According to news reports, 150 employees were laid off at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold, Ohio, one of the area's largest employers.

In our industry, the question “Should I make it, or should I buy it?” isn’t new. But the right answer has changed.

The new tariffs came into effect on Aug. 6, 2025, with an exemption for product that was loaded onto its final vessel by Aug. 6, 2025 and enters the United States by Oct. 5, 2025.

Eva-Last, a composite building materials manufacturer, is undertaking a strategic drive to expand accessibility across North America. It's newest distribution partner is Wholesale Millwork, which Eva-Last says will strengthen its presence throughout the Northeast Region of the United States.

Boise Cascade, a producer and wholesale distributor of engineered wood products, building products, and plywood in North America, has reported net income of $62.0 million on sales of $1.7 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with net income of $112.3 million on sales of $1.8 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Riverside Forest Products USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Canada’s Riverside Industries, has signed a lease with the city of Forks, Wa., to build a $12 million sawmill.

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 46, up two points year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of 82, up one point year-over-year.

Valspar, a paint and coatings company and resource for DIYers and contractors, has announced Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F as its 2026 Color of the Year. Naturally restorative and serene, Warm Eucalyptus reflects a collective desire for calm, grounding design that adapts to the ever-changing pace of life across residential and commercial design, the company says.

Although new residential furniture orders dropped 1% in May compared to 2024, they are up 11% compared to April figures, according to the July issue of Furniture Insights. Orders, however, are down 3% for the year-to-date, compared to last year.