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1968
Foundation with passion
Ernest Rust with nothing but a journeyman’s title opens a small carpentry shop in a rented room. He gets a carpenter’s table from his brother-in-law, buys his first ebbs and drills… Things pick up speed.
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1980s.
Beginnings in the local market
In the 1980s, the company makes custom furniture, offering living room furniture and kitchen sets. Sales are focused mainly on local customers. Orders are taken once or twice a year during special exhibitions in school gymnasiums.
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1990s.
Factory expansion and production development
Involved in the company’s activities is Ernest’s son, Marian Rust, who together with his father expands the production plant. Rust enters into a partnership with renowned appliance distributor – Siemens and realizes the first kitchen with built-in appliances. A strategic partnership is established with ICA – a leader in state-of-the-art paint technology.
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2003
First steps in international markets
The Rust company begins exporting furniture to Western Europe and the US. Despite the fact that Polish companies have not yet enjoyed recognition abroad, Rust succeeds in expanding its business thanks to its high quality and unique design.
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2009
Third generation and development of original collections
The company focuses on originality and creativity, which results in the creation of many author collections that become an inspiration for customers looking for unique solutions in kitchen interior design.
In 2009, the family business is joined by Patryk Rust – grandson of the founder, who takes on the task of developing and expanding the company’s operations in international markets.
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2016
Rust on the world design stage – debut in Milan and Las Vegas
Rust becomes the first Polish kitchen furniture manufacturer to participate in the EuroCucina Salone del Mobile trade fair in Milan – the most important design event in the world. In the same year, the company also becomes the first Polish kitchen industry brand to present its furniture at the largest home furnishings trade show in the US – Kitchen and Bath Industry KBIS in Las Vegas. The presented solutions win recognition from visitors from all over North America, confirming the international potential of the brand.
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2017
Rebranding
The Rust company decides to conduct a rebranding: a name and corporate identity change. It refers to the company’s founder so that the company’s beginnings and Ernest’s contribution to its development are never forgotten. In addition, the company is again participating in the KBIS trade show in Orlando this year.
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2018
Washington exhibition
ernestrust, thanks to its achievements in the field of kitchen furniture, is the only Polish company invited to participate in the prestigious exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington. Along with other home furnishings manufacturers, it is contributing to the exhibition of a full-size apartment. Over the course of 10 months, the exhibition is visited by thousands of people.
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2019
Collaboration with developers in the US
In 2019, ernestrust expands its business by partnering with institutional clients in the United States, equippinghundreds of apartments with kitchens and bathrooms.
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2025
Factory expansion and production development
ernestrust continuously invests in development and improvement of production and organizational standards. In 2025, we completed the expansion and opened a new part of the factory, which allowed us to significantly improve production and respond even better to the needs of our customers. This is another important step in the company’s long-term development strategy, based on modern technologies and consistent process improvement.
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2026
History goes on writing
Today, ernestrust company focuses on continuous development, introduces many unusual solutions.Creates collections appreciated by customers around the world. It no longer resembles a small plant. All that remains are memories and gratitude for what we can continue.
Patrick Rust
Co-owner & CEO
Grandson of Ernest Rust. He has served as the company’s CEO since 2015 and was actively involved in the company’s development early on. He began his journey by operating in his home market, gradually expanding the reach of the brand until successfully entering foreign markets.
Marian Rust
Co-owner
Son of the company’s founder, Ernest Rust. In the 1990s, he joins the family business, becoming involved in its development and, together with his father, expanding the production facility. Thanks to his commitment and drive to combine tradition with modernity, the company strengthens its position in the market.
Ernest Rust
założyciel (1941-2002)
The company’s founder and visionary started in 1968 in a small carpentry workshop. From the beginning, he relied on artisanal precision, high quality materials and an individual approach to customers. Thanks to his passion and determination, the small workshop transformed into a thriving enterprise.
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Patrick Rust
Co-owner & CEO
Grandson of Ernest Rust. He has served as the company’s CEO since 2015 and was actively involved in the company’s development early on. He began his journey by operating in his home market, gradually expanding the reach of the brand until successfully entering foreign markets.
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Marian Rust
Co-owner
Son of the company’s founder, Ernest Rust. In the 1990s, he joins the family business, becoming involved in its development and, together with his father, expanding the production facility. Thanks to his commitment and drive to combine tradition with modernity, the company strengthens its position in the market.
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Ernest Rust
założyciel (1941-2002)
The company’s founder and visionary started in 1968 in a small carpentry workshop. From the beginning, he relied on artisanal precision, high quality materials and an individual approach to customers. Thanks to his passion and determination, the small workshop transformed into a thriving enterprise.
A space for quality and innovation
Our own modern factory allows us not only to produce custom-made kitchens, but also to implement small-batch lines of original solutions, which we protect with patents and constantly develop. From design, through prototype, to the finished product – we have everything under full control. This is where we give physical form to all our ideas.
We use advanced technologies and precision machines, but we do not give up manual work and attention to detail. Thanks to this, our furniture combines perfection of workmanship with a unique character.
We constantly invest in people, machines, and ideas. We are currently expanding our production and storage hall to increase our capacity and meet the growing demand from customers around the world. Because true quality is not a matter of chance. It is the result of knowledge, experience, and commitment – of people who create something for other people.
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