Woodworking Industry News
FGIA announces keynote speaker for 2025 Annual Conference
Hawk will present "Becoming a Learning Leader" on Tuesday, February 18, at the annual conference. Join the Fenestration and Glazing Industry AllianceFebruary 17-20 in Orlando, Florida by registering now.
Court rules Biden's Project Labor Agreement Policy is illegal
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled in favor of Associated Builders and Contractors that filed bid protests challenging Biden's policy requiring union-favoring project labor agreements on federal construction projects of at least $35 million.
Mastercam strengthens leadership team with three new appointments
Nand Shivkumar takes on the role of Chief Innovation Officer, Ivan Krstic has been appointed as the VP of Product Management, and Shannon Lesane has been promoted from the Director of Project Management to VP of Customer Success and Program Delivery.
The Wood Industry Association Scholarship deadline is approaching
The deadline to apply for the scholarship, which has awarded over $551,000 to 298 students, ends January 31.
3A Composites hires Linda Jeng-Lew as VP of marketing and product management
Jeng-Lew’s hiring coincides with 3A Composites’ move to combine its marketing divisions serving the company’s architecture, display and graphics, industrial, and transportation markets.
Closet association, the ACSP, elects board members and leadership team
The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP) has appointed its new slate of board members and leadership team.
USA BioEnergy to build facility in Texas to convert wood waste to jet fuel
The project is receiving support from state, county and federal credits and tax incentives totaling approximately $150 million.
BlueLinx announces leadership transitions
Andrew Wamser is resigning from his Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer positions. As the company searches for Wamser's successor, Kimberly DeBrock, BlueLinx's VP and chief accounting officer, will serve as interim Principal Financial Officer.
Boise Cascade names Jeff Storm as Chief Operating Officer
Storm's new role will oversee the operations for the company's Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution divisions.