John Boos

Specialties

John Boos & Co. is the leading manufacturer of butcher block and stainless steel gourmet and food service 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. 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!

History

Established in 1887.

John Boos & Co., based in Effingham, IL is one of the oldest manufacturers of premium quality foodservice equipment and butcher blocks in the U.S.A. Boos has been in business continuously since 1887.

It was in his Effingham, IL blacksmith shop that founder, Conrad Boos first invented what would become the original Boos Block. Having harvested sycamore from local wooded areas, and processed it in his sawmill, Conrad brought it to his blacksmith shop for finishing. That first block of sycamore slab placed on three legs evolved with sheer purpose of a block to absorb the shock of this smith’s hammer against the anvil. It was the local butcher, who having seen and admired Conrad’s block, became impassioned about owning a block for his meat market. Unknowingly, Conrad’s son, John, who having made and sold that first block to the local butcher, took John Boos & Co. into the infancy of the 125 year reign of serving customers in the commercial market sector.