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Sauder Acquires Key Assets of O’Sullivan Industries

I think every home has a piece of furniture made from one of those particleboard kits in a box. I’ll admit that even though I call myself a woodworker, I had a computer desk like that for many years. But then it started to sag and chip apart, so I trashed it.

The two big manufacturers in furniture kits have been O’Sullivan Industries and Sauder Woodworking. During the last few years, O’Sullivan has apparently had some financial trouble. On Monday, it was announced on crescent-news.com that Sauder will purchase key assets, or parts, of O’Sullivan Industries.

I find it interesting that Kevin Sauder, president and CEO of Sauder Woodworking wasn’t interested in O’Sullivan’s manufacturing facilities. “I was interested in the customer base,” which includes companies such as Lowe’s, Staples, Big Lots and Wal-Mart.

Enough said.

Posted on Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 at 12:34 pm. Filed under Uncategorized.
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3 Responses to “Sauder Acquires Key Assets of O’Sullivan Industries”

Nicholas A Ramer said,

We own an O’Sullivan desk and need a part for their model 61534 desk, namely Slide(pair) part no. 421820-5. Is this part available and how can I obtain it if it is?
Thank you for your cooperation.

Nick R

(posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:56 am)

Nicholas A Ramer said,

Are parts for the o’Sullivan desks still available?

(posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 11:59 am)

Joel Hess said,

WoodworkingOnline.com is not affiliated in any way with O’Sullivan or Sauder. To find parts, I would suggest contacting Sauder Woodworking direct.

Joel Hess

(posted on January 24th, 2010 at 4:03 pm)