An Asian lumber factory processes a 1,000-year-old log into lumber, but the process might give you a fright.

April cabinet sales were down compared to both the year prior, and the month prior, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's Trend of Business report. Custom was the only segment to record growth in both timeframes, with semi-custom showing declines in both, and stock sales mixed.

Eighty-four new products available from 65 IWF 2026 exhibiting companies comprise the field of contestants in the IWF 2026 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition. Of the 84 contestants, 20 finalists will be announced on June 16.

The Plansee US Holding Corp. and Manhattan Five Partners LLC have entered into a definitive collaboration framework agreement outlining the formation of a joint venture to establish a strategic tungsten oxide stockpile in the United States.

Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit Capt. Jack Kennedy said the employee had been severely injured by industrial machinery and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The 2026 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published.

The US antitrust waiting period for Somnigroup International’s acquisition of Leggett & Platt expired on June 3 at 11:59 p.m., according to a June 4 securities filing.

This year marks the 11th annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

As work continues on the future Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) campus, Luke Barnett, president of the SBWI, has been recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as a Notable Leader in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.