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1982, Powell ventured out on his
own in ’83, starting out with only
one table saw.
“T he business has gone from cabinets
being built on site by carpenters
with no interaction with customers
… to this ultra complex process of
style, finishes and function that asks
the customer every possible question
and gives them every possible
option,” Powell says.
H is current shop has been
operating since ’97 and with 12
employees it is one of the largest
custom cabinet shops in
W ilmington. Specializing in premium,
high-end cabinetry, Powell
and his team build as many as
25 projects at any given time,
with jobs ranging from $5,000 to
$375,000.
Powell says one of the biggest
industry changes has been the introduction
of computerized machinery.
“T hat’s definitely a step up in the
area of precision and it enables us to
make high-quality products in less
time,” he says.
