LEXINGTON, N.C. — Valen US announced May 8 that it is undertaking an asset protection. The company, a domestic manufacturer of drawer boxes, cabinet doors, and accessories, is entering this process as a deliberate strategic step to protect its business and establish a stronger operational and financial foundation for sustainable, profitable growth.

Valen's sister company, Candlelight Cabinets, experienced financial difficulties earlier this year and paused operations in February. When that happened, a chief restructuring officer was appointed with an immediate priority to protect Valen, the company said in a statement.

Working with the company's senior secured lender and shareholders, Valen's business and assets have been secured throughout this process. Valen US has requested a court-ordered separation of its business and assets from any affiliate concerns — a proactive measure to ensure the company stands on its own foundation going forward.

"This is not a story about a company in trouble. It's a story about a company protecting itself and its customers to ensure we're here for the long term," said Jeff Sands of Dorset Partners. "We believe in what we're building at Valen. This process reflects that belief, not a departure from it."

Valen US is profitable, operating normally, and fully committed to its partners. Production continues without interruption, and the team remains in place and focused on delivering the same standards of craftsmanship and consistency customers have come to expect. This is a financial and organizational process — not a disruption to production, orders, or customer service.

Valen US is working with The Finley Group through a structured process designed to protect the company from affiliated concerns and position it for continued growth. This step gives Valen a stronger, more independent foundation — one that supports the long-term relationships and commitments the company has built over 40 years of domestic manufacturing.