ST. CATHARINES, ON – Elmwood is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a custom cabinet builder this month. The 50th-year milestone not only showcases Elmwood’s lasting legacy but also underscores its evolution, where it is now part of Cabico&co, notes the firm.
At a time when modular cabinets were emerging, Elmwood was founded in 1973 by Hans Neufeld and Henry Janzen with a focus on craftsmanship. Creating frame cabinets and Elmwood veneer doors featuring intricate routered designs, the company earned a reputation as being a preferred supplier for new homes in the region, the company reports.
From the 1980s onward, Elmwood experienced explosive growth, expanding its markets across Canada and both the East and West coasts of the U.S. In 2016, Cabico Group acquired Elmwood to complement its current offering. With the acquisition, Cabico&co became the largest privately held custom cabinetry company in Canada and the third largest in North America.
Alain Ouzilleau, CEO, Cabico&co, remarks, “Cabico&co is honored to have played a role in Elmwood’s remarkable evolution. We are committed to upholding and furthering Elmwood’s legacy of quality and innovation for years to come.”
This 50th anniversary will be marked by a number of activities, including the Five Looks, Five Decades project, in which the Elmwood team has identified five of its star products that have marked the evolution of kitchen design. Transposed into hyper-realistic 3D renderings of period kitchens, this project will highlight the evolution of kitchen design (finishes, configuration, styling). The Elmwood team has also created a sixth look for the future, offering a glimpse of upcoming trends. Explore these designs by visiting the Elmwood website: elmwoodcabinets.com/en/five-looks-five-decades/