{"id":1575,"date":"2018-10-10T14:59:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T18:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/morrisblack.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1575"},"modified":"2022-12-21T11:01:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T16:01:00","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-1191488-4545379.cloudwaysapps.com\/about-us\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When Morris was joined by his sons in the 1930s, the firm became Morris Black & Sons, Inc. In 1943, the company added an insulation subcontracting business, one of the first in the entire country.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2047″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133807623{background-color: #222222 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2046″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t
Over the next 2 decades, the third generation of the Black family became associated with the company. The 1970s was a period of rapid change; the firm\u2019s kitchen cabinet business grew into a separate department specializing in stock and custom cabinets for both builders and home owners. Custom design and installation services were added.<\/p>\n
A Commercial Door and Hardware Department was established in 1975. This department, featuring hollow metal doors and contract hardware, became the cornerstone of the firm\u2019s commercial sales effort; and soon included wood doors, washroom accessories, toilet partitions and other specialties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133864030{background-color: #111111 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t
The Architectural Millwork Department was created in 1990 to supply the commercial and institutional markets with casework, cabinetry and millwork. By 2000, Morris Black was manufacturing its own custom casework in a state of the art on-site facility. This continues today as a rapidly growing part of the business.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133877590{background-color: #111111 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t
The kitchen department, now named Morris Black Designs, and its designers have won numerous national (NKBA) and local (LVBA) design prizes, and their kitchens were featured on HGTV’s “Kitchen Trends” and in national magazines including Kitchen and Bath News.<\/p>\n
In 2005, Morris Black and Sons, Inc. was awarded the \u201cExcellence in Business\u201d award from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2043″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133887382{background-color: #222222 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2042″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t
During 2009, the Insulation Department was renamed Home Energy Solutions to better reflect the expanded services including residential retrofit insulation and home energy audits, and to emphasize the company\u2019s commitment to energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
In 2010, the Door Department added Fire Door Inspections to its list of services when Jon Black became a certified Fire Door Assembly Inspector.<\/p>\n
During 2013, Morris Black designed, built and donated the Kitchen Set to PBS Channel 39 in Bethlehem. The contemporary set was designed for filming the cable cooking show \u201cThe Chef\u2019s Kitchen\u201d, with areas for cooking, plating and tasting dishes \u2013 and on casters so it can be rolled away when not in use. This kitchen is now also used for the \u201cCooking for Baby & Me\u201d shows produced for the St.Lukes University Health Network.<\/p>\n
Over the next decade, the firm established itself as a major manufacturer and supplier of commercial casework and architectural millwork in the eastern PA market, increasing its footprint to over 10,000 sq. ft. in it’s state-of-the-art facility.\u00a0 With expanded capacity and increased capabilities, the company has provided high end custom kitchens and baths for several prestigious luxury high rise buildings in Center City Philadelphia, as well as custom casework for many of the new health care facilities in the Lehigh Valley and throughout eastern PA.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133895982{background-color: #111111 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t
In 2017, Morris Black Designs completed another update to its highly regarded kitchen and bath showroom, with several new fully accessorized displays and a new customer-friendly interactive selection center.<\/p>\n
On its 110th<\/sup> anniversary in 2018, Morris Black & Sons, Inc. was honored by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting for its longevity.\u00a0 The firm is the longest serving and only original charter member of the Chamber.<\/p>\n In 2019, the company re-focused its Door Division, discontinuing the sale and distribution of commercial doors and hardware and changing its emphasis to Division 10 Specialty Products, including washroom accessories, toilet partitions, fire extinguishers, lockers, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133895982{background-color: #111111 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t Notwithstanding the crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Morris Black & Sons is well positioned for the future. The \u201cfamily\u201d of Morris Black eagerly anticipates the firm\u2019s next milestone… its 115th<\/sup> anniversary!