_______________________________________________________________________ Mission Bell Mfg , Inc .
TIMELESS
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Delve into Mission Bell ’ s journey of innovation and tech-driven excellence
A pioneering force in the world of custom architectural millwork and casework , Mission Bell Ltd Mfg , Inc . ( Mission Bell ), has a rich heritage spanning six decades . Throughout its years in business , Mission Bell has consistently delivered exceptional craftsmanship and innovative solutions to clients across various industries . The company focuses not only on creating stunning , tailor-made millwork and casework , but also prides itself on being a reliable partner throughout the entire process . From pre-construction planning and design collaboration to flawless installation and ongoing support , Mission Bell is dedicated to meeting and exceeding its customers ’ expectations . Michael Christina , CEO , unveils the company ’ s history .
“ Mission Bell is a custom architectural millwork company located in Morgan Hill , California . The company was founded by Leonard
Scianna in 1959 and operated under the name Morgan Hill Millwork at the time . In 1961 , the name was changed to Mission Bell Manufacturing . Our founder ’ s goal was simple : achieving excellence in service , quality , and on-time schedules . To this day , our mission remains the same , as we discovered that these aspects matter to our customers , and thus , matter to us . Up until the company was sold to USA Millwork in December 2019 , we operated as a 49 percent Employee Stock Ownership Plan ( ESOP ). This was a partnership that we were excited to enter and believed would enable us to expand our brand of craftsmanship far beyond the California borders . Unfortunately , the Covid-19 shutdowns , which started in March of 2020 , had a massive impact on the momentum that we had started . In April 2022 , we were presented with the opportunity to regain our independence and although we were thankful for
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