Vermont Business Magazine John Boos & Co, a pioneer in the art of crafting wooden cutting boards and butcher blocks since 1887, has announced the addition of the JK Adams Company, a celebrated name in high-quality wooden kitchenware. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“As a family-owned business, we have been searching for someone who shares our interest in USA-made, quality wood products, as well as a track record of supporting U.S. manufacturers to guide the JK Adams Company into the next generation,” said Malcolm Cooper Jr. of JK Adams. “John Boos & Co. has an appreciation of Vermont and is committed to growth in South Dorset.”
Honoring each company’s longstanding history in the communities where they were founded, John Boos & Co. will retain the JK Adams' headquarters and staff in Dorset, Vermont, where the company has operated since 1944. The two companies will continue to operate independently, while expanding John Boos’ U.S. footprint, along with maintaining its headquarters in Effingham, IL, where it has been located since 1887.
"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. We remain committed to the local community and continue to invest in the JK Adams family.”
The strategic move combines the exceptional craftsmanship and legacy of both companies, including each brand's commitment to traditional woodworking techniques. It will allow for shared resources and expanded products that combine John Boos' celebrated craftsmanship, professional-grade cutting boards, butcher blocks, commercial stainless steel kitchen equipment, and premium kitchen work tables and carts, alongside JK Adam's wooden cutting boards, carving boards, and more.
"JK Adams' strong reputation in the culinary industry and its trusted food service products make the brand a seamless addition to John Boos," said 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."
ABOUT JK ADAMS
JK Adams Company was founded in 1944 in Dorset, Vermont, after Josiah (Joe) K. Adams and his wife, Betty, fell in love with the charming town and decided to buy a house and start a small woodworking business. Quickly realizing he needed someone with manufacturing experience, Joe brought on Malcolm Cooper, Sr., in 1949. Malcolm took over the company a few years later, and he and his sons have run the business ever since. JK Adams is 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. The products are as functional as they are attractive. They are modern heirlooms that are cherished by passionate cooks and consumers who desire well-made, stylish home decor and serveware. 
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.
Effingham, IL, September 17, 2025 – John Boos & Co
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