Our roots…
“Helios is the result of modern efficiency and handcrafted quality. We offer and utilize the latest technology to give our customers more for less.”
— Helios Millwork Corporation
The story of Helios starts with two existing millwork companies searching for someone to help them automate their work. They were aware of many automated material handling and packaging systems, and were even savvy with the capabilities and limitations of CNC machines and laser cutters. And despite years of exploring different options with different companies, and even making a few large purchases they seemed no closer to a solution than they were. Until one fateful morning.
On January 15th, 2019 a man called one of the millwork companies looking for a custom piece to be built based on a design from his friend, an artist. The piece was so interesting it got the millworker talking to the man about other possibilities and eventually it was revealed that the man designed robotics and a several hour long conversation ensued with plans to fully automate part of the workshop over the next few years.
A few months and a few lawyers later, in late 2019, Helios Millwork Corporation was founded. From our fully hand crafted one of a kind pieces to our affordable economy line utilizing automated fabrication, our wide range of products can fit most tastes and all budgets.
Technology Driven
There is no doubt that, when used correctly, technology increases efficiency and accuracy. Efficiency saves time which, in turn, decreases the client’s lead time. Accuracy saves material which, in turn, saves the client money. While the decisions of how much and which parts of the process should be partially or fully automated is ongoing, we have already seen significant improvement in our output.
Handmade
Our Master Craftsmen have 100 years of combined experience working with wood and composites. Their expertise defines itself not only in their technique, but in their selection. Species, grain orientation, spalting, pre-treatment, cut alignment, and grade are just a few of the considerations only possible with the quality hand crafting.
Passion in every step
Come by our shop and introduce yourself. You can see first hand the passion in our craft, the pride in our work, and the attention to detail employed by all of our workers at our shop. Just don’t stay too long or you’re liable to end up working for us!
Sustainable from conception to delivery.
Utilizing solar power seemed like a perfect solution to a company named after the Greek God of the Sun… But we didn’t stop there.
We are currently converting our delivery fleet to electric, one truck at a time.
For every project we complete, trees are planted to compensate for at least twice the volume of wood used for that project.
We also reuse our sawdust, sharpen our blades, buy used equipment when possible, and make several other earth-conscious decisions.
Nature gives us our raw materials, the best we can do to give back is decrease our carbon footprint as much as possible.
