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Slideshow: English Arts and Crafts inspired kitchen wins Wood-Mode's Grand Prize

In 2024, Wood-Mode launched a new tool for its network of 600 independent dealers across North America – the Inspirational Project Portal and created the Wood-Mode 2024 Design Awards. After receiving more than 130 submissions, the Grand Prize winner was The English by Amber Paulk of The Kitchen Source in Southlake, Texas.

By Larry Adams, January 23, 2025 | 11:40 am CST

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Lumber inspectors publish new edition of grading rules book

The Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau has published a new 2024 edition of its grading rules book, WCLB Standard Grading Rules for West Coast & Imported Softwood Lumber, No. 18, 2024.

By Dakota Smith, January 23, 2025 | 10:52 am CST

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Strong Q4 performance fuels optimism among remodeling businesses

A report released by Houzz Inc., Q1 2025 Houzz Renovation Barometer, found that businesses across the construction sector and architecture and design services sector are optimistic about activity in the first quarter of the year.

By Dakota Smith, January 23, 2025 | 10:41 am CST

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PaintLine hires business development lead

PaintLine recently hired Josh Frerks for its new business development lead position.

By Larry Adams, January 23, 2025 | 10:22 am CST

Marvin Windows Windsor Connecticut distribution center

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Marvin expands service to the Northeast with new distribution center

The facility’s 185,000-square-foot operating footprint is four times the company’s previous facility that serviced the Northeast.

By Rich Christianson, January 22, 2025 | 12:01 pm CST

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Wood coatings market to reach $15.18 billion by 2030

Demand is expected to reach $15.18 billion by 2030, with the CAGR projected to expand to 6.2% by 2035. The market will be driven by increasing construction activities, furniture production, and the rising demand for protective and aesthetic solutions.

By Dakota Smith, January 22, 2025 | 11:49 am CST

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Furniture company publishes white paper on solid wood and neurodiversity

Authored by Matt Cheadle, creative director at Mantra Inspired Furniture and advocate for neurodiversity, the white paper is an exploration of how solid wood furniture can create supportive environments for neurodiverse individuals.

By Dakota Smith, January 22, 2025 | 11:17 am CST

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Three founders of Forest Business Network promoted

Trifecta Collective, owner of the International Mass Timber Conference, has announced that Craig Rawlings has been promoted to Chairman; Arnie Didier has become Chief Executive Officer; and Tom Waddell has assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Forest Business Network.

By Dakota Smith, January 22, 2025 | 9:24 am CST