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Butcher Blocks
| Solid
Maple Butcher Blocks and Carts |
Pro Chef Block (Model PCA)
PCA1 - 18" x 18"
PCA2 - 24" x 18"
PCA3 - 24" x 24"
PCA4 - 30" x 24"
PCA5 - 30" x 30"
Stands 34" High
Solid Hard Maple
10" End Grain Work Surface
Wood Knife Holder Standard
Optional CAS04 2" Round Casters |
Traditional Block (Model A)
A01 - 18" x 18"
A02 - 24" x 18"
A05 - 24" x 24"
A06 - 30" x 24"
A07 - 30" x 30"
Stands 34" High
Solid Hard Maple
10" End Grain Work Surface
Optional CAS04 2" Round Casters |
Reversible (Model BB)
Block + Stand
BB01 + BBS01 - 24" x 24"
BB02 + BBS02 - 30" x 24"
BB03 + BBS03 - 30" x 30"
BB04 + BBS04 - 40" x 30"
Stands 34" High
Solid Hard Maple
6" Thick Reversible Block
Optional CAS01 5" Casters
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Professional (Model AA)
Stands 34" High
Solid Hard Maple
16" End Grain Work Surface
Optional Stainless Steel Base
Optional TKS Wood Knife Holder |
AA01
- 24" x 18"
AA02 - 24" x 24"
AA03 - 30" x 24"
AA04 - 30" x 30"
AA05 - 35" x 30"
AA06 - 40" x 30"
AA07 - 50" x 30"
AA10 - 35" x 35"
AA11 - 40" x 35"
AA12 - 50" x 35" (6 Legs)
AA13 - 60" x 35" (6 Legs) |
Saratoga Farm Block (Model SARB)
SARB1-M 24" x 24" x 4"
SARB2-M 30" x 24" x 4"
Stands 32" High
Solid Hard Maple
4" End Grain Work Surface
Optional CAS04 2" Round Casters |
Pro Prep Block (Model PPB)
PPB2424 - 24" x 24" x 4"
PPB3024 - 30" x 24" x 4"
PPB3030 - 30" x 30" x 4"
PPB3624 - 36" x 24" x 4"
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple
4" End Grain Work Surface
Optional CAS03 2-1/2" Casters
Optional D14 15" Utensil Drawer
Optional POTR Pro Prep Pot Rack
POTR24 - 24" 4 Hooks
POTR30 - 30" 5 Hooks
POTR36 - 36" 5 Hooks |
Gourmet Block Cart (Model GB)
GB - 24" x 24" x 4"
GB-C - 24" x 24" x 4" w/ Casters
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple |
Kitchen Island Bar (Model KIB)
KIB01 - 48" x 32"
KIB02 - 60" x 32"
KIB03 - 48" x 38"
KIB04 - 60" x 38"
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple (1-3/4" Thick)
8" Drop Leaf On Long Edge
Wood Utensil Drawer Standard (not
pictured)
Two Corners w/ 2" Radius |
White House Table (Model WH)
WH01-O - 36" x 24" x 1-3/4"
WH02-O - 48" x 24" x 1-3/4"
WH03-O - 60" x 24" x 1-3/4"
WH04-O - 48" x 30" x 1-3/4"
WH05-O - 60" x 30" x 1-3/4"
WH06-O - 48" x 36" x 1-3/4"
WH07-O - 60" x 36" x 1-3/4"
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple (1-3/4" Thick)
4" Coved Backsplash w/ Taper
Optional Wire Basket Drawer(s)
Optional CAS03 2-1/2" Casters |
Appliance Center (Model AC)
AC1 - 30" x 24" x 1-1/2"
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple
Radius Corners
Electric Outlet Strip
Casters
Optional TLR-1 Towel Rack |
Deluxe Culi Cart (Model QCL)
QCL - 36" x 24" x
1-1/2"
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple
12" Drop Leaf (makes 48" Length)
Wood Utensil Drawer
Electric Outlet Strip
Wood Knife Holder w/ Blade Shield
Two Towel Pegs
Casters |
Country Work Table (Model C)
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple (1-3/4" Thick)
Standard without Shelf
Optional TLR1 Towel Rack
Optional Shelf (1 or 2)
Optional D14 15" Utensil Drawer
(2 Drawer available on 60" length)
Optional CAS03 2-1/2" Casters |
C01
- 36" x 24" 1-3/4"
C02 - 48" x 24" 1-3/4"
C03 - 60" x 24" 1-3/4"
C06 - 48" x 30" 1-3/4"
C07 - 60" x 30" 1-3/4"
C10 - 48" x 36" 1-3/4"
C11 - 60" x 36" 1-3/4" |
Joe Stanley Block
CU-STD-24R - 24" Diameter
Stands 34" High
Solid Hard Maple (10" Thick)
2" Wide Stainless Belt |
| Provence
