International Wood International Wood 2006 | Page 46
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wood
The bar in this home is crafted
from bubinga and wenge.
shows lots of movement. It comes from South America, where it is used as a con-
struction timber. Its density and strength – along with its great look – make for
excellent countertop material.”
The market is welcoming these unique countertops, as Craft-Art’s growth
as a company pays testimony. What started as a two-person operation in the
Williamson family basement has burgeoned into a 33,000 square foot facility
employing 35 people. Craft-Art produces approximately 300 tops a month, has a
network of 312 displaying dealers, and is poised for a bright future.
As the kitchen design industry grows in the future, consumers’ love of im-
ported wood will continue to be closely aligned. The warmth, the personality, the
prestige, and the quality: wood is beloved in the hearts – and in the kitchens – of
American homeowners.
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