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Commercial Casework David Bertino Delmac maintains a good fit - Dave Bertino recognizes a good fit when he sees one That’s why 20 years from when he started out building cabinets for schools in his father’s garage, he’s still thriving in that particular niche today. A Secondino New equipment and improved processes help a small shop become a multimillion-dollar operation despite the show economy Small shops with a dozen employees these days typically hover on one side or the other of the million-dollar mark in sales. But that’s far from the case at the Millwork division of A. Secondino & Son inc. in Bradfort, CT. Contractor Millwork Contractor Millwork Services upgrades to a fully automated plant, finds improvements in speed without losing quality Speed should never come at the cost of quality. That’s what Mike “Mooke” White, general manager at Contractor Millwork Services, says. “When you’re talking about getting out more cabinets, you should never look to cut quality to increase speed,” White says. Keystone Millwork manufacturer selects customer rather than project Keystone Millwork takes a different angle when deciding which projects to take on in its 20,000 sq.ft. facility in Bryan, Texas. The manufacturer of custom architectural woodwork and retail and institutional casework attributes its success to a business philosophy with a little bit of a twist. Ireland Mfg. Delmac comes up with a ‘good fit’ Until about three years ago, Fresno, Calif. Based Ireland Manufacturing Co. was strictly a countertop shop. “We build countertops for other cabinet companies, primarily two of them,” says Danny Deditius, owner of the 11,000 sq.ft facility that employs nine people. Lange Brothers Training and technology go hand in hand With a territory that extends from the upper Midwest to the Gulf Coast and as far west as Phoenix, Milwaukee, Wis. based Lange Bros. says business has been good despite the recent economy slowdown. Kaiser Permanente Automated shops are Rx for Kaiser Permanente Woodworking does not immediately come to mind when somebody mentions Kaiser Permanente. The 22.5 billion non-profit health organization is the country’s largest HMO, with 8.2 million members and more than 136,000 employees. Cabinet Masters Delmac ensures cabinet and casework manufacturer sticks to commitment Since 1996, Ironton, MO based Cabinet Masters has been providing creative solutions for its custom commercial casework and residential cabinetry clients nationwide. The company takes pride in its commitment to being on time, on budget and providing products with only the utmost quality. DESCO Automating a cabinet shop to meet demand Servicing demanding retail and commercial clients requires meeting tight deadlines and controlling costs. For Desco Professional Builders Inc., a general contractor in Ellington, Conn., that prides itself for on-time deliveries and high quality, that meant bringing cabinet production in house back in 1996. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top
Architectural Millwork JP Millwork CNC Machining Center addition increases profitability for Alabama millwork company Located on the plains of Alabama, J.P. Millwork has become one of the fastest growing millwork companies in the state. The Wetumpka, Ala. based company started 26 years ago as a small family-owned cabinet shop and slowly found its way into the architectural millwork market that it thrives in today. DB Godfrey A small shop acts like a big one The workforce of Alameda, CA based DB Godfrey Inc. only consists of four people, but that doesn’t stop the high-end commercial and residential casework manufacturer from taking on the projects one might find in a much larger plant. Duquette Delmac helps cabinet shop reach new heights Having built his trim carpentry business from the ground up over the last two decades, Larry Duquette Jr. freely admits he didn’t know much about high production machinery. That was until a few years ago, when LaGrange, GA based Duquette Cabinetry & Millwork transitioned fully from the interior trim market. James Cabinet Shop Automated production, rightsizing and low debt protect shop in down economy When the economy soured, the James Cabinet Shop in Matthews, GA, felt the pinch like everyone else. But owner Raymond James had already put in place three important business strategies that helped in stay ahead of competitors. Stay Straight Delmac makes Chicago company a believer in nested based machining As a millwork firm serving some of Chicago’s leading commercial and residential architects, designers and builders, Stay Straight Manufacturing has always prided itself on quality and craftsmanship. With a shop full of traditional machinery – including a table saw, vertical panel saw and a manual 13-spindle line drill. Custom Source Creativity brings rapid success to startup architectural woodworking business In June of 2007, Custom Source Woodworking opened its doors in Olympia, Wash., with a focus on doing custom work for other woodworking companies. Business went well from the start, so the company decided to expand its horizons and also bid directly on jobs itself. Interscapes Minnesota architectural woodworking company doubles its sales with lean conversion and addition of CNC Router In the first half of 2005, Interscapes has already turned away $350,000 of business because it is too busy with the work it has. Despite this, the Minneapolis, Minn.-based architectural woodworking company is poised for a banner year and directly attributes its recent success to a decision to convert to lean manufacturing. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top
