Our Mission is simple:

 Renee (office mgr) with Jonathon and Jamie - Toy Fair 2009

THE BEKA STORY

BEKA, Inc. is a specialty manufacturer, producing high quality wood products for over thirty years in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Beka has been owned and operated by an extended family group, including brothers Jamie, Richard and Peter Kreisman for 35 years.  Now moving into the next generation, Jamie has been joined by his son Jonathon, as Richard and Peter explore the concept of retirement.  Working as an extended family group, they provide stability and direction, insuring all products and policies are compatible with their personal standards. 

            Jonathon in 1986 or so!                                        Jonathon in 2009!

We began producing specialty wood products in 1973, originally building hand weaving looms for sale through specialty yarn stores.  In the early 1980's, our focus shifted to include large scale creative play products for children, in addition to a growing line of handweaving equipment.  The BEKA name is now known throughout the specialty toy market, the fiber craft market and school supply industry for high quality weaving and knitting tools for adults; plus easels, puppet theaters, unit blocks and other creative play products for children.

We describe ourselves as a "manufacturer" because we personally make the things we sell. Our unique modular designs give our customers great flexibility in choosing product features, but it is Select Hard Maple and Cherry, fashioned by Skilled Woodworkers that provide the backbone for the quality products we produce.  We combine the economy and efficiency of volume manufacturing with the personal service of a small, family owned business.  You'll enjoy the Beka difference!

Jamie and Peter 1973!              (we love this old photo....)	Jamie and Peter 2005!   (the same guys, just more "experienced")