in America Series |
Calais Island
PV-CA-4224- (B,S,Y,W,P)
Colors: Sage (shown), White Lacquer, Parchment
42" x 24" x 36" High
Hard Maple - 7" Thick End Grain Top Varnique Finish
Solid Maple Lower Shelf and 4" Square Legs
Distressed Finish |
| The
American Heritage Collection |
Gathering Block
CU-GB25
Colors: Sporty Blue, Barn, Basil (shown), Rustic Gray, Vegan, Rainstorm,
Natural Maple, Sage, Useful Gray
25" x 24" x 36" High
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Harvest Table
CU-HAR60
Colors: Sporty Blue, Barn, Basil, Rustic Gray, Vegan, Rainstorm, Natural
Maple, Sage, Useful Gray (shown)
60" x 30" x 36" High
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American
Heritage Color Chart
*Finished Product May Vary Slightly
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| Cucina
Americana Series |
Cucina D'Amico
CUCD15 - 30" x 24"
Stands 35" High Overall
Solid Hard Maple
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Commercial Grade 3" Locking
Casters
Stainless Towel Bar
Optional (2) Dovetailed Maple
Drawers |
Cucina Technica
CUCT24 - 30" x 24" (4" Block)
CUCT14 - 24" x 24" (4" Block)
CUCT34 - 30" x 24" (2-1/4" Block)
CUCT04 - 24" x 24" (2-1/4" Block)
Stands 35" High Overall
Solid Hard Maple
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Commercial Grade 3" Locking
Casters
Stainless Towel Bar
Optional Dovetailed Maple Drawer
Stainless Front Only on 30" x 24" |
Cucina Elegante
CUCE50 - 50" x 20" (2 - 10" Drop Leaves)
CUCE40 - 40" x 20" (1 - 10" Drop Leaf Left)
CUCE30 - 30" x 20" (no leaf)
Stands 35" High Overall
Solid Hard Maple
2 Food Service Grade Stainless
Steel Shelves
Middle Shelf Reversible
Stainless Steel Front / Dovetailed
Drawer
Stainless Steel Legs
Commercial Grade 3" Locking
Casters |
Cucina D'Vino
CUCD09 - 30" x 20"
Stands 35" High Overall
Solid Hard Maple
Hard Maple Wine Rack
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Commercial Grade 3" Locking
Casters
Stainless Towel Bar
Optional Dovetailed Maple Drawer
Stainless Front
Also Available Without Wine Rack |
Cucina Grande'
CUCG11 - 60" x 36" w/ 8" Drop Leaf (60" x 28" w/ Leaf Not
Extended)
CUCG10 - 48" x 36" w/ 8" Drop Leaf (48" x 28" w/ Leaf Not
Extended)
CUCG21 - 60" x 28" (no Leaf)
CUCG20 - 48" x 28" (no Leaf)
Stands 35" High Overall
Solid Hard Maple
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Stainless Towel Bar
Stainless Steel Front / Dovetailed
Drawer
Optional CAS01 5" Locking Casters |
Cucina Toscano
CUCT06 - 30" x 24"
Stands 35" High Overall
Solid Hard Maple
Channeled Groove on Top to Keep
Liquids from Spilling Over
Food Service Grade Stainless Steel
Removable Shelf (Serving Tray)
Dovetailed Drawers
Stainless Steel Towel Bar
Commercial Grade 3" Locking
Casters |
Cucina Rustica
CUCR05 - 48" x 24" (2 Dovetailed
Drawers)
CUCR04 - 36" x 24" (1 Dovetailed
Drawer)
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple |
Cucina Rustica w/ Shelf
CUCR05-SHF - 48" x 24"
(2 Dovetailed Drawers)
CUCR04-SHF - 36" x 24"
(1 Dovetailed Drawer)
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple |
Cucina Palazzo
PAL4824 - 48" x 24"
PAL6030 - 60" x 30"
PAL6036 - 60" x 36"
Stands 35" High
Heavy Duty 16 gauge Stainless Top
Reinforced w/ Solid Underlayment
Dovetailed Drawers
White base |
Cucina Veneto
VEN3626 - 36" x 26"
Stands 35" High
Solid Hard Maple
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Dovetailed Maple Drawers
Stainless Legs
Commercial Grade 3" Locking
Casters |
Cucina Rosato
CUCR3020 - 30" x 20"
Stands 35" High
