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Established in 1974, as a small regional shop, Wright Architectural Millwork( Wright) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 as one of New England’ s premier providers of highend commercial architectural millwork. Originally based in Northampton, Massachusetts, Wright is committed to craftsmanship, precision, and collaboration with some of the region’ s most respected architects, builders, and institutions. It has evolved successfully alongside the industry by transitioning from traditional woodworking practices to a fully integrated, technologydriven organization.
Chief Operating Officer, Chris Buell, describes how Wright’ s services extend far beyond fabrication:“ Wright specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of high-end commercial architectural millwork and custom interior environments. The company’ s capabilities encompass a broad range of products, including custom casework, paneling, reception desks, feature walls, quartz and stone counters, metal work, specialty millwork, and installation.
“ We provide comprehensive project management, engineering, and installation support, ensuring seamless execution from design intent through completion. Every project reflects Wright’ s commitment to collaboration, design integrity, and longterm value- hallmarks that have defined its reputation for over 50 years.”
It’ s this reputation that has contributed to the organization’ s longevity, leading to such an impressive milestone. Not only did it celebrate 50 years of operation in 2024, but Wright has also recently transitioned into a new, state-of-the-art facility on Sheridan Street in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
“ The move to the new Sheridan Street facility reflects Wright’ s commitment to investing in its people, its processes, and the future of architectural millwork,” explains Jon Buell, President and CEO.“ The previous
facility had served the company well for decades, but as Wright’ s projects grew in scale and complexity, so too did the need for a modernized, technology-enabled environment.
“ The new building was designed to optimize production flow, support advanced automation, and improve working conditions for employee-owners. From expanded engineering and assembly areas to improved material handling systems, every aspect of the facility was planned with efficiency, safety, and precision in mind.”
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