Creative Millwork provides grilles for commercial and residential properties. We do not sell directly to homeowners, contractors, or interior decorators.
Engineered Grille Solutions | 888-759-7121
Prior to the year 1987, Joe Estock was employed as an Industrial Arts Teacher with additional years of manufacturing experience and Joy Estock was a High School math teacher. Together, they decided to engage in an opportunity to make their vision come true, and on July 13, 1987, Creative Millwork was born.
Our first client received their order in only 3 days time - the industry service at the time was 3 weeks. This was the start of Creative Millwork’s reputation for commitment to our clients: The best engineered grille products, service, and customer support.
Creative Millwork started with only four employees with the original product as wood removable grilles for doors and windows.
Joe and Joy Estock’s son Mark, a mechanical engineer, joined the company.
In 1998, Mark Estock becomes President of Creative Millwork.
Introduced aluminum simulated divided lites (SDL's) grille products for window and doors.
Introduced Vinyl simulated divided lites (SDL's) grille products for windows and doors.
Introduced GrillePro+ Software. This individualized each client's window specification while also allowing them to place orders 24/7.
Mark Estock becomes the owner of Creative Millwork.
"We are a customer service company that just happens to make grilles. We believe in a family approach to business." -Mark Estock
Developed VCUT Grille Technology – All joints within each grille pattern with precise sharp cornering.
Started production for Door Lite Frames.
Custom Decorative Designs are created and sold.
Creative Millwork introduced Beautiful Bronze Grilles - Creating maximum design impact for your window and doors. Mark Estock’s son, Brian Estock, joins the company as a mechanical engineer.
NEW AND IMPROVED- Creative Millwork launches its new vision and revamped logo at the 2014 GlassBuild Show. Giving the company a map for the future.
Creative Millwork Gives back to the community by giving our local library some style with these donated grilles.
Creative Millwork continues to push the envelope by creating a 1.5” Thick One-Piece Aluminum fabrication using our VCUT Technology.
CMO Awarded $40,000. Safety Grant from the BWC for ergonomic improvements.
Creative Millwork Of Ohio, Inc. awarded the Certificate of Congressional Recognition and Achievement from the US House of Representatives.
CMO releases our patented Application Blocks! This is our newest product that aimed at making the installation of grilles easier and faster to apply.
CMO was Awarded the National Safety Award from the EHS Daily Advisor for the Most Exceptional Progress in company safety standards beating out competition on a national level!
Creative Millwork thanks our support staff and customers during this hard pandemic year for their superior attitude and understanding.
Brian Estock Becomes Minority Owner of Creative Millwork of Ohio, Inc.
CMO unveils their new patent pending GridRunner line of products. Allowing for not only a faster application, but a faster assembly time making the entire grille application process smoother.
Rodger Ready State Sticker
Expanded Gridrunner to include frame surround and fully assembled shipping options for easy installation
Brian Estock Becomes Majority Owner
Expands production footprint by more than 50% for additional capacity and opportunity
We celebrate 1,000 days without a lost time incident.
Our first client received their order in only 3 days time - the industry service at the time was 3 weeks. This was the start of Creative Millwork’s reputation for commitment to our clients: The best engineered grille products, service, and customer support.
Creative Millwork started with only four employees with the original product as wood removable grilles for doors and windows.
Joe and Joy Estock’s son Mark, a mechanical engineer, joined the company.
In 1998, Mark Estock becomes President of Creative Millwork.
Introduced aluminum simulated divided lites (SDL's) grille products for window and doors.
Introduced Vinyl simulated divided lites (SDL's) grille products for windows and doors.
Introduced GrillePro+ Software. This individualized each client's window specification while also allowing them to place orders 24/7.
Mark Estock becomes the owner of Creative Millwork.
"We are a customer service company that just happens to make grilles. We believe in a family approach to business." -Mark Estock
Developed VCUT Grille Technology – All joints within each grille pattern with precise sharp cornering.
Started production for Door Lite Frames.
Custom Decorative Designs are created and sold.
Creative Millwork introduced Beautiful Bronze Grilles - Creating maximum design impact for your window and doors. Mark Estock’s son, Brian Estock, joins the company as a mechanical engineer.
NEW AND IMPROVED- Creative Millwork launches its new vision and revamped logo at the 2014 GlassBuild Show. Giving the company a map for the future.
Creative Millwork Gives back to the community by giving our local library some style with these donated grilles.
Creative Millwork continues to push the envelope by creating a 1.5” Thick One-Piece Aluminum fabrication using our VCUT Technology.
CMO Awarded $40,000. Safety Grant from the BWC for ergonomic improvements.
Creative Millwork Of Ohio, Inc. awarded the Certificate of Congressional Recognition and Achievement from the US House of Representatives.
CMO releases our patented Application Blocks! This is our newest product that aimed at making the installation of grilles easier and faster to apply.
CMO was Awarded the National Safety Award from the EHS Daily Advisor for the Most Exceptional Progress in company safety standards beating out competition on a national level!
Creative Millwork thanks our support staff and customers during this hard pandemic year for their superior attitude and understanding.
Brian Estock Becomes Minority Owner of Creative Millwork of Ohio, Inc.
CMO unveils their new patent pending GridRunner line of products. Allowing for not only a faster application, but a faster assembly time making the entire grille application process smoother.
Rodger Ready State Sticker
Expanded Gridrunner to include frame surround and fully assembled shipping options for easy installation
Brian Estock Becomes Majority Owner
Expands production footprint by more than 50% for additional capacity and opportunity
We celebrate 1,000 days without a lost time incident.