What Drawer Box Specialties does

Drawer Box Specialties (DBS) is a US-based custom manufacturer of drawer boxes, cabinet components, and cabinet-related storage accessories, founded in 1987 and headquartered at 1482 N Batavia St, Orange, California. Since December 2012 the company has operated as a subsidiary of States Industries LLC (Eugene, Oregon), a hardwood plywood and specialty panel producer founded in 1966, and works from a combined 200,000 square-foot manufacturing base. DBS employs approximately 60 people and ships across the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.

DBS's product portfolio centers on four main drawer box lines (Premium FSC-certified White Maple, Standard White Maple, Baltic Birch, and Melamine), augmented by an extensive set of customization options covering corner construction (English Dovetail, Bore & Dowel, mixed and mitered angled), bottom mounting, and top edge treatments. Adjacent offerings include fully machined cabinet components (drawer sides, shelving, uprights), custom CNC panel processing, slab door and drawer fronts, and a 'Smart Accessories' line spanning trash pull-outs (with integrated Blum Tandem soft-close undermount runners), pantry and cookware pull-outs, utensil/cutlery inserts, drawer-in-a-drawer systems, and wine boxes. Manufacturing is anchored on CNC panel processing (multiple beam saws, edgebanders, and point-to-point machining centers), with a HOLZ-HER ACCURA 1554 edgebander installed in 2020 enabling PUR adhesive zero-joint edge banding on contemporary textured and high-gloss laminates. Certifications include FSC, CARB 93120 formaldehyde compliance, ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2009, and an FSC/NAUF option on Melamine lines.

DBS monetizes through a B2B, sales-led motion with quote-based, pay-as-you-go unit pricing (no public price list; orders are placed by phone at 800-422-9881 or via a secure online customer portal). Revenue streams include drawer box sales, cabinet components, smart accessories, slab door/drawer fronts, and full contract manufacturing. Target customers are custom cabinet makers (primary), furniture manufacturers, commercial casework contractors serving healthcare/hospitality/retail/institutional end markets, and specialty manufacturers of non-standard configurations. Standard lead time is five business days for orders placed by 12:00 PM PST, with direct and drop-shipment delivery supported by multiple freight partners and a recently refreshed in-house delivery fleet.

Name

Drawer Box Specialties

Legal name

Drawer Box Specialties

Website

https://dbsdrawers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drawer Box Specialties is a US-based custom manufacturer of drawer boxes, cabinet components, and storage accessories, serving custom cabinet makers, furniture manufacturers, commercial casework contractors, and specialty markets with a 5-day lead time. Operating as a subsidiary of States Industries LLC since 2012, it is headquartered in Orange, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Drawer Boxes and Cabinet Components

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711), Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (337110), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen Cabinets & Custom Millwork Showrooms (CRAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Custom drawer boxes
• Cabinet components
• Drawer box manufacturing
• Furniture hardware
• Cabinetry accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Drawer Box Sales: Custom-manufactured drawer boxes sold in various materials (Premium White Maple, Standard White Maple, Baltic Birch, Melamine) with multiple construction options (dovetailed, doweled, nailed corners). One-time purchase model with per-order pricing.
2. Cabinet Components: Fully machined, edgebanded and prefinished component parts including drawer sides, shelving, uprights, and custom solutions. CNC panel processing for finished component parts or assemblies.
3. Smart Accessories: Drawer organizer inserts, utensil/cutlery inserts, drawer-in-a-drawer systems, trash pull-outs, cookware pull-outs, under sink caddies, pantry pull-outs, and wine boxes. Prepackaged and ready-to-assemble options.
4. Slab Door and Drawer Fronts: Slab door and drawer front manufacturing with precision edges, radiuses, corners, and consistent repeatable edge profiles using PUR reactive adhesive.
5. Contract Manufacturing: Full contract manufacturing of finished goods for customers requiring complete solutions beyond individual components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drawer Box Specialties manufactures custom drawer boxes, machined cabinet components (drawer sides, shelving, uprights, cabinet components), and slide-out accessories (trash pull-outs, cookware pull-outs, pantry pull-outs, wine boxes, drawer-in-a-drawer units) using CNC panel processing equipment. The company serves custom cabinet makers, furniture manufacturers, commercial casework contractors, and specialty markets with made-to-specification orders from one to thousands of units, offering dovetailed, doweled, or nailed corner construction across Premium White Maple, Standard Maple, Baltic Birch, and Melamine materials. Standard lead time is 5 business days on orders placed by 12:00 PM PST, with FSC-certified, UV pre-finished, and PUR edgebanded options available.

