Master Mfg. Co., Inc. located in the heart of Cleveland's inner city, is classified as a small business and is a certified WBE (Woman's Business Enterprise). Founded in 1951, the Company manufactures several product lines including an extensive line of replacement furniture casters, floor protection items, wire management, lumbar supports and seat/back cushions as well as other ergonomic and safety accessories. Master is the largest supplier of replacement casters to the U.S. Office Products Industry.

Master's commitment to providing jobs and training for local women and minorities is evidenced by the 90% ratio of minority/women employees. The majority of their 31 employees have been with the company 15 years or longer.

Master Mfg. has successfully transformed itself from a company who, for over thirty years (up to the late 80's) was solely a manufacturer of replacement casters, to one of the pioneers in the growing field of safety and ergonomics. As end-user companies realize the importance of preventing costly claims due to employee injury resulting from improper seating, as well as, through the introduction of new innovative products, most available from Office Depot, Master's business continues to grow. In 1996, Master completed an addition to the existing offices and warehouse to handle expected growth and to create new jobs for the community. Expected year 2000 volume revenues to reach 6.5 million.

In 1996, Iris Rubinfield, owner and President of Master Mfg. Co. was named one of the Top 20 Women Business Owners of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1999 she received the State of Ohio Small Business Development Excellence in Enterprise Award for manufacturing. While year 2000 has seen Rubinfield as the Midwest's regional finalist in the General Excellence Category of the Working Woman Magazine Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Competition, which celebrates the accomplishments of women business owners. Office Depot is a corporate sponsor of this prestigious competition.

Master is an active member of the Southeast Improvement Association, which promotes rehabilitation of the Southeast section of the inner city and its inhabitants. Master has been recognized by the Office Products Industry for its continuing support of its scholarship programs, with Iris Rubinfield heading and endowing a scholarship program for music students at a local high school, as well as serving as a volunteer for many years in various capacities.