About

Keller Products, Inc. traces its roots back more than 80 years to downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, where the company continues to operate in the same Union Street building to this day. The company was founded by Robert R. Keller Sr., a pioneer in material innovation whose early career laid the foundation for Keller’s enduring legacy.

Before establishing Keller Products, Keller Sr. dedicated himself to mastering the science of bonding dissimilar materials to create structures stronger and more stable than their individual components. His skills were put to critical use during World War II, when, as General Manager of Hermsdorf Manufacturing, he transformed a modest store-fixture plant into a key defense-production facility. There, he led the engineering of molded plywood and advanced wood composites used in aircraft and minesweepers—applications that demanded exceptional precision, durability, and technical ingenuity.

In 1945, after the war’s end, Robert Keller Sr. founded Keller Products, Inc., bringing this military-grade lamination and materials expertise into the civilian market. What began as a small operation soon grew into a versatile manufacturer, producing everything from furniture components to wooden high-heel shoe forms, snurfer ski boards, and early prototypes of modern snowboards.

As new opportunities emerged, Keller Products adapted quickly. During the surge of the percussion drum industry, the company became the largest OEM supplier of wooden drum shells in the United States—a position it still proudly holds today through its renowned Keller Shells.

Building on decades of precision craftsmanship, Keller Products expanded further into laminated plywood cylinders for the furniture industry. These cylinders, valued for their strength, beauty, and design flexibility, became integral components for leading furniture manufacturers and architectural millwork firms across North America.

Today, Keller Products continues to innovate while honoring its heritage. The company supplies components and finished products to home and office furniture manufacturers, architectural millwork shops, OEM retail brands, store fixture and display manufacturers, and a wide range of other industries seeking high-quality round cylinder solutions. Keller is proud to support both established market leaders and emerging designers who recognize the value of American-made craftsmanship and engineering excellence.

Over the decades, the Keller companies have expanded into multiple divisions and now employ more than 600 people across the greater New Hampshire region. The company remains privately held by the Keller family, led by the third-generation family members actively involved in the business. This continuity of leadership preserves the values, ingenuity, and commitment to quality that have defined Keller Products since its founding.

At Keller Wood Products, our mission is simple. We want to lead by example for all curved plywood manufacturers. We strive to set the standard for industry excellence in all aspects of production and supply. You can rest assured that we have your best interests at heart from the moment you call us until your order arrives.

Leading by example requires a single-minded commitment to honesty, transparency, and integrity. We strive to offer our B2B customers solutions that work for their needs and financial constraints. We genuinely care about your success, which is why we work as hard as you do to make it happen.

That said, sweat and persistence aren’t enough to create timeless curved plywood components. We also take the time to innovate. We are never content with the status quo and continuously search for ways to improve. Our willingness to adapt and grow ensures that our plywood products remain on the cutting edge, now and in the future.