Streamlining Cabinet Production for Maximum Efficiency

Select Millwork, based in Irving, Texas, built its reputation on high-quality craftsmanship. When production inefficiencies threatened their growth, they turned to Lamello’s Cabineo connectors to streamline assembly and stay competitive in a cost-sensitive market.

SITUATION

Select Millwork’s original screw-and-glue cabinet assembly method was time-consuming, yielding just two cabinets per assembler per hour. In an effort to improve efficiency, they adopted a doweling system—only to face software integration challenges, unreliable machinery, and the need for a dedicated operator. A more reliable, cost-effective solution was needed to scale production without increasing labor costs.

CHALLENGE

• Slow assembly rates made it difficult to remain competitive.
• The doweling system required expensive equipment and frequent maintenance.
• Software and machine integration issues led to inefficiencies.
• A specialized machine operator was needed, adding to labor costs.

SOLUTION

Seeking a better assembly method, Select Millwork discovered Lamello’s Cabineo connector system. A proof-of-concept test showed that Cabineo:

• Eliminated the need for dedicated doweling machinery, simplifying production to a one-machine process.
• Integrated seamlessly with Cabinet Vision software for smooth programming.
• Doubled joint strength compared to their previous method.
• Required minimal investment—just $1,000 for connectors, software support, and router bits.

RESULT

By switching to Cabineo, Select Millwork:

• Increased production to five to six cabinets per assembler per hour—a 60% improvement.
• Reallocated their dowel machine operator to assembly, reducing labor costs by 25%.
• More than doubled output without adding staff, allowing them to stay profitable in a competitive market.

“The ‘one-machine’ process of Cabineo has greatly reduced the time involved for our entire building process, which allows us to be profitable in a cost-competitive market.” — Paul Gause, Select Millwork
By continuously refining their manufacturing process, Select Millwork has turned past challenges into opportunities. Lamello’s Cabineo connectors have allowed them to do more with less—boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and staying ahead in the industry.