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Mohawk Industries announce CEO succession plans

Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced that Paul F. De Cock, president and COO, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Mohawk Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2026. De Cock will succeed Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, who will retire from his role as CEO of the Company at that time, and continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
By Dakota Smith, June 12, 2026 | 12:25 pm CDT
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Residential building material prices rise at highest rate in over three years

Wholesale prices of goods used in residential construction rose in May as energy prices continued to climb. In May, residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose at their highest yearly rate since January 2023, as prices were up 4.4% from a year ago and up 0.7% over the month. Meanwhile, prices for services rose 4.7% over the year, but were unchanged from the previous month.
By Dakota Smith, June 12, 2026 | 10:09 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

California launches Mass Timber Coalition

The State of California announced the formation of the state’s first California Mass Timber Coalition, a new public-private partnership designed to accelerate the adoption of mass timber construction, drive forest health and wildfire mitigation efforts, and accelerate economic development across the state’s rural and urban communities.
By Dakota Smith, June 12, 2026 | 9:25 am CDT

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Louisiana sawmill invests $21M to rebuild after 2025 fire, creating 77 new jobs

C&C Forest Products announced it is investing over $21 million to rebuild its Coushatta sawmill following a 2025 fire, repositioning the facility as a more efficient, cost-competitive specialty lumber and timber operation. The company is expected to create 77 direct new jobs with an average annual salary of $65,260, which is 34% above the average Red River Parish wage, while retaining 27 current positions.
By Dakota Smith, June 11, 2026 | 1:04 pm CDT
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Hexagon acquires Planit Canada software company

COBHAM, United Kingdom — Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, the world’s second-largest reseller of Cabinet Vision, strengthening its direct presence in the Canadian woodworking software market.Details of the transaction were not immediately available.
By Larry Adams, June 11, 2026 | 11:20 am CDT