BASSETT, Va., -- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. achieved increased sales and earnings, according to Robert H. Spilman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Bassett Furniture. "We posted revenue of $121.0 million in our fourth quarter, a 5.8% increase against the backdrop of an increasingly difficult macroeconomic environment as we head into another year," reported Spilman.

Well-known in the woodworking community, Austin Jackson was recognized in 2021 by Woodworking Network as a Wood Industry 40 Under 40.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a leader in the design, innovation, and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas, announced today it has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023 by Newsweek magazine.

New position reflects company’s approach to expand leadership for planned growth  in digital, automation, data, analytics

The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) has named the organization's Board of Directors for 2023.

US LBM has reached a definitive agreement to sell three of the company’s operating divisions, Feldman Lumber, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Company, and their subsidiaries Coastal Roofing Supply, Eastern Wallboard Supply and Richardson Gypsum, to L&W Supply. L&W Supply is an operating unit of ABC Supply.

Boise Cascade announced the planned addition of its 10th-door shop. Located in Kansas City, this new 150,000 sq. ft. millwork facility is expected to begin production in June 2023.

Sames North America announced that Kevin Higgins has accepted the role of chief sales officer for North America. Higgins has been the vice president of distribution sales since 2015. He has demonstrated his dedication and leadership support to our Distribution network, Customers, Integrators and overall Sames sales teams. Higgins will be managing the North American sales organization and aligning our sales team to best support our customers’ needs.

The plywood market size is projected to reach $73.3 billion by 2027 from $54.2 billion in 2022 growing at a CAGR of 6.2%.