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Our History

John C. Kohaut Co.

The John C. Kohaut Company opened up shop in Newark, New Jersey in 1887 and have been supplying quality custom woodturnings and Police batons to customers all over the United States to this day.

Excellence and Professionalism 

Our goal is to be able to offer the finest in architechtural wood products, and become your first choice for specialty wood products. For over 4 generations our commitment has been the same,"If anyone can do it, Kohaut can." We look forward to the opportunity to show you what we can do for you.

The Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread Man was established in 1990 by Ron Kaye, a builder who specialized in restoration of old Victorian homes in the Gold Country of Northern California. Over the years the company's reputation for quality and innovative workmanship grew to a national level. Ron's stepson and two other partners in 2002 purchased the company and it continued to grow and prosper.

In 2010 John C. Kohaut Inc. a family owned woodworking concern for over 125 years purchased the assets of The Gingerbread Man, and now owns and operates it along with two additional subsidiaries:

Kohaut and Co. a speciality woodturning company, and Reclaimed Wood Products Co. For additional product information visit: www.Gingerbreadman.com

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