olko Industries tapped Pino Pucci to succeed Brad Thorlakson as president and CEO. Thorlakson, grandson of company founder Harold Thorlakson, transitioned to the role of executive chair of the board.

Brian Bond has been elected chairman of the board of directors at WCA, whereas Mark Smith has been appointed chairman of the WCA Education Committee.

Lockdowel, a manufacturer of invisible fastening systems for assembling cabinets, drawer boxes, and furniture, will demonstrate its products, including the new Channel Lock, at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct 24-25 at Spooky Nook Sports.

Torres will host this Urban Wood Network webinar series every second Wednesday of every month at 1-2 p.m. EST.

The event will be held at The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College in Colfax, North Carolina. AHFA’s Summit is the industry’s only educational event addressing regulatory and legislative issues that impact the home furnishings industry.

In addition to the contributions he will be able to make to the industry through his membership, Park shared excitement about the opportunity to become more involved with the Gary Sinise Foundation, a long-time partner of the National Wood Flooring Association. The foundation builds homes for wounded veterans.

Five influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 27 during the High Point Market.

Joel Keener sees a good future after his credenza bar won top honors in the #YoungWoodPro contest.

CalFibre, a California-based bio-material company, is seeking $75 million in funding to acquire and reopen a factory to produce 300,000 tons per year of tree-free boards.

Although economic concerns and the fluctuating housing market continue to plague manufacturers, FDMC 300 companies interviewed remain optimistic for 2024 and beyond.