Quest Engineering

What Quest Engineering does

Quest Engineering Inc. is a Wisconsin-based, privately held manufacturer of European-style frameless cabinetry and closet systems, founded in 2000 by brothers Chris and Todd Lefeber. The company operates three sub-brands — CABnX for residential kitchen and bath, EuroLogiX for multi-family housing, and CLOzX for closets and organizers — supported by nine distinct door styles, 35+ color/finish options, and proprietary construction methods including 8mm hardwood dowel assembly, 0.625" thermo-fused laminate cases, soft-close hardware, and a frameless format. Manufacturing is centered in a 110,000 sq ft Richfield, WI facility (operational since November 2022 after a $14M consolidation of three plants) equipped with CNC machinery, automated panel processing cells, and robotic storage and retrieval systems, with stated annual capacity of 17,000 kitchens.

The business runs a dual-channel model: a Midwest authorized dealer network handles residential CABnX sales to homeowners and builders, while a direct enterprise sales team serves nationwide multi-family developers (e.g., Mandel Group, JDL Development's One Chicago, 333 Water, North Union, Intro Cleveland, Grayson Lofts, Wolf Point East) for high-rise condos, apartments, student housing, and senior living projects, with dedicated project managers and engineers embedded in the developer workflow. Revenue is project-based and quote-driven, billed under multi-year contracts through dealer and direct channels, complemented by an Xpress quick-ship program. The company holds KCMA certification and is a member of NKBA and ACSP, and reports a workforce of approximately 69 employees following its 2022 expansion. Quest's stated growth has been capacity-led — capacity increased 300% in 2014 via automated processing cells, and again to 17,000 kitchens/year in 2022 — paired with geographic broadening into New York (2020) and continued product refreshes, most recently the 2025 Profile Slim launch.

Name

Quest Engineering

Legal name

Quest Engineering Inc.

Website

https://questcabinets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quest Engineering is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of European-style frameless cabinetry and closet systems, operating under CABnX (residential), EuroLogiX (multi-family developers), and CLOzX (closets) sub-brands, and selling through a Midwest dealer network plus direct enterprise sales to nationwide multi-family developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cabinetry

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (337110), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabinet Installation (New & Replacement) (HSAPAIAC), Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK), Closet Systems & Storage Built-Ins (HSAPAIAI), Custom Modular Shelving & Cabinetry System Planning (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAK)

Keywords

• Frameless cabinetry
• Custom kitchen cabinets
• Multi-family cabinetry
• Closet storage systems
• European-style cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Richfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Cabinet and Closet System Sales: Sale of European-style frameless custom cabinets and closet systems for kitchens, baths, and closets under CABnX, CLOzX, and Euro-LogiX brands. Products sold through dealer network for residential and directly to developers for multi-family projects.
2. Multi-Family Development Projects: Direct project-based sales to multi-family developers for high-rise condos, apartments, student housing, and senior living. Includes kitchens, bathrooms, closets, and common areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Quest Engineering manufactures European-style frameless custom cabinets and closet systems in the United States under three sub-brands: CABnX for residential kitchens and baths, EuroLogiX for multi-family housing projects, and CLOzX for residential closets and organizers. Products are sold through a Midwest authorized dealer network for residential customers and directly to nationwide multi-family developers, with a new 110,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility capable of producing 17,000 kitchens per year.

Product overview

Quest Engineering is a European-style frameless cabinet and closet system manufacturer operating three distinct product sub-brands: CabnX for residential kitchen and bath cabinetry, Euro-LogiX for multi-family housing projects, and CLOzX for closets and home organizers. The company offers its cabinet products in multiple door styles (Quest Pure, Quest Profile, Quest Profile Slim, Quest Bevel, Quest Elegant, Quest OGEE, Quest Shaker, Quest Slim, Quest Wide) and an extensive color/finish line spanning over 35 finishes across various price groups. Key components include the Q-Box Drawer for residential and Double Wall DLX Drawer for multi-family applications. The portfolio also includes the Xpress Program for quick-ship capabilities. All products are manufactured in the U.S.A. with advanced CNC equipment and automated panel processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CABnX: Residential Kitchen & Bath cabinetry brand offering custom designed cabinets for homes with various door style options in subtle solids, sophisticated wood grains, exquisite glosses, and unconventional textures.
• EuroLogiX
• CLOzX
• Quest PURE
• Quest PROFILE
• Quest PROFILE SLIM
• Quest BEVEL
• Quest ELEGANT
• Quest OGEE
• Quest SHAKER
• Quest SLIM
• Quest WIDE
• Q-Box Drawer
• EuroLogiX DLX Drawer

