As the European Commission prepares a further postponement of its Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), proposals to simplify the law are abundant in Brussels. The undersigned organizations, representing the U.S. forestry and forest products sector value chain, urge the Commission to avoid a rushed process and take the time necessary to pursue simplification with great care.

Board members of Boston’s Society of Arts + Crafts awarded Joyce Lin with the 2025 recipient of the John D. Mineck Fellowship, a nationally recognized, juried award with an unrestricted $25,000 prize given annually to an early-career furniture artist.

Purpose-built for the unique needs of the industrial sector, Corbel deploys AI agents which seamlessly power sales, customer service, and parts operations. By delivering unparalleled personalization and efficiency across the customer lifecycle, Corbel is setting a new standard for an industry long overlooked by digital transformation.

InstantBond Glue has a set time of just 3–5 seconds, allowing the user to complete projects faster than traditional glues.

Dynabrade says the robotic sanding cell can process a panel in 1-2 minutes.

The Canadian government and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Board have recalled Byron Emperador Tables and Byron Reeded Stone Tables and Desks due to the potential risk of injuries.The dining tables and desk can collapse if a gap has formed where the legs attach to the tabletop and a horizontal force is then applied to the top, posing a potential injury hazard.As of October 1, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company received one report of injury, which resulted in a laceration.

Bernards and Null Furniture have reached an agreement that allows Null Furniture’s designs to remain in the marketplace. While terms of the agreement were not disclosed, company officials said that Bernards assumed ownership of the inventory and intellectual property of Null Furniture.

Festoo has launched its soft foam abrasive, developed for surface preparation on complex shapes. Based on the brand’s Granat abrasives, Granat PROfile brings Festool’s precision and durability to detailed work—making it the go-to solution for finishers, woodworkers, and painters who demand control, flexibility, and exceptional surface quality.

The global wood coatings market is projected to reach $17.8 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.3%.

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) elected its new leadership team during the NLBMDA Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday, October 7, and elected Frank Addiego as its Chair.