New residential furniture orders rose 1% in March compared to the previous month, but were down 2% compared to March 2025's numbers, according to the May issue of Furniture Insights. Approximately 60% of participants reported increases versus decreases in March compared to a year ago.
April cabinet sales were down compared to both the year prior, and the month prior, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's Trend of Business report. Custom was the only segment to record growth in both timeframes, with semi-custom showing declines in both, and stock sales mixed.
Rev-A-Shelf hosted local high school students for a hands-on tour of its manufacturing facility, aiming to spark interest in trade careers and highlight opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
Metrie, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, has made several key promotions within its strategic leadership team.
In this new role, Neal will succeed Andy Konieczka, who will fully retire in March. Neal will take on the responsibility of Georgia-Pacific's building products manufacturing.
The Egger Group announcedd it has achieved a remarkable improvement in its sustainability performance in two renowned sustainability ratings. For the first time, Egger has been awarded the coveted EcoVadis Gold Medal. In addition, in the ISS ESG rating, Egger was once again been awarded Prime Status.
Flexsteel Industries, Inc., one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, reported its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth.
Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance corporate member companies have until March 31 to apply for the grant, which awards $1,000 to help companies reach ongoing education and enrichment goals for 2025.
According to data published by the U.S. Census Bureau and analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors, job openings in the construction industry decreased by 55,000 in December and are down 217,000 from the same time last year.