January 7, 2010
by: Dick Johnson, President - Glacial Wood Products

BROOTEN, MN-As the Wood Industry attempts to emerge from one of the worst recessions in decades, Glacial Wood Products is finding ways for clients to save money in 2010. One key way for wood professionals to save is to focus on restoration and renovation projects. Many consumers and contractors alike are exploring renewing existing cabinetry, stairways and furniture.  Whether it’s replacing damaged wood pieces or creating new elements, Glacial Wood Products supports those efforts with the ability to replicate any existing wood turning.

“Our clients trust Glacial Wood Products to support their renovation and restoration projects. The Glacial Wood Products team can copy any wood turning- All we really need is a picture and the specifications and we can do it,” says Dick Johnson, President and Founder of Glacial Wood Products.

Glacial Wood Products also supports efforts to refresh existing spaces in homes and businesses. It isn’t always necessary to pull out an entire staircase of balusters or a wall of kitchen cabinetry. Glacial Wood Products can work with companies to find new ways to incorporate newel posts, appliqués and finials to create a new look in an older design. 

“It’s not only cost effective to update a cabinet or staircase that’s already in place, it can also be good for the environment. We support “green” efforts and can help our clients use existing design elements to shape a project,” Johnson says. “We’re able to save wood but focusing on what’s already in place, before adding something new.”

Glacial Wood Products is FSC certified. Glacial is also a member of True North Woods, an organization that works to promote Minnesota produced forest-based products.
The Glacial Wood Products drafting and design team uses 20-20 CAD design software to help cabinet makers and other wood professionals place wood turnings into their plans. Glacial’s skilled team is trained to find the best use for wood turnings and assist cabinet designers and architects with their plans.

About Glacial Wood Products
Glacial Wood Products is the largest custom wood turning facility in the country. Custom balusters, newel posts, table legs, knobs, pulls, handles, bun feet, and decorative columns are all made in Glacial’s Brooten, Minnesota facility. GWP manufactures the highest quality wood turnings for all types of industries using the latest technology, insuring lasting, durable and beautifully crafted parts. Glacial Wood Products is FSC certified and creates sustainable wood components for clients all over the world.