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MasterBrand adds Patrick Shannon to board of directors

CLEVELAND — MasterBrand Inc., the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, announced that Patrick Shannon was appointed to the company’s board of directors effective immediately.“Patrick is a seasoned executive with extensive financial leadership experience and a track record of operational excellence,” said Dave Banyard, president and CEO. “We are pleased to add Patrick to our Board and look forward to benefiting from his expertise with spin-offs and the building products industry as we continue to evolve our strategy.”

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Wellborn Cabinet names new CEO

Paul Wellborn, chairman of the board and president of Wellborn Cabinet, announced that the board of directors has appointed Dennis Easter as its Chief Executive Officer.

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Indiana Furniture moves to new corporate headquarters

JASPER, Ind. — Indiana Furniture has relocated its corporate headquarters to 1919 Hospitality Drive in Jasper, Indiana. The company said the space is meant to put employees’ needs, and the company’s broad portfolio of office furniture, "front and center."This move comes about a year after transforming their manufacturing facilities, consolidating four plants onto one campus, and allows for the company’s entire business operations to be within a half-mile radius on the south side of the city.  

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Canadian furniture giant partners with UK giant

ONTARIO, Canada — Teknion, a Canadian furniture giant, and Modus, the UK-based well-known furniture manufacturer, have entered into a strategic partnership.According to the company’s joint statement, the partnership unites two brands each with a distinct design heritage and strong sustainability drive. This investment in Modus expands Teknion’s future global portfolio of social and collaborative products while supporting the Modus international growth plan.