Solid Hard Maple
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Stainless Towel Bar
Commercial Grade Locking Casters |
Cucina Premo
CUCPM24 - 24" x 24"
CUCPM30 - 30" x 24"
Stands 36" High
Solid Hard Maple
Food Service Grade Stainless Shelf
Stainless Towel Bars
Stainless Steel Front / Dovetailed
Drawer
Maple Pot Rack w/ Stainless Bar
& Hooks |
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Pot Racks
CU-PT Pot Trak
48" x 24"
3 Solid Northern Hard Rock Maple Frames
Pots, Pans and Utensils Hang From Spacers. |
CU-RPR Rough Cut Rack
48" x 18"
48" Length Of Rough Cut Northern Hard Rock Maple
2 Angled Stainless Steel Wings |
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Cutting
Boards
Ming Tsai Signature Cutting Board
MT-OCT18
Ming Block w/o Pan
18" Octagonal x 3" Thick |
Ming Tsai Signature Cutting Board
MT-OCT18-P
Ming Block w/ 1 Pan
18" Octagonal x 3" Thick |
Ming Tsai Signature Cutting Board
MT-100 Gift Pack
MT-OCT18 Block, 5.5" Ceramic Knife & Blue
Ginger Book w/ Autograph Plate
MT-200 Gift Pack
MT-OCT18-P Block, 5.5" Ceramic Knife, Tea Rubs &
Blue Ginger Book w/ Autograph Plate
MT-300 Gift Pack
MT-OCT18-P Block, 4.5" Ceramic Fruit Knife,
6.0" Chef Ceramic Knife, Pastry Sauces, Tea Rubs & Blue Ginger
Book w/ Autograph Plate |
Cook's Group
A - Model AUJUS
24" x 18" x 1-1/2" w/ Liquid Moat and Gravy Well
B - Model BBQBD
18" x 12" x 1-1/2" w/ Liquid Moat
C - Model SLIC
20" x 15" x 1-1/4" w/ Tree Pattern Liquid Moat,
Stainless Pins, and Hand Grips |
Gift Group
D - Model B12S
12" x 12" x 1-1/2" Edge Grain
E - Model B12R
12" Round x 1-1/2" Edge Grain
F - Model MCS1
12" x 12" x 3" End Grain
G - Model MCR1
12" Round x 3" End Grain
H - Model MCB1
6" x 6" x 4" End Grain |
Chop N' Slice Group
I - Model 215
10" x 10" x 1" Edge Grain
J - Model 213
18" x 12" x 1-1/4" Edge Grain
K - Model 214
20" x 15" x 1-1/4" Edge Grain |
Commercial Boards
R01-6 18" x 12" x 1-1/2"
R02-3 24" x 18" x 1-1/2"
R03-6 20" x 15" x 1-1/2"
RA01-3 18" x 12" x 2-1/4"
RA02-3 20" x 15" x 2-1/4"
RA03-2 24" x 18" x 2-1/4"
Hand Grips
Edge Grain Construction |
Hard
Maple Cutting Boards
Natural Oil Finish
All Boards are FDA Approved and NSF Listed |
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About John Boos
John
Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, Illinois. It has been
in business continuously since 1887. Conrad Boos Sr. founded the business
in 1887 and named it for his son, John. For many years he worked out of
the blacksmith shop, which was located at what is now 406 West Jefferson
Street in Effingham, Illinois. The wood for his blocks was cut in wooded
areas surrounding Effingham and was mostly sycamore lumber. The lumber was
processed in his sawmill and sent to his shop for finishing. The plant
operated from a blacksmith shop until 1892, when it moved, and began
producing the blocks as we know them now.
In 1892 the Boos family sold controlling interest in the company to
the Gravenhorst family. There are currently fourth and fifth generation
Gravenhorsts working for the company with T.S. Gravenhorst, III being
named President in 1979. In 1895 the building burned and was rebuilt;
however, in1899 it was decided that more space was needed, and it was then
that they moved to the present site of 315 South First Street. The
building was purchased from the old Effingham furniture manufacturing
company.
In 1920 extra buildings and kiln capacity were added, and the
company continued to expand throughout the early part of the 20th century.
