American Woodmark Corp.

3102 Shawnee Dr.

Year founded: 1980

Industry: Manufacturing

Post 200 Category: Top 125 Companies

Revenue: $667.55 Million

Net Income/Loss: $31.71 Million

Earnings per share: $3.80

Dividend: $0.20

Stockholder equity: $193.15 Million

Auditor: KPMG LLP

Stock: AMWD

Assets: $307.05 Million

Market capitalization: $565.27 Million

52-week high: 48.75 1/10/2005

52-week low: 26.56 6/15/2004

Chairman and CEO: James J. Gosa

EVP: Kent B. Guichard

Employees: 6100

Local employees: 1000

Description: American Woodmark makes and distributes kitchen cabinets and bath vanities for new and remodeled homes. It is one of the three largest kitchen cabinet manufacturers in the nation. Its cabinets are also used in home offices, laundry rooms, butler's pantries and entertainment centers. The company markets its products under the brands American Woodmark, Shenandoah Cabinetry and Timberlake. It sells its products to major builders, independent distributors, Home Depot and Lowe's.

Developments: American Woodmark did not meet its profit targets in 2004 because it was hit by a combination of higher fuel prices, increased costs for raw materials and the weaker U.S. dollar that made its international materials more expensive. The price increase for raw materials, including lumber, plywood and particleboard, was the primary reason for the shortfall, as demand exceeded industry capacity. Imported hardware from Europe was more expensive because of the weakness of the dollar. Freight expenses also continued to trouble the company, according to its report from the third quarter of 2005, which ended Jan. 31. Its freight costs increased because of a shortage of drivers and higher fuel costs. But the company's net sales increased because of the growth in the new construction and remodeling sectors. Last year, American Woodmark upgraded its CabinetTracker.com Web site so customers who order cabinets at Home Depot or Lowe's can review and track their orders. In 2005, the company said it offset the increased costs for raw materials by substituting materials, changing its processes and increasing its prices. American Woodmark operates 15 manufacturing facilities and 10 service centers nationally. A 16th manufacturing plant will be built this year in Garrett County, Md.