On Wednesday, June 25, the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) testified before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rule. Representing the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry, ABMA urged OSHA to recognize the effectiveness of existing heat safety plans already in place across the industry.

The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) will feature its new online training modules for entry-level woodworkers at the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. These resources help woodworking companies enhance their in-house employee training.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in June for the fourth consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

An exclusive report on housing trends and the impact on woodworkers’ spending. The study also provides a 16-year perspective.

Woodchuck, a climate impact startup transforming waste into energy with advanced AI, today announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an investor syndicate headed by Mason Fink. Additional partners include NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, Alloy Partners (formerly High Alpha Innovation) and Beckett Industries.

Thousands of products will be on display at the 2025 AWFS Fair to help woodworkers grow their businesses.

The AZEK Company has received approval from its shareholders for the proposed merger with James Hardie Industries.

Cabinet Makers Association has announced Michael Feuz, an economist from ITR Economics, as the opening keynote speaker for the CMA 2025 National Conference, which will be held October 1-3 in Detroit, Michigan. With over a decade at ITR and experience guiding tech startups, Feuz equips trade associations, manufacturers, distributors, and construction experts with insightful economic guidance.

Dorel Industries Inc. announced a substantial reduction in the size of its Home segment, including eliminating products and refocusing on profitable categories and shuttering manufacturing operations at its factory in Cornwall, Ontario.

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) welcomes a new member company in Mercer International.