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ACHIEVE A CONTEMPORARY LOOK WITH TRADITIONAL CABINETRY

Shenandoah Cabinetry’s® Grove® Collection Now Available in Cherry Hardwood

WINCHESTER, VA (January 2008) – It is no secret that urban chic, loft-like design has been growing in popularity. However, what most homeowners don’t realize is that the look can be achieved with traditional cabinetry. In January 2008, Shenandoah Cabinetry®, sold exclusively at Lowe’s, accentuates the versatility of the Grove® collection by expanding it to include Cherry hardwood, offering a sophisticated look befitting of an urban setting. The standard overlay door with a solid cherry, raised center panel gets its appeal from natural woods, providing a versatile look at an affordable price. It is available in both square and cathedral door styles, lending itself to either a contemporary or traditional look. The dark cherry hardwood adds a more modern feel to the collection and the Cherry Grove door can be beautifully accentuated with a Spice or Bordeaux finish, or a Chocolate glaze. In addition to Cherry, the Grove collection is also available in Maple, Oak, Hickory, and White Thermo Foil. “Homeowners are trying to create a more urban, loft- like feel by tearing down kitchen walls to open up the space, exposing the kitchen to the rest of the home,” says Connie Edwards, CKD, CBD, director of design for Shenandoah Cabinetry. “The Grove collection in Cherry offers a flexible choice for homeowners who desire that contemporary look Grove Cherry Chocolate without the lofty prices.” -more-

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Grove Cherry Chocolate About Shenandoah Cabinetry Shenandoah’s commitment to design excellence was recognized when the Solana Collection™ was awarded the 2007 Platinum ADEX award. Shenandoah Cabinetry sold exclusively at Lowe’s, and manufactured by American Woodmark Corporation, offers a selection of cabinets made from the most popular hardwoods available, including Maple, Cherry, Oak, Hickory, and White Thermo Foil. Each comes in a variety of on-trend finishes and a complete line of coordinated moldings and accessories. All Shenandoah Cabinetry features the Company’s TuffTech® and BeautyGuard® finishes to resist scuffs, scratches, fading and moisture, and the entire line offers standard Dovetail Hardwood Drawers with the Full Access Hidden Glide Drawer System for a furniture quality look, feel and fit. For more information on Shenandoah Cabinetry, visit its Web site at shenandoahcabinetry.com.

About American Woodmark Corporation American Woodmark Corporation, located in Winchester, Va., is the third largest manufacturer of kitchen and bath cabinets in the United States. Offering more than 340 cabinet lines in a wide variety of designs, materials and finishes, American Woodmark products are sold through a network of dealers and distributors and directly to home centers and major homebuilders. The Company currently operates 15 manufacturing facilities in , , , , , Oklahoma, , and , as well as various service centers across the country. American Woodmark shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “AMWD.” To find out more about American Woodmark, and view its vast array of cabinet styles, visit its Web site at americanwoodmark.com. # # # Shenandoah Cabinetry® requires a byline to accompany the use of photography. Copyright 2008 American Woodmark Corporation®. Shenandoah Cabinetry®, Grove®, TuffTech® and Beautyguard® are registered trademarks of American Woodmark Corporation.