Masco New Jersey Countertop Facility Closing

Masco Cabinetry is closing its countertop facility in Lakewood, N.J., on Nov. 21, and laying off 191 employees.  Most of the employees will reportedly keep their jobs through December so orders in the works can be completed. The company has said it will help the departing workers to find other work.

“Given the competitive environment, Masco Cabinetry has decided to restructure its approach to servicing the countertop marketplace,” Rick  Roetken, company president. “We believe  there are great  benefits to the cabinetry and countertop partnership.  We will continue  to serve our kitchen and vanity countertop customers  through our other  facilities and our network of DeNova Certified  Fabricators.  Unfortunately, however, this decision results in us  needing to close our  Lakewood manufacturing operations.”