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July 23, 2019 The new study conducted by Mechanical Science and Engineering Professor Nenad Miljkovic and his research laboratory at the University of Illinois, found that the NSF listed Northern Hard Rock Maple cutting boards by John Boos & Co. kill bacteria. Data gathered by the team concluded that application of the NSF listed Boos Block® Mystery Oil and Board Cream on the boards created an “antimicrobial, hydrophobic surface that decreased their surface bacteria to a ‘clean level’ in just three hours” without using recommended board cleaning procedures. Read More... |
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June 11, 2018 Custom made for the Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, it will now help provide culinary arts education and hands-on vocational training to men and women transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Read More... |
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May 22, 2018 The BESI Award recognizes outstanding business firms and leaders in east central Illinois who pioneer enlightened business practices and display social leadership. The intent is to publicize creative, long-term-oriented and morally thoughtful efforts by business owners that might serve as models or examples for aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as for college of business students. Read More... |
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Jan 22, 2018 At the 2018 Effingham Annual Business Recognition Gala, John Boos & Co. was honored as one of the 2018's Excellence in Business Award. Patton Printing and Graphics was also honored with this recognition. Read More... |
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Aug 25, 2017 EFFINGHAM, ILL - John Boos & Co., the producer of the famous Boos Blocks® cutting boards and butcher blocks used by professional and home chefs, will open a new, $16 million state of the art plant in Effingham, Ill., on Tuesday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. In conjunction with the grand opening, many former Boos employees will join the company’s current 240 staff members and local dignitaries, to help produce the company’s 13 millionth butcher block. Read More... |
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Jan 28, 2016 John Boos & Co., the manufacturer of premium hardwood lumber for Boos Blocks Butcher Blocks, Cutting Boards, and Ultra-Premium solid hardwood kitchen and foodservice preparation surfaces, has been a member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) for over 40 years. Read More... |
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Oct 1, 2015 John Boos & Co, a leader in gourmet butcher block kitchen furnishings, and stainless steel foodservice equipment manufacturing, was sought out by TV Personality & Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence to collaborate on fabricating a colossal round butcher block table for Florence’s test kitchen in San Francisco, CA. Click here to read more. |
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July 28, 2015 Taking place in the heart of Effingham, IL, the downtown area was filled with food venders, local shops, competitors and delicious BBQ. Click here to read more. |
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July 23, 2015 John Boos Milano Table was shown on a HGTV kitchen remodeling episode. Color expert Danielle Hirsch provided tips on how to avoid a overdone, jaundiced kitchen. Click here to read more. |
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May 3, 2015 John Boos & Co is ecstatic to announce that they teamed up with Chef Niall Campbell, Kristie Campbell and their culinary team, from the Firefly Grill in Effingham IL. They participated in the Chef's Night Out Event on May 3rd the eve of the James Beard Awards Gala. Click here to see the photos. |
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March 19, 2015 Boos Block cutting boards were featured in the March/April issue of Midwest Living Magazine. The article called “Works of Heart� is about 19 Midwest Companies keeping it classic by making future family heirlooms. Read the PDF article here. |
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March 6, 2015 Boos Block Grazzi American Hertiage Table and a variety of butcher blocks was featured on the Parent Family Network called "DADS' Doin' DISHES". Read More... |
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November 25, 2014 Thanksgiving is just a few days away and what better than to hear what professional culinary Chef Bobby Flay recommends for his Thanksgiving essential kitchen tools. Read how Boos Block wood cutting boards made the list as well as his other recommended kitchen tools. Read more... |
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November 21, 2014 The Thelma Keller Convention Center hosted the Effingham IL “Taste of Home Cooking School” event on November 21, 2014. |
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October 6, 2014 Google awarded Effingham as the Illinois Google eCity of 2014. This award is given to one city in each state that recognizes the strongest online business community. John Boos & Co. had the privledge of attending this special award presentation. Read More... |
