History

Experience. Quality. Results.

Established in 1935 as F. C. Goebel & Son Cabinet Shop, our focus was on quality and service. Today, four generations later, that small shop is 117,500 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space with 75 employees rooted in a strong Midwestern work ethic continuing to provide superior products and customer service.

Goebel Fixture Company: A Timeline

• 1935

  Fred Goebel has a dream…

  Fred Goebel uses his excellent woodworking skills to do small repairs for the community and starts making custom-built cabinetry.
• 1938

  Humble Beginnings

  Fred Goebel and his sons, Virgil and Harvey, open F.C. Goebel & Son Cabinet Shop – a kitchen cabinet and fix-it shop in Hutchinson, MN.
• 1952

  New name, new focus…

  The company changes its name to Goebel Fixture Company and sells its kitchen cabinet business to focus on store and bank fixtures.
• 1955

  Passing the torch…

  Fred Goebel passes away, leaving the business to his sons Virgil & Harvey.
• 1964

  Continuing Tradition…

  Harvey passes away, leaving Virgil to manage the business.
• 1966

  A period of growth…

  The company is incorporated and earns a well-established reputation in the department store industry.
• 1973

  Providing employment opportunities…

  Goebel Fixture Company grows to 63 employees and begins to produce knife blocks for Chicago Cutlery.
• 1985

  Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!

  The Company celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Employee count is 133 with 300 additional employees working at job sites across the United States.
• 1999

  Reinventing our brand…

  Through in-depth strategic planning, Goebel Fixture Company reinvents itself – focusing the business on the high-end specialty retail market.
• 2004

  Reaching new heights…

  The new focus of the Company results in sales topping $25 million. The knife block production line is shut down after 7 million blocks are produced.
• 2007

  Expanded capabilities…

  The Company expands its capabilities to include vendor shops, in-house metal and international projects.
• 2012

  4th Generation CEO…

  4th Generation Matthew Field takes on new role as Chief Executive Officer.
• 2015

  Celebrating our 80th Anniversary!

  The company celebrates its 80th anniversary. Employee count is 150 employees.
• 2016

  SHOP! Hall of Fame Award…

  After five decades of executive leadership, Virgil Goebel is inducted into the Hall of Fame for his substantial imprint on the industry.
• Now

  A bright future…

  Goebel’s strategic focus has expanded to service luxury retail, hospitality and multi-family clients. The company has defined customer service as its mission and differentiation. Goebel will continue to provide superior solutions and remain committed to our clients.