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"I joined Statton furniture in 1964. In my
first few months I worked in various positions. Shortly
thereafter I was assigned to a cabinetmaker position. Quality
was stressed from day one. My primary job is to build dining
tables, coffee tables, end tables, nightstands, and custom
order conference tables among other patterns. If you have
purchased one of the above pieces within the last 40 years,
it is very likely I built it. It takes many skilled workers
to produce the parts that go into a piece of furniture.
These parts come together in the cabinet room assembled
by a cabinetmaker resulting in some of the best quality
furniture in America. Here it is nearly 40 years later
and I still build each piece as if I was purchasing it
for my family."
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"I was recommended for employment in 1968
by my great uncle, Albert Smith, who worked at Statton
Furniture Manufacturing Company for forty-five years. I
started in the parts department as a part handler and worked
in that department for nine years. I am now an inspector
and have held this position for twenty-seven years. My
motto is 'to keep quality up'. I have been a Statton employee
for thirty-six years." |
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"My name is Eugene, to my co-workers
I'm Genie; to my two daughters I'm daddy; to my two boys
I'm Pappy. My wife calls me Gene. Having been born during
the great depression into a large family, it wasn't uncommon
to go to work at an early age. I started to work for Statton
Furniture one month after I turned 16 where my father was
employed, as did my three brothers and a nephew. Members
of my family have worked a combined 180 years for Statton
Furniture. My first 4 or 5 years were spent as a parts
handler, sanding machine operator and doing clamp work.
Later I was asked to work along side my brother who taught
me the trade of cabinetmaker at which I have worked approximately
30 years. I also worked as a millwright, utility repairman,
and inspector. I take pride in the fact that in 2006 I
will have worked for this company for 50 years. I am also
proud of being a part of a company that has enhanced so
many homes with furniture of endurance and beauty." |
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"I started at Statton Furniture the day after
high school graduation. I also attended the local Vo-Tech
school taking classes in carpentry and cabinetry. I have
worked for Statton's the past 31 years, being a cabinetmaker
for 30 of those years. I believe I was destined for this
job since childhood. At the age of 5 or 6 I received my
first toolbox. From those first crude birdhouses to today's
complex custom pieces, I always receive a great deal of
satisfaction upon completing anything I build. Being a
woodworker, my working here in the high-end furniture industry
is a dream job." |
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"A few fellows that worked for Statton Furniture
came into the gas station that I worked at while I was
in school and told me about the company. I started working
at Statton October 3, 1974. I started out as a lugger and
later a table builder. At present, I am a cabinetmaker
and my number is 77. I have always enjoyed working with
wood and seeing the finished product. I enjoy my work and
working with the other fellows in the cabinet room. The
furniture that we make is bench-made, not made on an assembly
line. We take a lot of pride in our furniture being hand
made.
I am married with two children and two grand children. I am involved with out-reach
ministries of our church. My wife and myself run a soup kitchen every Thursday,
take a mission trip to the Appalachians every summer to help repair homes and
coordinate our churches week at the cold weather shelter. Our Spare time is
filled with 'having fun' with the grand children." |
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"I started working at Statton Furniture
in November 1979 and currently live in Gettysburg, PA with
my wife and two children. When I was hired I began working
in the mill room running the molder machine. In 1988 I moved
to the cabinet room where I have been assembling furniture
ever since. I am third generation in my family to work in
the cabinet room for Statton Furniture. Working with my hands
has always been something I've enjoyed and Statton's has
afforded me the opportunity to learn a trade building furniture
and working with various tools. I have been with the company
for 25 years." |
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"I have been with Statton Furniture Manufacturing
Company for twenty-one years. I have worked in the cabinet
room, finishing room and other areas within the plant.
I have stayed with Statton because there is so much pride,
quality and craftsmanship that are put into each piece
of furniture that is produced by the cabinetmakers. All
Statton employees have the same pride and skill that make
it necessary to produce a far superior furniture than any
other company that is in the nation or abroad." |
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"I started employment at Statton Furniture
in October 1983 just after my 18th birthday. I started
as a parts handler in the drawer area and then went on
to build drawers. I also held the positions of lugger and
chair cleaner. At present, I clean beds, assist with inspections
and repairs. My primary and most important position is that of cabinet builder.
I have held the position of a cabinet builder for the past 19 years.
One of the most important things to me is the quality and pride that goes into
each piece of Statton Furniture I build. The quality and craftsmanship guarantees
our furniture will be around for the future generations to enjoy. I hope you
enjoy your selection of Statton
Furniture that has been crafted with pride in the USA." |
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"I have worked at Statton Furniture for 20
years. I became a cabinetmaker because to me, that is the
most prestigious job in the company. It gives me a challenge
to live up to and a sense of accomplishment when a piece
is finished. I am proud to build furniture that I know
will withstand history and will be able to be passed down
through the generations. My great grandchildren will be
able to keep a piece of their background and history without
fear it will crumble to pieces over time.
I am married to my wife Barbara and we have three children, Tracy, Wendy and
Ashly with a grandson on the way. I have two Labs Bailey and Zoey who we all
like to play with. I like to grill out, golf, surf the computer and bowl. I
have previously worked with three different U.S. Presidents, the former and
current Bush's and Carter to drill and provide bowling equipment. I was a former
PBA bowler with numerous honor scores including 26 perfect three hundred games
and 7 eight hundred series." |
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