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.

The Composite Panel Association's buyer's guide debuts a new name, new design for 2023.

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.

A number of North America’s largest manufacturers grew in size and scope through acquisitions and expansions. 2022 also saw some unexpected closures.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Maksiwa International will bring its 40th anniversary celebration to the Closets Expo and Wood Pro Expo Florida, April 13-14 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Tens of thousands of woodworking professionals from around the world will gather in Germany in May to attend interzum and LIGNA.

What should consumers expect to pay for high-end furniture? That was a question posed by the Wall Street Journal on March 10.  The business-focused daily newspaper looked at a variety of different furniture and accessories ranging in price from more than $4,000 for a three-seat sofa to a more than $315 dining room chair and believes that this time might be a “good time to invest in high-quality furniture.”

Top-notch education, loads of unique exhibits, networking opportunities, a plant tour to an outstanding facility, and fun — next month’s Closets Conference/Wood Pro Expo Florida in West Palm Beach offers something for everybody.