Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a redesigned line of router tables. The new designs feature a bright white table color, added accessory tracks, dust port and translucent bit guard to deliver maximum precision, ease of use and safety for all router table operations. The High Pressure Laminate (HPL), Pro … 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
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) have formed an agreement under which ITW’s Decorative Surfaces business will become a new, independent company operating as Wilsonart International Holdings, LLC. A fund managed by CD&R will invest $395 million in the new freestanding business to acquire a … Read more
Wilsonart International offers several new patterns, including abstracts, solids, woodgrains, stones and new pure metals as part of its 2012 Contract Collection of laminates. The collection also includes a “Soft Grain” finish that provides an abstracted matte wood tick to a variety of designs. The collection includes nine colors in the Woodgrains … Read more
Vance Industries introduced a patent-pending sink installation kit designed to simplify the flush-mounting of sinks (of all manufacturers) into laminate countertops. The adjustable hardware allows for fast and accurate leveling of the sink. Using this system, there is no need to cut and glue strips of particle board to secure the … Read more
Formica Corporation announced A&M Supply Corporation has been named the new distributor for Formica brand laminate, solid surfacing, DecoMetal metal laminates and solid metals and adhesives in the Greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C., market. A&M Supply will operate from its main distribution center in Upper Marlboro, Md., and a new facility in … Read more
Formica Corporation hired Craig Francisco as director of strategy and business development. He will work directly with the executive team to identify growth opportunities for North American operations. Francisco was previously chief operating officer at The L.E. Smith Company, a countertop manufacturer in Bryan, Ohio.
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