John Boos & Co. has acquired JK Adams. Headquartered in Dorset, Vt., JK Adams’ product portfolio includes cutting boards, serving trays, and kitchen organizers made from sustainably sourced hardwoods.

JK Adams’ will continue to operate from its Vermont headquarters, a place it has called home since 1944. 

In a move related to this transaction, Malcolm Cooper Jr., who served as JK Adams’ owner and chairman, will retire. All the other JK Adams’ personnel are expected to remain with the company.

In a release announcing the transaction, John Boos said the deal will allow for “product diversification, shared resources, collaborative innovation, and further eco-friendly initiatives, as both companies value sustainable practices. The deal will also honor each brand's commitment to traditional woodworking techniques.”

John Boos makes cutting boards, butcher blocks, countertops, tables, and stainless steel food surfaces for residential and commercial kitchens