Woodworking Industry News
Japanese furniture company develops cabinets for storing trading cards
The company, Bauhutte, has manufactured multiple pieces of furniture for the gaming and content creator community, inlcuding wooden and steel desks, chairs, and hardware accessories.
Monport Laser launches Prime Day 2025 giveaway & discount campaign
As a thank-you to its growing engraving community, Monport is giving away a free 40W CO2 desktop laster engraver and free Black Laser Marking Spray with select purchases. Monport's goal is to battle raising prices due to international trade costs.
Kitchen & bath hardware company celebrates 40 years
Task Lighting & Power, a hardware resources brand for the kitchen & bath industry, is celebrating 40 years; an impressive milestone for a company started by a kitchen designer who wanted to bring better lighting and power solutions to cabinetry professionals.
Housing starts decline amid economic uncertainty
Overall housing starts decreased 11.4% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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International Wood Products Association marks successful World of Wood Convention
Held March 26-28 at the JW Marriot in New Orleans, more than 25 countries were represented at this year's annual convention. Industry professionals convened for three days of high-impact programming, networking, and celebration. Next year's World of Wood is scheduled for March 17–19, 2026, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Furnishing foundation unveils 2025 theme: Soar on the Winds of Change
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation says Soar on the Winds of Change theme will highlight Hall of Fame celebrations and milestones.
Cabinet store owner, manager allegedly defrauded customers of nearly $200,000
The owner and manager of Affordable Kitchens and Baths, a cabinet store based in St. Peters, have been charged in connection with a fraud case involving at least 10 victims who police alleged conned the clients out of more than $200 thousand dollars.
Italian woodworking machinery year-end production down 8.7%: Acimall
Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers of technologies for wood and wood-based materials, has released 2024 survey results that showcase Italian technology trends, as well as import and export trends of Italy, China, and Germany. In 2024, the import of wood and furniture technology decreased 8.7%.
Giffin Interior hosts Shaler High School students in shop tour
During Shaler High School's "Explore the Trades" program, the High School Technology Department got to take a shop tour of Giffin Interior. The company is committed to pushing towards the future, and giving the future workforce a career path decision.