Running machinery includes CNC panel machining systems, edgebanders, panel saws, and joining equipment at the 2016 Cabinets & Closets Expo, running March 23-24 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. A full-day, three track conference program runs the day prior, March 22.

Closets Conference 2016 will focus on business and design. It takes place March 22 at the Pasadena, California Convention Center.

ETO Doors, a custom door manufacturer based in Los Angeles, says it will debut a new line of modern 20 minute fire doors, exhibiting the new line along with its exterior and interior doors at the 2016 IBS event in Las Vegas. ETO Doors are frequently used by national hotel chains.

Marvin, manufacturer of windows and doors, says at the 2016 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas it will display bigger windows, new colors and large doors with superior performance, among products from Marvin and Integrity. TruStile high-quality, made-to-order architectural stile and rail doors will also be shown.

The demand for luxury, designer closet systems has been a boon for closet accessory manufacturers of items such as premium clothes hangers.

By telling Wood-Mode about their #SymphonyofStyle on social media, KBIS 2016 attendees can support music education for young people, and score a chance to win a Martin 000RS1 solid sapele wood guitar.

The Wave City coffee table, inspired by the film Inception, bends a cityscape, with the overlapping surface forming a tabletop. It was built using 3D printing, plywood, solid wood and steel by Mousarris, a design firm that produces high quality custom furniture.

November 2015's housing data was positive with the exception of existing house sales (-3.8% Y/Y). The volatile multi family sector remains strong (+21.3% Y/Y; ≈35% of all starts) with rents rising.Housing prices are increasing steadily as inventories are low (4.6 months supply for SF, 4.8 months for existing homes). Yet, fewer houses are bought by first time buyers (≈32% now vs. ≈40% historically) due to a variety of reasons. Without the return of these first time buyers, it's hard to envision a return of the housing market to "normal."

84 Lumber Company plans to locate an 84 Components manufacturing facility in Franklin, Indiana, adding 100 new jobs by 2019.

CNC router manufacturer AXYZ International has introduced the PDS XLC70 quick release, 3.0 horsepower spindle, air cooled, and allowing continuous operating at speeds up to 40,000 rpm, while maintaining a high-quality cut edge. It is available for retrofit on AXYZ models, and can be specified for Trident and Pacer models.