After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the construction segment is readjusted to a revised 1.4 percent growth rate for the next seven-year period.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- John Morikis, chairman and CEO of Sherwin-Williams Co., is the new chair of the Policy Advisory Board of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Association of Woodworking Furnishings & Woodworking Suppliers announced their newest 2021 show feature, the inaugural Tool Tour at AWFS Fair in Las Vegas July 20-23. The Tool Tour was requested by AWFS Fair attendees and will feature manufacturers and suppliers of hand and power tools and small equipment, essential product categories for all woodworking manufacturers.  

The industry anticipates a pronounced rebound in overall industry growth-from a decline of 5.9 percent in 2020 to growth of 16.6 percent in 2021.

Building materials distributor expands presence in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Clamp system recognized on world stage in the tool category.

The group of the 300 largest cabinet, millwork, furniture and fixture manufacturers in North America reported $57.9 billion in sales.

The year 2020 was one of the most unusual we have seen. And we hope not to see it again anytime soon. A few thoughts related to the FDMC 300: -- In 2020, we estimated sales for the FDMC 300 group of companies to be $57.883 billion, actually a slight gain of 1.25 percent. -- For the most part, this group of cabinet, millwork, furniture and store fixture manufacturers was able to adapt in a time that was anything but business as usual.

Expanded opportunities will help small wood manufacturers who lack the capacity to create an apprenticeship on their own.

Sens. Coons & Young, Reps. Norcross and McKinley reintroduce bill to expand registered apprenticeships to new job sectors.