Despite drop in July, residential furniture orders still up year-to-date
This marks the first time since June 2020 that new orders were down from the same month in the previous year, according to Smith Leonard's latest Furniture Insights.
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Meet the Elite: Wood Industry Market Leaders
Since 2009, Woodworking Network has paid tribute to market leaders in the wood products industry that have made an impact — not only at their own companies, but also on the industry as a whole. Represented are persons from all segments of the secondary woodworking industry, including: residential furniture, contract/office furniture, cabinets, closets/home storage, store fixture, architectural woodwork, window and door, and wood components.
Home products infographic: Shipments & employment figures
The U.S. Census Bureau has released an interactive visualization showing the value of shipments and employment for select manufacturing industries that produce housing-related products like paint, upholstered chairs, kitchen cabinets and other materials.
June residential furniture orders continue growth streak: Smith Leonard
The 7% rise in June 2021 new orders is especially notable considering June 2020 was up 30% over 2019. This marks 13 straight months of year-over-year growth, as reported by Smith Leonard in the latest issue of Furniture Insights.
Cabinet sales up over last year, but down 11 percent from last month
July's rise continues the trend of year-over-year sales growth. Year-to-date cabinet sales are up 18.3% over 2020, with custom sales up 21.5%, semi-custom sales 17.6% and stock sales up 18.1%.
Wood components industry on upward curve: Exclusive study
When asked what industries they sell to, 84.6% of respondents sell to the residential cabinetry and closets market, primarily cabinetry parts, doors and drawers.
Housing’s impact on woodworker plans & spending: Exclusive report
The 12th annual housing market study assesses market conditions for secondary woodworking manufacturers involved in construction-based and related sectors.
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5 trends reshaping the outlook of the wooden decking market; to reach $18 billion by 2027
Globally, the overall wooden decking market was valued at $15.01 billion USD in 2020, and is set to record an annual remuneration of $18.04 billion USD over the span of 2021 to 2027.
Contract furniture & retail markets on rebound
Hybrid office environments, e-commerce help spur sales for FDMC 300 contract firms. New store openings are also underway, bringing business to fixture manufacturers.
Double-digit growth projected for German woodworking machinery orders
The German woodworking machinery industry expects a significant increase in incoming orders and sales for 2021. The turnaround in incoming orders was already initiated at the end of 2020.
