The US office furniture market is experiencing robust growth, with projections estimating the market will reach $23.2 billion by the end of 2031, up from $15.3 billion in 2024, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research.

LOGRONO, Spain, RALEIGH, N.C. — Garnica, a global leader in premium sustainable plywood, has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places Garnica among the top 3% of companies evaluated in the wood product manufacturing sector for sustainability performance and recognizes the company’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable supply chain management. 

Max Hunter of Western Dovetail showed off an intriguing animated display of drawer box joinery options in his booth at the 2025 AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

Stevens Industries announced the promotion of Beverly Crichton to director of Marketing for the Stevenswood brand, which includes TFL and high pressure laminated panels.

Frontier Woodworks, a Francis, Utah-based custom millwork and door business that has served the community since 1995, caught fire July 24 and fire officials believe the company's main building is expected to be a "near total loss."

The Justice Department said that Grosfillex Inc., a patio furniture company, agreed to pay $4.9 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and other statutes by evading antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD).

The Wood Industry 40 Under 40 were honored for their industry achievements at a special reception on July 21.

OSHA renewed its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. The new NEP will target specific industries, including wood and wood-related factories.

BALDWYN, Miss. — U.S. Marshals in Portland, Oregon, apprehended a suspect in a shooting at a bedding and furniture foam factory that occurred more than three weeks and 2,000 miles away. Baldwyn, Mississippi, police said that the suspect, Javontae Zyderrick Harris, 29, was wanted for the shooting that happened on July 2, 2025, at the FXI factory in Baldwyn. The victim, who was not named, was shot in the head and is in critical condition at a local hospital.

LINDSTROM, Minn. — The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is proud to announce the 2025 Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour, taking place September 9–11 in Munising, Michigan. This highly anticipated event will provide WCMA members, technology partners, and industry affiliates with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at state-of-the-art hardwood manufacturing operations.