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Furniture

Ethan Allen earns high score on 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard

The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) have awarded Ethan Allen a “High Score” on their 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard, a benchmark for retailers committed to reducing deforestation and implementing responsible forest management in their supply chains.

WMS News

Richelieu debuts stylish, accessible products at WMS 2025

From versatile storage systems for kitchens, closets, and garages to thoughtfully engineered products for individuals with reduced mobility, Richelieu Hardware debuted a dynamic array of new, design-forward innovations at this year’s Woodworking Machinery and Supply Conference and Expo (WMS), held November 12-14 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Woodworking Industry News

ITC Millwork expands into Carolinas with 32,000-square-foot distribution center

Strategically positioned to serve Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities across the Triangle and the Sandhills region, with additional reach to the coastal markets of Wilmington and Southport, the new facility strengthens the wholesale distributor's ability to support the area’s growing community of custom builders and trade professionals.

Canadian News

Furniture division drags Dorel's Q3 results down

Dorel Home segment reported third-quarter revenue of $78.3 million, down 40.7% from $132.1 million the same period last year, primarily due to the company's restructuring plan, which involves ending manufacturing operations, reducing workforce and SKUs, and exiting non-core product categories.

Woodworking Industry News

Video: Austrian designers create light-up wood veneer for aerospace interiors

Lightshifter, created by Austrian designers F/LIST, is a material concept that allows wood veneer to become a light source at the touch of a button. When activated, the wooden surface is transformed into a stage for light displays that lend depth and dimension to a flat surface. When the light is no longer required, the veneer returns to its original state - without leaving any visible traces.