1952
Charles H. Goebel Jr. retires from a successful career at General Electric and starts a new chapter. The roots of Goebel Cabinetry are planted in a carriage shed on the site of what is now the Media post office.
1956
Along with his older brother, John K. (Jack) Goebel begins helping at “the shop”. Jack would ride the trolley to work as a young man from his home in Springfield, PA.
1961
The business relocates to a larger, more modernized facility in Ridley, Pa. 1961 also saw the company officially incorporate as “Charles H. Goebel & Sons”.
1978
A tragic six alarm fire, caused by spontaneous combustion, ignites during an evening shift at the shop. The business is a complete loss. Thankfully, no one is injured, and the Goebel family vows to re-build.
1984
Company founder Charles Goebel passes away. The torch is passed, and Jack Goebel continues to operate and grow the business. About this time, Jack’s son John (who had also been around the shop from a young age) graduates from high school and begins to follow in his father’s footsteps.
2004
Jack and John decide the current facility can no longer handle the company’s growth. Production is relocated to a modern 30,000-square-foot facility in Exton, Pa. Upon relocation, the trade name “Goebel Cabinetry” officially comes into existence.
2023
After more than 60 years of leading the company, Jack Goebel passes away. His legacy of hard work and putting others before himself is permanently woven into the fabric of Goebel Cabinetry.
2024
Today, John Goebel and his son-in-law Mike Milligan lead Goebel Cabinetry into the future. The mission remains the same.
The Mission
Goebel Cabinetry prides itself in creating custom, yet value-driven, solutions for your home, office, and business. We are dedicated to quality, excellence and honesty in our dealings with customers and vendors. Regardless of whether you need a single cabinet or are considering an entire home full of new cabinetry, we will strive to provide you with an exceptional experience. Honoring GOD in all we do is our core value. The Lord has blessed our company with success and we strive to meet our customers’ needs at a standard pleasing to Him.