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After Dark by Domenic Marcolongo takes top prize

The 2026 Top Shelf Design Awards winners were announced July 1 during a reception, sponsored by Rev-A-Shelf, at Closets Conference & Expo.

By Michaelle Bradford, July 2, 2026 | 6:25 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Lumber and hardware chain with Venezuelan heritage work to help its native country

It has been more than a week since a pair of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. The death toll, the displaced and missing, and the devastation of buildings and infrastructure is rising. But, help is coming.

By Larry Adams, July 2, 2026 | 12:24 am CDT

Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers

Woodworking Industry News

Boise Cascade makes list of America’s Best Large Employers

Forbes, in partnership with Statista, selected their annual list of America’s Best Employers based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees at companies with at least 1,000 team members.

By Rich Christianson, July 1, 2026 | 2:33 pm CDT

Canadian News

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