the perfect opportunity to branch out into other markets. They’ve always done kitchens; they’re just now starting to showcase their custom work. Our custom work wouldn’t carry the clout it does without our phenomenal installation teams.” The custom work Lauren is referring to is featured in several projects in Downtown Dartmouth and across the harbour in Halifax. “We’re getting more into cabinetry and lighting in bars and restaurants. We’ve done a few local jobs here in Dartmouth like condos,, NSLCs [Nova Scotia Liquor Commission] and the Shannex Parkland Retirement Living facility in Halifax. The commercial application of what we do is becoming more important all the time. Our cabinets and lighting are in high-end restaurants and hotels, high-rise apartments, and homes throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond. We’ve had some fantastic oppor- tunities to showcase some of our finest fixtures alongside the brilliant custom cabinetry of the Progressive Cabinets team. The management team here at Station 12 is second to none.”
can truly say that. My parents are the kinds of people you work with, not for. There’s a family feel around here, that’s for sure. Input from all facets of the Living Lighting and Progressive Cabinets experience is critical to our ongoing success.” “That’s 10,000 square feet of lighting, home décor, and furniture – as well as 15 to 20 full kitchen, vanity, and closet displays.” Lauren’s sister Christine Langlois is a kitchen designer at Living Lighting and Progressive Cabinets. She’s one of the one hundred, or so, office staff, manufacturing and installa- tion staff, and sales representatives that make up the coop- erative team. “Progressive Cabinets is not a franchise,” Lauren explained. “It’s owned and operated completely locally. Everything is manufactured here in our plant and our plant foreman and field manager, Andrew Winters and Kirk Oldfield, are second to none.” “Progressive Cabinets has always been here,” she con- tinued. “Historically, they’ve focused on multi-unit and contract work, but after moving into the Station 12 location and joining forces with Living Lighting, they thought it was
Like any member of a proud and strong family, Lauren couldn’t say enough about her siblings. She continued.
“Our Lighting Team Manager, Christine Cherry, has taken our home and business décor aspirations to a whole dif- ferent level. We carry a wide selection of brands, upwards of 30. This includes the whole gamut from budget-friendly
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