While virually all of our competition is importing, we are proud to buck the trend. Most people in the toy industry assume that importing is the only way to survive. We have worked very hard and creatively to keep our business in the USA. We help to conserve our renewable resources by using fine hardwood maple that is leftover from the cabinet and molding industry. This is what enables us to provide such beautiful wood at a reasonable price. We include a variety of natural color variations so that you can design with the color shades if you choose. You will find the natural beauty of maple creates genuinely beautiful structures.