Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh 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.

The construction industry had 188,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Mercer Mass Timber, a manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., has announced the completion of the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design & Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas. This academic hub will be dedicated to timber design, research, and fabrication using mass timber and other materials.

This partnership places Madison Liquidators as the sole provider of Buzz Seating's full collection of ergonomic, executive, and specialty seating solutions.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened registration for the 2026 show, which will take place February 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The largest North American trade expo and professional networking event for the kitchen and bath industry is back in Orlando after three years in Las Vegas.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Wood-Mizer, a global manufacturer of sawmilling and wood processing equipment, has named Ben Brydges as its Chief Executive Officer. Brydges will lead the company into its next era of growth and innovation, strengthening Wood-Mizer’s position as a trusted partner to sawmillers, woodworkers, and forestry professionals worldwide, the company said. 

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MasterBrand and American Woodmark will hold their respective Special Meetings of Shareholders on Thursday, Oct. 30, where shareholders of each company will vote on matters in connection with the proposed merger transaction.

Tribesigns, a globally acclaimed online furniture brand, has launched a new sub-brand, TribeWood — a solid wood furniture brand.

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has opened nominations for the 2026 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute set for Feb. 15-19, 2026, at High Point University. Nominations are due by November 1, 2025.