TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of A&F Wood Products, Inc. (“AFWP”), a wholesaler and fabricator of architectural and commercial wood doors in the Midwest United States. Founded in 1968, AFWP excels in providing door and hardware distributors with wood doors, hollow metal doors, custom metal frames, wood frames and hardware with quick ship capabilities. The sellers will retain the use of the A&F brand for use with a separate pocket door frame business they will continue to operate.
AFWP employs approximately 50 people at a single site in Howell, Michigan and net sales for the twelve months ended May 31, 2017 were approximately US $14 million. Masonite expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to our Adjusted EBITDA margin. Masonite has a long and valued history as a supplier of door products to AFWP. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“AFWP’s ability to provide quick ship custom machined and finished wood doors, hollow metal doors and related products to door and hardware distributors is a natural complement to Masonite Architectural’s manufacturing business,” said Graham Thayer, senior vice president and business leader of Masonite Architectural. “This transaction demonstrates our commitment to improving responsiveness to our customers with short lead times, additional products and value-added services. We are excited to welcome the AFWP team to the Masonite Architectural family.”
About Masonite
Masonite International Corporation is a leading global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors for the residential new construction; the residential repair, renovation and remodeling; and the non-residential building construction markets. Since 1925, Masonite has provided its customers with innovative products and superior service at compelling values. Masonite serves more than 7,000 customers in 65 countries. Additional information about Masonite can be found at www.masonite.com.
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