Mohawk Industries, Inc. has announced the retirment of James F. Brunk, the company's chief financial officer. Brunk plans to retire April 1, 2026, and Nicholas P. Manthey, vice president of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, will succeed Brunk as Mohawk’s next chief financial officer.

This expansion builds on the success of the long-standing Trex-SBP national collaboration. The expansion of Amerhart’s distribution coverage in Michigan enhances Trex’s market coverage and further ensures that our channel partners will have market leading access for all our decking and railing products.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. will permanently close both its Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, lumber mills by the end of 2025 following what the company calls an orderly wind-down. The company said that the decision, announced Nov. 6, is the result of "timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets."

The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) has now raised $16.5 million toward the first phase of a long-term campus expansion—an incredible show of support from the State of Michigan, private donors, and community partners who believe in the power of craftsmanship.

This year’s trends, highlighted by Atlas Homewares, showcases the rising influence of nature-inspired palettes, inviting warm finishes, artfully paired two-toned cabinetry, refined hardware, and striking statement walls–each adding depth and personality to the heart of the home.

The Architectural Woodwork Institute's (AWI) annual convention brought together an estimated 300 North American architectural woodworkers and industry suppliers. Attendees shared workplace best practices, focusing on topics like leadership/management, workforce recruitment and retention, and manufacturing technology updates.

Koppers Holdings Inc., an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, has elected Laura Posadas as a director of the company, effective November 5, 2025.

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a 75-foot-tall Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York, carries a story rooted in family and tradition. Donated by the Russ family, the tree has been part of their property for over 60 years, serving as the backdrop for countless celebrations.

Builders FirstSource has acquired Lengefeld Lumber in Temple, Texas. Lengefeld is a fourth-generation, family-owned business serving Central Texas since 1951.

84 Lumber marked its tenth annual “Going Pink” community outreach campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) by participating in several big initiatives, including planting 840 trees and making a $36,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world.