THE BUCHANAN CREST

Clarior Hinc Honos

Direct translation: “Brighter Hence the Honour”

CEO Jim Buchanan’s family can be traced back to the Buchanan Clan from 11th Century Scotland. Jim stands behind the family crest as a symbol and a promise to his customers – to shine brightest with honour.

Statements

Mission & Vision

MISSION STATEMENT
To improve life, comfort and the environment through the design, manufacture and support of the best chutes and compactors available to architects, property managers and end users.
VISION STATEMENT
We will continue to grow, evolve and innovate through our products, services and technology never compromising on quality, support or development.

HISTORY

BUCHANAN COMPANY, Inc.

1960
1970
1978
1982
1983
1999
2024
2023

1960

Buchanan Company was formed in the 1960s in a converted patio and garage building an impeccable reputation and customer base.

 

1970

Jim Buchanan (Senior) purchased the company and continued the growth and expansion of product lines, becoming the preferred install and distributor of metal shelving and lockers for many manufacturers.

1978

Jim Buchanan joined the company as a laborer, later to become an installer.

1982

Jim Buchanan returned to Buchanan Company in 1982.

1983

Wilkinson Company, CA, (now Buchanan Company, Inc.) has prospered. All labor was brought in house, product lines were expanded, and Buchanan Company became the largest distributor of chute related products in the nation, arguably the world at that time.

1999

Jim Jr transitioned his existing customers to his own firm, creating the successful manufacturing company Western Chutes, Compactors & Recycling Systems.

2024

The pending launch of our new brand and site, CHUTEPARTS.COM. COMING SOON 2025

2023

Launch of new site, BUCHANAN SPECIALTIES.

COMMUNITY

WE GIVE OUR SUPPORT

SPIN
SPIN has served over 76,000 families and individuals in Orange County since its inception in 1987.
Camp Pendleton
Special Forces Home for the Holidays Fund

Meet our Leaders

Organization Chart