Our story
Family made in Southington, Connecticut since 1972
We're a family business. We make colorful bowls, plates and serving pieces from recycled maple wood, and we make and ship every order from our headquarters in Connecticut.
How we got here
One machine, two generations
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1972
One machine and a vision
Lawrence and Marsha Budnick founded our company with a single plastic injection molding machine and a vision to manufacture products with integrity and solid engineering.
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Then
Parts for other industries
We grew by manufacturing products for the automotive, appliance and medical industries.
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Today
Our own household line
Now we make our very own line of household products that the entire family had a hand at bringing to life. To this day we are family owned and managed.
Where the maple comes from
Recycled maple wood and food-safe plastic
Our products are made of an innovative material called wood-plastic composite, or WPC. It combines recycled maple wood with food-safe plastic to create beautiful, sturdy products.
The sawdust we use is recovered from U.S. furniture manufacturers. Instead of being incinerated and contributing to CO2 emissions, we're giving it new life in our bowls.
- Is it 100% recycled? Not yet. Sustainability is a journey, and we're working with suppliers to bring fully recycled products to market.
- Can it be recycled? WPC can be recycled with other WPCs, but most towns don't collect it yet. The best way is to give it a second life by donating it.
Made in Southington, CT
Made and shipped by our family
We make and fill every order in house at our headquarters in Southington, Connecticut, and we hope you enjoy our products as much as we enjoyed making them.
Designers, toolmakers, injection molders, testing labs, packaging manufacturers: it's a big list, and we're doing our part to provide job opportunities. Everyone involved is paid a living wage and works in an ethical environment.
Why it lasts
Color that's part of the bowl
We offer 17 colors that are molded in, so there's no flaking or chipping. We never use paint. Over time our products may darken with use, but this does not mean they are unsafe to use.
- Top-rack dishwasher safe. Or hand wash in hot or warm water.
- Not for the microwave. It contains real maple wood, so treat it like any wooden bowl.
- For cold or warm food. Salads, snacks, pasta, fruit and more.
Set your table in 17 colors
Mix and match bowls, plates and serving pieces, or start with a collection set.