Andersen to buy 1,000‑employee Bright Wood
Bayport-based Andersen Corp. said Dec. 10 it will acquire Bright Wood Corp., a Pacific Northwest window‑component manufacturer with about 1,000 employees that has been family‑owned for more than six decades. Andersen also plans to bring in a former competitor’s CEO to lead the operation, signaling integration and leadership changes tied to the deal.
📌 Key Facts
- Andersen Corp. announced the acquisition of Bright Wood Corp., a 1,000‑employee window‑component maker
- Bright Wood has been family‑owned for more than 60 years in the Pacific Northwest
- Andersen will install a former competitor’s CEO to run the acquired business
📊 Relevant Data
In 2022, the share of manufacturing workers in Oregon by gender was 73% men and 27% women, unchanged for the past 20 years.
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Between June 2023 and June 2024, Oregon ranked 45th in manufacturing growth, while most other states maintained stable employment.
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Andersen Corporation employs more than 13,000 people.