Showplace builds cabinets. You build a future.

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2 Showplace builds cabinets. You build a future. When you work for Showplace, you re not just an employee -- you re an owner. In October 2006, the original Showplace investor/owners sold their shares back to the company to create an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and began the transition to a 100% employee-owned business. An ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is a retirement plan that is independently administered and funded exclusively by the company using contribution guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Service. Each year, depending on profitability, Showplace makes monetary contributions to the ESOP and the ESOP uses the money to purchase shares of Showplace stock. The stock is then allocated to each full-time employee with one or more year of service and held in a trust in each employee s name until the employee retires. Contributions to the ESOP are made before taxes and all growth in the ESOP is accomplished free of taxes. Employees are not taxed until they retire, shares are sold back to the company, and the employee receives a cash payment. Each Showplace employee/owner, regardless of job level, has a vested interest in serving our customers and helping Showplace succeed. You may have the opportunity to be one of them! Since the start, Showplace has been grounded in positive relationships with our community, employees, and customers. Our commitment to the employees of Showplace rose to a higher level when our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was established -- a way for our company to transfer 100% ownership to all employees over time. We believe that pride of ownership is meaningful to each employee/owner, and helps Showplace create the best products and service available in the cabinet industry today. If you have a desire to make a positive contribution to our continued success, and build a great future for yourself, I invite you to learn more about Showplace and consider the possibility of joining our outstanding team of employee/owners. The future is a path forged by the decisions we make each day; I believe joining Showplace can be a positive choice along that path for you. Tony Bour, president of Showplace 2

3 2000: Showplace begins production in our new 70,000 square foot facility. Our first cabinets are produced at the rate of 50 per day. By the end of 2006, we were producing 725 cabinets each day. 2002: Our first expansion adds 43,000 square feet of plant and office area. This includes a third paint and trim line, and an enlarged finished goods warehouse. Showplace also continually adds exciting new products, like the ColorSelect finish shown at right. 2005: Our Harrisburg retail outlet is moved off site into its own facility. This includes comfortable, state-of-the-art training facilities where dealers from across the country are educated on kitchen and bath design along with the advantages Showplace offers. The roster of Showplace-owned retail outlets grows to include the Des Moines, Denver, Brainerd and Fargo markets by In 2008 a new showroom in Sioux Falls is added to present: Showplace becomes 100% employee-owned in Continued expansion brings Showplace up to a combined 280,000 square feet of operating space in Harrisburg and Beresford. This includes new cafeteria and fitness areas for the employee-owners at our Harrisburg plant. Our Beresford door production facility is shown at left. Today: Showplace cabinetry is now sold through a network of independent dealerships found in all 50 states to present: Our founding team, shown here in 1999, is still at the helm at Showplace. 3 ShowplaceWood.com

4 A great place to grow your future Showplace managers are strongly committed to growing our own future -- by helping you grow yours. Every effort is made to promote from within, and help employee-owners move up the ranks. Variety is the spice of work Showplace offers lots of different job functions. This means that you have the opportunity to try different things and different tasks. A dynamic company means room to grow Showplace has grown steadily and rapidly since it was created in When your employer is growing, your opportunities are growing too. Opportunities beyond the job Showplace offers great employee discounts on its products for your home, and even offers a mortgage assistance program to help you buy that home. And when you are ready to improve your resume, Showplace has continuing education assistance for courses of study that will benefit you in current and future positions. Showplace values your input As employee-owners, we all have an interest in looking for ways to make our company better. Showplace invites employees to be on teams that address Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Improvement, Waste Reduction, and other important topics. Cost improvements from these efforts directly benefit each employee-owner. Showplace also holds regular business meetings where everyone is kept up to speed. 4 Showplace cabinetry was one of the first national brands to market lyptus, a renewable, environmentally responsible hardwood species from Brazil. As you can see from the dining room creation above, lyptus is also uniquely beautiful.

