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Member Spotlight
YEARS IN THE
EDUCATION
BUSINESS
COMPANY
AmTab Manufacturing Corp
NAME
Doss Samikkannu
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
I started as a factory worker at another
table manufacturing company that was
located in Chicago.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN
THE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
BUSINESS?
This was the first industry I worked in
when I came to the United States from
India in 1972. I had the good fortune
of working with a family-owned business; they mentored me and trained
me in this industry, which I enjoyed
very much.
WHEN WAS YOUR COMPANY
FOUNDED AND HOW?
AmTab has been dedicated to serving
educational, hospitality, healthcare,
commercial, and industrial markets
since 1958 with innovative products
that perform day-in and day-out. We
manufacture mobile cafeteria tables, folding tables, classroom tables,
heavy-duty caddies, stages and risers.
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WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY
UNIQUE?
First and foremost it starts with the
AmTab workforce — we have experienced individuals who have been in the
industry for many years from the manufacturing floor to the management
team. Secondly, we are well known in
the industry for our patented innovative products, design improvement,
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and quality. We stand behind all of our
products with a full 15-year warranty. I
believe the combination of our quality products and personalized service
makes us unique and stands out.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT
THE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
INDUSTRY?
At its core, the educational products
industry serves the children and young
people that use our products. I am
honored that we are able to be a small
part of shaping the future leaders of
our country and the world.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
I am most proud of my family, my
extended family at AmTab, and all of
the individuals that I have worked with
and befriended within our industry
throughout the years.
HOW HAS EDMARKET HELPED
YOUR BUSINESS?
EDmarket has connected our busi-