Two industry leaders — one a teacher, one a cabinet company, both focused on the future in their own ways — have been named winners of prestigious industry awards.

Along with standalone machines, at IWF Biesse is demonstrating two automated lines designed to simplify production and alleviate labor market shortages. The company says these solutions also are a direct response to the demand for smart automation in today’s manufacturing environment.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth consecutive month and the 20th time in the last 21 months, says the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.

Choice Machinery Group, a machinery manufacturer for the secondary wood products and panel laminating markets has acquired the assets of Forefront Control Systems, a provider of controls engineering, control panel building, and machine wiring services based in West Michigan.

More woodworking companies and suppliers support SkillsUSA by supplying equipment, materials and supplies used in the competition. It underscores the growing support from the woodworking industry to help foster skilled trades education.

Woodworking Network's 2024 class of Wood Industry 40 Under 40 were honored at a special reception in Atlanta for their industry achievements.

Numerous beneficial qualities of plywood and the rising usage of furniture are expected to boost the market.

The report highlights the company's five key pillars: governance, people, environment, products, and community.

While higher lending rates and consumer prices have many consumers in a “watch and wait” mode, the kitchen and bath sector is “still holding remarkably steady,” according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Market Outlook Update.

Canfor Corp. announced completion of its $73 million acquisition of the Resolute El Dorado sawmill in Union Country, Ark., adding that is has been renamed Iron Mountain sawmill.