Product overview

Drawer Box Specialties (DBS) is a manufacturer specializing in custom drawer boxes and cabinet components for the custom cabinet maker, furniture manufacturer, commercial casework market, and specialty markets. The product portfolio centers on four main drawer box product lines: Premium Drawer Box (top-of-the-line White Maple with FSC certification), Standard Drawer Box (economical Maple option), Baltic Birch Drawer Boxes (imported plywood), and Melamine Drawer Boxes (thermal fused finish for modern applications). These core products are complemented by extensive customization options including Corner Construction (Dovetail, Doweled, Mixed, Angled), Bottom Mounting Options (Standard, Bottom Mount, Options A-D), and Top Edge Details (Bullnose, Flat Top, Flat Flush with various finishes). The company also offers Smart Accessories including Drawer Organizer Inserts, Utensil & Cutlery Inserts, Drawer-In-A-Drawer, Trash Pull-Outs, Kitchen Cookware Pull-Outs, Under Sink Caddy, Pantry Pull-Out, and Wine Boxes. Additional services include Laser Branding, Slope Drawers, File Drawers, and Corner Drawers. Component products include Drawer Sides, Shelving, Cabinet Components, and Custom Solutions using CNC panel processing equipment. The company operates as a subsidiary of States Industries LLC, acquired in 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Drawer Box Top-of-the-line Forest Stewardship Council certified White Maple drawer box with English dovetail or doweled joinery, available in 5/8" or 1/2" thickness with UV pre-finish options, designed for high-end cabinetry projects.
• Standard Drawer Box Economical solid White Maple drawer box crafted from select North American Maple sapwood, offering uniform color and three finish options for value-oriented cabinetry customers.
• Baltic Birch Drawer Boxes Imported 12mm Baltic Birch plywood drawer boxes with 9 plies of void-free birch, available with bullnose or flat edge treatments for plywood-spec cabinetry applications.
• Melamine Drawer Boxes Thermal-fused melamine-finished drawer boxes available in black and white with moisture and scratch resistance for clean modern cabinetry, including FSC/NAUF (No Added Urea Formaldehyde) certified options.
• Slab Door and Drawer Fronts Custom slab door and drawer fronts manufactured with PUR reactive adhesive for true zero edge band on contemporary materials including textured and high gloss laminates, with precision edges, radiuses, corners, and repeatable edge profiles.
• Smart Accessories Dovetailed slide-out and organizer systems including Trash Pull-Outs with Blum Tandem soft-close undermount runners, Kitchen Cookware Pull-Outs, Under Sink Caddy, Pantry Pull-Outs, Drawer-In-A-Drawer, Drawer Organizer Inserts, and Utensil & Cutlery Inserts.
• Wine Boxes Premium gift wine boxes in single or double configurations featuring sliding lid design with dovetail construction in Hard Select Maple or Lyptus materials.
• Drawer Sides Pre-edged drawer sides in various veneer cores including ApplePly and Baltic birch, with options for Maple, Oak, Cherry, Birch, and Aromatic Cedar veneers supplied to cabinet shops.
• Shelving Pre-cut shelving in veneer-faced plywood, composite cores, melamine, and high pressure laminate with custom widths, lengths, and edgebanding options for cabinet and closet applications.
• Cabinet Components Fully machined, edgebanded, and prefinished component parts including production cutting, drilling, line boring, grooving, notching, and contour cutting services outsourced by cabinet manufacturers.
• Custom Solutions and Contract Manufacturing CNC panel processing services using beam saws, edgebanders, and point-to-point machining centers for finished component parts, assemblies, and contract manufacturing, offered via the stocking inventory program launched in December 2013.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed by 12:00 PM PST ship within 5 business days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• HOLZ-HERcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 January 2020HOLZ-HER Edgebander ACCURA 1554 installed at DBS manufacturing facility. This state-of-the-art equipment enables PUR adhesive technology for extremely durable bond strength, moisture and heat resistance, and ultra thin bond line. Glu Jet hybrid technology produces true zero-joint edge band on all contemporary materials including textured and high gloss laminates.
• BlumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrash pull-out systems include Blum Tandem heavy duty, full extension, soft-close, undermount drawer runners as standard inclusion. Also compatible with Blum Servo-Drive (sold separately) for touch-to-open functionality.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)supportingOthersFSC certified materials available upon request. Premium White Maple drawer boxes are FSC certified and contribute to LEED criteria for adhesives and interior finishes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Woodcraft Industries: Woodcraft Industries is a U.S. manufacturer of custom and production drawer boxes for cabinet makers, directly comparable to DBS in product mix (dovetailed drawer boxes), customer base (cabinet shops), and B2B sales motion.
• BHK of America: BHK manufactures glued and dovetailed drawer boxes plus cabinet components for OEM cabinet and furniture makers, competing head-to-head with DBS on similar product lines and the same custom cabinet customer base.
• Rev-A-Shelf: Rev-A-Shelf produces drawer organizers, pull-outs, and cabinet storage accessories — overlapping directly with DBS's Smart Accessories product family (trash pull-outs, cookware pull-outs, utensil inserts) for the same cabinet-maker customers.

Broad incumbents

• Häfele America: Häfele is a broad hardware and components supplier to cabinet makers and furniture manufacturers; it offers drawer systems and accessories comparable to DBS's offering as part of a much larger global portfolio.
• Knape & Vogt (KV): KV manufactures shelving, storage, and organizational hardware for cabinet, closet, and commercial casework — overlapping with DBS's shelving and component offerings within a broader industrial hardware portfolio.

Emerging players

• Blum USA: Blum is a global drawer runner and hardware brand that DBS already partners with for Tandem runners; Blum's expanding drawer system offerings place it as an emerging downstream competitor to DBS's complete drawer box solutions.
• Hettich America: Hettich manufactures drawer runners, hinges, and increasingly full drawer systems for cabinet makers, giving it partial but growing overlap with DBS's product portfolio in the same end-customer channel.
• CabParts: CabParts sells drawer boxes and cabinet components online to cabinet makers and DIYers — overlapping with DBS's core drawer box product line through a more digital-first, self-serve go-to-market motion.
• Cabinet Joint: Cabinet Joint supplies custom drawer boxes, cabinet boxes, and organizers to cabinet makers and homeowners, providing a comparable custom-manufactured drawer box offering to DBS's market.

Regional players

• Columbia Forest Products: Columbia Forest Products is a major North American hardwood plywood and panel producer (sister industry to States Industries, DBS's parent); it is comparable as a key input supplier and potential adjacent competitor in cabinet components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dbsdrawers
• Facebookfacebook.com/dbsdrawers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drawer-box-specialties

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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