Vermont · Est. 1979

Maple Landmark

Maple Landmark Woodcraft, founded by Mike Rainville in 1979 in Vermont, grew from a hobbyist basement shop into a full-time, locally rooted woodcraft company that prides itself on being America’s local toy company. The operation expanded to a 28,000-square-foot plant by 2015 and now employs over 30 people, producing a broad range of wooden toys and gifts for thousands of gift shops and toy stores nationwide and abroad, with a strong emphasis on local resources and community. Its product line evolved from early cribbage boards and spool holders to the NameTrains concept in the 1990s, along with signs, blocks, trivets, ornaments, and other wooden items, reflecting steady growth and diversification. Maple Landmark markets its products as made in the USA, underscored by a Made In The USA badge on the site. In 2007, after recalls of imported toys due to safety concerns, the company launched the Schoolhouse Naturals line of maple toys finished with no finishes or inks. Their repertoire includes NameTrains, Trains & Accessories, and a wide array of signs, letters, blocks, and custom store displays, all produced with in-house printing and engraving capabilities to support domestic manufacturing. The firm emphasizes local sourcing and keeps foreign-sourced purchases to roughly 1% of its budget, reinforcing its identity as a U.S.-made brand.