our tree, we had the tree up in 20 minutes and looked at each other like is that it?! I'll recommend it to everyone that gets a big tree. It's a great product. It was worth every penny I paid for it!"

- Michelle, Linden, MI

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"We ended up at Bordline's in Brighton and bought your 10'' stand. We are so happy we're going to tell (and show) the rest of our friends that cut larger trees about your site and quality of your product."

- Will S. Radley EDI Product Manager

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I purchased the 6XTS model late last year for the Christmas season and was amazed on how easy it was to set the tree up. Thanks again for making a quality American made product.

TC, MI

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"Second year we've had your tree stand... We love it. No leans, leaks or creaks."

- Jim N. Ridgefield, CT

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"Thanks for the great stands your stands make it a lot easier to prepare a tree for sale."

- Larry R.

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"We appreciate doing business with you and your timely deliveries. We look forward to receiving your Christmas Tree Stand for years to come!"

- Altum's Garden Center, Zionsville, IN

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"After years of searching I found the ultimate Christmas Tree Stand... The one you make."

- Kenneth W. Cableskill, NY

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"I'd like to thank you for introducing us to your terrific tree stand. We had a tremendous response to them from customers, and sales were as good as you predicted."

- Hyannis Country Garden, Inc. Hyannis, MA

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"This is the first year we haven't had some kind of trouble with the tree falling over."

- James S. Williamsburg, MI

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"My opinion is that it belongs in the Permanent Design Collection of The Museum of Modern Art (NY)."

-Jane F. Greendale, WI

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"I bought one of your stands this year (the largest) from Sexton's Christmas Trees. I love it. Clearly it is a welder's delight and probably developed by a boiler maker with some time on his hands!...Thanks for a delightful, useful, and safe product!"

- Stan D.

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"The Stands sold GREAT! We definitely want more next year."

- Euston Hardware, Inc., Prairie Village, KS

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Just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you for making such and great product and making it in Michigan. I will gladly pay for the quality and craftsmanship that can only be found in the states. Our old wimpy tree stand looked shaky when we got the tree up and lucky for us that Mary's Farm Market carried your great stand.

- Bryan & Kim 2007

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I can't thank you enough for your wonderful product. It "stands" up to everything you promised. It took about five minutes to set up. Unfortunately, our family had a tradition of bringing several friends over every Christmas to help put up our tree. It took three grown men and many cocktails. Needless to say, I didn't need any help this year and I missed out on the cocktails. Oh well, I'll take a straight standing tree any day of the week.

- Whitaker family, CA 2007

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This is the second year I've used your stand. This year, I figured out a faster way to attach it. I put it on the tree whilst the tree was horizontal, and lifted the whole thing up, stand and tree together, and placed it vertical. So much easier than putting the tree in the stand vertically. This thing will be here when I'm gone, it is so sturdy.

Justin A , CT 2007

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"After spending 2 hours last year putting up our tree, we had the tree up in 20 minutes and looked at each other like is that it?! I'll recommend it to everyone that gets a big tree. It's a great product. It was worth every penny I paid for it!"

- Michelle, Linden, MI

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This is my third year in a row buying 'the last Christmas tree stand you'll ever buy!' This year I bought your stand from a local hardware store and it worked PERFECTLY. Everything is very solidly made and it holds lots of water so we only needed to water every 3 days. We love it and it looks like it finally will be the last Christmas tree stand we'll ever buy.

The Steeles 2006

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First off, I already have the stand and I LOVE it. I bought it years ago when I lived in Chicago. I wanted to invest in a stand that was the best thing I could find. Most stands are basically disposable. When I saw yours I knew that my grandchildren would be fighting over it long after I'm gone. And I'm not even married yet.

- Joe A.

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I just picked up the stand and I can see why it is once of the better rated stands made.

- Steve S.

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Thank you, I now am the proud owner of the worlds most expensive xmas tree stand, but its a beauty, the tree is up, and my wife hasn't filed for divorce.

- Stephen O.

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** 2009 My first Christmas tree stand was purchased in Mt. Pleasant , MI in 1974, the year I got married. It held up (sort of) until last year when several of the legs became so bent no matter what I did the tree would not stand secure. For this year (2009) I was determined to purchase the best tree stand made---but it had to made in the USA ! To my delight I came across your product while searching the Internet. Having been raised in Michigan (my Dad worked for GM/Chevy for 42 years) I was delighted to purchase your excellent product knowing it would support the recession stricken Michigan economy. I love the design; the color; the sturdy character and the simplicity of set-up! My 8 ft+ Noble Fir tree stands proudly in my living room in Newtown Square, PA ! The Bowling’s Last Stand is just that for me! A great product! Thanks and Merry Christmas!

- R.Marshall

BOWLING'S LAST STAND IS CARRIED AT QUALITY HARDWARE STORES AND GARDEN CENTERS IN 28 OF THE UNITED STATES

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We get phone calls and email every day asking all kinds of questions, from sizes and dimensions, shipping cost and times, retail locations, and many more. We are more than happy to talk to you.
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