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.
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Made in Oregon: A Profile of the State's Manufacturing Sector — QualityInfo
Between June 2023 and June 2024, Oregon ranked 45th in manufacturing growth, while most other states maintained stable employment. ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf)) ([Oregon Business & Industry](https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Condition-of-Oregons-Manufacturing-Sector_October-2024.pdf))
The Condition of Oregon's Manufacturing Sector — Oregon Business & Industry
Andersen Corporation employs more than 13,000 people. ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/)) ([Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/companies/andersen-corporation/))
📌 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
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