OXFORD — The future of the former Keiser Homes property on Route 121 remains unknown, but town officials say property taxes are up to date. The buildings have been vacant since the modular home builder, operating under Excel Homes of Maine, unexpectedly shut its doors at 56 Mechanic Falls Road in May 2016, putting more […]
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Keiser Homes creditors wait for bankruptcy resolution
OXFORD — Eight months after Keiser Homes shut down without warning, leaving 120 employees without a job, the company remains in bankruptcy court and many, if not all, creditors remain in limbo. Innovative Building Systems LLC, the parent company of Excel Homes of Maine LLC, filed a voluntary petition for relief in U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]
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Farmington housing project faces glitch with Keiser Homes closing
FARMINGTON — The 82 High Street board of directors will meet Thursday to discuss options for moving forward on the housing development’s proposed modular apartment building project. The news of Keiser Homes in Oxford closing “was a shock to us,” board Chairwoman Janet Smith said. “We are still sorting out how this will affect our […]
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Keiser Home workers blindsided by plant closing
OXFORD — A local company has stepped up to help some of the 120 employees terminated Thursday by the surprise shutdown of Keiser Homes. Scott Stone of Schiavi Custom Builders in Oxford told the Sun Journal on Friday he has contacted the Department of Labor, which has activated its Rapid Response team to assist the laid-off […]
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Keiser Homes of Oxford closing
UPDATE: Keiser Home workers blindsided by plant closing OXFORD — Keiser Homes in Oxford has closed, displacing more than 100 workers and leaving a measurable hole in the area’s workforce. According to the Maine Department of Labor, Innovative Building Systems, whose Excel Homes division purchased Keiser Homes in 2013, has closed the Oxford-based modular home business. […]
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Fire strikes Keiser Industries warehouse in Oxford
Katie Kenney video OXFORD — A fire at manufactured-home builder Keiser Industries late Friday afternoon likely will shutter the plant, at least for the weekend, officials said. Firefighters from more than a dozen departments battled the large, smoky fire on Mechanic Falls Road reported just before 5 p.m. The fire appeared to have started outside, […]
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Industry leader buys Keiser Homes with plans to expand, hire more
OXFORD — A leader in the modular home business has acquired Keiser Homes and is expected to expand the business and hire more people to meet a growing demand throughout the Northeast. “Due to our growth, we needed additional capacity,” Excel Homes President Phil Hickman said. “It just made sense for us to acquire Keiser […]
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Some former Keiser Homes workers have jobs; others still looking
OXFORD — At least 22 former employees of Keiser Homes have been hired by other companies, according to Julie D. Rabinowitz, director of policy, operations and communication with the Maine Department of Labor. Other former employees are expected to attend the Lewiston CareerCenter Job Fair on Monday, June 6. Information about the fair has been provided […]