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About KitchenFurniture.Biz |
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At KitchenFurniture.Biz (a division of Maple Craft USA) we date our beginning back to the business philosophy of our grandfathers, William Kaufer and Lyle Tucker. Both men embodied a strong work ethic. Bill spent 40+ years as a mechanic on the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad. Lyle poured his heart into what used to be known as the general store called Tucker’s Hardware. These men were self taught, depression wise, and heart felt servants of the Lord, being salt and light to the small rural community of Albion, Pennsylvania.
In 1959, as our parents, Dave and Shirley Kaufer, married and decided to settle in the town of their birth. They bought a failing propane/bottled gas and gas appliance business. Shortly after, Dave was called into active duty during the Berlin Wall crisis. Shirley was thrust into service on the home front learning how to run the new business while Dave was away. Returning home, Dave and Shirley had a dream to expand the business to other home necessities. It was the day of small town reliance upon locally owned stores, before the introduction of what we now know as the mega stores. A hand shake and a smile was all it took to seal the deal. Kaufer’s Furniture and Appliance operated for 25 years, providing not only gas and electric appliances, but also furniture, flooring, and kitchen cabinets. As business changed and as their sons grew, a new and larger horizon began to dawn for the Kaufer family. Seeing the need in the market for machined woodworking components to cabinet-makers, furniture makers, commercial and residential builders, remodelers, and other wood working enthusiasts, we moved the focus of our business toward a world wide market. Today son Steve (President) and his wife Marilyn (VP) carry on their grandparent’s and parent’s legacy into what is now called Maple Craft USA. The business has evolved over the years taking various forms. MCUSA moved into woodworking component sales in the 80’s and early 90’s. Originally having a regional focus, Maple Craft now offers products throughout the USA, as well as to overseas markets. At Maple Craft we offer our customers an honest business ethic, always trying to provide great products at competitive prices and with on time delivery. Customers tell us, ‘You did what you said you would do! Your products are as good as you told us they would be! And they arrived when you said they would!’ We are thrilled when our customers are thrilled! Then they end up telling others about us. It is truly amazing to see how our company has evolved. Dating back to our grandparents and parents hard work and Christian morals, we have been influenced greatly. As owners we try to be ‘salt and light’ and to make an impact upon our industry for the Lord. History is repeating itself as Maple Craft USA grows step by step. Honoring the generations before while keeping an eye on future potential. MCUSA strives to embody it’s simple Mission Focus: Great Products! Great Service! Great Prices! Service is a big focus for MCUSA! We (Steve and Marilyn) are committed Christians. We work hard to apply our relationship to Jesus in all areas of our business. We also believe we have a high calling in the woodworking industry to represent Christ, and to surrender our business, by surrendering our lives to Him on a daily basis. After someone makes contact with Maple Craft USA, we work hard to keep their business. We know that customers are looking for professional service, as well as personal care. We try to offer that to our customers. MCUSA works hard to establish long term relationships with our customers. “We enjoy getting to know what our customers needs are and also try to establish a long term relationship offering advice and help along the way. We strive to get to know them as people, not as a number. We try to use first names. We are looking for business relationships that will last, because we plan on being around the woodworking industry for a long time!” We welcome you to Maple Craft USA! Thanks for letting us earn your trust! |
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800-756-8077 800-756-9077 |
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Maple Craft USA • P.O. Box 26 • 17 West State Street • Albion PA 16401
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