In Cuba, wood industry opportunities will have to wait until Congress acts on trade restrictions. With diplomatic relations normalized last week by the White House, it's likely tourism will grow, affecting U.S. hospitality furniture manufacturers.

Cabinetry sales rose 8 percent in September 2014. The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association monthly Trend of Business Survey continues a steady rise, up 5.8 percent in August and 7.3 percent in July 2014.

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association monthly Trend of Business Survey cabinet sales for July 2014 increased +7.3 percent compared to sales for July 2013.

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association monthly Trend of Business Survey cabinet sales for August 2014 increased +5.8 percent compared to sales for August 2013.

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association monthly Trend of Business Survey cabinet sales for September 2014 increased +8.0 percent compared to sales for September 2013.

Major wood products production showed steady growth worldwide in 2013, the fourth consecutive year of increase, says new data from the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization, driven by wood pellet biofuel and production of industrial roundwood, sawnwood, and wood-based panels.

Global production of all major wood products continued to show steady growth in 2013 for the fourth consecutive year, according to new data published by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Bacci America has opened a technical and sales services branch in Charlotte, NC, to provide direct support to its North American customers. The U.S. office has two specialized technicians on staff to install new machines and service existing machines.

Norwood Sawmills has announced the winners of its 7th annual customer photo and video challenge and has awarded valuable prizes to the successful entrants.