U.S. imports of hardwood plywood have grown 45% year-to-date through May. However, this is lower than the 60% year-to-date growth through April, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

NAR released a summary of pending home sales data showing that June's pending home sales pace weakened 8.6% last month and fell 20% from a year ago.

Canfor Corporation plans to invest approximately $210 million to build a new, state-of-the-art sawmill complex in southern Alabama. The new facility, anticipated to open in 2024, will replace a mill in Mobile, Ala..

Brightstar Capital Partners, a private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to invest in WindsorONE, a U.S.-based manufacturer of trim boards, molding, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The company's products primarily serve the repair and remodel market.

Southeast Building Supply Interests has acquired Haywood Builders Supply in Waynesville, N.C.  Haywood is SBSI’s second location in the greater Asheville area along with Henson Building Supply in Black Mountain, N.C. In support of SBSI’s growing presence in the area, LBM industry veteran Robert Gordon has joined as vice president and leader of the Asheville market. He was previously a general manager with Builders FirstSource and 84 Lumber. 

The full-day event, sponsored by Closets & Organized Storage, CCF Industries and Richelieu Hardware, will offer attendees a chance to learn the latest industry research, design trends, and business and marketing advice.

MANHEIM, Pa. – Crows Nest Software, a developer of project management and ERP software, will demonstrate its latest version at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster. ​​​​​​​

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- Managing a global supply chain that includes five domestic upholstered furniture plants and dozens of offshore case goods manufacturers has never been easy.

Carl Jones has been named the Service and Parts Manager for both the Machine Solutions and Robotic Solutions companies.

SURREY, B.C.-- Sunrise Kitchens, a Surrey, B.C., multi-family cabinet company, featured in the May issue of FDMC magazine, has partnered with Italian kitchen cabinet manufacturers, outdoor furniture makers and closet companies, and will market them to its customers.