Complementary Strengths Will Lead to a Robust Product Lineup and Enhanced Presence in the Culinary World
John Boos & Co., a pioneer in the art of crafting wooden cutting boards and butcher blocks since 1887, announces the addition of JK Adams, a celebrated name in high-quality wooden kitchenware. This strategic move combines the exceptional craftsmanship and legacy of both companies, creating an expanded portfolio of culinary solutions for chefs, commercial kitchens, and home cooks.
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John Boos & Co. announces the addition of JK Adams, uniting two legacy brands dedicated to high-quality wooden kitchenware for chefs and home cooks. This move expands product lines and strengthens their commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable practices.
John Boos will retain JK Adams' headquarters and staff in Dorset, Vermont, where the company has operated since 1944. The move expands John Boos' U.S. footprint, where it has maintained its headquarters in Effingham, IL, since 1887.
The change will allow product diversification, shared resources, collaborative innovation, and further eco-friendly initiatives, as both companies value sustainable practices. The deal will also honor each brand's commitment to traditional woodworking techniques.
The strategic move will expand product offerings to meet an array of culinary needs, combining John Boos' celebrated craftsmanship, professional-grade cutting boards and butcher blocks, commercial stainless steel kitchen equipment, and premium kitchen work tables and carts, alongside JK Adams’ wooden cutting boards, carving boards, and more.
"JK Adams' strong reputation in the culinary industry and its trusted food preparation products make the brand a seamless addition to John Boos," commented John Boos CEO and President Damon Childers. "We are excited to harness the brand's expertise and continue our shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability."
"We are proud to embark on this exciting new chapter alongside John Boos, whose unparalleled expertise in the foodservice industry sets a standard of excellence," said Adam Sigel, President and CEO of JK Adams. "Together, we will foster growth, ensuring that the exceptional quality cutting boards created by our skilled craftsmen benefit commercial kitchens and home cooks alike."
ABOUT JK ADAMS
JK Adams Company was founded in 1944 in Dorset, Vermont. For over 80 years, JK Adams has been known for its functional and beautiful products for professional chefs and home cooks, including cutting boards, serving trays, and kitchen organizers, all made from sustainably sourced hardwoods. Every JK Adams product is made by hand in Vermont using sustainably harvested North American hardwood. www.jkadams.com
ABOUT JOHN BOOS & CO.
John Boos & Co. is America's oldest manufacturer of premium kitchen equipment used by some of the world's top chefs, culinary professionals and home cooks. Based in Effingham, IL, the company has been committed to quality products and sustainable practices since it was founded in 1887. John Boos & Co. makes cutting boards, butcher blocks, countertops, tables, and stainless steel food surfaces for residential and commercial kitchens worldwide. Visit John Boos & Co. at www.johnboos.com.
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"JK Adams' strong reputation in the culinary industry and its trusted food preparation products make the brand a seamless addition to John Boos," commented John Boos CEO and President Damon Childers.
