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Wilsonart Acquires Kara Board

On July 6, 2016, Wilsonart acquired furniture company Kara Board

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wilsonart’s 1st transaction in the Furniture sector.
  • This is Wilsonart’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-07-06
Target Kara Board
Sector Furniture
Buyer(s) Wilsonart
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kara Board

Melbourne, Australia
Kara Board is a manufacturer of nu door, nuform and Karaboard cover almost all aspects of the cabinet making and shop fitting industries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wilsonart

Temple, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1956
Sector Building Materials
Revenue 1.1B USD (2011)
DESCRIPTION

Wilsonart is a manufacturer and distributor of high pressure laminates and other fine surfacing materials and components used in furniture, office and retail space, countertops, worktops and other applications. Wilsonart was founded in 1956 and is based in Temple, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Furniture) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
Country (Australia) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-08 Durcon

Taylor, Texas, United States

Durcon, Inc. is a provider of epoxy resin laboratory countertops, sinks and related accessories to educational, industrial and commercial institutions, as well as government agencies.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-02 Bushboard

Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Bushboard Ltd. is a manufacturer of worktops and wall systems to the kitchen and bathroom markets.

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