In LaGrange County, we proudly claim bragging rights to our esteemed woodworking industry. It is one of the unique industries that sets us apart in Northeast  Indiana. Our Amish woodcrafters produce the finest heirloom quality home furnishings that one will ever see. Among other things, LaGrange County is a leading producer in commercial furniture and fixtures, cabinetry, and pallets. Collaboration between LaGrange County's RV industry and the Woodworking industry is thick, and many components of the local RV's are finished with locally made furniture.
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NIWA's Annual Expo Every year, the Northern Indiana Woodcrafter's Association (NIWA) holds a furniture expo at the Michiana Event Center in Howe. The show runs from  March 11th - March 13th, giving the opportunity for dealers to enjoy, and do business with, the talented woodcrafters in attendance. At the expo there will be over 80 members of the NIWA, filling 100,000+ sq. ft. with quality made, handcrafted furniture. On Friday March 8th, the NIWA also invites the public to come through to see the elaborate displays from 2:30-6:00PM.
Click here to view some examples of the quality craftsmanship that will be showcased at the expo from NIWA members.
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Local Companies
F&N Woodworking, E&S Wood Creations, RH Yoder Woodworking, Interior Hardwoods, Westpoint Woodworking, the Shipshewana Furniture Company, and Heartland Mattress are all examples of the many woodcrafting businesses producing quality furniture here in LaGrange County.
Michiana Laminated Products is a recognized leader in producing high quality commercial furniture and fixtures whose client base includes big brand stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, and numerous others. PalletOne of Indiana, part of PalletOne the nation's largest manufacturer of new pallets, produces specialty pallets for use in food and agricultural industries.
Wible Lumber Inc., in its 3rd generation of family ownership, manufactures hardwood lumber panels and moldings for the furniture, cabinet, and RV industries. Tri-State Hardwood Company buys timber and cut logs from suppliers in the Indiana, Michigan, and the Ohio area to provide local species lumber to customers throughout the United States. These are just a few examples of the many wood-based businesses operating in LaGrange County.
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President's Perspective
There are three major characteristics that LaGrange County possesses that are key to a thriving woodworking industry: 1) the vast woodlands, providing an abundant supply of lumber, 2) the dependable workforce, and 3) the number of Amish woodcrafters that make their homes here. Some of the companies that take advantage of the lumber supply are PalletOne of Indiana, Shipshewana Hardwoods, Wible Lumber, and Tri-State Hardwoods, offering a wide range of quality, wood products. The Amish woodcrafters in LaGrange County continue to produce one-of-a-kind, quality wood products that often become family heirlooms due to the beauty and sophistication of their craftsmanship.
This industry will only continue to grow as consumers desire quality, locally crafted goods that are from a renewable and sustainable resource, and LaGrange County's woodworking industry works to meet that desire.
For more information about our woodworking industry as well as information on LaGrange County, contact us here or visit our website at LaGrangeCountyEDC.com
-Keith Gillenwater
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Community Data for LaGrange County
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