Who are SO SHOWCASES
SO here we are! We are a thriving, successful manufacturing company based out of Ontario, Canada. We specialize in the manufacturing of glass display cabinets, karts and kiosks. All our showcases are custom tailored to our clients needs. Quality and excellence is our focus.
How do we manage to thrive?
As non-sustainable manufacturing practices are becoming extinct in North America, the companies that remain are different. In our case the reason we are still here is because of the fact that we kept up with a rapidly changing world, while not compromising our level of quality that has been at the foundation of our philosophy.
A brief history
Schadebo was founded in the early 1970’s by Piet Schaars, in the city of Den Bosch in the Netherlands. This is where de name Schadebo comes from; SCHAars DEn BOsch. After several years, Willem Claassen expanded operations to Canada, where he imported parts and assembled the showcases. By 1991 Schadebo Inc. was founded and was operating as a self sufficient and independent manufacturer. Today, we are re-branded as SO SHOWCASES, and Willem’s son, Neal, runs the company.
What our people say about SO SHOWCASES
Neal Claassen
“We are china-proof” says Neal Claassen, Designer in Chief at SO SHOWCASES. “We do everything that China simply cannot do. We can respond to people’s needs in a timely fashion. We give people options and real input in the design process."
Brad Scollick
“My approach on product design at SO SHOWCASES is focused on creativity and innovation. We do not always need to align ourselves with the latest trends. Instead we utilize the knowledge of our system. There are always limitations, but these need to be explored and transformed in order to achieve our goal: Manufacturing exceptional displays that are made to withstand the test of time.”
Wayne Macintosh
“SO SHOWCASES is not only a good company to work for, but also a great group of individuals to work with, who all put their effort and care into the products that we make”
Lennaert Jonkers
"One of the first things that encouraged me at SO SHOWCASES was the company’s ability to utilize all the input and expertise of every person working at the company. Our strength lies in our team effort to maintain and improve our products. It is my firm belief that this dynamic is at the core of our increasing success."
Steve Richardson
"I have 10 years experience in P.O.P. and 15 years in exhibits. In those years I have designed and build thousands of displays. The product line at SO SHOWCASES is made with attention for every detail and the outmost care and perfection. This is why our showcases are second to none.”
Johan Mendoza
“All of us at SO SHOWCASES believe in the trademark of excellence. Every single day we put in an equal amount of passion and dedication into the products that we build. No matter what the size or quantity is, we will always make sure that the level of craftsmanship is maintained.”
Lazarus Tegopoulos
“We make a top quality product, put together by our skilled team. We take no shortcuts, and assemble every showcase by hand in a precise and timely fashion.”
Scott Campbell
“My co-workers at SO SHOWCASES are great to work with because everybody shares the same work ethics. There is a lot of emphasis on understanding the prerequisites of our customers. It is because of interest in our clients that we are able to provide the service that one would expect with our quality standards.”
