“I’m tired, but we are already seeing the benefits of this change, and the logic working. “I can’t remember when I had this much fun.” Mrs. In addition to a new “lean initiative” to increase efficiency, she said they are now producing marine grade polymer outdoor furniture, including benches and Adirondack chairs.Ĭhronicle photo/Gordon Woodworth Telescope Casual Furniture CEO Kathy Juckett in the company’s showroom in Granville. In addition to a new “lean initiative” to increase efficiency, she said they are now producing marine grade polymer outdoor furniture, including benches and Adirondack chairs. It started in May, and will likely continue for another year or more. Telescope - and its 265 employees - are being remade into a more nimble, more efficient company with the help of Honsha, Inc., a consulting firm made up of former Toyota employees “teaching the Toyota way,” Mrs. This is a comprehensive change in our culture to bring our business maximum flexibility, and really to acknowledge that mass production was the way of the past.” We have gone from mass production to mass customization. “Now we produce smaller amounts of a large number of products. “We used to produce large amounts of a small number of products,” CEO Kathy Juckett told The Chronicle at the plant Tuesday. Heres to another century of innovative, elegant designs from this American-made company.By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News EditorĪfter 111 years, Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville is in the midst of a culture change. You can be sure that any item from their catalogue, from dining tables and swivel counter stools to stackable chaise lounges, are comfortable, reliable and stylish built to please and last. Its this kind of attention to design that makes Telescope Casual Furniture such a prized, household name. The design and finish means theses pieces have little-to-no exposed hardware. Take Telescope Casuals classic Adirondack MGP Lounge Chair, for example: rather than constructing their MGP Collection from resin boards like some of their competitors, Telescope uses state of the art technology CNC computer controlled routers to sculpt thick, dense sheets of material, which are then coated with marine-grade polymer. Theyre built using pioneering manufacturing methods, allowing for both durability and speedy delivery times. Telescope Patio Furniture products, which were immensely proud to stock here, are the perfect balance of form and function. Being self-sufficient has allowed the company to remain competitive in todays market, responding quickly to customers needs and market demands. Their Granville plants nearly one-million square foot facility is a state-of-the-art testament to research, development, engineering and unique manufacturing processes. Eventually, Telescope Casual Furniture would move its entire operation to Granville, allowing the company to evolve from campstool and cot specialists to leaders in casual furniture.Īnd that same commitment to perfection still drives Telescope Casual today. The acres of woodlands there were a big draw for this ever-expanding American brand, along with hard-working, local laborers and railroads factors that helped the company reach customers across the states. Telescope Patio Furniture eventually relocated to the verdant countryside of Granville, New York. The pieces Telescope Casual Furniture produced became renown for their style, comfort and durability, as and the brand expanded, new headquarters were required. The cots and campstools this pioneering brand produced had a unique selling point: the telescoping legs that gave the company its unique name. This family-owned business can trace its roots back to 1903, when it began trading under the name Telescope Cot Bed & Novelty Company, in New York City. We're proud of every single outdoor furniture brand we stock here at Sunniland Patio, and none more so than Telescope Casual.
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