Following an extensive national search, BIFMA welcomes Jennifer Wammack to the newly created staff position of director of outreach.

RESTON, Va. - Cabinet sales rose 3.7% in October compared to 2016 figures, following a drop in September. According to participating members in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's (KCMA) monthly Trend of Business Survey, stock cabinet sales in October grew 5.8%, semi-custom sales increased 1.0%, while custom cabinet sales also rose 5.4% compared to the same period last year.

Patrick Industries has completed its $81 million acquisition of LMI Inc., a provider of specialty building and RV products, including items for closets and the bathroom

HARRISBURG, S.D. -- After a long career in the kitchen cabinet industry, Tom Allen will retire as the director of national sales at cabinet manufacturer Showplace Wood Products on December 31, 2017. The retirement was announced by Showplace president and CEO Paul Sova. "We’re grateful for Tom’s years with Showplace," said Sova. "His industry contacts and depth of knowledge have been significant assets which allowed him to play a big role in the growth of our company over the last decade.”

Georg Frey will discuss why Industry 4.0 is critical for shops of any size

Steelcase Inc. has announced plans to acquire AMQ Solutions, a Southern California-based provider of height adjustable desking, benching and seating for open office and collaborative environments, and training rooms.

Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions has acquired RP Paint Arrestors, as of June 20, 2017.

Bill Wittenberg, CEO of Klaussner Home Furnishings, Asheboro, North Carolina, was elected 2018 Chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Board of Directors.

Sherwin-Williams, along with paint makers ConAgra Grocery Products and NL Industries Inc., has won a ruling from a California appeals court over lead paint contamination.