Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

U.S. Endowment for Forestry, Communities to fund $5M towards wood fiber market

This effort will invest up to $1 million per year over five years in organizations that can develop durable market solutions, helping keep working forests productive and rural economies strong, especially in regions facing reduced processing capacity and shifting market conditions. An additional $500,000 is available for projects in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont through a partnership with the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Forest Economy Initiative.

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JKL Machinery to host open house focused on cabinet production and acoustic panels

JKL Machinery will be hosting an Open House May 13–15 at its showroom and technology center, giving woodworking professionals a chance to see a range of machinery in action and explore new production opportunities. The event will focus on improving efficiency in cabinet manufacturing and introducing shops to the growing demand for acoustic panels.

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Georgia-Pacific announces CEO transition plans

Georgia-Pacific has announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific's consumer products group, has been named president and CEO. Mark Luetters, who currently serves as executive vice president of Koch, Inc., with responsibility overseeing several Koch companies, had temporarily served as president and CEO of Georgia-Pacific since 2025.