From Jan. 1 to Nov. 18, when FDMC magazine went to press, visitors to the Woodworking Network website viewed news, features, best practices, and other informative posts to the tune of nearly 4.1 million times. Provided is a retrospective on the top news stories the past year.

We ask five industry executives their forecasts for 2025. Predictions indicate upward trends, return of housing, but questions for political transition.

Egger North America, a manufacturer of particleboard and thermally laminated panels, named Daniel Tripp as its new plant manager for sales and customer service.

Randy Turbin, founder of T Square Woodworking has a love affair with hardwoods. Teamed with family members and long-term team members, T Square provides an “all hands on deck” approach to every project. That philosophy was tested. Tested by fire.

Heritage Wood Mills, a division of CAM Construction Services, plans to expand to Glasgow, Missouri. The company will produce a wide range of cabinetry options at the new facility, from convenient online orders to fully customized designs tailored to customers' needs.

The room features bedding, modern furnishings, and homely amenities. The room is designed to offer families solace facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

The tree traveled more than 4,200 miles from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to reach the West Lawn. The tree will be lit from dusk until 11 p.m. every night until January 1, 2025.

MillerKnoll plans to eliminate certain forever chemicals in its North American brands of products.

Michigan is offering $2.5 million to Landscape Forms, a Comstock Township manufacturer of custom outdoor furniture, which is planning a $70 million expansion that will add 125 jobs.

Aseban's mission is to advocate for the interests of its members, promoting Spanish brands and products of its members outside of Spain, making the Global Connect Partnership an ideal opportunity to help members explore entry in the North American Market.