It almost sounds like a tired clich to say that Green Cabinetworks has something for everyone, but it comes with the territory when your specialties range from custom millwork to specialty storage to green cabinetry to home furnishings.
The Dover-based company, which is a division of Vigilant Woodworks, boasts of its prowess in woodworking and cabinetry, as their staff includes tradesmen with years of experience under their belts.
And while the company is known for producing exceptional woodwork for its commercial clients, homeowners can now beautify their own dwellings by tapping into Green Cabinetworks' expertise.
"People understandably think of us in terms of our work for commercial clients like restaurants, banks and educational institutions, but our expertise with wine racks and cellars, cabinetry, desks and cigar humidors can really transform a home," said Ben Adams, Director of Marketing at Green Cabinetworks. "And for individuals who suffer from respiratory ailments, they'll be glad to know that we use soy-based, formaldehyde-free glues and adhesives, since studies have shown a strong association between formaldehyde exposure and problems with indoor air quality. This is a big concern for many parents, and we want our products to be part of the solution, not part of the problem."
Indeed, even the most stunning products that Green Cabinetworks produces are held to strict environmental standards. They are affiliated with organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Architectural Woodwork Institute, and Wood is Green.
They're also certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and are one of the few FSC Chain of Custody certified woodworking facilities in the country. Green Cabinetworks sources FSC-certified wood whenever possible, which ensures the wood has met sustainable forest management practices, as well as strict chain-of-custody certification procedures. They also emphasize the use of water-based stains and finishes, and they recycle all wood scrap, either through composting or using the wood to heat their facility during the winter.
Their sense of environmental responsibility produces tangible benefits for its clients. By using Green Cabinetworks, businesses and homeowners can gain points toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, an important marketing and branding (tool for many businesses.
"Obtaining LEED certification is a milestone for many businesses - it demonstrates a real commitment to energy efficiency and green operations," commented Stefanie Phillips, Green Cabinetworks Media Relations Specialist. "They gain points toward the levels of LEED certification not only through Green Cabinetworks' woodwork, but also by using rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo and lyptus in their building materials, which we certainly offer."
"Superior quality, environmentally-sound cabinetry and furnishings are great ways for an independently-owned establishment to compete with, and even gain an advantage over bigger competitors," added Adams. "It's a way for your store or restaurant to look just as high-end as a deep-pocketed big box store. Plus, businesses these days need to make the right impression on their customers, or those customers will almost certainly go elsewhere."
In addition to the aesthetic benefits of fine millwork and woodwork, there's also lucrative long-term cost savings associated with energy efficient refrigerated cabinetry. "We've done projects where businesses' heating and cooling costs have dropped dramatically, and we're making their HVAC system run more efficiently" said Adams. "For example, if a restaurant carries and refrigerates red and white wines - which are typically stored at different temperatures - we can create a custom wine cabinet with integrated racking and cooling system that will save thousands of dollars versus building out a complete wine storage area in a facility."
To further bolster their credentials in the regional green community, the company has also joined the Green Alliance, a union of over 90 green businesses across New Hampshire, Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts that connects businesses to eco-conscious consumers. Green Alliance members receive 10% off any Green Cabinetworks cabinetry or millwork project.
And the proof is in the pudding when their commercial and residential clients see the end results. "It is possible to build beautiful woodwork without sacrificing the environment, and wasting precious natural resources," says Adams.
For more information, visit Green Cabinetworks at www.greencabinetworks.com or learn more about Green Alliance at www.greenalliance.biz
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