The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) has been named a 2025 School of Distinction by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a national accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Each month in FDMC Magazine we feature the 'Notable Nine Online', nine stories that were the most viewed and engaged with from WoodworkingNetwork.com over the past month. The following stories were chosen by our readers by what they were most interested in from June 14 to July 13.

The Department of Commerce determined that softwood lumber from Canada was being dumped into the United States at rates ranging from 9.65 percent to 35.53 percent. These final rates are, on average, larger than the final antidumping rates determined in the previous administrative review but in line with Commerce’s preliminary results from March 2025. The final rate for non-selected companies increased to 20.56 percent, up from 7.66 percent determined in the previous administrative review.

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network has partnered with Sam Beuford Woodworking Institute to expand historic preservation trades education.

The US office furniture market is experiencing robust growth, with projections estimating the market will reach $23.2 billion by the end of 2031, up from $15.3 billion in 2024, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research.

Cutco, a manufacturer of cutlery and kitchen accessories, will exhibit its wares at the Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct 23-24 at Spooky Nook Sports.

LOGRONO, Spain, RALEIGH, N.C. — Garnica, a global leader in premium sustainable plywood, has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places Garnica among the top 3% of companies evaluated in the wood product manufacturing sector for sustainability performance and recognizes the company’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable supply chain management. 

Max Hunter of Western Dovetail showed off an intriguing animated display of drawer box joinery options in his booth at the 2025 AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

Stevens Industries announced the promotion of Beverly Crichton to director of Marketing for the Stevenswood brand, which includes TFL and high pressure laminated panels.

Frontier Woodworks, a Francis, Utah-based custom millwork and door business that has served the community since 1995, caught fire July 24 and fire officials believe the company's main building is expected to be a "near total loss."