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For more than three decades the FDMC 300 annual report has tracked the largest North American manufacturers in the cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, home organization, components and other wood products industries, ranking them by sales.

See who made this year's list. Rankings are based on 2020 sales figures.

FDMC 300 top firms: Special report

Ashley Furniture's Baker & Molling earn STEP Ahead Award

The STEP Ahead Award recognizes women for excellence in manufacturing.

By Karen M. Koenig

McCreary Modern to build $6 million sewing plant in North Carolina

McCreary Modern, the 47th largest company on the FDMC 300, will begin constructing a $6 million 80,000-square-foot sewing plant in Newton, North Carolina.

By Robert Dalheim

Ashley Furniture needs 2,000 workers but can't find them

“We currently have over two thousand people we are trying to fill in the state of Mississippi."

By Robert Dalheim

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Contract furniture & retail markets on rebound

Hybrid office environments, e-commerce help spur sales for FDMC 300 contract firms. New store openings are also underway, bringing business to fixture manufacturers.

By Karen M. Koenig

Trendway signs multi-year partnership with Canada's Kinetic GPO

The contract provides exclusive pricing and access to Trendway furniture and helps Canadian nonprofit and MASH entities reduce costs by leveraging group purchasing power and simplifying the overall procurement process.

By Karen M. Koenig

Glenn Rieder acquires Palm City Millwork

Glenn Rieder LLC has acquired Palm City Millwork, a manufacturer of custom millwork products including doors, windows, moldings, trims and shutters for the high-end residential market.

By Karen M. Koenig

Texas cabinetmaker Republic Elite adds 125 jobs after acquisition

Texas-based cabinet maker Republic Elite has acquired Georgia-based Windsor Fixtures - allowing the company to add 125 jobs and to increase its capacity by 40 percent.

By Robert Dalheim

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What’s ahead for architectural woodworkers: Special report

A look ahead at the architectural woodwork industry, including projections by some of the FDMC 300 firms.

By Karen M. Koenig

Window and door giant Jeld-Wen reports $1 billion in sales

Window and door giant Jeld-Wen - number 5 on the FDMC 300 - reported sales of more than $1 billion for the quarter ending March 27.

By Robert Dalheim

Despite stronger sales, Flexsteel is impeded by foam, container shortage

Furniture giant Flexsteel reported strong sales increases for the quarter ending March 31. But there are challenges.

By Robert Dalheim

KI furniture to shut down Mississippi plant, lay off employees

Contract furniture manufacturer KI will shut down its manufacturing plant in Tupelo, Mississippi - laying off 18 employees.

By Robert Dalheim

Indiana Furniture recognized by INSHARP for workplace safety

Indiana Furniture's plywood facility recognized for workplace safety

Indiana Furniture's plywood manufacturing facility in Jasper, Indiana, has again been recognized for its ongoing workplace safety through the Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (INSHARP) certification.

By Karen M. Koenig

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Herman Miller to acquire Knoll for $1.8 billion

Announced April 19, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of calendar year 2021, subject to customary approval of closing conditions. The acquisition combines two of the top 5 contract furniture makers in North America.

By Karen M. Koenig