To strengthen access to specialty building products for LBM dealer customers in the Southeast, Weyerhaeuser has selected Gallatin, Tennessee, for its 22nd distribution center. This greenfield project will be the company’s first distribution facility in Tennessee.

Mass-timber built structures are being constructed at a breakneck pace around the world, in metro area and converted rural locations, from residential buildings to office complexes and in greater numbers to data centers and big tech office spaces.

The U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound in March following a weak February, as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Job growth was led by healthcare, construction, and transportation and warehousing.

The update allows cabinet manufacturers to provide a more convenient way for dealers and designers to navigate online catalogs by not only matching tone and wood species, but now detecting grain pattern, glaze, distress level, sheen, and even distinguishing between engineered material and real wood. All from a single inspiration photo.

Deckorators, a maker of outdoor living products and a division of UFP Industries, has acquired the remaining operating assets for MoistureShield decking, a well-known brand in the decking and outdoor living market.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Metrie, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, has acquired door fabrication, hanging, and finishing assets in Eastern Canada from Northstar/TruBilt Doors, a division of Cornerstone Building Brands, and is expanding door manufacturing and service capabilities through the purchase of additional assets in Western Canada.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — With 21 specialized blade options, the new Grizzly PRO and Extreme Series lineups bring professional-grade performance to projects of any scale. Each blade is engineered to deliver smoother cuts with significantly reduced material waste. From the jobsite to the industrial shop, these blades are designed to compete with the industry’s top brands on longevity, durability, and price.

Tariffs and broader economic conditions were central themes throughout the convention, as attendees engaged in candid discussions about trade policy and the outlook for global markets. Despite some apprehension, participants expressed optimism rooted in the strength of industry relationships and IWPA’s leadership.

The Manufacturing PMI registered 52.7 percent in March, a 0.3-percentage point increase compared to the reading of 52.4 percent in February. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 17th month in a row.