Eugene T. Raffel started his career in cabinet making with an apprenticeship in 1960. Over the course of two decades, he honed his skills with local builders and cabinet makers, eventually deciding to start a business of his own. In 1977, Eugene founded E.T. Raffel Cabinets, a small one-man cabinet shop in a garage in Southampton.
Over the years, his business grew and he started partnering with others to broaden his product offerings. He moved to larger and larger shops, eventually putting together a team of talented craftsmen to help meet the demands of his expanding workload. In 1989 Richard Raffel joined his father's business.
He began his training as a cabinet installer, and quickly progressed from installer to cabinet maker, then to shop manager and lead designer. Along the way, Richard picked up a broad range of perspectives and experiences, all of which he uses today to inform his business and design decisions. In 1992, Richard became part owner of his father's business, and together they formed E.T. Cabinet Corp.
Over the years, his business grew and he started partnering with others to broaden his product offerings. He moved to larger and larger shops, eventually putting together a team of talented craftsmen to help meet the demands of his expanding workload. In 1989 Richard Raffel joined his father's business.
He began his training as a cabinet installer, and quickly progressed from installer to cabinet maker, then to shop manager and lead designer. Along the way, Richard picked up a broad range of perspectives and experiences, all of which he uses today to inform his business and design decisions. In 1992, Richard became part owner of his father's business, and together they formed E.T. Cabinet Corp.
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Claire Greer
Sep 06, 2020
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Working with Rich Raffel and his team from the beginning of our project to the final photo shoot has been a great experience. In all of our planning meetings, Rich patiently listened to our ideas and incorporated/refined them into his beautiful design for our kitchen. Rich is not only a very skilled thoughtful designer, but a pleasure to work with blending professionalism and his warm caring personality. Chris Huber, Project Manager, is also very accommodating, coordinating with our contractor, overseeing the cabinet and counter installation and following up on every question/issue. We are thrilled
Maureen Dervin
Sep 09, 2019
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My kitchen desperately needed an update. My husband and I met with Rich Raffel and attempted to explain our ideas for the renovation. Mr. Raffel immediately understood what we wanted. He made valuable suggestions to improved our concepts.
Quickly we received the plans for our approval. Products were ordered in a timely fashion. Chris, the Project Manager, met with us and clearly explained the time line. There were no surprises.
Everyone associated with the kitchen renovation was very professional. We are beyond pleased and happy with our new kitchen.
The quality of products installed was excellent
Quickly we received the plans for our approval. Products were ordered in a timely fashion. Chris, the Project Manager, met with us and clearly explained the time line. There were no surprises.
Everyone associated with the kitchen renovation was very professional. We are beyond pleased and happy with our new kitchen.
The quality of products installed was excellent
