Stella-Jones Inc. has released the financial results for its third quarter which ended Sept. 30. The pressure-treated lumber manufacturer announced sales of $161.3 million, an increase of $56.6 million from last year's sales of $104.7 million.
Blackstone and Bain Capital are circling Fortune Brands assets ( MasterBrand Cabinets, Simonton Windows, Therma-Tru Doors, etc.), reports Reuters. The Deerfield, IL conglomerate filed to sell its $3 billion Home Unit last month.
Lean manufacturing, RFID technology and robotic cabinetry production were on the docket as Custom Cupboard's Jason Harris and Jerry Grigsby of Powers Retail Services, a large-scale store fixture manufacturer, briefed Woodworking Network on a live presentation they are planning for Jan. 19.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association announces the election results for the 2011 NKBA Executive Committee, which will be led by 2011 president David Alderman, of Dave’s Cabinet Inc., Chesapeake, VA.