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Italkraft, a Multi-unit Cabinetry Firm, To Open Houston Operation
By Bill Esler
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Italkraft will produce cabinetry for the Southmore and One Market Center highrise developments in Houston.

HOUSTON - Following successful multi-unit cabinetry projects in Florida, cabinetry and architectural woodwork firm Italkraft Mid Altantic Llc is opening a Houston office to supply two projects under construction there. The operation is expected to open in the fall. 

Raul J. Gutierrez and Alex Xakoustis founded Italkraft, based in Doral, FL, in 2011, providing design and installation for European-style cabinets manufactured for it in Italy. The 150-employee cabinet and architectural millwork company had sales of $20 million last year; Gutierrez told the South Florida Business Journal he expects sales of  $28 million this year for turnkey cabinetry projects Italkraft is doing for condo and apartment builders - its largest clientele - and single-unit clients. 

Shipping the Italian manufactured cabinetry and vanities flat packed, Italkraft sends in crews of 8 to 10 installers to work on projects. 

"We provide our customers with Italian Design kitchen, bathroom and closet cabinetry of the highest standard and style. . . being hands-on every step of the way from design consultation, to shop drawing provision, to installation," the company says.  
Raul Gutierrez
 
Italkraft product quality is verified through certification to ISO 9001:1994 standards defined by the JIS regulation and are recognized and adhered to by the use of materials with extremely low formaldehyde emissions. 
 

Slideshow: Italkraft Houston High Rise Vanities, Cabinetry

 
The Houston projects include two locations, including the One Market Square high rise. The designs are aimed at younger buyers, and feature European-style cabinetry.
 
A video below shows examples of Italkraft cabinetry and the robotic operation at the manufacturing center in Italy.  

 

 

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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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