ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) unveiled its 2024-25 Board of Directors.

New orders for residential furniture rose 7% in February compared to 2023 figures, resuming the streak which saw eight out of the last nine months recording year-over-year growth, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights.

New book charts the history of furniture making in North Carolina.

Cabinotch, a leading provider of innovative woodworking solutions has acquired KCD Software, an award-winning custom design to CNC manufacturing software. The company said that the strategic move marks a “significant step forward for Cabintoch Innovative Solutions’ commitment to better serving the needs of woodworkers and cabinetmakers worldwide.”

A consortium of eight U.S. wood-related trade groups signed a letter requesting the European Commission to push back the mandatory compliance deadline of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 24 months.

PHILADELPHIA — Near the end of April, a Pennsylvania lumber company shattered the Guinness World Record for having the most people simultaneously knocking on wood. According to the Guinness World Record website, the previous record-breaker was 295 people and was achieved by DZI Insurance Company, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 13th August 2021.

President and CEO, Timothy O’Brien, retiring after 10 years of service. Andrew Korzen, seasoned Wilsonart executive, takes helm as president and CEO.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled the Mill Valley Junior, a six-drawer dresser manufactured by LFN Limited and sold exclusively at Rooms to Go. This recall involves dressers approximately 57½ inches long by 18 inches wide by 35 inches high, and weighing about 132 pounds. Although no injuries have been reported, the CPSC has found the dresser to be a tip-over risk.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – West Fraser Timber Co. generated first quarter sales of $1.627 billion, identical to the sales it posted in the first quarter of 2023.

Bellmont Cabinet Company has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Cabinets Northwest Corporation, a manufacturer of multifamily kitchen and bath cabinetry in the Northwest.