Orville Merillat started his business in a tiny 2,400 square foot workshop located in Adrian, Mich., on Sept. 2, 1946. Originally the business was called Merillat Woodworking Company. During WWII Orville enlisted in the Coast Guard and worked as the ship's carpenter. For every paycheck, he would send $150 to his wife Ruth back home and keep $1 for himself.

With Dynasty and Omega you can have it all. Fashionable selections for the outside, intelligent storage solutions for the inside; all within exceptionally-built, all-wood cabinetry that lasts a lifetime.

With Dynasty and Omega you can have it all. Fashionable selections for the outside, intelligent storage solutions for the inside; all within exceptionally-built, all-wood cabinetry that lasts a lifetime.

Norcraft Companies is a recognized leader in the kitchen and bath industry, representing a comprehensive portfolio of the highest quality cabinetry lines.

Kemper Distinctive Cabinetry was founded on February 9, 1926 as Kemper Brothers, Inc. by George E. Kemper, Paul W. Kemper and Ray L. Headington in Richmond, Indiana, a small Midwestern town with a rich heritage of manufacturing. The company initially manufactured wardrobes, chifforobes and dresserobes. In 1927 a line of wooden kitchen tables with porcelain tops was added.