Lectra currently operates in 31 countries in the Americas region, with 400 employees in 7 locations – including Tolland, one of the Group’s three production sites – and more than 8,000 customers. The Americas play a crucial role for Lectra, contributing to 33% of the Group’s sales in 2024 and serving a diverse portfolio of customers in the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries, as well as in other industries.

Selected by Lisbeth Parada, Krylon color marketing manager, Matte Coffee Bean taps into the rise of dark neutrals, such as warm browns, which offer a rich and restorative foundation for the home while welcoming versatility for many design styles.

Now in their 14th year, the awards recognize excellence in the use of FSC-certified products, materials, and commitment to responsible forest management across industries, as well as in advocacy, conservation and leadership in the FSC community.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — In what the company calls a strategic move to further strengthen its franchisee support systems and streamline operations, GarageExperts has hired Emily Burdine as the brand’s first-ever Franchise Systems & Onboarding Manager. The company is a provider of garage flooring, custom cabinets, and organizational solutions. 

KraftMaid Cabinetry, a leader in semi-custom cabinetry and part of the Cabinetworks Group portfolio, has unveiled seven new finish colors for its 2025 new product introduction.

Together, the companies are spotlighting the importance of inclusion, representation, and opportunities in skilled trades, and encouraging the next generation to consider careers in construction. The partnership includes a materials donation to support workforce development projects and digital content featuring Parraguirre’s story, highlighting his journey as a Hispanic professional in construction.

More than two-thirds of kitchen and bath designers , specifiers and other industry experts who responded to a recent national survey have seen increased homeowner interest in integrated technology over the past two years.

As HNI and Steelcase continue to take steps toward a blockbuster $2.2 billion merger, several legal entities are undergoing research and actively recruiting company investors in an effort to uncover "possible breaches of fiduciary duty" that might have led to shareholders not

Hooker Furnishings Corporation has reported operating results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended August 3, 2025. As per the company's Q2 Earnings Call, Hooker broke even in the quarter despite weak demand and $655,000 in restructuring charges.

MasterBrand Cabinets has released its annual trends report, highlighting the end of the all-white kitchen trend, the rise of personalization over strict style labels and the debut of the 2026 Impactful Finish of the Year, Lush Forest.