“That continues tobeoneof the largest challengeswe face,” he explained. “The expectations are increasingly growing as the industry evolves and this significantly impacts lead times. We have nurtured an exceptionally committed and seasoned staff that is committed to meeting these growing demands. Likewise, we rely on the efficiency and commit- ments of our proven vendors and suppliers to ensure we exceed the expectations of our clients. We are fortunate to have exceptional industry partners.” “Architects, designers, and business owners all want symbolic uniqueness in their projects.” John explained that the architectural millwork industry as a whole has been evolving these last four decades at an unprecedented rate. CAD (Computer Aided Design) software has been the backbone of commercial and industrial manufacturing since the 1960s when famed computer scientist and internet pioneer Dr. Ivan Suther- land developed Sketchpad – the original CAD program – as a Ph. D Candidate at MIT. The cost of early comput- ers, however, limited future development of CAD to the worlds of aerospace and automobile giants McDonnel- Douglas and General Motors, respectively. As personal computers and CAD software became ubiquitous in the 1980s, John said his industry began “exploding with greater demands.” This surge saw Hudec Woodworking move twice. In late 1987, John and his team moved to a facility in Highland, Indiana. “We occupied three different tenant spaces within this building for nine years,” he said. “They were cramped quarters but in 1996 we designed and built our present – and spacious – facility in Griffith, Indiana.” As his team expanded and diversified, so did office needs in Griffith. “Over the past year, we completed another remodeling project for more office space and construct- ed a large conference room with several millwork details. The team volunteered to make our 20’ conference table as a reflection of their passion for the craft.” “Our corporate culture revolves around an integral part- nership that we share with our employees. We have some of the most
“An extremely demanding industry where time is everyone’s worst adversary.”
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