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Celebrating Milestones: Ruben Sanchez Retires after 43 Years!
On Friday, March 3, 2023, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Ruben Sanchez. Ruben started working for Decore-ative Specialties in 1980 at our El Monte, CA facility and continued his tenure at our Irwindale, CA facility, working in the Plywood Department.
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Celebrating Milestones: Jose A. Reyes Retiring After 19 Years!
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Jose A. Reyes! Serving as a team member in the Specialty Wood Shop and producing the most custom components ordered, Jose began his employment in 2001 at our Irwindale, CA facility. He completed his tenure at the same location.
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Celebrating Milestones: Dan Ruettgers Retiring After 24 Years!
On Friday, January 31, 2020, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Dan Ruettgers! Serving as a team member in the Purchasing Department, Dan began his employment in 1996 at our Irwindale, CA facility. He completed his tenure at the same location.
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Celebrating Milestones: Clyde Lutz Retiring After 21 Years!
On Friday, January 17, 2020, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Clyde Lutz! Serving as a team member in the Custodial Department, Clyde began his employment in 1998 at our Irwindale, CA facility.
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Celebrating Milestones: Maria Griselda Martinez Retiring After 23 Years!
On Friday, December 6, 2019, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Maria Griselda Martinez!
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Celebrating Milestones: Lino Varela-Ruvalcaba Retiring After 42 Years!
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Lino Varela-Ruvalcaba!
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Celebrating Milestones: Juan Barboza-Romero Retired After 23 Years!
On Saturday, December 22, 2018 Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Juan Barboza-Romero! Serving as a team member in our Veneer and Panel departments, Juan began his employment in 1995 at our Irwindale, CA facility, working on our Veneer machines.
Submitted By: Calla Davy on 01/21/2019 Categories: About Decore -
Celebrating Milestones: Roberto Cardenas Retiring After 22 Years!
On Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Roberto Cardenas
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Celebrating Milestones: Bill Shaw Retiring After 19 Years!
On March 9th, 2018, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of William B. Shaw, Chief Financial Officer.
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Celebrating Milestones: Isidro Yanez Retiring After 44 Years!
On January 15th, 2018, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Isidro Yanez. Serving in a variety of production roles, Isidro began his employment in 1974 at our El Monte, CA facility. Originally working on our sanding line, Isidro also contributed to our door inspection team when we transferred to our Irwindale, CA production facility.
Submitted By: Calla Davy on 01/22/2018 Categories: About Decore
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A key figure in the success of Decore-ative Specialties has been the leadership of Jack Lansford, Jr. in the expansion of its products and capabilities, which in turn has influenced the custom cabinet market.
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Celebrating Milestones: Ruben Sanchez Retires after 43 Years!
On Friday, March 3, 2023, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Ruben Sanchez. Ruben started working for Decore-ative Specialties in 1980 at our El Monte, CA facility and continued his tenure at our Irwindale, CA facility, working in the Plywood Department.
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Celebrating Milestones: Jose A. Reyes Retiring After 19 Years!
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Decore-ative Specialties celebrated the retirement of Jose A. Reyes! Serving as a team member in the Specialty Wood Shop and producing the most custom components ordered, Jose began his employment in 2001 at our Irwindale, CA facility. He completed his tenure at the same location.
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New Catalog and Pricing Guide!
We recently released our newest wood catalog and pricing guide! Combined with artistic photography and industrial design, our wood catalog provides over 200 pages of the most comprehensive product offering in the custom cabinet components industry.
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WMIA 2016 Innovator of the Year
Decore-ative Specialties’ use of a custom CNC shaper sander has significantly increased capacity and improved production in its cabinet door making process.