Existing home sales dropped in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Northeast, South, and West but were unchanged in the Midwest. All four regions experienced year-over-year sales declines.

Elias Woodwork has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for its assemble-on-site line of cabinets. According to a notice on its website, the AOS Elite Cabinet Manufacturing Facility is located in Winkler, Manitoba, next to the company’s current long-standing facility. “ … This marks a significant milestone in our journey of growth, innovation, and excellence. We believe this new facility will not only create exciting opportunities for us but also contribute significantly to our continued success."

TimberBase, an affiliate of UFP Industries, Inc., launched TimberBase.com, a B2B digital platform for buying and selling lumber and building materials.

Carpenters Woodworks and Restoration, a family-owned business specializing in custom woodworking and restoration, is moving and expanding its operation to McClellanville, Charleston County, South Carolina. The $1.54 million investment will create 20 new jobs.

Virginia-based furniture outlet chain The Dump and its parent company Haynes Furniture has acquired the unsold inventory from 30 Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams stores and its national warehouse, according to a report in Furniture, Lighting & Décor. This “strategic move” solidifies The Dump and Haynes Furniture as the leading outlet for quality furnishings and design, the report said.

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MasterBrand, Inc., the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, reported that third-quarter net sales decreased 21.1% year-over-year while net income increased 14.4% year-over-year.

The Woodwork Institute has selected two projects fabricated by Crestmark Millwork of Arcata, California, as winners of its Ralph B. McClure Craftsmanship Award and Bernard B. Barber Jr. Award for Excellence.

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Spray Lake Sawmills located in Cochrane, Alberta, following the completion of Canadian regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.