Parksville Based Architectural Woodworking Cabinet Shop Shows Strong Growth
Nanaimo’s Holly Tree Dental project is a point of pride for Current Millwork
PARKSVILLE – First impressions last a long time, and that is the custom at Current Millwork & Cabinetry.
From left, Jason Howlett, Kayla MacKenzie, Darci Kachenko and Mouki Butt inspect plans
General Manager Jason Howlett says the architectural woodworking cabinet shop’s offering of custom designed services gives clients one-of-a-kind cabinetry for offices and homes.
“We’re a one-stop shop for cabinetry,” notes Howlett, who adds the company is completing a new showroom at its 9,000 square foot location at 101-1120 Industrial Way in the Parksville Industrial Park. “From curved custom reception desks to elaborate kitchen’s and signature paneling, we help define the look and supply products our clients need.
“We can walk onto a job site, whether it be a commercial car dealership or high end residence and we’re able to perform with consistent quality and deliverables that keep our clients coming back.”
Howlett arrived at the operation in 2013 and is now a partner in the business, which has 32 employees and has been growing steadily each year.
“We have a modern team utilizing advanced technology, tools and equipment to develop our craft,” he notes. “We develop strong relationships with our vendors to stay on top of design trends and to offer the latest quality products and services while remaining traditionalists at heart in terms of our commitment to craftsmanship.
The Kwalilas Hotel in Port Hardy is an example of Current Millwork’s commercial portfolio
“Our cabinet makers and millworkers are dedicated to creating modern and sophisticated kitchen cabinetry, handcrafted vanities, custom arches, custom finished casework and more. From butlers’ pantries to home office nooks, we specialize in blending vintage textures with modern aesthetics.”
Howlett is proud of the fact that the company focuses on, and supports, Vancouver Island communities and customers. Current Millwork & Cabinetry has done award winning work for Kwa’lilas Hotel in Port Hardy, at Parksville’s Tigh-Na-Mara Resort and at the University of Victoria.
Current Millwork & Cabinetry General Manager Jason Howlett goes over a project with Krista Howlett
“The outcome for a multi-family project is a little different than a high-end waterfront home, but we’re able to adjust our game plan at a high level to ensure success for that project and client,” he observes. “At the end of the day it’s pretty simple: We do what we said we’d do, when we said we were going to do it.”
In addition to their focus on custom work for clients, Current Millwork & Cabinetry has also developed a new line of products to help companies adjust to COVID-19 restrictions that includes wood dividers with shoulder-height Plexiglas tops to keep students and diners in their own units while studying and eating.
“The design is simple and easy to understand,” he observes. “It meets the needs of today’s community. There is a lot of uncertainty in the community right now, and physical changes will help to ease those concerns.”
Howlett notes there are several reasons for the company’s growth and success.
Custom residential millwork is provides Current’s customers with a near infinite number of options when building their dream home
“Our team has a strong work ethic, and we have invested in technology that allows us to be efficient in what we do, so we can get the job in, done and move on to the next project.”
The company’s culture and team members are an important part of the success.
“First and foremost it’s our culture,” he says. “We’re employing great people and training and investing in them to grow leaders as our company has grown. We’re quite happy to promote from within.
“We have the right systems and foundation in place, and now we’re able to put some fuel to the fire and grow the business in a different way,” he adds. “It’s all been word of mouth to this point.”
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PLATINUM – S&G Granite
GOLD – Floform Countertops, Island West Coast Developments (IWCD)