Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, announced several executive leadership changes and promotions across the organization.

This announcement builds on British Columbia’s foundational industry that is the third largest exporter of softwood lumber in the world with more than 2,000 facilities, nearly 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, and nearly $13 billion in GDP. The initiative will be led by Gorman Group.

The trade show landscape has shifted meaningfully in recent years. Tighter budgets, more selective travel and increasing demands on both brands and buyers have raised the stakes for every trip to market. Moving ICFF to November addresses this directly, offering exhibitors and attendees greater capacity for the kind of engagement that drives real business outcomes.

Architectural woodworkers, design-build professionals, and educators seeking a consolidated resource of all 14 AWI and AWI/ANSI Standards developed to date now have a new printed publication, AWI Standards 2026, recently released by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI).

Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.

Mulcahy joined Georgia-Pacific in 1987 and most recently served as vice president of stewardship, where he worked with GP’s business units and capability groups to develop and implement sustainability strategies. In his new role, Mulcahy will lead the capability as Georgia-Pacific heads into its second century.

Chaya Wieder represents Cober Cabinets, a New York-based, KCMA-certified manufacturer focused exclusively on large-scale multifamily projects and domestic built-to-spec production.

For its industry debut, WVH will showcase an exclusive collaboration with design authorities Drew and Jonathan Scott, alongside previews of forthcoming collections from international artists and innovators Alfonso Verduzco, Strong by Form, and Organoid.

Thackray joined Laguna in 2025 as Chief Commercial Officer and has played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s commercial strategy, operational execution, and organizational alignment. In his expanded role, he will lead Laguna’s continued focus on growth, innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence across its full portfolio of solutions.

Take a look at the recent innovations and technology trends in application, hardware, and surface preparation are all affecting today’s finishing industry.