Kitchen Cabinet Group Backs Commerce Dept. Plan on Asian Imports

A new Commerce Department certification process that aims to restrict imports of Asian cabinets and components is getting backing from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. The U.S. Department of Commerce is now proposing a new set of procedures that are aimed at preventing the importation of Chinese-made cabinets and cabinet components used to complete products […]

Flat-Front Kitchen Cabinets a Key Trend for ‘24: Zillow

Zillow, the home home-buying online service, revealed some of the things it says potential homebuyers are looking for in their new homes. Every home buyer has their own favorites when it comes to what they want in their next home, but Zillow pointed to design trends it sees for the new year, including several of […]

Cabinet Sales Up 8.5% for April Over 2022 Numbers

Even as the overall housing market remains soft, it appears that the remodeling side of the business is driving sales of kitchen and bathroom cabinets over last year’s numbers. New data from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association shows that its members reported an increase in overall cabinet sales, by dollar revenue, of 8.6% for the […]

MasterBrand Cabinets, Following Spin-off, Sees ‘Nostalgic’ Cabinetry Trend

Jasper, IN—Trends across fashion, art, and pop culture increasingly feel like a blast from the past and emerging home design preferences are no exception. According to a recent MasterBrand Cabinets survey of more than 750 industry experts, kitchen spaces have begun their transition away from the dominant Soft Modern style toward modern takes on nostalgic […]

MasterBrand, Inc. Cabinet Business to Spin Off from Fortune Brands by End of 2022

The parent of MasterBrand Cabinets says it will spin off its cabinetry operations as a separate, publicly traded business, MasterBrand, Inc., by the end of 2022. MasterBrand is the largest U.S. kitchen cabinet maker, with $2.9 billion in revenue last year. Announced in April 2022 and originally expected to close in April 2023, the separation […]

Tooling, Hardware, Software, Cabinet Doors—Snapshots of Four IWF Newsmakers

At IWF 2022, the advances in technology and materials were so profound it will take weeks to cover them all. And no wonder. As the largest global woodworking technology and design show in North America with more than 900 exhibitors, IWF is the launch pad for the industry’s newest products and innovations. Here’s run-down of […]

Rasmussen Cabinetry Bought by Owner of Davis Kitchens, Sher-Wood and OGB Millwork

Third Bench Holdings signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry, a Salt Lake City, UT -area manufacturer, distributor, and installer of residential cabinets north of Salt Lake City, Utah.Third Bench Holdings, which is owned and funded by New America Energy Corp. (OTC PINK:NECA), already owns Davis Kitchens in Tucson, AZ; OGB […]

Three Largest U.S. Cabinetmakers Quit KCMA in China Trade Dispute

Sioux Falls, SD—The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association announced during an October 4 board meeting that American Woodmark, MasterBrand Cabinets, and Cabinetworks Group have resigned from the association. “These companies have been valued members of the association for many years,” KCMA says, noting the action centered around a disagreement with the board over trade policy. In […]

How Uneeda Cut Sanding Costs at Large West Coast Cabinet Plant

A well-known cabinet manufacturer on the West Coast wanted to streamline abrasives suppliers after an acquisition. While the cabinet firm did not initially perceive serious issues with their wide belt sanding process, they approached Uneeda to find cost-saving solutions and improve their sanding process. Objective: Show a 30+ percent cost savings vs. the current competitors’ […]

Century Cabinets Opens Florida Plant to Serve Homebuilders

Lakeland, FL—Century Cabinets, Inc.opened a new regional facility in Lakeland, FL. The 12,000-sq.-ft. facility will support the company’s growing cabinet manufacturing and distribution efforts in the Florida market. “The investment demonstrates Century’s continuing commitment to the Florida market,” says Century Holdings COO Randy Scott. “With this new regional support center, Century Cabinets is dedicated to […]