Adams and Kennedy was established in 1953 as a Partnership between Jack Adams and Bert Kennedy to service the post-war economic expansion of the Eastern Ontario building industry. It was first located on Woodroffe avenue in Ottawa. After buying out his partner, Mr. Adams moved the business 15 km South of Ottawa to the neighbouring town of Manotick. In 1985 two of Jack’s sons, Art and Rick Adams, took over the business. Once more the business moved, this time to its current location, a larger, more modern facility 5 km east - 6178 Mitch Owen Road, Manotick, Ontario.

In December of 1998 Tim and Phil Priddle purchased Adams and Kennedy Co. Ltd. The current ownership is dedicated to upholding Adams and Kennedy’s long held devotion to quality wood products. In addition, they are committed to providing the very best service possible to their customers. The trade name now used by Adams and Kennedy is, appropriately - The Wood Source.