The American Adhesive Coatings Company, founded in 1987 by Jerry Villa and Ted Krug and currently owned and managed by Gerald Villa Jr., has made the decision to cease operations and, as of January 10, 2024, AACC was no longer operational. However, Schattdecor of Lexington, South Carolina, has stepped in to service AACC's customers.

Marge Carson will donate 15% of its January sales to help those affected in the Los Angeles community.

The Associated Builders and Contractors analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported 8,000 jobs had been added in December. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 196,000 jobs, a 2.4% increase.

As the mass timber industry continues its rapid expansion, with projections showing a 15.5% annual growth rate in North America by 2032, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Innovations in production, cutting-edge technology, and a push to bust long-standing myths will drive the future of mass timber construction. Here’s what to expect from the revolution in wood-based architecture.

Kessick Wine Storage Systems will attend the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida, to showcase its approach to custom wine storage solutions.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association welcomes the principal of the Closet Training Institute as an NKBA Global Connect Advisor. Marshall joins the association's team of North American industry experts.

The board of directors of Tafisa Canada has named Gino Lévesque as the company’s future Chief Executive Officer.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Closets Conference & Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida. The event will be held June 11-13 at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Irving Forest Products expanded its Northeast U.S. footprint with the Jan. 5 acquisition of the Masardis in Masardis, Maine.

Jarrett Design, a Pennsylvania cabinetry maker, has launched a luxury cabinet collection that the company says redefines the art of fine cabinetry and raises the bar for the high-end interior design industry.