Genesis Products, Inc., an RV wood component supplier, has expanded its footprint on the eastern seaboard acquiring BHK of America.
According to Genesis, the acquisition will integrate BHK’s 46 years innovating drawer components with Genesis Products’ 20 years supplying laminated panels, wood components and custom molded solutions.
“The combined strengths of Genesis and BHK will enhance our product offerings and service to the residential kitchen cabinet, furniture and closet industries,” said Jon Wenger, Genesis Products CEO. “Both teams have had a longstanding focus on serving customers across multiple industries.”
Wegner said initial plans for the acquisition are to maintain the existing BHK leadership and sales team. Genesis will amplify BHK’s product and capacity growth, with an eye on distributor and customer needs, he said.
“The alignment of our company goals and expertise in drawer component manufacturing creates a very exciting opportunity – both for our team members and distributors,” said Reiner Kamp, BHK of America CEO.
The BHK team brings an established distributors network to Genesis, the company said, as experts in vinyl-wrapped drawer parts, including their linear miter-fold option which they introduced from Europe 45 years ago.
“The acquisition strategy was a clear opportunity to enhance Genesis’ 20 years of expertise in drawer components. We are really excited to be adding the DuraWrap line to our existing plywood offering,” Wenger said.
Genesis has 11 plants in the Midwest and East Coast.
“Ultimately, we feel the two businesses together are stronger and more capable. We are investing in the future of drawer parts and will continue to grow capabilities, capacity and product lines to enhance current partnerships as we move forward together,” he said.
Both company’s productswill be on display during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, at Booth W1800.
