The ceremonial event marked the start of two dynamic days focused on woodworking innovation, machinery showcases, and business growth for attending cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and millwork professionals.

The Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of "protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat."On June 16, the agency will begin a five-day informal rulemaking hearing that will elicit testimony from labor groups, and a variety of industry groups. On June 18, Betsy Natz, CEO of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, will provide detailed information on how the heat plan will affect the organization's members.

The Port of Portland has approved a long-term ground lease with ZAUGG Timber Solutions (ZTS) to build and operate a new mass timber modular factory at the Port’s Mass Timber and Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2.ZTS is a key anchor tenant at the campus, where the Port is transforming a former marine terminal in Portland’s Northwest industrial area into a manufacturing hub. The campus will support Oregon’s growing mass timber industry, create new jobs and small-business opportunities, and help address the region’s housing shortage.

Wilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, announces the opening of its state-of-the-art Denver Distribution and Design Center.

Winners of the 2025 Top Shelf Design Awards, sponsored by Rev-A-Shelf, were announced June 12 during the Closets Conference & Expo in West Palm Beach, Florida.

On the heels of a rebrand from Carolina Garage to XClad Cabinets, Genesis Products announced a strategic partnership between its garage cabinet brand, XClad Cabinets, and Sauder Building Products, a major provider in the home organization space.

A CEU session at Wood Pro Expo explored how lighting design can do more than illuminate a space—it can energize, calm, and even improve well-being. Damiano Saracino of Richelieu broke down how evolving LED trends are aligning with natural circadian rhythms to support health, mood, and productivity.

Biesse S.p.A. announced that Dr. Massimo Potenza has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager to explore new professional opportunities. His resignation from the position is effective as of June 12.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings Corporation eported its operating results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended May 4, 2025.According to the company, it lowered its operating loss by $1.6 million, or 31%, from the prior year first quarter to $3.6 million, driven by "cost-saving initiatives launched in the second half of last year," and despite reduced net sales in the quarter.

ABC Supply Co., Inc., has raised $4.7 million to support Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) as part of a significant fundraising effort in May for National Military Appreciation Month and in conjunction with the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500.ABC Supply, an HFOT Platinum Partner, matched all donations up to $1 million for the month of May.