Thanks to a combined investment by the Federal and Provincial governments, Chandlers Cabinets and Millwork is expanding operations to increase its production capacity. This expansion will allow Chandlers to broaden its reach to an international level.
“Our government, through ACOA, continues to invest in projects that attract jobs and economic investment in Atlantic Canada,” said the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. “Investing in local companies, like Chandlers, with their highly skilled workforce, demonstrates this government’s commitment to the Atlantic economy and its enhanced competitiveness in the global marketplace.”
Chandlers Cabinets and Millwork has been experiencing considerable growth in recent years, both in annual sales and the scale of their projects. The expanded space and modernized equipment is necessary to accommodate the increasing demand for Chandlers’ specialized products.
A federal investment of $300,000, through the ACOA’s Business Development Program will help purchase new equipment. A provincial investment of $1 million, from the Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning, will purchase real estate and new equipment.
“The government of Prince Edward Island is committed to the ongoing growth of the Island economy and to the development of international markets for our Island companies,” said the Honourable Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “The success of Chandler’s Cabinets and Millwork and other growing companies are helping the Island economy to expand and allowing skilled Island workers to succeed in the global economy.”
Chandlers uses the latest technologies and worker skills to fabricate casework and millwork accurately and efficiently from the design stage all the way through to installation. The purchase of new equipment will allow for more automated production runs, which will decrease the amount of downtime for materials on the production line.
“The expansion means more than simply increasing our production lines,” said Mark Steele, Vice-President of Chandlers Cabinet and Millwork. “We strive to be at the forefront of technology and building methods, making design and manufacturing possibilities endless. This expansion will facilitate our efforts and allow us to cater to our international export markets.”
As a member of Trade Team PEI, Chandlers has participated in numerous trade missions to the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. As a result of their expansion, the company is planning to increase their export efforts by further developing their position in international markets.
In operation for over 60 years, Chandlers began in 1946, offering specialized cabinetmaking and custom moldings, providing products and services all across Prince Edward Island. More recently, Chandlers has branched into commercial casework and millwork, keeping the same values and commitments that have been with the company since the beginning.