Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the ninth consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report. Wood products and furniture and related products continue contracting.

Under this agreement, Scm Group expands its portfolio of products and services with MES/MOM digital systems – Manufacturing Execution System / Manufacturing Operations Management – and advanced software solutions, leveraging Tecnest’s expertise, technologies and long-standing track record.

Hooker Furnishings Corporation has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture casegoods brands to Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc.

Founded by Nick and Kelly Niesen, the company began as a small liquidation firm and has since grown into one of the largest online office furniture marketplaces in the United States. The company has remained committed to providing customers with expert tools, resources, and guidance on all things office furniture.

Ashley, North America's largest furniture store brand, announced the launch of a fully transactional shopping experience through Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine. With PayPal's seamless payment technology, the new experience gives customers the ability to complete their entire buying journey from search to checkout, directly within the platform's conversational interface.

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) has released details for WoodTech Connect 2026, its annual conference and plant tour event scheduled for May 12–14 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The gathering will be hosted at Hotel Northland, a restored historic property located in downtown Green Bay.

Stella-Jones Inc., a North American manufacturer of infrastructure products, including pressure-treated wood products and industrial lumber products, has unveiled its financial objectives and capital allocation priorities for the 2026-2028 period, and present its future growth strategy at its 2025 Investor Day, to be held in Toronto, Ontario.

Dakota County Lumber Co. (DCL), a second-generation family-owned lumber dealer, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hamel Building Center, a well-established lumber yard located in Plymouth, Minnesota, pending the completion of due diligence. The strategic acquisition significantly expands DCL's footprint, allowing it to better serve builders, remodelers, and contractors across the Twin Cities Metro Area.

After a successful tenure as Product Manager for Decorative Surfaces, Phyllis Beyers will be departing Genesis Products. Erin Curtis has been appointed to the role, expanding her responsibilities alongside her current role as Vice President of Marketing & Development.