National Hardwood Magazine - December 2021

The perimeter wall cabinetry in Wellborn Cabinet’s Messina door style with a Willow
paint finish is accented even further by the Cherry island in their Espresso finish.
Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
Breaking New Ground & Growing The American Economy
Ashland, AL—Wellborn Cabinet
Inc. recently announced
a groundbreaking and expansion
of their facilities in Ashland, AL.
This expansion will ultimately create
more than 200 jobs for Clay County,
AL and the surrounding area.
Using American-made products,
Wellborn Cabinet manufactures traditional,
contemporary, and transitional
Hardwood cabinetry. Purchasing
approximately 8 million board feet
in green Hardwood lumber annually,
products are available in Cherry, Maple,
Oak and Hickory. Committed to
keeping local workers employed and
supporting the state, regional, and
local economies, Wellborn Cabinet
employs nearly 1,400 workers from
the region.
CEO Paul Wellborn said he is
proud of his workforce and the support
he has received in reviving the
American economy. “With the help of
our local, state, and federal officials
along with our local schools, we’ve
been blessed with the ability to have
this expansion and have the opportunity
to add these jobs to our economy,”
he stated. “I thank God for all
the people who’ve played a part in
growing our American-made product.
We are especially thankful for
all of our dedicated employees who
have helped make all of this possible.”
With a commitment to put the
American worker first, more than
$15 million has been invested into
both the United States and Alabama
economies. With that, Wellborn Cabinet
has expanded over 175,000
total square feet into their facility to
include improved manufacturing facilities,
additional daycare options
and healthcare capabilities.
“Wellborn Cabinet makes
high-quality, in-demand products
right here in Alabama, and it’s exciting
to see the company expand
its presence in its hometown of
Ashland,” Governor Kay Ivey said.
“These growth plans will not only
enhance production capabilities but
also add new jobs and enhance benefits
for workers. This investment
shows why Wellborn is a first-rate
employer in Clay County.”
Founded in 1961, Wellborn Cabinet
has a long-standing history of
manufacturing innovative products
and delivering excellent, domestic
customer service, according to Di-
ABOVE AND RIGHT: Quality assurance is one of Wellborn Cabinet’s key principles.
Sending products out correctly the first time eliminates construction
delays. Each of Wellborn Cabinet’s pieces goes through at least six hand inspections
before it is shipped.
rector of Marketing and Advertising
Angela O’Neill. “Our choice to use
domestic forests and manufacture
cabinetry in the United States shows
our commitment to sustainability and
country, building a future for generations
of employees, customers,
and consumers,” she stated. “Since
Paul Wellborn first opened the doors
60 years ago, Wellborn Cabinet remains
true to the meaning of Made in
America. All of our kitchen and bath
cabinets, including doors, drawers,
and face frames are hand-crafted
right here in Alabama by our dedicated
employees. We are proud to label
each box of cabinetry with the ‘Made
In The USA’ stamp.”
O’Neill said Wellborn Cabinet is
committed to being the most valued
provider of kitchen, bath, and wholehome
cabinetry. “Wellborn has five
product lines,” she explained. “Our
Aspire Cabinetry is a full-access frameless
brand that includes wood,
and decorative laminate textured
veneers, and matte and high gloss
acrylic doors supporting an increasing
trend of modern design. Our
framed cabinetry includes quality
wood and Wellcore MDF doors supporting
the designs from traditional
to modern complemented by stains
and unlimited paint selections.”
Among the largest family-owned
cabinet manufacturers in the United
States and led by CEO Paul
Wellborn, their quality cabinetry is
manufactured from a 2.2 millionsquare-foot
facility, which includes a
timber processing mill. O’Neill said
the company seeks only the highest
quality wood products for
cabinetry and knows that
the best timber is found in
carefully managed, flourishing
forests here in the United
States. “Wellborn quality
permeates every step of the
cabinet process, beginning
with the logs that are handpicked
for our vertically integrated
sawmill,” she said.
Environmental stewardship has
been part of Wellborn Cabinet’s
culture since the beginning. This responsibility
has always been about
more than just words and has been
proven through decades of actions,
investments, and practices, O’Neill
said. She explained, “The Green
Choice program ensures that you
are purchasing a brand of cabinets
from a company that takes conscious
steps to protect and minimize
the overall impact on our environment.
At Wellborn, we have recycling
programs that utilize wood waste
to generate power and steam and
continue to lower VOC emissions
through technology. We partner with
our suppliers to improve their environmental
programs. You will find the
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Paul Wellborn, CEO and President of Wellborn Cabinet, has led one of the largest family-owned
cabinet manufacturers for 60 years.
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