Our History

Evolving Company, Evolving Products

Founded by Molly & Van Wood, SmallCorp has been fabricating acrylic box frames and display covers, in the Northeast, since 1972. The company started out in an old mill in Newmarket, NH, with a client list of frame shops, artists, and galleries, and often made deliveries in Molly & Van’s VW Microbus.

In 1975, welded aluminum frames, hardwood frames, and pedestals were added to the product line. A year later, Molly & Van built their first manufacturing facility on their property in Berwick, Maine. They soon expanded their focus to include designing and manufacturing for the needs of conservators and museums, while continuing to serve framers, artists, and galleries.

In 1987, SmallCorp built its current 36,000-square-foot facility in beautiful Greenfield, MA and a few years later, expanded the product line to include custom made aluminum honeycomb support panels and microclimate exhibit cases.

Keeping it in the Family

In 2012, Molly and Van’s son, Hoyt Wood, became a part-owner, and he and his wife, Jennifer Austin, took charge of leading and growing SmallCorp.

In 2013, Van and Molly Wood retired to spend more time enjoying their camp in Maine and volunteering. Hoyt and Jen took over the day-to-day operations.

In 2026, Hoyt transitioned to Chairman of the Board, with his wife, Jen, joining the Board of Directors alongside Molly and Van. Under the guidance of the board of directors, Mike Dunphy, President of SmallCorp, now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.

As of today, our team consists of 40+ dedicated and skilled staff members. We maintain a small company attitude that fosters personal relationships with our customers, vendors, and employees, some of whom have been with us for over 50 years.