5 Harrisburg plant workers perform a wide variety of functions, from sanding, finishing and assembly, to packing, shipping and maintenance. Applicants require no previous category experience. Beresford plant workers perform all the functions necessary for crafting fine cabinet doors from raw materials. There are also maintenance, scheduling and shipping roles. Customer Service positions are great for the people person, and include telephone support, order editing, and scheduling. Many of those on our Customer Service team started on our plant floor. Engineering, IT, and front office positions are open to those with the right training and experience. A wide range of opportunities exists, all with great potential for upward mobility. Retail opportunities exist in our Showplace Kitchens stores around the country. If you have a proven track record in cabinetry sales and design, we may have the chance of a lifetime for you. Ask us about it! Building the best team Showplace knows that we are most successful when the right people join our team. That s why we re always looking for ways to make Showplace a more pleasant place to work -- a place where you ll feel right at home when you go to work. The latest example of this ongoing effort is the spacious and comfortable cafeteria at our Harrisburg facility, shown in the photos at left. This great area is sunny and bright, and just steps away from the plant floor and office areas. Showplace also offers: Regular business meetings for the entire team Employee recognition Employee training programs Caring about your quality of life As part of our ongoing emphasis on the wellness of our employee/owners and their families, Showplace has a great on-site fitness center with some of the best fitness equipment available and staffed with a certified personal trainer. Showplace also supports your quality of life through: Annual health screenings Wellness programs Tobacco cessation Home buying seminars Get started today! Start building a great new future with employee-owned Showplace. To learn more, call , or stop out and apply. We look forward to meeting you! 5 ShowplaceWood.com

6 Showplace builds made-to-order, semi-custom cabinetry that goes into homes and businesses all over the country. Most of it goes into kitchens. The process starts with one of our nationwide dealer partners placing an order. This order will specify the type of wood and finish, the style, and the sizes of all the cabinets and other things needed. The order is checked for accuracy, and entered into our state-of-the-art computer system to be processed. Then we go to work building the order. At our Beresford facility, cabinet doors are made to the exact sizes needed. These doors are then brought to our Harrisburg facility, where they are sanded and finished. All the other components of the cabinet order are made in Harrisburg too, and go through a careful, multistep finish process. Once all the component parts are created and finished, each cabinet is assembled, checked, and carefully packed. Finally, our trucks are loaded and sent out around the nation to deliver the finished order. This entire process, from order to delivery, takes about four to six weeks. To learn more about Showplace cabinetry and what we do, visit ShowplaceWood.com. Insurance Health Insurance Our comprehensive health insurance provides excellent coverages for all employees and their dependents. Several choices appropriate to each employee s family situation are offered with subsidized costs. Dental Insurance Showplace offers dental insurance to employees and their dependents with subsidized costs. Life and AD&D Insurance Each employee gets free coverage. Additional voluntary benefits, such as vision, are available for purchase. Retirement Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Few companies provide the opportunity for every employee to personally benefit directly from the company s success -- Showplace employees have that opportunity! You provide the dedication, skills, and consistent effort; Showplace provides the security of ownership that makes a more comfortable retirement possible. 401(k) Showplace also provides another retirement plan which allows each employee to choose from several mutual fund investments with varying degrees of risk. All employees receive a company contribution which they may choose to supplement on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction. Unlike many companies, no matching contribution is required. Training Each new employee is provided with initial training meant to give a sound basis for their transition into employment at Showplace. Development opportunities are provided throughout an employee s career including continuing education assistance that will benefit them in current and future positions. Other Benefits Employee purchase discounts on Showplace products. An employee assistance program provides confidential counseling services for employees and their immediate family members at no cost. Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and personal/sick time. Showplace is not resting on its success. New products are continually added to the offering. Shown here are two recent additions: rustic alder and the Coffee finish. 6 ShowplaceWood.com

7 7 Responsive management Showplace managers -- at every level -- genuinely care about the well-being of their employees, and appreciate the good work they do. Employee ownership In today s era of constant mergers and ownership changes, the worry over Who will buy us next? and What changes will they make? can take a toll on employees and their families. Showplace employee ownership brings stability and control that is consistent and predictable. Dynamic and innovative Showplace is a young company that is growing fast -- small enough to be friendly, yet big enough to offer opportunity to advance. Showplace also stays on the cutting edge, always looking for great new products, processes and equipment. Opportunities for involvement Showplace offers lots of opportunities to take part in things, both formally and informally. You ll find there s a real family feeling to the entire team. Showplace is also proud of its involvement in the community, and good corporate and environmental citizenship. It s an employer you can take pride in. A great work environment Our fresh new Harrisburg plant is clean and safe, and includes a great cafeteria and fitness area. Our production facilities offer country settings away from city traffic. Pride in a real product You can feel good about making a real product that people want in their homes, and will enjoy for years -- even decades. Get started today! Start building a great new future with employee-owned Showplace. To learn more, call , or stop out and apply. We look forward to meeting you! Showplace cabinetry is created in a wide range of styles that encompass rustic, traditional and modern themes. This contemporary kitchen uses cherry wood in the vibrant Cayenne stain. See more at ShowplaceWood.com.

8 Showplace Wood Products has a strong commitment to environmental excellence. As a matter of policy, we believe it is essential to protect the global environment and conserve natural resources by consistently implementing environmentally responsible technologies and processes. (605) One Enterprise Street Harrisburg, South Dakota ShowplaceWood.com All contents copyright Showplace Wood Products, / 0212