Laminate Technologies, known to many as LamTech, is marking its 40th anniversary in 2025, and doing so with major news. It is transitioning to an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April for the second month in a row, says the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. Wood products and furniture & related products reported a dip in overall manufacturing for the second consecutive month.

InventWood, creator of SuperWood, has secured $15 million in the first close of its Series A funding round. The company said this investment marks a significant milestone as the company prepares to begin shipments from its first commercial manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland, in the third quarter of 2025.

New Spring introductions showcases nature-inspired colors, versatile warm stains and new cabinet design enhancements.

Bossa Furniture, the São Paulo- and New York-based collectible design gallery specializing in mid-century Brazilian furniture, will present two upcoming exhibitions: Joaquim Tenreiro: Inventing a modern tropical living, and Lucas Recchia: Crafting the Future.

In honor of National Skilled Trades Day on May 7, Wolverine footwear is started a nationwide giveback initiative that celebrates skilled tradespeople. Nominations will determine eight recipients of the $100K sponsorship.

The event will host keynote speakers that include iconic figures in Amer­i­can craft and design, each cele­brated for their distinct voices and lasting contri­bu­tions to furni­ture and deco­ra­tive arts.

The American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance (AKCA) submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of the Section 232 investigation on Timber, Lumber and Derivatives (including cabinets) urging action to level the playing field with countries exporting subsidized cabinets to the U.S., and save U.S. jobs.

The agreement with SD Stevenson will bring Red House Tools' products to woodworking and hardware stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.

84 Lumber has opened two new locations in Colorado to expand its services to customers in the region. The company opened an 18,324-square-foot store north of Denver in Greeley, Colorado, which includes a lumberyard. In addition, 84 Lumber has opened a new component plant in Fort Collins, Colorado.