Woodworking Industry News
KCD to demo software for cabinets and closets at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – KCD Software will demonstrate its design-through-manufacturing software specifically created for the cabinet and closet industries at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 13-14.
Martin’s spotlights Northtech machinery at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – Martin’s Woodworking Machinery will feature four Northtech machines at the Classical Machines Pavilion of Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 13-14 at Spooky Nook Sports.
Madison's Report: Lumber and panel prices flat in September
Several benchmark North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber and panel prices remained flat in mid-September, despite a normal seasonal slow-down in buying. This is because a number of large operators announced curtailments and downtime in order to keep supply in line with waning demand.
Statement by Cabinetworks Group, MasterBrand Cabinets and American Woodmark regarding withdrawal from KCMA
Cabinetworks Group, MasterBrand Cabinets and American Woodmark resign from cabinet association. In this statement, the three companies outline their argument.
Three major cabinet companies resign from association over trade differences
American Woodmark, MasterBrand Cabinets, and Cabinetworks Group have resigned from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer's Association because of a difference of opinion regarding trade matters.
California Closets expands North Carolina facility
Owners of the North Carolina and Virginia California Closets franchise announced the expansion of its Raleigh, North Carolina production plant.
Home remodeling firm introduces virtual reality service
NGage Properties Group is among the first design-build firms in Washington, DC to fully immerse its clients into experiencing their dream home renovation by using virtual reality technology.
Third Bench acquires Utah cabinet company
Third Bench executes letter of intent with Utah cabinet maker. In addition to selling products in its home state, the company will supply products to Third Bench's other operating businesses.
Furniture industry reports largest industry contraction; wood products reports third most contraction
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Furniture industry orders contracted the most of overall industries, and wood products manufacturers ranked third in terms of contraction in September 2022 compared to August.
In addition, while economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in September, with the overall economy achieving a 28th consecutive month of growth, the overall Manufacturing PMI dropped to its lowest level since May 2020, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.