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What began in the home garage
of Tom Hammer in Minneapolis, MN, as a custom
cabinet shop, producing cabinets primarily for the local builder
trade, has evolved into the #1 Custom Cabinet Manufacturer
within the custom cabinet market. As Crystal continues to
explore new cabinet
markets, we are determined to
offer the finest in custom cabinetry design available today –
and in the future.
Milestones
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1947 – Crystal Cabinet Works, Inc. began at 70 Willow
Street, Minneapolis, MN, by Tom Hammer, as a custom cabinet shop,
producing cabinets primarily for the local builder trade.
1949 – The shop was moved to a northern suburb, Crystal, MN and
the company formally became known as Crystal Cabinet Works, Inc.
1959 – Crystal Cabinets was relocated to Osseo, MN, where Tom
Hammer’s son, Jeff, current owner and president, became active
in the business.
1972/1973 – It was at this time when Jeff began to develop
a dealer network for marketing Crystal as a “modular” custom
cabinet company. Crystal’s phenomenal growth period began during
this era of setting up dealerships to sell cabinetry, improving
the “modular” design of the boxwork, and understanding the need
to offer quality, finished cabinetry versus unfinished
cabinetry.
1974 – Due to the growth, the company moved into a new plant
in Rogers, MN.
1975 – On August 7, fire partially destroyed the plant in
Rogers. Determined to quickly start up operations again, Jeff
met with an enthusiastic banker in Princeton, MN. The company
was able to take advantage of an existing building; operations
were set up, and within one month the business was running
smoothly again.
1975/1980 – During this time, the business quadrupled in
size and more space was required. In 1980, 20 acres were
purchased on the south side of Princeton, and a new plant with
92, 000 square feet was constructed at the present location.
Two years later, Crystal was adding on again.
1990 – With additions and the acquiring of another existing
building, the size of the business reached a total of
253,000 square feet.
2000 – Crystal acquired another 71,000-square-foot
manufacturing facility located in Sauk Rapids, MN. This new
acquisition brought Crystal’s combined square footage total to
324,000.
2005 – Crystal introduces Keyline, the newest member of
product offerings. A distinct collection of Crystal’s most
sought-after custom design elements paired with an affordable
box construction.
2006 – Crystal
introduces Green-core to its product offering. Crystal’s
Green-Core products are made with materials that have a reduced
effect on human health and the environment and are a perfect
option for the environmentally- and health-conscious consumer.
2007 – Crystal introduces Encore, the newest member of product
offerings. Encore’s frameless cabinetry was created by selecting
many of Quest’s most popular door styles, woods, finishes and
sought-after design elements.
2007 – Crystal achieves certification under Kitchen Cabinet
Manufacturers Association’s new Environmental Stewardship
Program (ESP). Crystal is proud to have been directly involved
with the development of the program, which is designed as a
framework for manufacturers to highlight sound environmental
business practices concerning: product and process resource
management, air quality, environmental management policies an
systems, and community relations.
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