The increasing demand for wood coatings from Central and Eastern Europe as a result of the high growth in the furniture industry is the primary driver for the growth of the furniture wood coatings market.

Canadian custom cabinetry manufacturer Group Cabico Inc. has acquired Ontario-based custom cabinetmaker The Elmwood Group Ltd. Sales of the combined firm are more than $100 million, making Cabico the largest privately held custom cabinet manufacturer in Canada and the third largest in North America. The transaction includes Maplecraft Doors Ltd.

Jim Lewis describes how lean manufacturing is a thought process.

Wilsonart says it will launch a HD (high-definition) laminate surface with antimicrobial protection at KBIS 2016. Antimicrobial expert Dr. Charles Gerba aka “Dr. Germ,” microbiologist and Professor at the University of Arizona will be at WilsonArt's booth.

The White House celebrated the "National Week of Making" June 12-18, 2015 and kicked off the week with an event that included updates on the President’s call to action to create a "Nation of Makers."

Wood manufacturing technology supplier Biesse announced the grand opening of its new 23,000 sq.ft. showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 7 & 8, 2016.

Compatico Inc., a manufacturer and assembler of office furniture, benching, panels, and other materials, consolidated its entire operation down from four buildings to one larger facility. Years of growth prompted the decision, along with a desire to boost collaboration among the company’s employees.

The full-day event is being organized by the Illinois Wood Utilization Team. It will include more than a dozen informative presentations, a live portable sawmill demonstration, tabletop displays and networking opportunities.

American Wood Council says the International Code Council approved the formation of a Tall Wood Ad Hoc Committee. It will study tall wood construction and may develop code changes to be submitted for the 2021 International Building Code.