Masco, ACPI Merger Complete: ACProducts Inc. has completed its acquisition of Masco Cabinetry, forming Cabinetworks Group, now the largest independently owned manufacturer and distributor of cabinets in the U.S. Heading the new entity, which is based in Ann Arbor, Mich., are former Masco Cabinetry CEO Joe Gross, now CEO of Cabinetworks, and former ACPI president Larry Denbrock, who was named Cabinetworks’ president and chief revenue officer.
Cabinetworks’ diverse product portfolio of framed and frameless cabinetry spans the continuum from value-priced options to truly custom, and includes such brands as Advanta®, Cabinets 2000, Cardell®, DesignCraft®, Echelon®, KraftMaid®, Master WoodCraftTM, MasterCraftTM, Medallion®, Merillat®, ModicoTM, QualityCabinetsTM, Schuler®, SerenadeTM, Smart®, Studio Full AccessTM, and Yorktowne®.
Howard’s Opens 13th Location: Appliance dealer Howard’s is christening its 13th location in Southern California March 4, with live cooking demos, prize giveaways and other events March 6 to 9. The new store is in Torrance, at 25415 Crenshaw Blvd., in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Howard’s, founded in 1946 and now fully owned by its 100+ employees, is a full-service dealer specializing in appliances, TVs and mattresses, with brands including LG, Thermador, Samsung, GE, Whirlpool, Bosch, JennAir, KitchenAid, Liebherr, Vent-A-Hood and many more.
