USG Corporation marks the official leadership transition of Chris Macey to President and Chief Executive Officer. Macey, a 30-year industry veteran who recently served as USG’s Chief Operating Officer, takes the helm following a planned succession process first announced earlier this year

The new mass timber classroom can be configured as a single classroom, or combined for an expansion or a complete new school, in a single story or stacked format. They are designed for timely assembly, delivery and site installation; provide safe and modern mechanical air performance, and are complete with digital, heating and plumbing pre-installed.

The agreement allows i4f to offer its licensees additional protection on Unilin’s pioneering patent portfolio by which flooring manufacturers now have legal access to multiple water-repellent edge-coating technologies from independent technology providers.

The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that equipment demand stayed strong through the middle of the first quarter. New business volumes (NBV) in January and February saw record-breaking growth, fueled by a surge in activity among independent providers.

Egger, a global, family-owned manufacturer of wood-based materials for furniture, interior design, flooring, and construction, will feature its new line of decorative panels and surface materials at Wood Pro Expo Florida. This three-day event, co0located with Closets Conference, will be held at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 30 - July 2. Visit booth #428.

ShopSmith USA has announced a new approach to servicing its woodworking equipment with its Total Machine Renewal Program. The program includes full internal replacement and adjustment of all internal components, elimination of secondary failures through system renewals, restoration to peak operating performance, and a 1-year factory warranty on all renewals

Connor Sports, a Michigan-based manufacturer of hardwood sports flooring, has been the official court provider for NCAA basketball championships since 2006. The company designs, builds, and installs the portable hardwood floors used throughout March Madness, including the Final Four, which start on April 4, 2026.

This effort will invest up to $1 million per year over five years in organizations that can develop durable market solutions, helping keep working forests productive and rural economies strong, especially in regions facing reduced processing capacity and shifting market conditions. An additional $500,000 is available for projects in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont through a partnership with the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Forest Economy Initiative.

Biesse, in their Charlotte Campus facility, will host a two-day live demo day featuring closet and cabinet door production. The event, called Materials Day

Two Accelerator City initiatives in New York and Georgia (NYC Mass Timber Studio and Georgia Forestry Foundation's Mass Timber Hub Series) recently celebrated 10 mass timber buildings selected for program support.