Home Legend Acquires Baker's Creek Wood

Adairsville, GA, April 11, 2011 -- Wood flooring firm Home Legend has acquired the assets of Baker's Creek Wood Flooring Inc., a maker of engineered wood flooring based in Edwards, Mississippi.

This acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary Home Legend Manufacturing LLC, expands Home Legend's product line and gives the company domestic manufacturing capacity.

Previously, all of Home Legend’s engineered wood products were produced in China.

According to CEO Clint Hubbard, "this acquisition not only reduces our dependence on foreign supply for engineered hardwood, but it also gives us a high-quality, upper-end extension to our existing product line."

Baker's Creek was founded by B. Shannon Fuller, who was instrumental in the turnaround of Capella Wood Floors prior to its acquisition by Armstrong.

The Edwards, Mississippi plant was built in 2007. Fuller plans to stay with Home Legend after the acquisition.

Hubbard said that all Baker's Creek employees will remain and that the company plans to expand the facility.

Home Legend supplies engineered wood, bamboo, laminate and area rugs. Three years ago, the company expanded its channel approach beyond the home centers and now has direct division that focuses on independent flooring retailers.