The February 2022 issue of National Hardwood Magazine features stories on Danner's Cabinet Shop, Kendrick Forest Products, West Side Hardwood Club and more.
Danner’s Cabinet Shop,
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Ramsey, MN — The history of Danner’s Cabinet Shop (DCS), located here, spans six decades of quality, custom cabinet manufacturing and three (going on four) generations of leadership by the same family. DCS purchases close to 400,000 board feet a year, and according to Danner, the most popular species for cabinets include paint-grade Alder, and Rift White Oak, followed closely by Rustic Hickory, which has recently become more difficult to source. The company purchases its lumber primarily from regional lumber distributors. Owner Troy Danner recalled an early memory from when he was in eighth grade: he would get off the bus from his hometown school in Ramsey, MN to grab a broom and sweep the floors, helping his dad out in the company office before hopping on his bike and pedaling home. “My grandfather, George, started the company back in 1968,” Danner recalled. “My father, Ronald, took it over from his father and I am the third-generation owner. I have four children and my two older children – Nathan and Nicholas – are working for me now, so the plan is for a fourth generation to take over at some point.” A lot has changed in the world of cabinetmaking since the late 1960s when DCS was founded. Innovations such as soft-closing components for cabinets have become the norm instead of the once-popular sidemount door hinges and extensions. But for Danner, the biggest change for DCS has been who they serve. He noted that when his dad was running the company in the 1980s and ‘90s, 100 percent of the company’s business consisted of new-home construction. The housing market bubble and crash in 2008, however, changed everything. “We needed to diversify as the market was changing,” he explained. “We went from all-new homes to remodeling and working directly with homeowners.” DCS specializes in custom cabinetry including kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, but Danner emphasized that DCS is primarily focused on custom projects for customers, including bookcases, bars, and entertainment centers. The company also Amazing design and craftsmanship. “I’ve had builders who’ve worked for many different cabinet shops in their career and they tell me that they would rather install my cabinets than someone else’s. That’s what sets us apart.” — Troy Danner owner Danner’s Cabinet Shop Clean lines and beautiful hardware enhance this kitchen’s gorgeous cabinets. Please turn to page 38 FEBRUARY 2022 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 21
