Events & Contests

LP Building Solutions opens Smartside facility in New York

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art LP SmartSide ExpertFinish prefinishing facility in Bath, New York. The 90,000-square-foot facility will bring more than 60 new jobs to the area over the next several years.

Wood Pro Expo Lancaster

Wood Pro Expo Lancaster preview video: Casadei E550 edgebander

MANHEIM, Pa. – Martin’s Woodworking Machinery announced the 11th-hour addition of the Cadsadei E550 PMCR edgebander to its exhibit booth at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster. The Casadei E550 PMCR edgebander is designed for applying edges up to 50mm high and 3mm thick from coils or 5mm thick solid wood lippings as strips at 9m/minute. In addition to being easy to use, the machine’s 7" touchscreen control can quickly switch between functions showing the operator a representation of the panel graphically.

Woodworking Industry News

NKBA releases its 2024 Kitchen Trends Report

BETHLEHEM, PA. — The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing nearly 50,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals, and owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has released its 2024 Kitchen Trends Report. Comprised of data generated from a survey completed by industry experts including designers, manufacturers, remodelers, and architects.

Canadian News

Partnership aims to visualize timber data

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Acres, a data-driven land research platform that supports informed decision making, is partnering with Forisk Consulting, the leader in analyzing timber markets and wood baskets, to visualize timber data for both companies’ clients. This collaboration between Acres and Forisk will further expand Acres' capacity to provide and visualize important information on U.S. timberland through its powerful land valuation tool.