The Steves family has had a history of philanthropy and community involvement in Texas. A history, which stretches back to 1860, that led the Witte Museum to honor the family and company as “Texas Trailblazers.”

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Kamps Inc., one of the nation’s leading pallet organizations, has acquired the business of John Rock Inc., a multi-entity organization based in Coatesville, Pa., that is considered to be one of the one of the largest single-site pallet manufacturers in the country.

To further accelerate its continuing growth, Michigan-based wood component manufacturer JB Cutting Inc. has appointed Lary Skow as director of business development.

View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood components and industrial products industries. Wood components include: cabinet doors & drawers, furniture parts, mouldings & trim, turnings, dimension stock, stair parts & specialty items. Industrial Products include: pallets, reels, household utensils, crates, plus crossties and pellets.

Social media, advertising, targeted promotions and community service endeavors are just some of the ways these 2022 WOOD 100 manufacturers keep their company names and brands at the forefront of customers' minds.

Managing supply chain and labor issues, expansions, acquisitions, and improved corporate communications are just a few of the ways these WOOD 100 firms have grown sales and improved business.

Process improvements, lean manufacturing, technology, training and innovation are helping these woodworking manufacturers increase production while improving quality and efficiency. What follows are some of the strategies put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100 class.

Investing in technology leads to improvements in quality, consistency and speed of production. What follows are some of the machinery and supply investments put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100.

New product lines and innovations are paving the way for increased business opportunities for this year's WOOD 100 companies.

Kelly Dame is the president and CEO of Woodgrain. The vertically-integrated company is among the largest wood products manufacturers in North America.