CMB Acrylic is a woman-founded, family-owned business built from creativity, hard work, and a love for helping makers bring their ideas to life. Founded by Melody Thornton, a UNC graduate, what started as a small creative venture quickly grew into something much bigger through a passion for quality materials, education, and community.

After three years of growth, Melody’s husband Nick was able to leave his career and join the business full time, turning CMB Acrylic into a true family-owned and operated company. Nick brings both an engineering degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and an MBA from NC State University, combining technical knowledge and business strategy to help lead the company forward.

When we’re not surrounded by acrylic, printers, lasers, and new ideas, you’ll usually find us spending time with our two boys, keeping up with our always-changing lineup of dogs, bowling together, hunting Pokémon as a family, or helping encourage our kids’ latest entrepreneurial adventures.

At our core, we believe in building more than just a business. We believe in building community, supporting creativity, and creating opportunities for other small businesses to grow alongside us.