Republic Elite, a manufacturer of multifamily cabinets and countertops, has acquired a state-of-the-art cabinet manufacturing facility located in Mendota, Illinois.

A thoughtful custom design from Bethesda Custom Closets turns a pop-up space into a luxurious shopping experience.

One of the most prominent trends shaping the materials sector today is functional performance — products that do more than look good. Architects and builders are seeking solutions that combine durability, safety, and sustainability without compromise. As a result, the market for treated and modified wood products is expanding, with growing emphasis on fire safety, moisture protection, and extended lifespan.

Anchored in both companies’ proud histories and broad expertise, the combined business will have a highly attractive financial profile, industry-leading innovation capabilities and a balanced global footprint spanning over 160 countries to bring global capabilities to local customers.

Firefighters contained the fire to the building of origin. A person of interest has been identified and Cal Fire Prevention Officers are investigating the scene. A woman, who was identified as 34-year-old Haley May Kiick according to local reports, was arrested in connection with the fire on suspicion of arson.

Founded in 1987, Holden Humphrey’s distribution facility serves lumber dealers and one-step distributors throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey. Holden Humphrey offers a wide range of specialty building product categories, with an emphasis on siding, wood decking, and trim products.

Beckwitt served in various executive leadership capacities at Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, with 2024 revenues exceeding $35 billion. He retired as co-chief executive officer and co-president in September 2023, positions he had held since 2020.

The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) has unveiled a new state-of-the-art facility to support their growing work on occupational heat safety.The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Powered by Magid & MISSION officially opened on Nov. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 750-square-foot site in Gampel Pavilion.

The Wood and Timber Products Market is expected to reach $ 1.46 trillion by 2033 from $ 981.33 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 4.54% from 2025 to 2033. The market for wood and timber products is anticipated to expand gradually due to rising demand from the furniture, packaging, and construction industries as well as growing awareness of renewable and sustainable building materials.

Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) announced its role in the design and fabrication of Alabama’s largest mass timber project—the new Cheaha State Park Lodge in Delta, Alabama. The 26,000-square-foot lodge exemplifies how material innovation can honor place, heritage, and ecology through modern mass timber construction.