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Dakota Smith
Assistant Editor

Dakota is an assistant editor at Woodworking Network, avidly exploring the woodworking industry.

Woodworking Industry News

Georgia-Pacific announces CEO transition plans

Georgia-Pacific has announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific's consumer products group, has been named president and CEO. Mark Luetters, who currently serves as executive vice president of Koch, Inc., with responsibility overseeing several Koch companies, had temporarily served as president and CEO of Georgia-Pacific since 2025.

Woodworking Industry News

AdvantageLumber.com announces largest investment in FSC-certified teak

For 2026, the company has doubled its teak stocking inventory compared to 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable sourcing and reliable product availability. By significantly expanding its teak inventory, AdvantageLumber.com aims to eliminate supply bottlenecks and provide customers with faster fulfillment and greater project planning confidence.

Woodworking Industry News

U.S. Department of Agriculture awards eight states $115.2M to advance timber production

The announcement includes recipients in the states of California, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Wisconsin. These investments represent a commitment by the Trump Administration to expand American timber production by 25%, reduce wildfire risk, and save American lives and communities by strengthening domestic wood processing capacity.