Hood Industries filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notifications on Sept. 7 that affected 105 workers at its Metcalfe, Georgia mill. Hood Industries’ company president, Jay Galloway, said the closure was the result of the "current volatile economy and its impact on the lumber market along with raw material and labor challenges." The workers will permanently laid off with a “first date of separation” being Nov. 10, 2023.

Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC, a prominent investment firm, has increased its ownership stake in La-Z-Boy Incorporated by 13.2%

Jason Brian, CEO of Liberty Furniture, announced the expansion of its executive team with the appointment of a new Senior Vice President of Sales, Jeff Horn.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Mirka will display its full range of abrasives, including NET abrasives, at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Nov. 2-4 at the International Centre.

More exhibitors and learning at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster.

Ashley Furniture, separately and in conjunction with the Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, often donate money and time throughout the year, but in just a few days in September, the organizations were particularly generous.

Elias Woodwork is celebrating its milestone 40-year anniversary. Forty years ago, Ron Elias and brothers John and Ralph Fehr purchased Elias Woodwork from Peters Elias who started the one-man cabinet shop in a small garage in his side yard.

Con-Vey, a  provider of material handling solutions and industrial automation, has promoted Mike Mercker to the position of Mechanical Engineering Manager. As part of the managerial team, Mercker will help lead the company.

MANHEIM, Pa. – WEIMA, an industry leader in waste reduction equipment, will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LP Building Solutions (LP) has established college scholarships to attract greater diversity into the manufacturing industry and foster a more inclusive and representative workforce. LP partnered with SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) and the National Society of Black Engineers to establish the scholarships for 2023–2024 academic year.