John Boos Factory Showroom & Outlet

Specialties

We sell factory second Boos Block wood cutting boards, butcher blocks, wood furniture, wood countertops and stainless steel products for the Gourmet, Residential, Commercial, & Food Service markets.

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.

Meet the Manager

Norbert B.

Manager

Norbert is our Store Sales Manager and the go-​to Butcher Block Specialist! His knowledge about the John Boos company will amaze you. He is committed to serving our customers and is passionate about butcher blocks. Norbert’s friendly smile and warm welcome will have you coming in just to say «Hi!» Stop in and see Norbert today!