CS Architectural Woodworking (MBE, LEED Certified, AWI Members)

What CS Architectural Woodworking (MBE, LEED Certified, AWI Members) does

CS Architectural Woodworking, also branded as CS Woodwork, is a privately held, minority-owned custom architectural woodwork fabricator headquartered in Montgomery, Illinois. Founded in 2004 by Eduardo Salgado, the firm delivers custom cabinetry, millwork, architectural casework, feature paneling, staircases, and solid surface fabrication (countertops and wall cladding) for residential and commercial clients. It operates three interconnected service lines — Architectural Casework and Millwork, Custom Paneling and Feature Elements, and Solid Surface Fabrication — serving healthcare, educational, government, hospitality, office, and retail end markets, with marquee reference projects including the O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5 Expansion, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, and Esperanza Health Center.

The company carries MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) certification, LEED certification through the U.S. Green Building Council, and Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) membership, which together qualify it for minority set-aside, sustainability, and standards-compliant commercial work. Revenue is generated through one-time, project-based contracts secured via direct enterprise engagement with property owners, general contractors, architects, and interior designers in the Midwest USA region. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by project scope, materials, and complexity. Marketing is conducted primarily through a categorized project portfolio on its website and an Instagram presence (@cswoodwork).

The leadership team consists of three named executives: CEO and founder Eduardo Salgado, Director of Operations Josue Valdez, and Lead Estimator Elizabeth Carrasco. The ownership structure is founder-controlled with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or M&A activity. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are publicly disclosed, and no AI/ML capabilities, patents, or strategic partnerships are evidenced in the available data, limiting visibility into operational scale and forward trajectory.

Name

CS Architectural Woodworking (MBE, LEED Certified, AWI Members)

Legal name

CS Architectural Woodworking

Website

https://cswoodwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CS Architectural Woodworking is a privately held, MBE-certified custom architectural millwork and solid surface fabricator in Montgomery, Illinois, founded in 2004, serving healthcare, education, government, hospitality, office, and retail clients across the Midwest USA through project-based contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Millwork

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Millwork & Finish Carpentry (Trim, Molding, Wainscoting) (HSAPAIAG), Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)

Keywords

• Architectural millwork services
• Custom cabinetry fabrication
• Solid surface fabrication
• Commercial woodwork installation
• Architectural casework manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Woodwork Projects: Project-based custom woodwork contracts for architectural casework, millwork, cabinetry, paneling, and solid surface fabrication. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for design, fabrication, and installation of custom wood products serving healthcare, educational, government, hospitality, office, and retail sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CS Architectural Woodworking is a custom architectural woodworking and millwork fabrication company that designs, fabricates, and installs custom casework, cabinetry, paneling, feature elements, and solid surface products. The company serves healthcare, educational, government, hospitality, office, retail, and residential clients with projects ranging from reception desks and built-in storage to staircases, feature walls, and hygienic solid surface installations for high-use environments.

Product overview

CS Architectural Woodworking is a custom woodwork and millwork service company offering three interconnected service lines: Architectural Casework and Millwork (custom cabinetry, shelving, wood finishes, paneling, reception desks, and built-in storage), Custom Paneling and Feature Elements (bespoke architectural panels, staircases, specialty feature walls), and Solid Surface Fabrication (countertops, wall cladding, custom features for healthcare, labs, and educational settings). The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, offices, retail, government, hospitality, and educational institutions through their portfolio of completed projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Casework and Millwork Custom architectural casework and millwork services including cabinetry, shelving, detailed wood finishes, intricate wall paneling, reception desks, and built-in storage units for residential and commercial spaces. Designed for property owners, general contractors, architects, and interior designers seeking high-quality craftsmanship for functional and aesthetic interior elements.
• Custom Paneling and Feature Elements Bespoke paneling and architectural elements including custom wood and solid surface panels for staircases, learning environments, and specialty feature walls with precise geometries and seamless integration with other architectural features. Targets commercial and institutional clients seeking distinctive visual appeal and custom interior installations.
• Solid Surface Fabrication Fabrication of durable and sleek countertops, wall cladding, and custom features crafted for high-use environments such as healthcare facilities, laboratories, and educational institutions. Provides seamless, hygienic finishes that meet both design and functional requirements. Designed for healthcare, laboratory, and institutional clients needing durable, easy-to-clean surfaces.

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ISEC Inc. Large specialty contractor focused on architectural millwork, custom metal, and specialty products for commercial and institutional clients. Operates nationally with similar project-based model; the most directly comparable scaled player in the custom architectural millwork space.

Others

• Forms+Surfaces: Manufacturer of architectural interior products including custom wall panels, screens, and surfaces for commercial, healthcare, and transportation environments. Adjacent capability set serving the same institutional client base (especially healthcare and airports) as CS.
• Panelfold: Manufacturer of architectural folding doors, partitions, and panel systems for commercial interiors. Provides adjacent architectural interior products to similar institutional customers but does not directly compete in custom casework or millwork.

Broad incumbents

• VT Industries: Manufacturer of architectural wood products including doors, millwork, and engineered wood components serving commercial construction. Broader and more standardized than CS, but serves the same end markets with overlapping architectural wood offerings.
• Eggers Industries: Established manufacturer of custom architectural wood products including casework, millwork, and architectural panels serving commercial and institutional end markets. Broader product portfolio than CS but overlapping custom architectural woodwork capabilities.

Emerging players

• Marlite: Manufacturer of architectural wall panels and surface solutions for commercial interiors. Adjacent product category (architectural interior surfaces) that intersects with CS's solid-surface fabrication and wall cladding capability for healthcare and commercial clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cswoodwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csarchitecturalwoodworking

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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