Business name: Cabinet Designs Unlimited.
Owner: John Dearey.
Address: 1738 S.E. Eighth Ave., Camas.
What the business does: The company designs, manufactures and installs custom cabinets for the entire home as well as commercial projects, John Dearey said. Typical home projects include kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers, dens and laundry rooms. The commercial projects are usually reception areas and work stations.
How has the economy affected your business: Cabinet Designs Unlimited’s clientele has changed from builders developing new construction to renovation and remodeling contractors. Dearey said some of his most exciting and interesting design concepts have originated from homeowners who have focused their efforts on transforming their current homes.
Greatest challenge: Currently Dearey’s greatest challenge is keeping his staff busy with fewer orders to complete. Since he has a smaller, custom shop he can control his overhead.
What’s ahead: Dearey plans to continue to work with new technology as it enters the market. His company will look for new applications for the company’s current computer-operated equipment. For example, a computer numerical control, or CNC, router is regularly used in cutting, drilling and preparing parts for cabinet construction. Dearey is currently exploring new ways to use the machine that could appeal to his current customers and to untapped markets.
