1,775 sign petition to close American Woodmark Maryland operation
More than 1,775 people have signed an online petition to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan requesting that American Woodmark close its cabinet manufacturing plant in Allegany, Maryland.A statement about...
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An ode to the perfect kitchen built 53 years ago
We moved into ‘Lusted House’ (so named from the road it’s on) in December of 2000. It’ll be 20 years this winter. Amazing. Boggling, really.The house was built in 1967. More than 50 years ago! Back in...
View ArticlePoggenpohl files for insolvency; cites COVID-19 pandemic
HERFORD, Germany — Citing a significant drop in orders and sales since the coronavirus outbreak, luxury cabinetry firm Poggenpohl Möbelwerke GmbH has filed for insolvency in Germany.Founded in 1892 in...
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Case studies highlight how companies benefit from outsourcing components
Outsourcing wood components makes good sense for furniture, cabinetry, closets and other types of manufacturers, whether large, mid-size or small. The ability to obtain quality products, consistency,...
View ArticleWhy choosing an outsource partner makes good sense
Outsourcing wood components makes good sense. It can oftentimes save money and enables you to take advantage of other’s design and production expertise, thereby saving on the personnel and capital...
View ArticleRev-A-Shelf donates n95 masks to first responders
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Rev-A-Shelf, a manufacturer of LED cabinet lighting and accessories for the kitchen, bath and closet, donated over 1,300 n95 masks to first responders in the metro Louisville area....
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Rotpunkt sends cabinet design to the Stone Age
Rotpunkt, designers and manufacturers of German kitchen cabinets, is using raw materials to modernize the kitchen and create a sustainable environment with the launch of Ceramica, a new kitchen door...
View ArticleTailored Living offers virtual interior consultation
IRVINE, Calif. -- Home organization specialist Tailored Living remains open for business during the Covid-19 crisis while following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleWoodharbor Cabinetry founder Dennis Lewerke has died
MASON CITY, Iowa - Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry founder Dennis Lewerke passed away on May 6 in Mason City, Iowa. He was 73.An entrepreneur with a long history in the woodworking industry, Dennis along...
View ArticleHäfele America unveils easier to install smart LED lighting system
ARCHDALE, N.C. - Häfele America recently launched the Loox5 LED lighting system which it says allows for easier installation and smarter controls.According to the company, Loox5 features a significant...
View ArticleVirus hurts kitchen and bath market, but there are indicators of recovery to...
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — The National Kitchen & Bath Association and John Burns Real Estate Consulting released their 2020 first quarter Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI). Each quarter, NKBA...
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Dura Supreme introduces new pantry storage option
HOWARD LAKE, Minn. -- Dura Supreme has announced a series of customized pantry cabinets, Larder Storage Centers. As homeowners seek more kitchen storage systems to help keep their countertops...
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Reform says toddlers can assemble its kitchen cabinets
A Danish company that made its name by upgrading and flat-packing Ikea cabinets is launching its own kitchen cabinet line. Reform's new cabinets are made of melamine faced chipboards (MFC) and feature...
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Cabinet shops learn about lean, diversification
Cabinet shops were encouraged to look at their process in a new way during two special online presentations of Wood Pro Expo May 19, “Inside a real cabinet shop’s lean journey,” and “Diversifying Your...
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Furniture maker refines his process to deliver quality in custom
Roltgen’s Woodworks specializes in custom furniture and furniture grade cabinetry – and in helping the customer get exactly what they want through 3D modeling.“My niche is highly specialized, refined...
View ArticleShop owner insights needed for industry benchmark survey
How does your shop stack up?The Cabinet Makers Association, in conjunction with Woodworking Network, is requesting that small- and medium-sized shop owners complete their 2020 Benchmark Survey.The...
View ArticleApril 2020 cabinet sales down 22 percent: KCMA
RESTON, Va. -- According to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s monthly Trend of Business Survey, participating cabinet manufacturers reported a significant decrease in overall cabinet...
View ArticleNew JLT rotary door clamp at Mullet Door
Newly designed JLT rotary door clamp for miter doors for the custom shop is shown after delivery at Mullet Door in Abbeville, South Carolina. Mitchell Martin, pictured at right, had essentially worn...
View ArticleDecore-ative Specialties to close Elk Grove facility, COVID-19 impact
MONROVIA, Calif. – Decore-ative Specialties Inc. is permanently closing its Elk Grove, California, manufacturing operation. The large cabinetry components manufacturer said the closure, which is...
View ArticleAmerican Woodmark shares jump more than 3 percent in a day
WINCHESTER, Va. - American Woodmark Corp., one of the largest suppliers of cabinetry to the new construction and remodeling industries, saw its shares increase 3.26 percent on June 23. Equities.com...
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