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Hendrickson Custom Cabinetry
Felix Hendrickson’s story is an unusual one, indeed. Part drummer (his first career), part sculptor (his major in college), part cabinetmaker (his current profession), he began his career in millwork by sweeping floors in a woodshop in Austin, Texas. When a supervisor discovered his natural talent for carpentry, he began working in the field full-time.
Eventually, he ended up as general manager for a French cabinet shop in the Bronx. In March of 2003, the owner decided to retire, and Hendrickson bought the company himself. Thus, Hendrickson Custom Cabinetry was born.
Hendrickson’s background as a sculptor is evident in his work. “He wanted it to be the intersection of art and architecture,” said his wife, Lisa. “He was very focused on the aesthetic.” Lisa herself came on full time with the company in October of 2003, and her previous business experience helped it thrive. “While Felix was building cabinets, I was building the company,” she said.
Although they began with residential work, Hendrickson later expanded to the commercial, government, and institutional markets. Recent work can be seen in the Hearst Building, 7 World Trade Center, and Yankee Stadium.
The company has also begun to look for more ways of greening their processes. “As a custom manufacturer, we don’t get to choose materials, so we look more to greening our process – we reconfigured the finish area, and changed our spray to reduce VOCs by 30%. For us, as citizens of the planet, we really believe in reducing our entire footprint,” said Lisa. She added that they also suggest green materials when creating proposals for clients.
www.hccco.com
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