Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 7. The reading is up 0.3 months since June 2024.

MJB Wood Group has promoted Chris Mosher to president – MJB Domestic. Mosher will oversee all domestic operations, including Commercial Sales, Supply Chain, and Strategic Business Units spanning Fixture & Furniture, Cabinets, RV/Transportation, and Millwork.

C.R. Onsrud, a US-based manufacturer of CNC machinery, will be unveiling the A-Series of CNC equipment at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, July 22–25 ( Booth 2701 ). The A-Series will make its debut demoing a melamine cabinet nest for optimal material yield.

Upon completion, the 379,500-square-foot campus expansion plan will include neuroscience labs, an AI research building, a conference center, and housing for visiting scientists.

Industry veteran Mike Carson will share his experience in developing effective marketing strategies and a strong brand.

States Industries, a manufacturer of custom decorative wood panels and components, has partnered with Oregon-based automation integrator 7robotics to modernize and automate a key step in their production process. The result: a custom-built Robotic Drilling & Screwing System that has significantly improved consistency, boosted throughput, and helped meet growing market demand—all without compromising quality or workforce values.

RESTON, Va. – Cabinet manufacturers reported overall sales of were down 7.6% for May 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with all three segments reporting year-over-year losses, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's May Trend of Business report. 

Woodgrain, a manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, has promoted Matt Aemmer to president of the distribution division effective the end of July.

Tafisa Canada, which operates North America’s largest integrated manufacturing facility for particleboard and decorative panels, will exhibit at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS), November 12-14 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire started just after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. 12 hours later, flames were still visible inside the building. One injury to a firefighter was reported, but expected to make a full recovery.