This year, 13 schools and more than 100 students visited Kendrick Forest Products to connect with 15 local businesses, learning firsthand about career pathways, essential skills, and job opportunities in the skilled trades.

Jeld-Wen was awarded $2.2 million in payroll tax rebates over a dozen years through the state’s Job Development Incentive Grant program when it committed to a $7 million expansion of its Statesville operation in 2021.

On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of hardwood and decorative plywood from the People’s Republic of China (China), Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

On November 1, 2007, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City, Missouri, boy, was killed when he attempted to climb a 30″ dresser in his home. The dresser tipped over, trapping the child between the floor and the dresser. 

MOCKSVILLE,  N.C. — While SBA Home has been producing furniture at its Mocksville, North Carolina, factory since November of 2025, it recently held its official grand opening Feb. 26.SBA Group, one of the largest business groups in Lithuania, has officially opened its SBA Home furniture manufacturing facility in Mocksville. With a total investment of more than $70 million, the SBA Home North Carolina factory is the largest Lithuanian business investment in the United States to date.

The initiative lays the foundation for a scalable model that Velux aims to create a ripple effect nationwide. During the first initiative in York County, the first U.S. Living Places–inspired builds will be completed on Lige Street in Rock Hill, with three to five Habitat for Humanity homes that each prioritize sustainability and affordability.

The divisions will become ABC Supply Interiors (formerly L&W Supply), ABC Supply Outdoor Solutions (formerly Town & Country Industries), and ABC Supply Co., Inc. will remain the same and continue to focus on exteriors.

Chemical Concepts has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based supplier of specialty consumables for science and industrial customers, significantly expanding its product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities, and distribution footprint.

Total Finishing, a supplier of industrial painting and coating equipment, automation, and consumables, announced two new appointments to their team, including a new project manager and change agent.

Located along the New River in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this newly constructed home strikes the perfect balance of modern elegance and coastal ease. The kitchen, laundry room, home office, powder room, serving areas, vanities, and primary bathroom all feature cabinetry from Häcker Kitchens to curate a unified, refined aesthetic. A sleek and streamlined look is achieved through wall-mounted cabinetry installed with Häcker Kitchens’ heavy-duty concealed hardware, creating a minimalist, suspended appearance throughout the home.