Columbia Woodworking says it has opened a 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland. A Washington Business Journal BizSpotlight listing describes the plant as intended for high-volume custom commercial millwork serving projects across the East Coast: Washington Business Journal.
What the company makes
The company’s services page describes its Washington-area operation as a Design Studio & Workshop for custom fabrication. Columbia Woodworking says it produces cabinetry, shelving, casegoods and other custom millwork using materials such as wood, metal, glass, stone, acrylics and upholstery: Columbia Woodworking.
Equipment and workflow
According to the Washington Business Journal listing, the facility includes CNC machining, additional finishing capability and custom Biesse material-handling equipment. The listing also says Columbia Woodworking invested in enterprise resource planning and operational systems connecting estimating, project management, planning, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing: Washington Business Journal.
Capitol Heights planning context
The facility’s opening comes against a longer-term planning backdrop for the area. In July 2008, the Prince George’s County District Council approved the Capitol Heights Transit District Development Plan and Transit District Overlay Zoning Map Amendment, according to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The plan included recommendations for future land use and development around the Metro station.
Staffing and intended markets
The available sources describe the company’s staffing in different terms. The Washington Business Journal listing reports more than 120 employees in manufacturing and corporate operations, while Columbia Woodworking’s services page describes 150 skilled professionals and nearly 2,000 years of combined experience: Washington Business Journal; Columbia Woodworking.
The BizSpotlight listing says the expanded operation is aimed at commercial interiors, office and multifamily amenity spaces, senior living, private education, entertainment and worship facilities. It also says Columbia Woodworking works with suppliers, installers and construction partners throughout the region: Washington Business Journal.
