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Factory tour
Because there are a number of photographs on this page, it will take one or
two minutes to download.
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A
front view of one of our factories. This factory is located in Jepara, a
small town on the north coast of Central Java. Jepara is often called the
"furniture capital" of Indonesia. During the last decade
Jepara's economy has boomed due to increased furniture production for
export. We are pleased to be part of the local indigenous business
group bringing much needed jobs to rural communities. |
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Workers are getting ready to empty the kiln. Kiln-drying
extracts moisture from wood. The process reduces weight, stabilizes the
wood to match actual moisture content it will assume during its service
life, and increases lumber strength. Drying also prevents shrinking,
twisting and cracking. |
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Sawing operations. |
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More sawing. |
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Planing operation. |
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Pieces are carefully pieced and glued together under hydraulic
pressure. Teak dowels are added to keep joints together. Teak dowels also
expand to strengthen joints over time. |
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Assembly. Our attention to detail is clearly evident; just look at the
close spacing of chair seat and back slats, and the carefully chamfered
and sanded surfaces. All this extra work creates
smooth, comfortable, and durable pieces. |
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Another view of our assembly operation. |
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Product is ready for the stain or paint facility. |
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All items receive a final sanding by hand for a final finish prior to
staining or painting. Small imperfections are repaired at this stage. |
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Please see the remainder of the factory tour by [
clicking here ] or the "tour
continued" button on the upper left of the page.
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