POTOMAC FALLS, Va.  ─ The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has announced the recent appointment of Adria Salvatore as Education Director. Salvatore brings 17 years of experience at the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), a national trade association in the wood products manufacturing industry whose members are machinery and supply providers. In her departing role as AWFS Association Director, she focused on Membership, Association and AWFS Fair Education, and Public Policy. 

The events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and are led by an NWFA regional Instructor.

Making its return to the Midwest, the co-located Wood Pro Expo and Closets Conference & Expo will open for registration in early November. The event takes place April 17-19, 2024, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 65, declining three points compared to the previous quarter. 

Schattdecor and American Adhesive Coatings Company (AACC) have entered into a new collaboration. 

HNI Corporation has been named to the U.S. News Best Companies to Work For in the Miscellaneous Products & Services Industry, ranking among the top companies recognized for creating a positive work environment.

The Work of Our Hands Project fundraising campaign by the Saint John’s Abbey has led to the construction of a $12.3 million, 30,000-square foot facility that is set to open today, Oct. 17.

John Murphy Sr. has been named the 2023 Bronson J. Lewis honoree.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — CNC Cabinetry, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality cabinetry, celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a customer lunch event. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the company's commitment to serving the local community and surrounding states, and fostering meaningful connections with its valued customers, the company said.

The Architectural Woodwork Institute will revise ANSI/AWI 0620 for Finish Carpentry/Installation and soon open for public comment three proposed draft standards — AWI 0642: Wood Paneling; AWI 1235: Specialty Casework; and AWI 0622.0646: Millwork & Wood Trim.