Alumni Educational Solutions, a manufacturer of educational furniture for pre-school, K-12, and higher education classrooms across North America has been acquired by an equity consortium led by investment firm Castle Harlan. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Recovery and rebuilding efforts are underway in areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The wood products industry, its suppliers, as well as military and federal agencies are in response mode. Here are some resources— Austin Willingham, of Willingham and Sons in Newberry, South Carolina, announced via social media that his store was open for those in the area in need of rebuilding supplies.Willingham and Sons carries aisles and aisles of supplies including:

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment is up by 238,000 jobs, an increase of 3%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — MITER Brands, a provider of high-quality windows and doors, divests its subsidiary, ECO Window Systems, to its original founders.The divestiture reflects the commitment of MITER Brands to streamline its business operations and concentrate resources on its core distribution channels and product brands. This move will enable MITER Brands to enhance its market position, drive innovation, and support its vision to build the most valued window and door brand in America.

MANHEIM, Pa.

KBIS has opened an industry-wide search for three design-savvy TikTok personalities to take followers behind the scenes of the largest North American trade expo for the kitchen and bath industry.

Emore previously served fifteen years at Mohawk Industries, where he served in CFO and vice-presidential roles.

Texas Wood Supply, a Donna, Texas-based supplier of cabinet-grade plywood, hardwood lumber, cabinet hardware, door hardware, stair parts, interior doors, and other products, is in the process of building a new door shop expansion as seen in this drone flyover.

Cooper Enterprise has launched Closet Systems By Cooper, a premier ready-made closet program. "No need to invest countless dollars and hours in developing a manufacturing process or designing, sourcing, building, and inventorying a line of closets—we’ve done all the heavy lifting for you," the company said in a LinkedIn post.

The wood products industry is continuing efforts to help devastated communities rebuild and recover after Hurricane Helene and the resulting flooding.