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August 6, 2014 Here is a great article written by Crain’s Chicago Business on John Boos & Co. and how our Boos Block boards became a must have gourmet accessory around the world. The article begins by giving a little background of John Boos & Co. and when everything changed. Read More... |
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March 31, 2014 The April issue of FEAST Magazine features a in depth article about the John Boos & Co. history and manufacturing process of the famous Boos Block cutting boards. Read April's issue of FEAST Magazine here. |
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November 22, 2013 The Gourmet Retailer was please to honor the iBlock Cutting Board and Stand as being amont the year's most oustanding retail item. The iBlock Cutting Board and Stand is designed to help all cooking enthusiasts read their favorite recipes while using their tablet devices. Read More... |
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November 15, 2013 Facts about William and Kate's new home: There are three kitchens in the new home - one for family on the ground floor and two for staff. While the family have housekeeper Antonella Fresolone on hand to help out at mealtimes, keen cook Kate is also expected to prepare a lot of the food. Read More... |
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October 25, 2013 Peek inside Chef Paul Kahan's newly redone home kitchen and learn what he considers most important for a cooking space. |
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October 2, 2013 “Made in the USA” is a familiar enough label. But what does it really mean when a manufacturer puts one on its gourmet housewares? To consumers, it means that “all or virtually all” of the product was made in America, a standard set by the Federal Trade Commission. Read More... |
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March 4, 2013 The HGTV Series, ‘I Hate My Kitchen’ hosted by James Young, reached out to John Boos & Co. and KitchenSource.com about featuring a “John Boos Ultra Premium Grade Kitchen Counter Tops in Walnut”. Read More... |
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January 28, 2013 John Boos & Co. is now UL Listed for Custom Built Foodservice Equipment in the United States and Canada. With the capacity to fabricate and wire Custom Built Foodservice Equipment, we are strongly dedicated in working with our customers in designing value added product with food safety in mind from production to consumption. Read More... |
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October 30, 2012 Illinois State Representatives, David B. Reis & John D. Cavaletto, visited the John Boos & Co. corporate headquarters on Tuesday, Oct. 30th. The purpose of the visit was to present to the company and its President, Joe Emmerich, with a state resolution honoring John Boos & Co.’s 125th anniversary. Read More... |
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October 6, 2012 Norbert Bruce, Boos® Show Room And Outlet Store Manager, attended the 2012 Kansas City Royale BBQ Event. Norbert had the privilage of being a part of the VIP guest and had the opportunity to meet celebrity Guy Fieri. Upon attending the Kansas City Royale BBQ, Norbert was able to see our very own Boos Block® be a part of the trophies that were being awarded to the top BBQ contestants. Read More... |
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August 14, 2012 On display the evening of the chamber event, sectioned off with velvet ropes, stood the oldest known Boos Block® in existence. A 1905 Turned Sycamore Block owned by the Marge Kaufman family of Sigel, IL was loaned out for the week. Read More... |
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August 12, 2012 Bobby Flay shows favorite "Manly" kitchen gadgets ont he Today Show. One of the must have gadgets is an 18" round x 3" thick end grain walnut Boos Block®. Bobby uses this block in his home kitchen as well. Read More... |
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August 9, 2012 John Boos held an after-hours chamber event in celebration of their 125th consecutive year in business. Chamber members and business partners of John Boos all gathered to tour the new Corporate Headquarters office and metal facility located at 3601 S. Banker St. Read More... |
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August 4, 2012 The Effingham Performance Center held “Foodie Fest” with celebrity Chef, Baker, and TV personality Buddy Valastro of TLC’s Cake Boss as the main attraction. The goal of this event was to raise money for EPC and to showcase the talents in the Effingham community. Read More... |
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January 31, 2012 Heidi Glaus from St. Louis TV Channel 5 KSDK and her filming assistant took a brief tour of the John Boos & Co. lumber yard and certain areas of the plant. Read More... |
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