Allanna Bell, owner of Optimization Dolls (Opmdolls), which specializes in closet design, became a featured designer on a popular HGTV show, Married to Real Estate, after a direct message on Instagram.
Although new residential furniture orders dropped 1% in May compared to 2024, they are up 11% compared to April figures, according to the July issue of Furniture Insights. Orders, however, are down 3% for the year-to-date, compared to last year.
MasterBrand Inc. and American Woodmark Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement whereby MasterBrand will combine with American Woodmark via an all-stock merger valued at $3.6 billion. Upon closing, American Woodmark will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MasterBrand.
Resolute Forest Products, a manufacturer of lumber and paper, reported net income of $31 million for the third quarter, reversing a net loss of $44 million in the third quarter of 2011.
U.S. residential furniture factory orders grew 8% in August compared to the same period last year, Smith Leonard reported. Year-to-date new orders also showed growth for the second consecutive year, up 5% over 2011 figures.
The deadline for Design Portfolio Awards, given each year to honor custom woodworkers for their outstanding craftsmanship, has been extended to Nov. 29.
King Aerospace Commercial Corp. will expand its Ardmore, OK, facility to make room for additional cabinetry, upholstery and panel covering capabilities.
The tenth annual NeoCon East attracted 6,808 attendees and 272 exhibitors to the Baltimore Convention Center, making it one of the region's more successful wood industry trade shows, according to show management.
For cabinetmakers, furniture repair and home remodelers, Hurricane Sandy is the story of the week, and the year, as it drives thousands of owners to restore, remodel and rebuild homes and businesses.
MasterBrand Cabinets' Auburn, AL hiring, along with a cabinetmaking robot video, and plywood dumping charges and countercharges were among the most viewed stories.
Masco cabinetry sales fell 5%, hurt by Europe's woes and big box store sales. Overall Masco sales were flat at $2 billion for the third quarter. North American sales rose 4%; international sales fell 12%.