John Boos & Co. is the leading manufacturer of butcher block and stainless steel gourmet and foodservice products in the U.S. ... A. JB&C is renowned for their famous Boos Blocks and Cutting Boards. JB&C's gourmet products are "Made in the U.S.A" of solid and quality North American hardwoods, and are the finest in quality, workmanship and design. Since 1887! John Boos & Co. currently has both a wood and metal facility in Effingham, IL, approximately 150,000 sq.ft. of total production capacity. Four dry kilns dry up to 210,000 board feet of lumber on a continual basis. Most of the hardwoods used for manufacturing is shipped from Great Lakes states via truck, while our second largest commodity, stainless steel, comes from steel warehouses and distribution centers in Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. The company currently is laying up about five million feet of North American hard rock maple and Appalachian red oak each year. There are approximately 200 employees in the Effingham facility. John Boos & Co. is in business to supply quality butcher block and stainless steel products designed to give our customers superior value and service. In support of this, we are committed to: * Being responsive to customer needs * Being acknowledged as providing the finest in workmanship and design * Expanding our product offerings to meet the changing needs of our customers within our manufacturing capabilities. * Providing a stable working environment where our employees can achieve personal growth We are proud of our people, proud of the products we produce, and proud of our company! To order John Boos & Co. product, go to www.johnboos.com and click on the "Where To Buy" tab to find a John Boos dealer online or in your area. We solely sell through John Boos dealers and representatives. John Boos & Co. provides butcher block and stainless steel products for the Gourmet, Residential, Commercial, & Food Service markets. read more