Weaver brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience across engineering, industrial manufacturing, and financial services, including senior roles at listed global companies such as Fluidra, Keller, Downer EDI, Members Equity Bank, and Medical Developments International, as well as a partnership at Deloitte.

Tire manufacturer Continental and kitchen manufacturer nobilia have developed a joint innovation project that will be debuted to international trade visitors at this year’s nobilia in-house exhibition in Verl. Continental’s group sector ContiTech contributes its long-standing expertise in material development and surface technology from the automotive interior and furniture industries, creating new impulses for the kitchen as a modern living space.

The Trump administration set tariffs on imported wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets announced by President Trump last week, while delaying their implementation by two weeks to Oct. 14. Tariffs on cabinets, vanities and upholstered furniturecould rise on Jan. 1, 2026, unless individual countries reach out to cut a deal with Trump.

Isele brings nearly 15 years of experience in the Blum organization including roles in Austria, New Zealand, the Asia Pacific region, and the Americas.

Wood Pro Expo Lancaster attendees can meet with representatives of the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council (HDC) to learn how to tap into the state's robust hardwoods industry.

In reacting to IWF’s new Texas show, AWFS reaffirms commitment to its own events.

The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) has announced the launch of a new series of online training courses designed to provide a foundational understanding of woodworking for new employees. The initiative aims to help wood manufacturing companies overcome the challenges of in-house training and accelerate new hires' productivity.

President Trump said Monday that details are forthcoming on tariffs for furniture imports, following his announcement last week of a 30% levy on such goods. His social media post did not mention if or when details will be released on his threatened tariffs on imported cabinets, vanities and associated products that he said would go into effect on Oct. 1.

Beginning Sept 29, teachers and educators across the country can apply for KI’s Fourth Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, a national initiative that awards four K-12 educators with $50,000 each to reimagine and transform their learning spaces, at no cost to them or their schools.

A research facility at the University of Arkansas was built using mass timber to celebrate Arkansas timber and wood products. The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, offers U of A students hands-on experience with innovative design and construction materials.