Woodworking Industry News

USDA Forest Service looks to boost mass timber construction

Mass timber is transforming how America builds—but supply hasn’t kept pace with demand. A gap in domestic manufacturing has slowed widespread adoption, leaving many developers with few options beyond overseas suppliers or traditional steel and concrete. Through strategic support from the USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program, the Forest Service is helping close that gap—boosting U.S. capacity, strengthening rural economies, and growing new markets for American wood.

Canadian News

Real estate venture raises $3.5 million to address housing challenges in Canada

R-LABS, the real estate venture builder dedicated to co-creating and scaling companies that address the industry’s most pressing problems, has raised $3.5M (CAD) and expanded its partnership capabilities. The raise was led by Hatch, a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, and was joined by existing investors Oxford Properties, Dorsay Development Corp, and LandSure Systems Ltd.

Woodworking Industry News

Rev-A-Shelf acquires all rights to InnovaShelf Floating Shelf and Cabinet Bracket Systems

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rev-A-Shelf, a leader in innovative home organization and storage solutions, has acquired InnovaShelf floating shelf and cabinet bracket systems.This strategic acquisition follows the formal partnership between Rev-A-Shelf and InnovaShelf, which was publicly announced at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) earlier this year. Starting August 1, 2025, as part of this agreement, all orders and distribution of InnovaShelf branded products will now be handled exclusively through Rev-A-Shelf.