Why Coppes
Coppes Napanee is a name you can trust
Creating the World’s Finest Custom Cabinetry for Nearly 150 Years
We combine traditional techniques with modern technology to create cabinets you will enjoy for a lifetime. The oldest woodworking manufacturer in the United States, Coppes Napanee is a name you can trust.
Build Process
We have streamlined a process that makes working with us as satisfying and seamless as possible, from initial concept to final installation. In just a few simple steps, you will have perfect cabinets tailored just for your project.
SINCE 1876
Our History
Founded in 1876 by John and Frank Coppes, Coppes Napanee has survived two world wars, a great depression, and three name changes to become the oldest woodworking manufacturer in the United States.
150 Years in the Making
Coppes Napanee began producing its first cabinets almost 150 years ago, making it the longest continuously-operated cabinet manufacturer in the United States.
Two Brothers
Founded by two brothers, Frank and John Coppes, it has been a family-owned and family-run business ever since.
Innovative Designs
Coppes Napanee is credited with being one of the first companies to use the customizable modular style for which it is known.
Lazy Susan
In 1942, Coppes Napanee designed a pie-cut corner cabinet, an efficient feature that remains popular in kitchens today.
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Our Warranty
Coppes Napanee warrants its cabinets against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship. Our warranty covers all construction of the cabinets, including drawers and doors. We will replace or repair any defective cabinets for as long as you own them.
Meet Our Guides
Coppes Team
Wesley Mast
President and Visionary
Wesley is intensely involved in business development and research. A true visionary, he is always focused on the company’s strategic direction, staying on top of business trends, and conducting competitive analyses. He worked for his father’s construction company since he was a teenager, when he participated in the remodeling of the original Coppes factory building. A native of Nappanee, his vast experience includes managing a school for the deaf in El Salvador, traveling throughout Asia leading mission trips, and visiting over 25 countries. Wesley earned his B.A. in American Sign Language interpreting from Bethel College. When he’s not hard at work, you can find him running, eating sushi, or grilling on a Green Egg.
Malachi Mast
Executive Vice President
Malachi brings clarity and accountability to the Coppes Napanee team. He is passionately committed to driving the Coppes brand and does whatever it takes to make sure the job is done right, and on time. He has been involved in the carpentry industry for his entire life, starting as a teen by working on a construction crew. He served as an apprentice at the Coppes cabinet shop for a year, and has been at its helm for four years. If Malachi is not in the woodshop, you’ll find him in his garage working on his 1964 Ford F100 pick-up truck.
Thomas Mast
Owner
Thomas has forty years of experience in construction, land development, retail space rental, and woodworking. The father of six sons, he enjoys supporting and advising them in their respective careers. He has spent his entire life in Nappanee, with the except for five years living in Central America as a teenager, helping his family run an orphanage. Growing up with parents who are avid volunteers, he has helped with various projects around the world. That experience resulted in a solid work ethic and a commitment to helping others. When Thomas is at his lathe turning his latest project, his sense of time disappears as he gets lost in enjoying the moment.
Jeryl Weaver
Director of Engineering
Jeryl Weaver brings nearly a decade of experience in the furniture industry to Coppes Napanee. A native of Shipshewana, IN, Jeryl received his degree in Business Administration and Graphic Design from Bethel University in Indiana. When he’s not in the office, he plays tennis, spends his time with his family, or enjoys hanging out on his porch with his wife.