Closets Closets Etc. A Tacoma, WA, company uses technology to increase its productivity In 1992, Ken Jepson started Closets Etc. of Tacoma, WA, with pretty humble beginnings – a nail gun, a Skil 77, a borrowed, beat-up station wagon and an unemployement check. Portland Closet Company High-rise market spurs ‘high-rise’ growth The urban living boom that’s filled the downtown Portland, OR, skyline with condo towers has helped fuel impressive growth at Portland Closet Co. Work in high-rise residential buildings propelled company growth to 30 percent last year. Top Shelf Closet Delmac takes closet manufacturer to next level As the housing economy was booming – and the closet industry taking off with it – John Manidis, owner, founder and CEO of Top Shelf Closets and Cabinetry (Morgantown, PA) felt it was time to take his company to the next level. Canary Custom Closets A winning trifecta When owner John Canary established Canary Custom Closets in 2001, he approached his business with the manufacturing know-how of a custom woodworker and the strategic mindset of a successful businessman. Closets and More Closet manufacturer expands production capacity to accommodate growth in customer demand People want more closet space — and they want it all to be useable space. That demand is what’s driving the success of Atlanta, Georgia-based Closets and More. Started in 1992 by Dan Gehlhausen and his partner, David Gray, the company has found itself sharing that same demand. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top
Store Fixtures Bruewer Comprehensive production abilities are keys to continuous growth for custom commercial project manufacturer Bruewer Woodwork Mfg. Co. has completed custom projects for some of the nation’s most recognized names in retailing, restaurants, health care and numerous other commercial clients. Today, the Cleves, OH based company’s 165,000 sq.ft. of production space is equipped to take on the production of wood. East Bay Fixture East Bay Fixture Co. focuses energies on customer responsiveness through automation, efficient production In the 84 years that East Bay Fixture Co. has been in operation, it has not only watched the world change but its product offering as well. The Millwork Co. From plant design to production Delmac delivers a total package “Our goal has always been to be a lean, fast-throughput, high-volume facility since we started operations in March, 2006,” says Mark Bennett, director of operations for The Millwork Company, a division of Source One Distribution. Marcon Cabinets New machines from Delmac keep Texas cabinet company on the path to profitability As a manufacturer of high-end residential cabinetry, Marcon Cabinets places top priority on quality. When the College Station, Texas based company experienced an increase in production and subsequent bottleneck i9n its panel production, the company knew it was time to increase production. Source One Millwork Company Serves It Up Lean Restaurant supplier Source One Distribution gives new meaning to the term “fast service”. Less than a year after owner Scott O’Hara first conceived a plan to make Source One vertically integrated by bringing all wood component manufacturing in-house, the company: created a new division, The Millwork Co. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top
Window and Door Mortensen Mortensen Woodwork utilizes high-tech production and handcraftsmanship for a winning combination Mortensen Woodwork Inc. is a company of contrasts. In the approximately 130,000 square-foot facility, the Union City, GA based architectural millwork firm provides a full-service operation. Jensen Door CNC adds production flexibility for custom interior and entry door manufacturer In the high-end San Diego residential markets of La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe, a typical new home construction might have one or two entry door systems and 50 or more interior passage doors. Schwalls A small, Massachusetts-area shop builds custom stairs and handrails using its 5-axis CNC Machining Center A well-crafted staircase not only sets the mood of a home, but it can make a dramatic statement about its owners, as well. Who can forget Rhett Butler’s exit from Tara in “Gone with the Wind?” Industrial Millwork Co. Custom door manufacturer uses CNC machining center for specialized machining operations For custom door manufacturer Industrial Millwork (IMC), Seneca, Kan., makers of Lag-Design doors, business is booming. Beginning in 1986 with the manufacture of custom stile and rail panel doors, IMC’s offering has grown over the last 20 years to include five product lines. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top
Luxury Items Burger Boat Yachts get CNC treatment They were making boats well before Henry Ford rolled his first Fliver off the line in Detroit. When their first boat was launched, the Civil War was in full swing. Now, 142 years later, it’s still “all in the details” at Burger Boat Company. A lot of details. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top
Custom Furniture Berkeley Mills Large custom company blends traditional and modern woodworking techniques in the production of fine furniture and custom cabinetry Marrying old world woodworking techniques with modern machinery and processes may not sound like a match made in heaven, but Berkeley Mills has made it work with great success. Load System Battles Nested Based Bottlenecks Reducing labor and bottlenecks are two goals in any manufacturing operation Linear Flow, an automatic load/unload system developed for Busellato CNC Routers, is designed to address both. Back to Top |
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