Created in 1914 by Hungarian master cabinet maker Zolton Csiky, Milsek Furniture Polish makes cleaning and polishing products for wood and other household surfaces. The family-owned company remains based in Salem, Ohio, where it manufactures its products in the USA and carries forward a formula developed more than a century ago. Milsek is also certified as a woman-owned business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
WBENC-certified woman-owned business
Waterlox Coatings CorporationSince 1910, Waterlox Coatings Corporation has made tung-oil-based wood sealers, stains and finishes that protect surfaces while bringing out the grain. The Cleveland manufacturer still handcrafts its products in small batches, carrying the Hawkins family business through four generations and developing lower-odor, lower-VOC options alongside its original formula.CLEVELAND, OH
Furniture Clinic LimitedFurniture Clinic manufactures cleaning and restoration products for furniture, vehicles and other leather, fabric and wood items, while also providing professional repair services. Founded in 2004 by furniture restorer Keith Staerck, the family-started business has grown from a garage operation into a 50,000-square-foot County Durham factory producing more than one million products a year. Its UK-wide technicians also handle everything from French polishing to leather restoration, with the company’s work ranging from household repairs to heritage projects such as a Second World War Lancaster bomber.PLAINVIEW, NY
Swiss Valley FurnitureSince 2003, Swiss Valley Furniture has crafted solid hardwood furniture in Ohio through local Amish and Mennonite craftsmen, with custom pieces designed from scratch to suit each customer’s home. Female business owner Mindy has led the company since 2019, carrying on its family legacy while supporting craftsmen in five Ohio counties. Its Sugarcreek showroom spans more than 24,000 square feet, and every piece is selected or built with the aim of becoming a family heirloom.SUGARCREEK, OH
CIX DirectFamily-owned and woman-owned, CIX Direct was founded in 2010 by Matt and Terri Babcock, whose experience in furniture finishing and wood coatings shapes the company’s work. From its Ohio base, CIX Direct creates one-of-a-kind, American-made furnishings for hospitality and design clients, turning a rough sketch into a finished piece without relying on a standard catalog.WILMOT, OH