On May 5, 2026, in a Federal Register notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce affirmed that the countervailing duty (CVD) order on Chinese wood mouldings and millwork remains necessary.
ELKHART, Ind. — Patrick Industries Inc., a component solutions provider for the outdoor and housing markets, and LCI Industries, a supplier of engineered components to the outdoor recreation and transportation markets, have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination.
Häfele America has appointed Olivier Vareille as President, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Smith, who retired in April after 15 years leading the organization through a period of sustained growth and expansion.
The award is one of the NWFA's highest honors and recognizes exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and significant contributions to the wood flooring industry. It is presented annually during the NWFA Expo, the industry's leading event for wood flooring professionals.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), in partnership with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and the Maine International Trade Center, will host the Wood Build Maine Conference, a gathering designed to showcase how wood is shaping the future of building, from structure to sustainability.
The construction industry had 224,000 job openings on the last day of March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
Nominations close May 11. The program honors young professionals who are shaping the future of the North American woodworking industry. Persons 40 or younger, in all job levels, in all sectors of the industry, are eligible.