cabinet manufacturing

EBSU expands by acquiring Woodlore and ramping up new plant

SAINT-LOUIS-DE-GONZAGUE, Quebec -- EBSU Ltd., a manufacturer of kitchen and bath cabinets, has acquired Woodlore, a manufacturer of office and institutional furniture based in Brampton, Ontario.

By Rich Christianson, September 13, 2021 | 8:44 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Showplace Cabinetry names Allen CEO

Bill Allen has added chief executive officer to his title, following the December 31, 2020, retirement of Paul Sova, one of the founding partners of the South Dakota cabinet manufacturing company.

By Karl D. Forth, January 14, 2021 | 10:35 am CST

Cabinets

Showplace Cabinetry founding partner Korsten to retire

Scott Korsten, a founding partner and currently the director of marketing services, will retire at the end of December 2020 after nearly 40 years in the kitchen and bath industry.

By Karl D. Forth, November 24, 2020 | 8:47 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Showplace Cabinetry co-founder Sova to retire

Under Sova’s leadership, Showplace has grown to achieve nearly $90 million in annual sales while building about 45 kitchens each day.

By Karl D. Forth, September 28, 2020 | 8:52 am CDT

COVID-19

Georgia cabinet manufacturer adjusts in response to virus

Customers are contacting them and pushing back their delivery dates due to the uncertainty.

By Karl D. Forth, March 31, 2020 | 12:45 pm CDT

Cabinets

Large Indiana cabinet plant closes, coronavirus partly to blame

In August 2015, the state announced Wayzata intended to invest $12.5 million to buy and refurbish the former Visteon plant.

By Karl D. Forth, March 19, 2020 | 10:05 am CDT

Canadian News

Quebec’s Fabritec cabinet operation acquired and to continue operations

The transaction was finalized on November 8 and will ensure the ongoing manufacturing and marketing of the cabinets that have established Fabritec’s reputation for quality going back more than 30 years.

By Karl D. Forth, November 19, 2019 | 4:00 pm CST