Metalworks expands capabilities with Flairwood acquisition

Ludington, Mich.-based Metalworks Inc. has announced its acquisition of Flairwood in a transaction that will expand manufacturing capabilities, industries served, and the customer base of both family-owned companies.

For the past seven years, Flairwood, a Norton Shores, Mich., manufacturer of laminate cabinets and carts for the health care, education, and commercial furniture industries, has supplied product to Metalworks, a manufacturer of metal products for the office furniture industry with two locations. Metalworks plans no operational changes and will maintain manufacturing at all three locations.

With the acquisition, Metalworks will be able to reach a more diverse customer base and expand its line of metal filing, storage, and organizational products with the addition of Flairwood’s laminate case goods. With the expanded manufacturing capabilities, the companies will work together to develop new products in laminate, wood, metal, and mixed materials for multiple markets.