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Beyond the Build: Expanding the Journey of a Cabinet

October 27, 2025

At American Woodmark, every cabinet has a story, crafted with care, shaped by expertise, and brought to life through the dedication of many. In previous years, we invited you behind the scenes with The Journey of a Cabinet, a video that followed our product from raw material to finished design.

This year, in celebration of National Manufacturing Month, we’re expanding that story. Because behind every cabinet is more than just a process; it’s a network of connections, people, and purpose.

 

A Broader View of “Customer”

The journey of a cabinet involves far more than manufacturing. Along the way, the definition of customer evolves. It might be the homeowner excited about a remodel, the builder framing the kitchen, the installer bringing everything together, or even our internal teams, like human resources and transportation, who serve and support the people making it all happen.

By reimagining who the customer is at each step, we can better appreciate the full scope of what it takes to bring cabinetry to life, from inspiration to installation. 

 

A Month to Celebrate the Makers

National Manufacturing Month is the perfect moment to shine a light on the skilled professionals who power this journey. From sourcing and production to logistics and support, every set of hands involved helps turn cabinetry into lasting value.

This expanded look acknowledges all the connections that make our work possible: the problem-solvers, the innovators, the caretakers of process and quality. It’s not just about what we build, but how we do it, and who we do it for. 

Every cabinet passes through many hands. And every hand leaves an impact.

 

A journey we cherish, a team we applaud.


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