MEDINA, Minn. — Minnesota-based and family-owned Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, one of the nation's premier retailers of woodworking tools and supplies, has announced the appointment of Andy Barnes as the company's new CEO. Barnes brings decades of experience in finance, operations, and customer experience with national and regional retailers like Farm & Home Supply Co. and Best Buy Co.

This year marks the ninth annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC recently hosted a series of Career Day events to inspire students about their futures and introduce them to working in the industry. The residential furnishings giant opened its doors to more than 100 high school students from Arcadia, Blair-Taylor, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, Independence and Whitehall to visit the company's Arcadia, Wisconsin-based advanced manufacturing and distribution facility.  

Sauder Closets will integrate Kesseböhmer’s advanced storage components and Elektra’s sophisticated lighting systems into its product offerings.

American Woodmark Corporation said that it achieved strong operational and commercial performance in its fiscal year 2024, and the company is projecting fiscal 2025 net sales to increase low single digits and deliver Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $235 to $255.

The Biennial international exhibition saw over 11,000 visitors at Fieramilano-Rho.

Cooper Lumber acquired Thomasville Lumber Company Inc. of Thomasville, Ala.

Felder Group will showcase its woodworking solutions firsthand at booth #B7535. The IWF show will be held from August 6th to August 9th at the Georgia World Congress Center.

The Corporate Partner program recognizes industry suppliers that support ISFD's mission. Canadian Wood promotes the use of environmentally friendly forest products from British Columbia.

The National Association of Realtors is a trade association representing members involved in residential and commercial real estate. According to their data, existing home sales receded in April in all four major U.S. regions on a month-to-month basis.