Gator Hosts Its First Manufacturing Day
Gator Millworks celebrates National Manufacturing Day with an all-day career event for students and millwork enthusiasts, Manufacturing Day 2021. More than 200 students and guests from across the area experienced Gator’s modern manufacturing techniques and learned about the possibilities of
Gator Steps into the Future and into a New Facility
Gator Millworks moves into its new facility, solidifying the success of turning its dream into a reality. Today, Gator’s cutting-edge facility illustrates the direct results of the company’s commitment to modern millwork and innovation.
Fighting COVID-19 with Face Shields
As COVID-19 continued to surge and medical supplies plummeted, Gator Millworks used its technological resources and manufacturing capabilities to produce face shields. Through this contribution, Gator was able to make a direct impact on its community and the medical field.
Breaking Ground in Denham Springs
Gator Millworks begins construction on a 72,000 SF shop, showroom and office space located in Denham Springs.
Overcoming the Great Flood
Nine days after experiencing one of Louisiana’s most devastating floods, thanks to the help and support of the equipment suppliers, Gator Millworks got back to work using table and chop saws and any available hand tools to produce cabinetry. Ten
Ideas Become Designs for Gator’s New Facility
Gator produces construction documents after entering into an agreement with Ritter Maher Architects to develop the schematic design.
Gator Makes Big Moves for a New Facility
Internal planning and design start for Gator’s new manufacturing facility and design center. Chad Foster purchases the initial property on Florida Boulevard and commits to Steve McLin and McLin Construction to build the new facility.
Gator Makes the Final Touches on its Facility
Gator builds the final addition to its facility, adding up a total square footage of 21,755 for its buildings located on Louisiana Hwy 16.
Gator Branches into the Commercial Market
After experiencing consistent successes under Chad's guidance, Gator expands its capabilities to include commercial design and build services. These services now make up a significant portion of Gator's projects and have allowed the company to bid on large-scale projects throughout
Gator Purchases “the Red Building”
After two expansions and one addition, Gator purchases the neighboring property and metal building, now known as “the Red Building,” located next to its main office on Louisiana Hwy 16.