ClosetMaid PRO Unveils FastFinish at IBS 2026
ClosetMaid PRO introduced its newest product, FastFinish™, during the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, positioning the system as a faster, cleaner alternative to traditional plank-and-pole closet builds.
Marketed as “The One-Hour Closet,” FastFinish™ is a pre-finished shelf and rod system designed specifically for homebuilding professionals. The product is engineered to install in under an hour using basic tools, with no caulking or painting required. According to the company, the system addresses common builder challenges around labor availability, speed of installation and cost predictability.
FastFinish™ is being showcased at the ClosetMaid PRO® booth (#S10017) alongside the company’s established product lines.
Designed for Speed and Labor Efficiency
The launch comes at a time when builders are under pressure to deliver projects faster while managing labor shortages and rising material costs. ClosetMaid PRO® said FastFinish™ was developed to modernize outdated built-in-place painted MDF plank-and-pole systems that typically require multiple site visits and finishing steps.
“FastFinish™ is a game-changer and a much-needed update to the outdated plank-and-pole system,” said Brian Dougherty, vice president of sales, ClosetMaid PRO®. “For too long, builders have been forced to choose between speed, quality, and affordability. FastFinish™ represents a timely and necessary response to that gap, delivering a streamlined, affordable system built to reduce labor dependency, eliminate inefficiencies, and help builders keep projects moving without compromise.”
By compressing a multi-step workflow into a single installation, the system reduces trade coordination issues and eliminates drying times associated with painted components.
“With FastFinish™ compressing a multi-step, multi-trip workflow into one fast, clean, and predictable installation, we’re enabling a true one-hour closet – one trip, one superior system. We’re excited to showcase this new product at the biggest homebuilding trade show in the country and then introduce it across our markets,” adds Dougherty.
Broader Product Portfolio on Display
In addition to FastFinish™, ClosetMaid PRO® is highlighting several other product lines at IBS:
- MasterSuite – A premium storage collection featuring textured wood finishes, durable melamine surfaces and solid wood drawers made from industrial-grade engineered wood.
- ShelfTrack EVO – An evolution of the brand’s adjustable ShelfTrack system, combining wood aesthetics with flexible mounting solutions suited for single-family, multifamily, hospitality and senior living applications.
- Wire Shelving Systems – Originally pioneered by ClosetMaid in 1965, these ventilated wire systems remain among the most economical storage options on the market. The company notes its fixed and adjustable wire systems are certified by SCS Global Services for recycled content and indoor air quality.
ClosetMaid PRO®, headquartered in Orlando and manufacturing in Ocala, Florida, distributes products through authorized dealers nationwide.
Company Background and Market Position
ClosetMaid PRO® operates as a division of ClosetMaid, which was founded in 1965 and is part of the AMES Companies portfolio. ClosetMaid designs and manufactures a wide range of closet organization, home storage and garage storage systems for retail and direct-to-builder channels.
ClosetMaid’s parent company, Griffon Corporation, is a diversified management and holding company headquartered in New York City and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GFF. Griffon operates through two reportable segments: Consumer and Professional Products (CPP), which includes ClosetMaid, and Home and Building Products (HBP), led by Clopay Corporation.
Within the building sector, ClosetMaid PRO® serves single-family, multifamily, hospitality, senior housing and build-to-rent markets. The division has been named Brand Most Used by Builders for eight consecutive years in Hanley Wood’s BUILDER magazine Brand Use Study, reinforcing its position as a preferred partner for design and construction professionals.
As labor efficiency and speed-to-completion become increasingly critical in residential construction, ClosetMaid PRO® is positioning FastFinish™ as a solution tailored to modern production timelines.
Originally reported by Closetmaid in Construction Dive.
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