Behr Paint Company has announced Hidden Gem as its 2026 Color of the Year. This blend of blue and green creates environments that feel both grounded and energizing—striking a redefined balance as a one-of-a-kind color, the company states.

ABMA supports a negotiated resolution to the U.S.–Canada softwood lumber dispute that addresses unfair trade practices while ensuring a stable supply and predictable pricing for dealers, mills, and builders. Tariffs can be an effective enforcement tool, but they are no substitute for a long-term, enforceable trade framework, the advocacy group states.

North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) will continue giving back to the industry through their Give-Back Programs at the 2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention. A portion of every registration for the November 4-6 event will be donated to three nonprofit organizations.

Dorel Industries Inc. announced on August 8 its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025. While the company said its Juvenile segment delivered strong second-quarter results, its home furniture division, which has been restructuring its operations, did not fare as well.

Allanna Bell, owner of Optimization Dolls (Opmdolls), which specializes in closet design, became a featured designer on a popular HGTV show, Married to Real Estate, after a direct message on Instagram.

Kreg Tool will launch its first line of cordless power tools in October 2025, beginning with 23 SKUs.

As part of this initiative, IWP will now exclusively stock Trex decking and railing at its newly opened facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, and continue to do so at all six of its distribution centers across the region.

Genesis Products Inc., a manufacturer of RV interior components, has appointed Joel Eberlein as vice president, RV Product.

Wellmade Performance Flooring has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to stay a lender-initiated foreclosure and pursue a going-concern 363 sale, according to the website, Bondorio. The filing was made almost five months after federal law enforcement raided the company on suspicion of labor trafficking.

This collaboration will enhance Snavely's ability to serve professional builders and dealers with structural framing solutions across key markets.