Building materials provider Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $30,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund following the destructive floods in Texas on July 4, 2025.

For the first time in history, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, affectionately known as "The People's Tree," will come from the state of Nevada. In celebration of this milestone, 84 Lumber, the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree since 2022, unveiled its $100,000 sponsorship at a public celebration in Las Vegas, drawing state and national leaders, community members, and key partners from across the forestry and conservation sectors.

The new prototypes were introduced by company Founder/CEO Jack Xu in front of industry peers and executives.

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is repporting that "challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty" continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the sidelines.

Timber Products has launched a state-of-the-art component facility in Michigan.

Steves & Sons Inc., a leading door and millwork manufacturer, is entering into a strategic partnership with Bot Auto, a pioneer in autonomous logistics technology, to start a pilot program.

Fitzpatrick & Weller Inc. has been awarded an $800,085 grant by the United States Forest Service. The hardwood lumber and dimension wood components producer said the funding will go towards installing advanced wood energy emissions control systems at two of its manufacturing facilities.

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has appointed Stephanie Owen as its new president and CEO. This follows an extensive search process led by a volunteer selection committee and unanimous approval by the Executive Committee of NWFA’s Board of Directors.

The Bureau of Land Management will offer the Durkee Fire Salvage Timber Sale of about 1.57 million board feet from across 250 public acres 12 miles southwest of Durkee in Baker County. This sale will produce enough timber to build roughly 100 homes, feed local mills, and support jobs in Oregon communities.

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of bubble-free veneer (BFV) to the woodworking marketplace. Thirty years ago, Peter Rodgers, president and CEO of Oakwood Veneer Company, along with experienced employees, invented a trademarked product that eliminates the problem of wood veneer movement when installed with contact cement.