National investment in new housing construction was up 8.9 in 2017 compared with 2016.

More consolidations and closings reported in 2017.

The Kebony technology modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with a bio-based liquid.

Conroy and Associates has been awarded the Chairman’s Club Award, recognizing the agency for the highest territory sales dollars in 2017.

Demand for Italian woodworking equipment remained strong in 2017. According to the figures published recently, in 2017 the industry achieved a production value of $2.8 billion, up by 11.6 percent compared to the previous year. The export trend was also higher, amounting to $2 billion, 7.1 percent more than in 2016. The top 10 destinations include the United States at number one in purchasing Italian woodworking equipment and technology, followed by Germany, Poland and France.

The Corsi Group has recognized longtime employees for their service in the company’s Indianapolis and Elkins cabinet manufacturing operations.

Monthly sales up 3.9 percent for December 2017.

The Felder Group has launched a new promotion to coincide with this year’s IWF show in Atlanta entitled: Win a CNC machine for one year and change your world.

Kelsey will produce four issues of Woodturning Fundamentals during 2018. He succeeds Linda Ferber, who founded Woodturning Fundamentals and served as its editor since its inception.

SmartLam recently received $3 million from the Maine Technology Institute, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to growing innovation and employment opportunities within the state.