Kamps Inc., a leading pallet company, opened a pallet facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The facility will begin operations immediately and will specialize in custom pallet manufacturing and wooden pallet recycling, two of the company’s core service offerings. The latest expansion comes on the heels of strong third-quarter growth for the company and is the fourth location Kamps has added since August.

Black Bros. welcomed area students to its headquarters as part of the annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Ashley Furniture Industries celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 7 by providing tours to local students for the sixth year in a row. 

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., the home and security products part of the company, intends to change its name to Fortune Brands Innovations Inc., but it will not go into effect until shortly after the completion of the separation of the cabinet business.

Wild Wonder, AkzoNobel's Color of the Year, is a golden hue inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops, with an upbeat glow that aims to connect people with nature.

Who needs a real pumpkin to carve when you've got a chainsaw, grinder, and a wood log?!

In a TEDx talk, respected multi-media artist Scott Grove discusses what is craftsmanship and how the term is applied in an age of increasing technology.

Fortune Brands’ separation plams are making progress. "I am pleased to report that our progress toward separating into two public companies is continuing well ahead of schedule. Our teams are working hard to complete the transaction this year,” said Nicholas Fink, CEO of Fortune Brands.

The employee retention credit taxcredits are still available.

CHICAGO — The 2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is taking place November 1–3 in Chicago. During this event, distribution executives will have the opportunity to grow their businesses and their knowledge through business connection functions, topical programming and social activities.