U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reversed an earlier determination and now concludes Scioto Valley Woodworking (Valleywood Cabinetry) did evade antidumping and countervailing duties by transshipping the wood products through Malaysia.

From humble beginnings, Gemini Industries has grown tremendously. Today, it's footprint includes seven manufacturing and supply locations across the United States and two centrally located manufacturing, shipping, and laboratory facilities staffed by a team of nearly 200 employee-owners. Here is a look at the company's 60 years of growth that continues to this day.

Joshua Whitley

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a final risk evaluation for formaldehyde reports that composite wood products, often used in furniture manufacture, and are regulated under EPAs TSCA Title VI, do not contribute to unreasonable risk from indoor inhalation.

Flokk, a leading seating furniture manufacturer in Europe, announced its expansion into the United States and North America with the establishment of Flokk US.Flokk, based in Norway, has had a presence in the U.S. for at least the last several years. In 2019, the company purchased 9to5 Seating, and then in 2024 it purchased commercial furnishings manufacturer Stylex. 

Gary L. Zeitler, 63, of Britt, Iowa, who served as product manager for Original Saw Co., died peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, after battling lung and bone cancer.

Acme Tools has ranked number one on Newsweek's Best Online Shops 2025 in the DIY, Tools, and Supplies category for the second consecutive year.

The CMA has announced its next National Conference is set to take place on Wednesday, October 1 to 3 in Detroit, Michigan. Early bird registration ends March 31.

The International Wood Products Association has opened registration for the 69th annual World of Wood convention. This year's event will take place March 26-28 at the JW Marriott New Orleans.

BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a building products distributor, and LP Building Solutions, a manufacturer of engineered wood products, announced the expansion of their distribution partnership.