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Ohio-based MasterBrand Inc., which has a major presence in Dubois County, is merging with American Woodmark Corp. in Virginia, the companies announced this week.
The all-stock deal to combine the cabinet manufacturers’ operations is valued at $3.6 billion.
MasterBrand said in a news release that the merger is expected to generate about $90 million in cost savings over three years through a reduction in overhead and procurement expenses, manufacturing network optimization and implementation of best p