KELOWNA, B.C. — Norelco Cabinets Ltd., a Kelowna, B.C.-based company has been fined more than $69 thousand for multiple deficiencies  with storage racks in use.WorkSafeBC said it inspected this firm's cabinet manufacturing plant and observed multiple deficiencies with storage racks in use, including damaged and twisted uprights and missing bolts and anchors. The firm failed to ensure storage racks were capable of safely supporting the items stored on them, a repeated violation. 

These efforts continue to support product innovation, operational efficiency, risk management, and evolving customer expectations across HNI’s businesses, reinforcing the company’s commitment to being a great place to work and a responsible global citizen. This report reflects HNI operations for 2025 and does not include Steelcase, which will report separately for its 2025 performance.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, announced several executive leadership changes and promotions across the organization.

The trade show landscape has shifted meaningfully in recent years. Tighter budgets, more selective travel and increasing demands on both brands and buyers have raised the stakes for every trip to market. Moving ICFF to November addresses this directly, offering exhibitors and attendees greater capacity for the kind of engagement that drives real business outcomes.

Architectural woodworkers, design-build professionals, and educators seeking a consolidated resource of all 14 AWI and AWI/ANSI Standards developed to date now have a new printed publication, AWI Standards 2026, recently released by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI).

Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.

Mulcahy joined Georgia-Pacific in 1987 and most recently served as vice president of stewardship, where he worked with GP’s business units and capability groups to develop and implement sustainability strategies. In his new role, Mulcahy will lead the capability as Georgia-Pacific heads into its second century.

Chaya Wieder represents Cober Cabinets, a New York-based, KCMA-certified manufacturer focused exclusively on large-scale multifamily projects and domestic built-to-spec production.

For its industry debut, WVH will showcase an exclusive collaboration with design authorities Drew and Jonathan Scott, alongside previews of forthcoming collections from international artists and innovators Alfonso Verduzco, Strong by Form, and Organoid.

Thackray joined Laguna in 2025 as Chief Commercial Officer and has played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s commercial strategy, operational execution, and organizational alignment. In his expanded role, he will lead Laguna’s continued focus on growth, innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence across its full portfolio of solutions.