Few companies in the foodservice and butcher block industry can look back
at their historical past with as much pride and accomplishment as John
Boos & Co. The butcher block is a definite cornerstone in the building
of the foodservice industry, and in the beginning this was the trademark
of John Boos & Co. During the first half of the 20th century butcher
blocks manufactured from hard maple trees were found in every restaurant,
food store, and butcher shop in America.
Striving for the very best quality control is an important goal for
all manufacturers, and this attitude has been prevalent from the very
beginning. World War II was instrumental in changing the manufacturing
philosophy of management. There was need to produce foodservice tables,
butcher blocks, work tables, table tops and other items that were already
being produced for the government under contract. The various types of
tables included mess hall dining tables and kitchen tables, which were
being sold to Defense General Supply Center and shipped to the Granite
City, Illinois Ordinance Depot.
In 1955 the company continued to expand, adding a dry kiln,
increased office space, and more manufacturing space. The shipping dock
was enlarged, warehousing space was added, and the company continued to
add to its product lines. In addition to the standard old style butcher
blocks, butcher block tops, which are laminated strips of northern hard
rock maple or Appalachian red oak, were in great demand. Phrases such as
"REAL WOOD", "THE NATURAL LOOK", "NATURE'S
ELEGANCE" were strong factors connecting butcher block tops to real
value. The natural beauty, combined with natural durability, gave butcher
block dining tables and counter tops a 1-2 punch success ratio that still
exists today. Value is difficult to substantiate, and solid wood is easily
identifiable as a good value.
During the late 1960s and early '70s John Boos & Co. began to
establish its position in the metal fabricated table market. Metal tables
had replaced the butcher block as a necessary product in a majority of
foodservice/supermarket establishments. Tables for a multitude of work
areas, with synthetic tops, stainless steel tops and maple tops were being
manufactured. The back room was the target area for the work tables. A
secondary target area was defined as the dining portion of the foodservice
field. Here butcher block tops were being used. John Boos & Co. does a
large business in providing tables, counter tops, work surfaces, both from
wood and stainless steel, for industry, institutions, and homes. Most of
these items are available through kitchen stores, giftware shops,
commercial foodservice dealers, supermarket equipment dealers, and catalog
stores. The company installed products in The White House bakery as
recently as 1992, and the old-fashioned meat blocks are still made.
The company currently occupies approximately 150,000 sq. ft. of
total production capacity in Effingham, IL and approximately 65,000 sq.
ft. of manufacturing capacity in Philipsburg, PA and Suring, WI, which
produce wooden school furniture. The company has four dry kilns that will
dry up to 210,000 board feet of lumber on a continual basis. There are 140
employees in the Effingham facility. Most of the hardwoods used for
manufacturing is shipped from Great Lakes states via truck, while our
second largest commodity, stainless steel, comes from steel warehouses and
distribution centers in Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. The company
currently is cutting up about five million feet of maple and oak each
year.
The wood and metal products are listed with the National Sanitation
Foundation, the leader in sanitation agencies for approving equipment to
be installed in foodservice and supermarket operations. The products must
have approval of various sanitation agencies in order to be accepted by
the industry. The stainless steel product group, which continues to
expand, now includes stainless steel sinks, shelves, carts, etc. One of
the outgrowths of our stainless steel plant and our wood plant is the new
Cucina series of foodservice carts made from northern hard rock maple and
foodservice grade stainless steel. The product has received instant
acceptance from professional, as well as domestic chefs throughout North
America. Sales are made through major gourmet catalog companies, as well
as foodservice equipment dealers. Mixing the two materials provides John
Boos & Co. with a competitive edge as the manufacturing begins and
ends in Effingham, IL.
John Boos & Co. Cucina products, butcher blocks and cutting
boards are being used by celebrity chefs throughout the United States.
Celebrity chefs currently using John Boos products are Charlie Trotter's
in Chicago, Susan Spicer at Bayona Restaurant in New Orleans, and Mary Sue
Milliken and Susan Feninger at Border Grill in Santa Monica, California.
In addition, the country's premier food channel, "THE FOOD
NETWORK" features chefs, such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, who
prepare meals every day on John Boos cutting boards. In most cases Boos
cutting boards are used on the daily and weekly television programs
sponsored for the chefs.
In 1994 we were awarded the Gold Medal for Excellence in
Foodservice Equipment by the Chefs of America. This ceremony was conducted
at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and we were one of only 22 companies
receiving awards. |
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Product Warranty
| John Boos
offers a one year guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. |
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