The United States has filed a complaint against Global Office Furniture, LLC (GOF) and its owner Malcom E. Smith alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported office chairs. GOF, located in Myrtle Beach, imports and sells office furniture manufactured overseas in the People’s Republic of China.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), partner of KBIS, is also taking part in the relaunch of KBC.

The Lowe's Foundation has announced 12 new Gable Grants for community and technical colleges to help solve America's critical skilled trades worker shortage. The funding expands the foundation's nationwide network of Gable Grants recipients to 60 organizations, each delivering scalable pathways into high-demand trades careers.

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — TP Trucking & Logistics announced it has expanded its warehousing and logistics capabilities. On August 1, TP Trucking & Logistics will assume the property lease and customer base of an existing transload facility in Pasadena, Texas, just outside of Houston.

Due to a solid increase in multifamily production, overall housing starts increased 4.6% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation across America’s timber-producing communities.

Following a highly successful WMS 2023, which signaled a strong post-pandemic return for the show, WMS 2025 is set to continue its tradition as a vital biennial gathering for the Canadian wood products industry.

The company said Dalton, Georgia, facility will enable QEP to double production of adhesives from the previous 18,000 gallons per day to 18,000 gallons per single shift. The investment also increases QEP’s capabilities with polymer formulations.

WIA members lead lobbying effort with two dozen appointments in one day.

As co-presidents, Ryan and Aaron will have responsibility for the company’s operating units across North America and all corporate functions. The third generation to lead the company, they take over the role from Doug Clausen, who now serves as chairman.