Meet the rising stars in Woodworking Network's Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.

New orders for residential furniture dropped 5% in July compared to 2023 figures, continuing the trend of year-over-year declines in growth, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights. Year to date through July 2024 however, new orders are up 2% compared to 2023.

Even the best product can't stand on its own without exceptional service, and these WOOD 100 manufacturers have mastered the talent.

New product lines and innovations continue to bring increased sales opportunities and business growth for those in the 2024 WOOD 100. Here's what some of them had to say about their product innovations.

As these WOOD 100 companies can attest, the investments made in new technology can help speed production while also improving the product quality and consistency.

Lean manufacturing, new technology, and training are helping these wood products manufacturers increase production while improving quality and efficiency. What follows are some of the strategies put in place by the 2024 WOOD 100 class.

Improved corporate communications, expansions, acquisitions, employee investments and supply chain management are just a few of the ways these WOOD 100 firms have grown sales and improved their businesses.

Sponsorships, rebranding, website revamps, and TV promotions are just some of the ways these 2024 WOOD 100 manufacturers keep their companies at the forefront of customers' minds.

Holding to high standards of communication and professionalism pays dividends.

Cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales were up 7.5% for July 2024 compared to 2023 figures, according to the KCMA's Trend of Business report.