New England Woodcraft

11/04/2025

Last week we attended the North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) Conference at North Carolina A&T State University.

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Last week we participated in Trunk or Treat at Spooksville put on by Colleen Wright and Brandon Recreation Department! Hundreds of kids, incredible costumes and a ton of fun.

10/29/2025

At New England Woodcraft, craftsmanship has always been at the heart of what we do. For over 50 years, we’ve built high-quality wood dormitory furniture with care, integrity, and a deep respect for tradition.

Today, we’re proud to share a new chapter in our story:

We are now 49% employee-owned.

This transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) means that every person who helps design, build, and deliver our furniture is now an owner in the company. It’s a natural extension of the values we’ve always held—collaboration, pride in our work, and a shared commitment to excellence.

What This Means for You, Our Customers:

- Same trusted quality, now with even more passion behind every piece.
- A stronger, invested team, working together to ensure your satisfaction.
- A long-term commitment to our employees, our customers, and our Vermont community.
We believe that when employees have a stake in the company, everyone benefits—from our team to our clients to the environment we all share.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve you—with craftsmanship, care, and now, shared ownership.

– The Employee-Owners of New England Woodcraft

10/18/2023

Proud to sponsor a great event for the Engineers of the Future.

01/26/2023

Last week we hosted the Vermont Wood Works Council at our facility in Forest Dale, Vermont. Around 30 members of the council took a tour of our facility, the largest of its kind in Vermont. It was wonderful to see everyone. Check out the article in today's copy of The Brandon Reporter.

To a certain kind of person—someone as fascinated with woodworking as kids are with candy—the machine shop at New England Woodcraft (NEW) must seem like W***y Wonka’s Chocolate Factory: a place of endless bustle and wonder.

08/17/2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, Harmon F. Thurston.
Harmon, alongside his wife Maxine, started New England Woodcraft in 1960 in their one-car barn and expanded the company into what it is today, one of the leading contract furniture manufacturers in the United States, providing furniture to our students and soldiers in universities and military bases worldwide.
Harmon was a leader, friend and mentor to many and will be greatly missed by his family and the employees here at New England Woodcraft.
Despite our hearts heavy with sorrow, we are committed to upholding and honoring the legendary standards that were and have always been the hallmark of this company.
Missed, but not forgotten. Not present, but always here. May he rest in peace.

04/14/2022

New England Woodcraft is looking to fill several Assembly positions in our Rutland, Vermont location.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Assemble upholstered furniture. Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, or staples. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. Work on an assembly team to build desks, beds, dressers, sofas, and chairs.
Job Type: Full Time.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour, based on experience.
Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Time Off
Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, Overtime

TO APPLY:
- Submit your resume to our Human Resources department at rfoley@newoodcraft.com .
- Apply online via Indeed.com
-Stop by our Forest Dale location to drop off a resume or completed application at 481 North Street, Forest Dale, Vermont