Alabama’s reputation for manufacturing excellence and innovation was on full display at the recent Design and Construction Week (DCW) in Las Vegas, where several companies from across the state showcased their latest products and services.
From cabinetry and countertops to media solutions and construction software, these Alabama-based businesses demonstrated the strength and diversity of the state’s contributions to the home design and remodeling industry.
Held from February 25-27, DCW 2025 — which included the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) — attracted more than 124,000 attendees and featured more than 2,500 exhibitors across 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
This premier trade event for the home construction, kitchen and bath industries draws exhibitors and attendees from around the world, making it a prime platform for Alabama businesses to gain national and international exposure. This year, 10 companies from Alabama brought their own perspectives and expertise to the show.
The strong presence of Alabama companies at IBS-KBIS 2025 highlights the state’s expanding role in the home design and remodeling sector. From advanced manufacturing and software solutions to premium materials and innovative marketing, Alabama businesses are making a significant impact on both national and global markets.
Legacy Cabinets, Eastaboga
www.legacycabinets.com
A mainstay in the cabinetry industry, Legacy Cabinets displayed its latest Presidential Series Collection, emphasizing craftsmanship, customization and sustainability.
Founded in 1994, Legacy Cabinets continues to grow its footprint and uses the latest technologies to offer a large selection of door styles, finishes and modern accessories to accommodate any design style and budget.
UDA Technologies, Auburn
www.udatechnologies.com
UDA Technologies is a provider of construction technologies, software, application development and architectural services for construction professionals in the United States, Canada and 75 countries worldwide. The company presented its latest advancements in project management tools, ConstructionOnline at DCW, offering seamless solutions for builders, remodelers and designers. UDA continues to bridge the gap between technology and the construction industry, making projects more efficient and cost-effective.
“IBS is a vital event for our company — not just as an opportunity to showcase our latest technology, but as a platform for meaningful conversations with industry leaders,” says Jennifer Stevens, vice president of UDA Technologies in Auburn. “It allows us to see firsthand the evolving needs of construction professionals and ensure that ConstructionOnline continues to deliver the tools and insights they need to thrive. The energy and enthusiasm at IBS reaffirmed our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions that empower construction businesses of all sizes.”
CES Industries, Alexander City
www.cesindustries.net
A custom manufacturer and converter of chipboard, floor protection and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) components for a variety of industries, CES Industries also offers a range of services including bundling, carton packing, precision sheeting, private label, custom cutting and laminating, die cutting, lamination, sheet to sheet lamination, sheeting and warehousing.
“Being a first-time exhibitor at the International Builders’ Show, we engaged face-to-face with the top leaders in the industry and captured the right audience at the right time,” says Julie Harbin, operations manager at CES Industries. “Relationships were cultivated with new customers from numerous different countries. The IBS was a successful event and a must see for any small or large business in the industry!”
GameTime, Fort Payne
www.gametime.com
Known for its high-quality outdoor play and recreation products, GameTime made its mark at IBS-KBIS 2025 with its innovative designs catered to homeowners and commercial developers alike.
This was the second year GameTime exhibited at the show, says Christine Ballenger, product manager and marketing with the company, who added that they were impressed by the sheer size of the event.
“We are relative rookies, but we plan to show again next year when the show will be held in Orlando.”
FireRock Products, Birmingham
www.firerock.us
FireRock Products, a provider of high-end masonry and building materials, showcased its premium outdoor and indoor fireplaces and concrete pavers at DCW. Their presence at the show emphasized the company’s commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, appealing to designers and builders looking for high-performance building materials.
The company was founded on fireplaces but also offers a wide range of products including flooring, pavers, slate roofing and steel windows and doors.
Overseas Hardwoods Co., Mobile
www.ohc.net
Overseas Hardwoods Co., OHC, was founded by T. Lee Robinson Sr. in 1967 to focus on importing and manufacturing the toughest and most beautiful hardwoods available throughout the world.
For decades, OHC has been the market leader for Apitong / Keruing hardwood trailer flooring to the transportation industry, including the patented Road Load Tested full-length floor for flatbeds. The company also imports a wide variety of species for decking, millwork and marine applications and features more than half a million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space with locations across the United States.
V3 Media Group, Opelika
https://v3mg.com
V3 Media Group is an award-winning design, development and marketing agency based in Opelika.
Starting as a logistics business in 2004, V3 pivoted to custom software applications and functional websites, automating the logistics brokering industry.
At DCW 2025, V3 Media Group showcased what they could do for the design and construction industries.
Cabinet Vision – Hexagon, Tuscaloosa
https://hexagon.com
Cabinet Vision, a division of Hexagon, features a fully modular software package to go from design to manufacture, simplifying the process for all furniture, woodworking or casegood manufacturers.
At IBS-KBIS, the firm showcased its state-of-the-art software and partnered with Vortek Spaces, which creates interactive 3D presentations and offers virtual reality renderings to bring designed spaces to life.
Wellborn Cabinet, Ashland
www.wellborn.com
Wellborn Cabinet is a family-owned and operated kitchen and bath cabinetry manufacturer in Ashland.
Established in 1961, Wellborn continues to strive for the finest quality, becoming a nationally recognized name in the industry. Wellborn’s booth at KBIS 2025 featured a new Interactive Design Lab and vignettes to allow visitors to view and gather ideas from designs only seen by the industry’s top designers and builders.
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach
columbiasouthern.edu
Columbia Southern University offers safety degrees completely online, covering a range of subjects such as hazardous materials management, construction safety, OSH safety training and accident investigation. The associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs are designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety and health standards.
These offerings prompted the school to have its first booth at the show this year. “But we determined [IBS-KBIS] wasn’t necessarily for us,” says Sherri Twitty, Columbia Southern’s corporate outreach director. “There were more home builders and contractors rather than folks who were interested in going to school. But we did benefit by making connections and we plan to start conversations about having some exposure within different states’ home building organizations.”
Jennifer G. Williams is a Hartselle-based freelance contributor to Business Alabama.
This article appears in the April 2025 issue of Business Alabama.
