Шаблон:Infobox personErie J. Sauder (August 6, 1904 – June 29, 1997) was an American inventor and furniture-maker. He invented a knock-down table in 1951[1][2] and founded a company that produced ready-to-assemble furniture—one of the largest in the United States at the time of his death.[3]
Sauder was born in Archbold, Ohio,[1] to Daniel and Anne (Schrock) Sauder.[4] In 1927, he married Leona Short.Шаблон:Cn He had only an eighth grade education[3] and was a Mennonitecabinet maker. Sauder worked at the Archbold Ladder CompanyШаблон:Cn in his home town before he started his own business in 1934.[1]
Manufacturing companies
The Sauder Woodworking Company initially manufactured church pews, tables and other items.[1] In 1954, he formed the Sauder Manufacturing Company[1] and later diversification included the Archbold Container company.[3] The Sauder Woodworking Company manufactured ready-to-assemble furniture, while Sauder Manufacturing handled church furniture, and the Archbold Container company dealt in materials for packaging.[1] With over 3,200 employees, at the time of his death, the Sauder companies constituted one of the largest companies producing ready-to-assemble furniture in the United States.[3]
In 1975 Sauder retired, but the businesses continued to be run by family.[1]
