Particle Board vs. MDF
While particle board might have been the go-to substrate for furniture back in the 1970s, times have certainly changed. Despite the once-popular material’s reputation - there are several noteworthy issues associated with this engineered wood product. Overall, the material tends
WCMA & MMPA Conference Attendees Tour Gator Millworks’ Facilities
Earlier this week, we were fortunate enough to host the Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) and the Moulding & Millwork Producers Association (MMPA) for a tour of our facilities. The group was in New Orleans for its 2019 Fall Conference
The Benefits of Frameless Cabinet Construction
When selecting cabinetry, two construction types are usually up for consideration - face-frame and frameless. With face-frame construction, rails and stiles form a frame on the front of the cabinet box. This method was traditionally used by American manufacturers, but
Gator Millworks Hosts Year Two of Summer Intern Program
At Gator Millworks, we consistently try to provide opportunities to young industry professionals through our internship program. We’ve been extremely pleased with our summer intern, Spencer Baum, from Pitt State University. Spencer is in his second year of the Architectural
Denham Springs High School Students Visit Gator Millworks
Students in Denham Springs High School’s summer Jump Start program visited Gator Millworks for an educational tour. Kenenth Lang and his carpentry students were given a guided tour through Gator’s facilities featuring a review of the company’s millwork processes and an
Three Trends Emerging in Millwork
Trends affect every business, every industry. As trends constantly cycle through relevance, it’s important to stay updated with new design styles and the accompanying processes. Oftentimes, these changes require at least an acknowledgement and more likely, a response. Although millwork
Gator Millworks Hosts PSU Students for Facility Tour
On Saturday, March 30, Gator Millworks hosted a facility tour for over 20 visiting students from PSU's Architectural Manufacturing Management & Technology program. The students traveled around 10 hours from Pittsburg, Kansas to attend the 2019 AWI Spring Leadership Conference in
The International Wood Fair (IWF) and Gator Millworks
The International Wood Fair takes place every two years in Atlanta, Georgia. 11 Gator employees attended all 4 days of this year’s show. It was a great opportunity to learn about changes in the industry, visit with vendors and share