MasterBrand Cabinets Inc. announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 262 new jobs by the end of 2016.

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joined MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. (MBCI), a manufacturer of home cabinetry products,to announce the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 262 new jobs by the end of 2016.

Custom Cupboards Inc. selected Steve Gorectke to be plant manager of its manufacturing division.

Custom Cupboards, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gorectke to the position of Plant Manager for the company’s manufacturing division.

Laminate surface innovator ATI Decorative Laminates adds to its ranks this spring with the appointment of a new vice president of operations and a new marketing director.

Bernhardt Furniture, a brand long associated with iconic furniture design and part of the furniture heritage of America, marks its 125th anniversary in 2014.

On the eve of the main event for 2014, THE HOME EVENT, the Scm Group SpA CEOs - Andrea Aureli and Giovanni Gemmani - confirm that important results have been obtained during this phase of industrial and commercial reorganisation for the Group with special focus on the Divisions and Business Units: corporate simplification, notable rationalisation of the production sites and an overhaul of the relative manufacturing processes.

Despite weather issues and lower margins, Bassett Furniture Industries reported consolidated net sales of $75.6 million for the first quarter 2014, compared to $79.8 million in 2013, which had the benefit of an extra week in the fiscal period.

The severe winter has had lingering impacts on the hardwood industry with tight green lumber supplies as well as tight inventories of kiln dried lumber. However, prices have remained steady.