Products and services

• CABnX Residential Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Residential cabinetry sub-brand offering custom-designed kitchen and bath cabinets with multiple door style options in subtle solids, sophisticated wood grains, glosses, and unconventional textures, sold through Midwest dealers to homeowners.
• Euro-LogiX Multi-Family Cabinetry Multi-family cabinetry sub-brand providing frameless cabinetry for high-rise condos, apartments, student housing, and senior living projects, with space-saving functionality and aesthetics, sold directly to developers.
• CLOzX Closets & Organizers Closets and organizers sub-brand offering custom storage solutions for closets, entryways, laundry rooms, and more, featuring hundreds of options in colors, textures, accessories, and modules, sold through dealers and directly to multi-family developers.
• Xpress Program Quick-ship program enabling faster delivery of standard cabinet configurations for time-sensitive multi-family and developer projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% increase in manufacturing capacity achieved through automated panel processing cell infrastructure (2014)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GPS Education PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2021Work-based learning program partnership to teach young people about manufacturing career possibilities. CEO Chris Lefeber sits on board for technical education at local high school.
• AECOM/TishmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family projects including high-rise developments
• BIG D ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family construction projects
• SkendercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family developments
• Walsh ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for large-scale multi-family projects
• Catalyst ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family projects
• FocusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family developments
• Holladay ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family projects
• HorizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family developments
• Ironmark BuildingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family projects
• KinzieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for Chicago multi-family developments
• NicholasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family projects
• PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family developments
• SummitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family projects
• W.E. O'NeillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for multi-family developments
• National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing access to global connect programs, industry events, and networking opportunities including SICAM visits
• Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)coreOthersIndustry trade association with certification program ensuring quality and safety standards compliance
• ACSPminorOthersIndustry association membership for closing supply professionals

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Closets: National custom closet and home-organization franchise system offering design-led storage solutions; the most direct comparable for Quest's CLOzX closet brand.
• CNC Cabinetry: Online-direct and dealer-distributed frameless cabinet manufacturer leveraging automated production; comparable in construction approach and finish breadth to Quest's frameless line.
• Mid-Continent Cabinetry: U.S. manufacturer focused on the multi-family and hospitality cabinetry segment with frameless construction and national project delivery — the closest head-to-head with Quest's EuroLogiX multi-family business.
• Fabuwood: Northeast U.S. manufacturer of frameless kitchen cabinets sold through a dealer network with semi-custom and quick-ship programs; comparable to Quest's CABnX residential frameless offering and Xpress Program.
• Omega Cabinetry: Semi-custom cabinet manufacturer under MasterBrand serving both residential dealers and builder/developer accounts with broad style and finish options, comparable to Quest's portfolio breadth.
• Wellborn Cabinet: Family-owned U.S. custom and semi-custom cabinet maker with comparable scale, dealer-distributed model, and multi-decade operating history — directly comparable to Quest's residential business.
• Custom Cupboards: Mid-size U.S. custom cabinet manufacturer serving residential and light commercial customers through dealers; comparable scale, dealer model, and customization depth to Quest's CABnX business.

Broad incumbents

• MasterBrand Cabinets: Largest U.S. kitchen cabinet manufacturer (parent of KraftMaid, Omega, Merillat, Diamond, etc.), competing across stock, semi-custom, and custom tiers with national dealer and home-center distribution that dwarfs Quest's reach.
• KraftMaid: Established semi-custom cabinet brand under MasterBrand with broad door style and finish range, sold through a national dealer network — overlaps with Quest's CABnX product and channel strategy at a much larger scale.
• Merillat: MasterBrand value-tier cabinet brand competing in builder/developer and homeowner channels; relevant comparable for Quest's price-tiered door and finish strategy across CABnX and EuroLogiX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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