REHAU recently expanded their millwork and cabinetry fabrication capabilities by opening a new lamination line within their Sturgis, Michigan facility. The lamination line will apply the wide range of REHAU RAUVISIO HouseSM surfaces – from gloss to matte, crystal, natural and metal – to MDF or particle boards as the first step in fulfilling a cabinet door or board order. Most boards will now be produced domestically, reducing lead times from months to days. The lamination line builds upon REHAU’s robust capabilities as a leading supplier of laminates, boards, edgeband, fabricated panels and fully-finished cabinet doors, strengthening the company’s service options for cabinet shops across the United States and Canada.
The introduction of the lamination line marks a significant milestone in the evolution of REHAU’s Sturgis facility. Since opening in 1976, the facility has evolved from a primary site for North American edgeband production to a distribution center and custom cabinet shop. Centrally located in the United States for quick shipping to customers, the distribution center stocks edgeband, pressed boards and fabricated panels. With the addition of the lamination line, REHAU now controls the entire process of making custom cabinet doors and fabricated panels in-house.
“The addition of the lamination line is a significant leap in REHAU’s cabinet door fabrication capabilities, providing cabinet shops with an extra layer of support beyond cutting and edging,” said Damian Kirby, vice president of the interior solutions division. “Whether our customers need boards and edgeband or made-to-measure cabinet doors, REHAU is equipped to support them. Now, with the ability to laminate, we’re providing even more customization options and greater flexibility to deliver on tight timeframes.”
