History

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Bertch has been reviving the cherished art of traditional cabinetmaking since 1977.

A true American success story that started in the family barn. Bertch began manufacturing cabinetry in 1977 with a 4-person volleyball team, a table saw, and a dream.

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Bertch has been reviving the cherished art of traditional cabinetmaking for over 40+ years, reflecting a commitment to reforestation, recycling, and a general respect for the environment. Utilizing only the finest wood, furniture joints, and exceptional finishes to create distinct products for the home and hospitality industry.

Our Core Philosophy Remains Today… Bertch is a totally integrated manufacturer producing all components in-house. Cogeneration is part of the corporate strategy. Today's modern manufacturing facility is in excess of 750,000 sq. ft., with state-of-the-art plant design and equipment. An experienced workforce of 600+ associates, many with 10+ years of skill and experience; create products that are delivered on air ride tractor/trailers nationwide.

In 2024, MasterBrand acquired Bertch to build upon the legacy of finely crafted cabinetry. Under the portfolio of the MasterBrand Family, Bertch Cabinetry is a distinct brand, located in the Midwest, crafting beautiful American-made kitchen and bath cabinetry for homes across the USA.

1977: Bertch Barn

Bertch has been perfecting the art of cabinetry since 1977. Converting a barn on the family farm into a cabinet shop with a few dedicated employees and an operating philosophy that remains the same even today.

Using solid wood components coupled with furniture construction details
and high performance finishes. A strong midwestern work ethic and dedication
to quality produced some of the finest bath cabinetry in America.
1977: Bath Division

The concept was to build a high-quality bath vanity at a competitive price. Initially producing vanities in one wood, one color and one style. Bertch moved from the barn into an Industrial Park on the south side of Waterloo and today has one of the most extensive bath cabinet programs in North America.
1983: Transportation Division

Continuing in the tradition of delivering high quality products on time to the customer's expectation spurred Bertch into entering the transportation business. A fleet of tractor trailers were lined up, drivers were hired and Bertch begins hand delivering their own products on Bertch trucks.
1984: Kitchen Division

The bath division continues to grow as kitchen sales opportunities pushed Bertch to start up a Kitchen Division in a satellite plant located in downtown Waterloo. Bertch is now in the Kitchen cabinet business and moves into a new office.
1988: Begin Distributing Trees

Over the years Bertch has distributed tens of thousands of trees to
associates and school children as part of an ongoing reforestation effort.
1988: Associate Travel Incentive

Travel incentives begin as a piece of the Bertch culture. The plan was if certain production and financial goals were met the entire company would shutdown and head to Acapulco in January of 1989. All for one and one for all became a part of the Bertch team building history. Travel incentives for cruises, trips to Hawaii and other tropical places took place in the years to come.
1989: Paragon (Glass) Division

Following the philosophy of quality products and onetime delivery Bertch enters into the glass and mirror business. Fabricating, cutting and beveling mirrors and glass to supply their cabinet divisions.
1990: Oasis (Cultured Marble) Division

As the bath cabinet business continues to grow many customers are in need of a Cultured Marble top program. After purchasing from outside sources with lengthy lead times Bertch decides to expand and build another facility introducing the Oasis Division featuring an ICPA certified cast polymer top program.
1992: Legacy Kitchen Division

Bertch continued to grow in kitchen and branches off to produce a separate semi custom cabinet line, Legacy. Selecting only certain doors styles and components to create a new division marketing to yet another audience. Employee numbers and benefits continued to grow with the business.
1995: Onsite Health Center

Focusing on associate health and well being Bertch adds "The Center" an on-site fitness facility for Bertch employees and their families.
2000: Marketplace Division

The Marketplace stock kitchen cabinet division developed out of the need for an economically priced builder line of cabinetry, branching off of the Legacy and Custom cabinet lines. This was a scaled down version of the semi custom cabinet lines.
2000: Timbergate (Interior Door) Div.

In an effort to improve utilization of otherwise scrap material an interior door division evolved. Core materials for the stiles and rails were composed of small pieces of unused wood from the cabinet operation. Product line continues to evolve.
2003: Green Initiative

Bertch adds a new eco-friendly UV finishing technology minimizing emissions for less air pollution. Facilities continue to burn sawdust to generate electricity and heat.
2011: Hospitality Division

Working through nationally designated service providers, Bertch has become known as a key supplier of a wide array of hospitality products and furniture nationwide.

2021: Bertch acquired

Bertch Cabinet Mfg., Inc. was acquired by GHK Capital Partners to build upon the legacy of finely crafted cabinetry. Under the portfolio of Supreme Cabinetry Brands, Bertch and Dura Supreme Cabinetry are two distinct brands, located in Iowa and Minnesota, crafting beautiful kitchen and bath cabinetry for homes across the USA.