The total turnover of the top 200 furniture manufacturers increased by over 30% from 2017 to 2022, according to the "Top 200 Furniture Manufacturers Worldwide" report from ResearchAndMarkets.com.
The Decorative Hardwoods Association is reporting that last year, U.S. imports of hardwood plywood grew by 12% in value to more than $2.1 billion. This year, however, total imports have declined by 66%.
A grand opening reception for the Karen and Stephen Pond Hub area in the new American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame building will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. on Thursday, April 20 prior to the official start of the spring High Point Market.
Advanced registration is open for the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference, the only leadership event open to owners and top managers from throughout the full spectrum of the woodworking industry.
After more than a decade of continuous growth, annual spending on improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes is expected to decline by early next year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 3-1 today to adopt ASTM International’s F2057-23 voluntary stability standard as the new mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units required under the STURDY Act.