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PHOTO: Sam Hight cuts the ribbon at the Sept. 3 grand opening of the Hight Protection building, 242 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. (Submitted photo)
SKOWHEGAN — The Hight Family of Dealerships held the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Hight Protection building, 242 Madison Ave. Sept. 3.
The Hight Family of Dealerships is celebrating 110 years in business by launching two new products at the new Hight Protection building, which houses the Hight Shield Products, a full line up of LINE-X bed liners, and Truck Gear accessories, and ValuGard under coatings.
“For the last 110 years the Hights have been dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers,” said Sam Hight, dealer principal at Hight Ford. “The addition of our Hight Shield Product only enhances this promise. We now are able to offer our customers the highest quality products in the industry to help them protect their investment for years to come.”
“We’re thrilled that the Hight Family has chosen Skowhegan for another business venture,” said Kristina Cannon, Main Street Skowhegan executive director. “Skowhegan’s history is deeply rooted in local entrepreneurship and innovation, and the Hights have been leaders in local business for 110 years. Hight Protection Center is another example of their ingenuity and commitment to this community. Congratulations to the Hight family for launching what we know will be another successful business in Skowhegan.”
Hight spoke of his family’s 110 history in the automotive industry, dating back to the days of his great-grandfather Walter Hight selling Model T’s out of his livery stable. Kirby Hight, Walter’s son, the second generation to run the Hight family business, was also honored at the ceremony. Hight unveiled a plaque on the side of the building, which he dedicated to his grandfather. The Hights recently also revealed a beer collaboration with Bigelow Brewing, with Bigelow’s newest beer, Tin Can Sailor, named for Kirby.
“102 years of life well lived,” Hight spoke of his grandfather. “He asked all of the Hights to build a building for our antique cars. Well, this is what your get instead. I think he would greatly appreciate the building and the sentiment, both because he didn’t have to pay for it and the potential return on a service garage of this type would be much greater than a car museum.”
The Hights used local contractors in the construction, including Ware Butler, McKenny & Sons Building, Short Circuit Electric, Provencal Plumbing, Bob’s Cash Fuel and Fitzgerald Concrete. The team was able to get the building put and running ahead of schedule, and allowed the Hights to get up and running a month ahead of schedule.
