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Marathon Hardware begins offering full Blum product line

Marathon Hardware has entered into a partnership with Blum to carry the Austrian-based manufacturer’s full range of products across its distribution network throughout Canada.

By Rich Christianson, July 1, 2026 | 10:18 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

California marks milestone as eight incarcerated students earn forestry degrees

For the first time in the state, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in Forestry, marking the historic milestone at the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Rising Scholars Program (RSP) graduation on June 26, 2026.

By Dakota Smith, July 1, 2026 | 9:42 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Patrick Industries and LCI Industries to combine in all-stock merger

Patrick Industries and LCI Industries announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, forming a premier component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast, housing and transportation markets.

By Dakota Smith, July 1, 2026 | 9:30 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

QXO completes acquisition of TopBuild

The transaction significantly expands QXO’s scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. QXO now holds leadership positions in key building product categories in North America.

By Dakota Smith, July 1, 2026 | 9:15 am CDT

Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40

Slideshow: Meet the 2026 Wood Industry 40 Under 40

This year marks the 11th annual awarding of the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 by Woodworking Network, celebrating the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on North American wood products manufacturing, design, sales, services, and education.

By Karen M. Koenig, July 1, 2026 | 8:54 am CDT

Cabinets

Water Street Brass launches customizable cabinetry hardware collection

The collection includes 16 styles spanning pulls, appliance pulls, and knobs, allowing designers to specify a consistent hardware system throughout kitchens, baths, and other millwork projects.

By Dakota Smith, July 1, 2026 | 8:00 am CDT

Event Coverage

Inside Day One of the 2026 Closets Conference & Expo

The opening day of the 2026 Closets Conference & Expo delivered a look at the closet industry, from high-tech manufacturing and emerging design trends to the core strategic business practices required to scale successfully.

By Michaelle Bradford, July 1, 2026 | 4:02 am CDT

Event Coverage

Day One: Wood Pro Expo kicks off with a home run

Wood Pro Expo Florida convention and conference kicked off the morning of June 30 with a baseball legend and later tackled some of the most pragmatic and practical issues facing woodworkers, cabinet makers, closet manufacturers and more.

By Larry Adams, June 30, 2026 | 8:40 pm CDT

Design

Video: Tokyo architecture firm preserves wood for new digs

The design of Symboplus' new office preserves the original timber structure as much as possible. Rather than pursuing visual impact, the project focuses on continuity―between architecture, material, and time.

By Rich Christianson, June 30, 2026 | 12:57 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Formica Group launches bio-based FENIX NTX

The FENIX collection is designed for commercial and residential interior use across a wide range of applications.

By Rich Christianson, June 30, 2026 | 11:31 am CDT