[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S1998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THOS. MOSER CABINETMAKERS

 Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I congratulate Thos. Moser 
Cabinetmakers, a family-oriented business from my home State of Maine 
that continues to thrive after 36 years of producing extraordinary 
furniture. With galleries open in nine locations, including one in 
South Korea and its newest in Los Angeles, Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers 
has truly exceeded expectations while staying true to its Maine roots.
  Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers' founder, Thomas Moser, began his 
professional career as a professor both throughout the United States as 
well as in Saudi Arabia. Shortly after getting married in 1957, Mr. 
Moser and his wife began purchasing old furniture, refurbishing it, and 
then reselling it to supplement their income. Realizing how 
passionately he enjoyed woodworking, Mr. Moser gave up teaching to 
pursue the legacy that has now propelled his product into a household 
name. Working with his sons, Mr. Moser is dedicated to maintaining a 
family business for years to come and credits his success to his 
partnership with his wife.
  What has always stood out about Thos. Moser is that the company 
adheres to a creed that stresses function over fashion, creating 
beautiful works for everyday living. From dining tables and stools to 
beds, benches, and rocking chairs, Thos. Moser's furniture belies a 
unique and timeless quality. The company's various collections and 
pieces have frequently resulted from Mr. Moser's worldwide travels and 
experiences. The inspiration of Danish furnituremaking provided the 
impetus for the curved Astral Bench while the Eastward Stool pays 
tribute to the famed Japanese-American woodworker George Nakashima. Mr. 
Moser's furniture additionally celebrates places of natural beauty in 
Maine, from its largest peak, Mount Katahdin, to the island-laden 
coastal town of Harpswell, to farm-draped New Gloucester, the placid 
town where Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers got its start. One of the 
company's most admirable aspects is its warranty. Guaranteed for life, 
Thos. Moser furniture is ensured to be replaced if it is ever found to 
be faulty.
  To continue constructing such superb furniture, and to stay 
competitive in the woodworking industry, Thos. Moser recently teamed up 
with the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership to incorporate the 
Lean manufacturing program into its regular business practices. This 
program helps workers and management alike think in an innovative, 
goal-oriented manner, and as a result, many employees at Thos. Moser 
have taken up leadership positions they never would have attempted 
otherwise. In all, 35 employees were trained through the program, but 
the benefits were far-reaching.
  Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers grew out of a passion for woodwork, and the 
current operation has sacrificed none of that early fervor. The company 
is a strong example of Mainers' determined entrepreneurial spirit, and 
it shows no signs of letting up. I congratulate Thos. Moser 
Cabinetmakers and its over 200 employees for their steadfast enthusiasm 
and committed work ethic, and wish them much continued success.

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