Built for Large Projects
Josh Grodko of MFS Supply
When you’re renovating one apartment, choosing cabinets is fairly straightforward. When you’re renovating 120, it’s a very different conversation.
Large multifamily projects have different demands. Developers aren’t just looking for cabinets that fit the space. They need inventory that’s available, delivery they can rely on, and a supplier who understands how large projects work.
That’s exactly the kind of work MFS Supply has built its business around.
“There aren’t that many companies like us tailored for projects,” said Josh Grodko, who handles new business development.
For Josh, it starts with understanding what large projects actually demand. A developer managing a large renovation isn’t placing a one-off order — they’re working to keep an entire project on schedule.
“A guy wants to do 120 units,” Josh said. “He’s on a timeline. He needs stock, he needs inventory, he needs hands-on customer service.”
That’s why MFS has built the business differently. Rather than distributing another manufacturer’s line, the company imports, manufactures, and distributes its own ProCabinets brand. That gives MFS greater control over inventory and lead times.
With $16 million worth of inventory across locations in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia, MFS can turn around a 50-unit project in as little as two weeks — without projects being held up by missing components or delayed shipments.
The company works on market-rate apartment communities, affordable housing developments, and ADA-compliant projects across the country. Recent work has included a 120-unit affordable housing project in Texas, where MFS supplied both cabinetry and countertops, as well as a 76-unit development in Canandaigua, New York.
Josh says different projects call for different solutions. While some developments call for quartz or granite countertops, others need more economical options to stay within budget. For the Texas project, MFS supplied Formica countertops alongside the cabinetry — a cost-effective option that kept the project within budget.
For Josh, though, having products on the shelf is only part of the job. Once the order goes out, the relationship doesn’t end.
“It’s not like when I ship a truck, it’s, ‘Okay… see you tomorrow,'” he said. “Our customer service is very, very important.”
After taking a break from trade shows during COVID, MFS returned to OJBA last year. Josh says the team made valuable connections and picked up new business, making the decision to come back again an easy one.
“I get one client,” Josh said. “I made my return, plus.”
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