Located in the town of Clinton, North Carolina, The Woodshed Custom Cabinets Inc. has been a symbol of excellence and artistry since 1988. Led by Cullin Hobbs, now steering the company as its second generation leader, The Woodshed has embraced the common challenge of expanding production without compromising on quality.

Their journey with Diversified Equipment and Supply (DES) began a decade ago, starting with the purchase of their first router. This partnership was destined to evolve into something extraordinary. The real transformation occurred two years ago when The Woodshed decided to upgrade to a new router with an offload table, significantly ramping up their production capabilities.

This upgrade wasn't just about a new piece of machinery; it was about reimagining The Woodshed’s entire operation. The new CNC router almost doubled their part-cutting capacity, a testament to the machine’s efficiency and DES's insightful guidance. Transitioning to this advanced technology was seamless, thanks to the expert support from DES, who facilitated the sale of the old router and the smooth installation of the new one.

The new router opened doors to unprecedented productivity and expanded product capabilities. The accuracy and precision of the machine meant that each part was consistently perfect, reducing waste and enhancing the overall quality of their products. This technological leap not only optimized their operations but also helped The Woodshed attract and retain skilled talent, who found working with advanced machinery more engaging and fulfilling.

"The turnover rates are just nuts anywhere right now. It definitely cuts down on labor having a router versus doing everything on the panel saw and having to take it to a router table to cut your dadoes and things like that. Once I get the guys trained up on the router, I think they enjoy running it just because it gives them a sense of working with a computer instead of working with a saw. "

-Cullin Hobbs