In the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country, Berlin Gardens manufactures handcrafted outdoor poly furniture, along with structures that extend living spaces beyond the house. Its furniture is made in Berlin, Ohio, using poly lumber with 95% recycled content, while traditional skills are paired with advanced machinery and careful hand-finishing. The company’s faith-centered approach and attention to consistent details helped earn it the 2025 ICFA Manufacturer of the Year award.
2025 ICFA Manufacturer of the Year Award
LuxCraftLuxCraft manufactures poly lumber outdoor furniture at its workshop in Ohio’s Amish Country, where craftsmen use traditional woodworking techniques. The company describes its furniture as American-made and made from high-density polyethylene containing recycled material, and says it began in a small corner of a barn before moving to a modern facility.SUGARCREEK, OH
FinchFinch makes hand-crafted poly outdoor furniture in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where an 18-year-old Merv Esh began building picnic tables in his uncle’s woodworking shop in 2002. Now employing about 20 people and working with more than 200 U.S. dealers, the company builds its furniture from recycled plastic lumber and finishes each piece with hands-on inspection. Finch’s designs pair traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery with durable, low-maintenance construction suited to year-round outdoor use.GORDONVILLE, PA
Casual ComfortFounded in 2004 when its owner began building furniture on the family farm, Casual Comfort makes hand-crafted poly outdoor furniture in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The company combines skilled craftsmanship with precision machinery to create comfortable, low-maintenance pieces from recycled plastic lumber, backed by a 20-year residential warranty. Its marine-grade Aquatic collection is especially suited to waterside settings, while the broader line is designed for long-lived outdoor gatherings.LEOLA, PA
PatiovaSince 1982, Patiova has crafted outdoor furniture, children’s playsets, and garden arbors in Pennsylvania, with Amish artisans building each product by hand. Its recycled-HDPE poly furniture is designed for low-maintenance outdoor living, while its playsets and arbors are made for family use and long service. Patiova says its products are never partly built elsewhere and backs its premium poly furniture with a 20-year residential warranty.PARKESBURG, PA