Woodworking Industry News

Cabinet sales up 2.3% in September, YOY growth continues

RESTON, Va. - Cabinet sales rose 2.3% in September compared to the previous year's figures, marking a sixth straight month of year-over-year growth for the industry. According to participating members in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business Survey, stock sales were up 9.4% and custom sales rose 5.2%, although semi-custom dropped 5.6% compared to the same period in 2017.

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Furniture icon John Bassett III to speak in West Virginia event

ATHENS, W. Va. - Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Chairman John Bassett III will speak 2 pm November 14 at Concord University in West Virginia.
 
Bassett is the grandson of one of Vaughan-Bassett's founders. He will speak about the challenges of keeping his business in the United States and the impact that has had.
 
Under Bassett’s leadership, the company became the largest domestic producer of wood adult bedroom furniture.

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Software and CNC capability help shop move from a hobby to a business

Deerpark Creations makes specialized signs and cutting boards, complete kitchen and bath remodels and everything in between, working with area contractors that need specialized woodworking, moulding, cabinets, and customer builds. “We have never advertised, everything has been word of mouth and I would like to say it is our quality that makes us special,” said Rick Dulka. “Our goal is to give the customer what they want, not what we want.  Working with Mozaik and Aspire I can give a detailed picture to the customer of what they are wanting.”