The unexpected death of James Scarlett, CEO of Scarlett Inc., in an April 12 plane crash has saddened the industry and the community-at-large, and has led to an outpouring of condolences and remembrances. 

Nominations are open through May 13 for Woodworking Network’s 9th annual Wood Industry 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

Cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales were down 5.6% for February 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.In January, cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales were down 7% for compared to the same month in 2023. 

The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) announces the first annual Furniture Safety Week will be October 7-11, 2024. The initiative is designed to engage all segments of the home furnishings industry in public conversation about furniture and home safety.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- A total of 112 exhibitors are showing their wares at the Schaumburg Convention Center during the Closets Conference & Expo 2024, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois, scheduled for April 17-19. The number of vendors on the expo floor, which is officially sold out, represents a more than 25% increase from the 2023 event.

The owner of Scarlett Machinery was returning from an industry event when the accident occurred. Details on the crash are still pending.

ATLANTA -- BlueLinx Holdings, a U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, announced senior leadership changes aimed at strengthening commercial alignment throughout the organization to advance the company’s sales growth strategy.

The Province is partnering with forestry manufacturers to build a strong forest-products sector and support good jobs in B.C. through significant capital expansion in their operations.

Jeld-Wen Holding is closing its Vista, California, and Hawkins, Wisconsin, manufacturing facilities. An estimated 450 workers will be affected by the closures.