Industry News
Masco Cabinetry is closing its countertop facility in Lakewood, N.J., on Nov. 21, and laying off 191 employees. Most of the employees will reportedly keep their jobs through December so orders in the works can be completed. The company has said it will help the departing workers to find other work. “Given … Read more
Avonite Surfaces has expanded its distribution through new agreements with Atlantic Plywood and Dixieply. Atlantic Plywood was given distribution rights for New England, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Eastern Pennsylvania. The full product line from Avonite became available Oct. 1 through Atlantic. In the Southeast and the Carribean, Dixieply … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced the changes to the association’s Board of Directors for 2013 at its recent annual meeting in Atlanta. Mike Langenderfer, of The Countertop Shop in Holland, Ohio, was installed as President of the ISFA Board of Directors. Langenderfer replaces Russ Berry, of A.S.S.T. in … Read more
A report was recently published on the Woodworking Network website issued by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) that outlines the results of a survey of its members. The survey sought out the top trends in kitchens and baths, and some of the findings were a bit surprising. Among those … Read more
Teragren, a manufacturer of bamboo flooring, panels, veneer and worktops, will be featured across the country during the months of September and October on the television show, The Environmental Report hosted by former NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw. This popular television show airs nationwide on cable networks such as CNN Headline … Read more
Cambria, American producer of quartz surfacing, is expanding its Le Sueur, Minn., production plant. The expansion will more than double the size and production capacity of Cambria and accommodate worldwide demand for its designs. When complete in the spring of 2013, the expanded plant will total 750,000 sq. ft. and … Read more
Advanced Cabinet Systems (ACS) of Marion, Ind., has partnered with two new dealers, expanding their casework dealer network into new territories. ACS is a manufacturer of Division 12 Plastic Laminate Casework and retail store fixtures, and has recently signed Smith & Schaefer Incorporated of Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Barfield Group … Read more