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Dakota Smith
Assistant Editor

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

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.

Woodworking Industry News

Malfunctioning belt sander, sawdust causes explosion at Ohio moulding facility

According to a Facebook post reporting the incident, East Holmes Fire & EMS states that the information indicates the explosion was caused by sparks entering a sawdust collection system, reportedly originating from a malfunctioning belt sander. The ignition of wood dust led to an explosion that caused extensive damage to the building, including the dust collection system and sawdust silos.

Woodworking Industry News

Fire-prevention solution manfuacturer, CitroTech, partners with All Terrain Fire Support

CitroTech Inc., manufacturer of environmentally safe fire prevention solutions for homes and wood products, has announced a strategic partnership with All Terrain Fire Support Inc., a wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and infrastructure protection firm. The collaboration is designed to help federal, state, and military agencies prevent wildfires and safeguard assets using safe, non-toxic, and long-lasting protection.

Woodworking Industry News

ProWood partners with National Hispanic Construction Alliance

ProWood has announced a strategic partnership with the National Hispanic Construction Alliance to expand career pathways for Hispanic builders and trade workers across the United States. A key element of the collaboration includes ProWood's support of NHCA's 2026 launch of Build the Builder, an initiative designed to prepare builders and developers to reinvest in their communities.

Woodworking Industry News

Sherwood Lumber announces strategic distribution partnership with LP SmartSide

Sherwood Lumber has announced a strategic distribution agreement with LP SmartSide to bring LP's engineered wood siding and trim to contractors, remodelers and dealers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (including Long Island) and Delaware. The announcement coincides with the opening of Sherwood's new Danville, Pennsylvania, distribution center.

Design

Behr Paint Company reveals Taupe as 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year

Alongside the 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year, Behr is unveiling its first-ever Outdoor Accent Color Collection. It is a curated selection of 18 exterior paint colors designed to enhance and personalize outdoor spaces. Whether embarking on a full exterior refresh or adding pops of color to smaller projects, homeowners can use this palette as a resource to help revamp their home's outdoor aesthetic.