Remember When – The Evolution of Kountry Kraft
A living legacy woven from one family’s deep commitment to remarkable craftsmanship Early on as Elvin and Helen were establishing Kountry Kraft, they developed four guiding principles for success: Craft the highest quality custom product Kountry Kraft workshop circa 1961 Deliver it on schedule Price it fairly Be honest, genuine and friendly By staying true […]
Remember When: The Humble Beginnings of Kountry Kraft
It All Started With A Saw In our last blog post, we discussed the challenges Elvin and Helen Hurst had to overcome to launch their own cabinetry business in 1959. But the humble beginnings of Kountry Kraft are a great holiday story reminiscent of The Gift of the Magi –a tale of how a […]
Remember When: The Beginnings of the Custom Cabinet Maker
The Legacy of Kountry Kraft – The Beginnings of the Custom Cabinet Maker Kountry Kraft was founded in 1959 – when the cabinetry industry itself was still in its infancy. Prior to the 1950s, there truly was not a custom cabinetry industry to speak of. At that time, it was common for homes to come […]