Woodworking Machinery Industry Association recognizes exceptional companies and institutions at the Wooden Globe Awards each year

JPI, a leader in the development of Class A and attainable multifamily communities, and Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc., a comprehensive housing and wood products subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., has successfully completed the acquisition of JPI’s operating platform.

The courses will also be applicable to experienced industry professionals interested in sharpening their knowledge and skills.

The American Home Furnishings Alliance announces Nathan Cressman, president and CEO of Magnussen Home, was elected chair of the American Home Furnishings Alliance Board of Directors for 2024 during the organization’s Annual Meeting & CEO Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, November 2-5.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the 13th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. Wood and furniture continue contraction.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined Nov. 30 that the existing duties on imports of this product from Canada will remain in place. If the commission had voted to revoke the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain softwood lumber products from Canada, the action would likely "lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time."  Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

This exclusive collection gives customers the chance to revamp their kitchens cabinets.

ARC Hardware, a manufacturer of drawer slides and related products and parts, will feature its 21-inch undermount slides with 3D front clip, at Wood Pro Expo Illinois, co-located with the Closets Expo.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Ultrapan Modern Finishes, a manufacturer of acrylic and PET panels, will showcase 10 new Deep Emboss designs – Willow and Quiet -- at the 2024 Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois.

The facility will also add a new trimmer, sorter and stacker to improve mill efficiencies and help reach production targets.