Cabinets

Häcker Kitchens continues North American expansion

MIAMI — Häcker Kitchens, a German manufacturer of kitchen cabinetry, increased its network of dealers and designers in North America in 2022, and experienced a global sales increase of 8.3% to 786 million euros in 2022. Exports increased to 40% from 38.7%. 

Woodworking Industry News

Genesis Products finalizes purchase of Funder America, expanding panel portfolio

GOSHEN, Ind. — Genesis Products has completed the purchase of Funder America, Inc. The acquisition positions Genesis to meet the high demand for Thermally Fused Melamine (TFL) panels and broadens Genesis’ expertise as a leading supplier of laminated panels, components and panel processing. Funder America is one of the oldest, largest and most diversified TFL panel and component manufacturers in North America with 50 years of experience. Genesis currently serves kitchen cabinets, closets/shelving, RV, office and healthcare furniture markets.

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Acme Tools opens Twin Cities distribution center

MINNEAPOLIS — Acme Tools, an authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, has opened a distribution center in Burnsville, Minn., to support its growing e-commerce division and better serve its increasing base of e-commerce customers throughout the United States. The distribution center will control the majority of truck shipments and larger parcel shipments to customers.