INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Wood-Mizer, a global manufacturer of sawmilling and wood processing equipment, has named Ben Brydges as its Chief Executive Officer. Brydges will lead the company into its next era of growth and innovation, strengthening Wood-Mizer’s position as a trusted partner to sawmillers, woodworkers, and forestry professionals worldwide, the company said. 

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MasterBrand and American Woodmark will hold their respective Special Meetings of Shareholders on Thursday, Oct. 30, where shareholders of each company will vote on matters in connection with the proposed merger transaction.

Tribesigns, a globally acclaimed online furniture brand, has launched a new sub-brand, TribeWood — a solid wood furniture brand.

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has opened nominations for the 2026 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute set for Feb. 15-19, 2026, at High Point University. Nominations are due by November 1, 2025.

Weaver brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience across engineering, industrial manufacturing, and financial services, including senior roles at listed global companies such as Fluidra, Keller, Downer EDI, Members Equity Bank, and Medical Developments International, as well as a partnership at Deloitte.

Tire manufacturer Continental and kitchen manufacturer nobilia have developed a joint innovation project that will be debuted to international trade visitors at this year’s nobilia in-house exhibition in Verl. Continental’s group sector ContiTech contributes its long-standing expertise in material development and surface technology from the automotive interior and furniture industries, creating new impulses for the kitchen as a modern living space.

The Trump administration set tariffs on imported wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets announced by President Trump last week, while delaying their implementation by two weeks to Oct. 14. Tariffs on cabinets, vanities and upholstered furniturecould rise on Jan. 1, 2026, unless individual countries reach out to cut a deal with Trump.

Isele brings nearly 15 years of experience in the Blum organization including roles in Austria, New Zealand, the Asia Pacific region, and the Americas.

Wood Pro Expo Lancaster attendees can meet with representatives of the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council (HDC) to learn how to tap into the state's robust hardwoods industry.