Students in a New Product Development course at UW-Stout recently completed a 3-1/2 week project developing toolless bed connections for Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.The project kicked off on April 15, when Ashley Research and Development (R&D) team members presented the project virtually to the 18 students in Assistant Professor Kevin Dietsche’s class.

Highlights will include the budget-conscious Zargen drawer system and the premium Nova Pro Scala double wall drawer system.

Biesse S.p.A., a global leader in technology solutions for processing wood, glass, stone, metal, and advanced materials, has completed the business integration into Biesse America Inc. of the U.S.-based entities GMM USA Inc., Bavelloni America Inc., Techni Waterjet LLC, effective May 12, 2025.

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) welcomed new leadership at its annual Plant Tour & Networking conference in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Weyerhaeuser and Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) has announced an extension of their campaign, a partnership that provides mental health support for wildland firefighters and their families across the Pacific Northwest.

Kadant Inc. has received multiple orders with a combined value of $18 million from three lumber producers in North America and Europe.

This year marks the 10th annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

Laguna Tools expanded its Grand Prairie, Texas, headquarters with the acquisition of an additional 70,000 square feet of operational space for a total of 185,000 square feet dedicated to supporting the growing demand in the CNC industry.

Four influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 26 during the High Point Market.

Valen, a supplier of cabinet components for nearly 40 years, will unveil major product line expansions at the Closets Expo, including a brand-new 5-piece TFL door collection and fresh finishes in its established decorative laminate veneer (DLV) program.