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check out our\u00a0Houzz<\/a> to see our various designs over the years![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554136770332{background-color: #222222 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space]\n\t \t \n\t I\u2019m beyond happy with the experience so far. Christine is so knowledgeable, helpful, easy to work with and has been extremely flexible with us. You have both been such a pleasure to work with and I really appreciate the time you\u2019ve taken to make the trips out to the site.<\/p>\n First and foremost, we wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Lydia for making this whole experience fun, easy and effortless. She went above and beyond to satisfy our design needs and deliver the kitchen of our dreams. Your entire team made the process quick and efficient. Thank you!!!<\/p>\n I\u2019m a 20 year veteran of remodeling and an addition to my house and am an electrician by trade. Planning and installing a new kitchen is a daunting task and there are a myriad of options concerning colors, materials, cabinetry, not to mention a kitchen designer and installer. My wife and I had checked out 3 different designers and then went to Morris Black, more or less on a whim. From start to finish the entire process was excellent. From introduction to presentation, choice of materials, stains and colors, options and prices, this company blew the competition out of the water. Professional, courteous, flexible, patient, just a few of the superlatives I can use describing the experience. If I had to do another kitchen there\u2019s no debate who I\u2019d work with. Highly recommended for overall satisfaction.<\/p>\n Lydia is outstanding. We felt we were partners in design with Lydia providing expert opinions, suggestions and plan development. Very patient, friendly and accommodating. Chris (installer) was also excellent \u2013 a perfectionist with a great personality. Lots of time went above and beyond to be sure the kitchen looked the best; great attention to detail. Kitchen is beautiful \u2013 thank you Morris Black.<\/p>\n Had the absolute pleasure of having our kitchen renovation organized by Morris Black manager Mark Doman. Even with a full-blown pandemic in full swing during our major project, everything went off without a hitch. I am so impressed with the quality of our new cabinets and extremely appreciative of all the sound advice Mark offered to us during these challenging times. Can\u2019t wait to work with him again in the near future when we undertake our master bathroom renovation.<\/p>\n We cannot praise the Morris Black team highly enough! Dan’s design was perfect for our needs. Carl addressed every issue right down to the minutest detail – he coordinated everything expertly, and all with the most pleasant disposition. The success of this project is attributable in large part to the expertise and unfailing professionalism of these two gentlemen. Keith also did an incredible job and was a pleasure to have around. When we do our next project with Morris Black, we will be requesting Keith specifically.<\/p>\n Thanks to the MB team for making a big project a positive experience with a great outcome. Dan and Carl were very customer friendly and also reliable and dedicated. I commend the culture that I experienced from start to finish. Mark Maskornick is a tremendous asset for MB and we couldn’t have hoped for a better installer… he is the best!!<\/p>\n Morris Black, Dan, Mark & all the workers were extremely friendly. The showroom was beautiful and Dan\u2019s professionalism was outstanding & he guided us every step of the way. We could not have imagined where he would take our new kitchen & his expertise exceeded our expectations. Thank you.<\/p>\n Dan Lenner is incredibly talented and super creative!!! No changes were ever too difficult for Dan\u2026 even up to the day before the project started! Deb Remington is a goddess! Thank you all for making this major disruption to our home pleasant.<\/p>\n When we saw your design in a magazine, we were immediately impressed; but we were even more impressed after working with you. Your knowledge, creativity, attention to detail and your focus on quality and our total satisfaction were instrumental in creating our \u201cWOW\u201d kitchen.<\/p>\n \u2026It was amazing how smoothly and on-time the installation went. Everyone kept us well informed with timely communication and responsiveness. .. We eagerly recommend Morris Black to anyone building or remodeling the kitchen of their dreams.<\/p>\n [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133657431{background-color: #111111 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2117″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1554133741323{background-color: #222222 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2048″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In 1908, our founder, Morris Black, started a small business when he bought a wagon and a team of white horses to supply building products to local contractors. Little did he realize that this modest beginning would grow into a multi-faceted construction […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":229,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nTODAY<\/h2>\t\n[vc_column_text]The Morris Black history continues – in 2020, Jonathan Black was named General Manager, as the 4th<\/sup> generation of the family business prepares to assume leadership of the company.<\/p>\n
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