Choice Machinery Group has appointed Matthew Kooistra as its new vice president of engineering.

CLARENDON HILLS, Ill. — Janet Linly, a reknowned designer purchased the iconic luxury furniture company Marge Carson in 2023 that had gone out of business.Linly announced in February 2023 that the company had resumed production and is taking orders under the new name of Marge Carson Global, Inc. Operating from a 68,000-square-foot production facility in Tijuana, Mexico, the company has re-hired many seasoned Marge Carson craftsmen to manufacture and service its luxury brand, Linly said. 

In 1929, Carl Trostel founded the first store on Linden Street and supplied lumber and building materials to the growing Northern Colorado construction industry. In 1948, Carl Trostel's son-in-law, Bob Sears, took over operations of the business, and for the next 30 years ownership remained with the Sears family. Then in 1981, Curt Viehmeyer and Steve Schwartz, employees of Sears Trostel Lumber, purchased and began to transform the company.

Crows Nest, one of the first ERP solutions developed for project-based manufacturers, service providers, and subcontractors in the woodworking industry, will conduct continuous demonstrations at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is teaming up with both Michigan State University and Michigan Tech University (MTU).

The Urban Wood Network will present, “Beyond Lumber: Utilizing Entire Trees to Their Highest Use,” a Zoom-based webinar scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Jenna Shock (Inspired Closets Pittsburgh) was appointed as ACSP's new Vice President and Kate Bernyk (Distinctive Design) will assume the role of Director of Education.

Cabinetworks Group, the country's largest privately held cabinetmaker, has appointed Todd Antonelli as its first Chief Revenue Officer.

These new coatings will set a new standard in 2K high-performance polyurethane and acrylic wood coatings. The Selva Pro range of 2K coatings draws inspiration from Italian formulas.

Weyerhaeuser is halting operations indefinitely at its New Bern sawmill in North Carolina.