Long a staple in many homes, the kitchen island has evolved into an area for storage, remote work area, seating area and more. Closet design pros are also taking advantage of these versatile fixtures.

MANHEIM, Pa. – End Grain Design and Reclaimed Lumber, a supplier of re-purposed lumber salvaged from support beams, rafters, barn siding, and flooring from old structures, will display at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams ceased operations on Saturday, Aug. 26, and the abrupt notice was not just a fast-moving action for workers, but seemingly for management as well. Chris Moye, interim CEO, told the Woodworking Network that, “Given the speed this came upon us, closing was the best option in a set of bad options.” 

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has abruptly shut down its operations telling its employees by letter and email that the company has "recently and unexpectedly learned that we are unable to secure critical financing to continue business operations. "In the wake of this unfortunate development, the Company will sadly need to wind down operations and terminate the employment of our employees beginning on August 26, 2023."

Former employees of the now-defunct Klaussner Home Furnishings got more bad news when the company emailed them letting them know that their health benefits were going to end a week before the workers were promised.

The date is fast approaching for companies wishing to sell clothing storage units (CSUs) – aka dressers, chests, armoires and similar furniture over a certain size and weight – must comply with the ASTM F2057-23 standard that meets STURDY Act requirements. 

Jimmy Uttley, director of product management at Powermatic, a JPW Industries company, shares his enthusiasm about the company's new coating, ArmorGlide, which has been added to new bandsaws, table saws, and jointers.

PGT Innovations, a manufacturer of premium window, door, and garage doors category, donated Eze-Breeze Horizontal Side Slider porch enclosure products to Forgotten Angels, a nonprofit organization, serving at-risk youth.

Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of its US CertainTeed Fence, Railing and Decking Business (FRD), to Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company.

Weinig Holz-Her Market Unit North America (MUNA) has bolstered its Canadian sales and technical services departments with new appointments.