Previous to this promotion, Aromi was the Western Regional sales manager for the Dually Modified wood manufacturer.

MANHEIM, Pa. -- Lapp Millwright, a specialist in dust, fume and smoke collection, will spotlight its air handling solutions at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25 at Spooky Nook Sports.Lapp Millwright offers a comprehensive range of collectors, from compact units to industrial-scale systems, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. The company also offers a complete suite of ancillary products required for efficient air handling operations. That includes spiral pipes to durable ductwork, flexible hoses, and precision fittings.

The Department of Labor released a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to "better protect workers" by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allowing workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency.

'Operational optimization' is a critical synergistic rationale that the leadership of MasterBrand is looking at as it looks to "dots the i's and cross the t's" on the massive $520 million deal announced May 21 that would see Supreme Cabinetry Brands come under the wing of MasterBrand, North America's largest manufacturer of cabinets.

HNI Corp. plans to close its Hickory, North Carolina, manufacturing plant during the first half of 2025 and consolidate production into its other North American facilities. A reported 200 workers will be affected by the closure.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Western Forest Products is taking steps to offer more value-added products to its customers, according to its first-quarter earnings report.

Container rates spiked, while the Commercial/Contract Furniture Index (+2.3%) outperformed the broader market indexes (all three up +1.6%) and our Mass Retailers Index (+0.6%) last week. Residential Manufacturers & Suppliers (-3.8%) and Home Goods Retailers (-2.8%) trailed.

In a $520 million deal, MasterBrand, the nation's largest cabinet company, has acquired Supreme Cabinetry Brands. MasterBrand said the deal is expected to bring annual cost savings of $28 million in procurement and production synergies, enhance its portfolio, and expand its dealer network and diversity of channel distribution.

SEATTLE -- Weyerhaeuser Company reported first quarter net earnings of $114 million on net sales of $1.8 billion.

MONTREAL -- Stella-Jones Inc. reported first-quarter sales of $775 million, an increase of 9% compared to Q1 2023. First quarter sales included a contribution of $14 million from the recently acquired Baldwin Pole and Piling Company.