Overall housing starts decreased 0.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Single-family starts increased 2.7%.

MANHEIM, Pa. — Novalk USA said it will introduce coatings “designed to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions without compromising performance” at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports.A key highlight of Novalk’s product offering is the Novotint system, a cutting-edge tinting software that provides ease of color matching. Its seamless integration across various coating products ensures accuracy and consistency, giving professionals control over their color application processes.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributer of solid wood furniture, is expanding its operations in Marion County, South Carolina. The company’s $6 million investment will create 43 new jobs, company representatives said.Headquartered in Charleston County, Maxwood Furniture is a family-owned and operated company that designs, manufactures and distributes solid wood furniture products. The company offers distinct product lines and custom furniture design for customers globally.

Fire crews from 22 Illinois agencies fought a raging fire at Tri-Star Cabinet & Top Co. in New Lennox, Illinois, a south suburb about an hour from Chicago. After about 12 hours battling the blaze fire, fighters were still on the scene at 10 p.m. Oct. 17 extinguishing any hot spots left in the facility.

Spending for improvements and repairs on owner-occupied homes is set to expand once again by the middle of next year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, CNC Cabinetry is offering an interesting initiative - a pink finish to their Vanguard Vanity line. All proceeds will go to breast cancer research.

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association presented the award to Roger Dankel during its annual ProDealer Industry Summit.

Cabinetworks Group filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the agency that it will officially close its facility in Delaware Township, Juniata County, near Thompsontown. According to the notice, 420 people will be affected. The layoffs are set to begin on December 9 and will continue through December 21.

Burton Mill Solutions, a supplier of industrial saw blades, machine knives, filing room equipment, and cuƫting tool reconditioning services, acquired Industrial Cuƫting Tools (ICT), based in Quitman, Georgia. ICT specializes in reconditioning industrial cuƫting tools for sawmill, chip, and pellet operations throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Kenmark Interiors, a distributor and installer of interior architectural products, acquires longtime collaborator Lancaster & Associates, a custom drapery manufacturer and high-end interiors company.